| Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) | |
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+10deekster_caddy Lucas jimmyriv turtleman Mr.Riviera stan 1998 Riv TonySmooth89 palermocorey90 Jack the R 14 posters |
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Wheel cover? | Want it? | | 58% | [ 7 ] | Don't want it? | | 42% | [ 5 ] |
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Jack the R Master
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| I thought I could live with the monotone steering wheel, but then I broke down and bought a wheel cover I'm going to email Wheel Skins and see if they can do a custom job. Fit is a problem again, and coloration, although coloration isn't a huge problem. The feel of the wheel skin is great. The extra thickness and softness is much appreciated. It makes the car feel richer and more sporty. Definitely a "touch surface" improvement. I was doubtful about the two tone rim, based on my photochops. I thought it would make the hub and spokes stick out and look like K.I.T.T.'s steering wheel, not exactly what you want in a Riv. I was glad to find that isn't the case at all, it looks really good. With the dash kit, the interior starts to look and feel like an upscale interior (from the 90's at least) ![Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Wheelskin_01](https://2img.net/h/www.extinctionlevelevent.com/misc/riv/steering_wheel/wheelskin_01.jpg) There are two problems with fit. The first is this - ![Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Wheelskin_02](https://2img.net/h/www.extinctionlevelevent.com/misc/riv/steering_wheel/wheelskin_02.jpg) ] The foamy part of our wheel is too thick for the wheel skin. The section covering it needs to be wider. The second problem is, the black areas are too small (circumference wise) for our wheels. They don't fully cover our leather sections, which means the split between the black and grey sections doesn't line up with our spokes. That's not so good. Coloration - The black isn't dark enough to match the shift knob leather, and the grey is a couple shades too dark to match the wheel's grey (it matches the dash cap's grey, so it works well enough). Anyway I will email Wheelskins and see if they can make a custom wheel cover for the Riv. Anyone interested in a group buy if they are?
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palermocorey90 Expert
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Name : Corey Age : 34 Location : Rome NY Joined : 2007-10-03 Post Count : 2968 Merit : -24
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| i one of these on the stratus, it fit good on that. let me know when u get a email back, that will determine my answer someday | |
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TonySmooth89 Aficionado
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Name : Anthony Age : 35 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-11-14 Post Count : 2410 Merit : 16
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| Yeah i might be...not sure if i just wanna dye the leather on the steering wheel though. | |
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1998 Riv Expert
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Name : Dave Age : 63 Location : In The AZ Oven Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4502 Merit : 44
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| Jack, you should make a poll. | |
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stan Expert
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![Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:32 pm | |
| these wheel covers...i don't think they look slylish.it's just not me. | |
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Jack the R Master
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![Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:03 pm | |
| TonySmooth89 - I thought about dyeing too, but this was a less permanent way to test the look, which I wasn't sure would work. Dyeing also seems difficult enough to be worth having a pro do it, which means leaving the car until they're done with it. Bit of a hassle.
It won't give the improved feel the wheelskin does either.
It will look factory. In my case I think the wheel skins color blends well enough for it to look close to factory, but I've seen others that don't.
Corey - I emailed them earlier.
1998 Riv - poll added!
stan - usually they aren't stylish. If we can get a custom fit on these though, the only place they won't look factory is where they go around the spokes. Provided you match the colors well, maybe even have the wheel skin dyed to match your interior if it's necessary. I think the improved feel makes up for the spoke problem. The wheel skin really feels good, and you know the steering wheel is your prime interface with the car. | |
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1998 Riv Expert
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Name : Dave Age : 63 Location : In The AZ Oven Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4502 Merit : 44
![Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:07 pm | |
| Guess I'll toss out an opinion as well. I would only use a steering wheel cover if my stock wheel was in bad shape. And I'd probably just find a replacement wheel instead. That's my .02. Where's that 2 cents smiley when ya need it? | |
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Jack the R Master
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| Now that's a strong dislike for wheel covers. | |
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Mr.Riviera Expert
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Name : Matthew Age : 37 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4394 Merit : 101
![Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:15 am | |
| - 1998 Riv wrote:
- That's my .02. Where's that 2 cents smiley when ya need it?
we dont have a 2cent smiley i have a cover, but my wheel is in near perfect shape...wonder if there is a correlation?? i didnt get it to be stylish or to cover up imperfections, i got it to protect it from grease when i worked as a mechanic. i grew used to it, so it stays ![smile](/users/3215/30/10/37/smiles/icon_smi.gif) i will say that 90% of the covers out there are tacky as hell ![puke](/users/3215/30/10/37/smiles/icon_puk.gif) some of the cars i drive at work (customers cars) have pink fuzzy covers, or ones that dont fit right, or super think "plush" covers... like trying to grip a pillow wrapped around a twig the one i have on mine now is imitation leather outlined in plastic wood. looks ok from far, but a little on the cheap side up close (maybe b/c i paid $10 for it) it stays in place and doesnt hinder aggressive driving. no need for another one at this time, unless you can find a way to swap ours out for a nicer one like on the new Lexus's and Mercedes benz. _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32Â 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily ![Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Dsc_0110](https://i.servimg.com/u/f68/11/09/01/06/dsc_0110.jpg) | |
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Jack the R Master
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| Wheelskins are 100% cow. No plush, no pillow, just cow. | |
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1998 Riv Expert
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Name : Dave Age : 63 Location : In The AZ Oven Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4502 Merit : 44
![Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:20 am | |
| - Jack the R wrote:
- Now that's a strong dislike for wheel covers.
Me? Probably true. I've had covers on a couple vehicles, were on them when I bought used. They were falling apart, took them off and found the wheel was crappy as well, so I put on new covers. So I've used them, and simply found I didn't care for them in general. If a bare wheel is halfways decent in design and condition, I'd rather go w/o a cover. Again, just my .02. I DO hope you can generate enough interest to do a buy, always nice to have Riv specific options. ![thumbsup](/users/3215/30/10/37/smiles/thumbs.gif) | |
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Jack the R Master
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| I got a reply to my email - they say they don't do custom covers. This is strange because in the size field of the order form it has the option "special order, please measure." Oh well. I guess I will send this back for a refund and have an interior guy custom make one for me. At least I know the colored sections work. | |
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turtleman Expert
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Name : Codith Age : 36 Location : Villa Park, IL Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 3671 Merit : 140
![Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Fri Mar 07, 2008 3:19 am | |
| I'm with dave on this one. My wheel is worn and I got the most fitting cover I could. ![Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) DSC02252](https://2img.net/h/i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/CODITHsaves/Riv/DSC02252.jpg) I definitely don't like the added girth. I like thin steering wheels. It also has an unusual characteristic of absorbing filth from my hands over a little time, if say I don't wash my hands every time I drive. I actually do enjoy the wood appearance because it does match the interior remarkably well. But as soon as I find a replacement wheel thats in good shape at a reasonable price, I'm gettin that booger. I'll be hunting for one in Indiana this Saturday actually, along with a buttonless airbag. | |
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jimmyriv Junkie
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Name : James Age : 80 Location : Muskegon, Michigan Joined : 2007-03-16 Post Count : 781 Merit : 8
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Lucas Enthusiast
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| i've found a spot, you can mail in your wheel, and they recover it woth leather and wood, let me find the link again.
here it is http://www.exoticwooddash.com/SteeringWheels.aspx
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deekster_caddy Master
Name : Derek Age : 52 Location : Reading, MA Joined : 2007-01-31 Post Count : 7717 Merit : 109
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| $250?! Yeowch!
I wish I could remember the very nice wheel cover I put in my old car. It was leather, and I had to stitch the insides together. It stretched a little bit and was a perfect fit. The color was off a bit, but it was so nice I didn't mind. My OE wheel is getting to be in kinda tough shape, not too bad yet, but I can see where it will be in a few years.
It would be nice to figure out what to do with it. Maybe $250 isn't that bad considering the finished product... | |
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Shintsu Expert
Name : Shintsu Joined : 2007-10-14 Post Count : 2979 Merit : -16
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| Someone needs to get a junkyard Riv and send the steering wheel from it in and have them do this. I would, but I don't trust fiddling with the steering wheel seeing as it has an airbag in it. I don't trust one at a junkyard to have a good working airbag either. | |
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Lucas Enthusiast
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| - Shintsu wrote:
- Someone needs to get a junkyard Riv and send the steering wheel from it in and have them do this. I would, but I don't trust fiddling with the steering wheel seeing as it has an airbag in it. I don't trust one at a junkyard to have a good working airbag either.
i was thinking the same thing, but instead of sending in the jy wheel, i was thinking of sending in my wheel and just using the j/y wheel as a temp while mine was being finished | |
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Lucas Enthusiast
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| - deekster_caddy wrote:
- $250?! Yeowch!
I wish I could remember the very nice wheel cover I put in my old car. It was leather, and I had to stitch the insides together. It stretched a little bit and was a perfect fit. The color was off a bit, but it was so nice I didn't mind. My OE wheel is getting to be in kinda tough shape, not too bad yet, but I can see where it will be in a few years.
It would be nice to figure out what to do with it. Maybe $250 isn't that bad considering the finished product... yes but also a potential group buy would set the price back maybe? | |
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Jack the R Master
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| I'm planning to use Leatherique and SEM to refinish my wheel. | |
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Lucas Enthusiast
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| how sweet would it be to send in your wheel, and get a dash kit to match sent back, that would be an awesome group buy | |
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deekster_caddy Master
Name : Derek Age : 52 Location : Reading, MA Joined : 2007-01-31 Post Count : 7717 Merit : 109
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| No big deal on the airbag - you take it out before you remove the steering wheel, and keep the same airbag. No reason to send it away or worry about it's functionality when you put the new wheel in. It's just a wheel. The airbag is a separate piece. | |
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Jack the R Master
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![Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:06 pm | |
| Looking at Snowdog's wheel cover today got me to thinking, which produced an idea ![idea](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_idea.png) , which might not be a bad solution. So I spent a couple hours stitching on the Wheel Skin to see if the ![idea](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_idea.png) was worth bothering with. Here's what a Wheel Skin looks like sewed on - ![Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Before_after](https://2img.net/h/www.extinctionlevelevent.com/misc/riv/wheelskin/before_after.jpg) It fit better than I thought it would. The Wheel Skin will even cover the thicker sections on the side of the wheel if installed right - ![Wheel Skins Wheel Cover (possible group buy?) Sew](https://2img.net/h/www.extinctionlevelevent.com/misc/riv/wheelskin/sew.jpg) There's a bit of a ridge where the skin sews together because the Wheel Skin is a little too wide for the Riv's unusually skinny rim. I don't like it too much, but oh well . . . The top black section matches the wheel o.k., but there's a big problem with the bottom black section. Not only is it not wide enough, it isn't even centered. My big ![idea](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_idea.png) is to blow more $ on a 2nd solid black wheel skin, cut it up and replace that bottom black section with one of the right size. Only two seams need to be sewed. I'm going to live with the Wheel Skin for a while before trying, but I think it'll look good. What do you guys think? | |
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| It looks sort of tacky. Since the colors don't match perfectly it just seems out of place. It also makes the steering wheel look too big - something I was afraid one of these would do. It doesn't look as bad as a slip over steering wheel cover but I'm not a fan of it and I don't think I'll be doing this now. Thanks for taking the time to do it and let us see what a finished product would look like. | |
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