Prototype Suede STI steering wheel part 1

RaceComp Engineering

09-16-2004 10:28 PM

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Prototype Suede STI steering wheel
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About 2 years ago when I saw the first pctures of the version 8 STi steering wheel ,..I knew when it , if it,.ever came to the states, that I would want to keep the airbag and yet have a suede wheel. I hav a suede wheel on the racecar, its the best feeling. For anyone who hasnt driven a car with it, its hard t explain, other than, it just feels good. Its like those nasty old shoes that you cant throw away beacause the feel good, except these are'nt nasty. This is out first prototype and are working on more and making it better. I have spoke of doing this for over a year, so here it is, and lower seat brackets to come soon too, for us tall people.

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kedrin

09-16-2004 10:45 PM

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oooo

how would u sell these? core charge for the steering wheel or jsut buy one straight up?

CBRDSpeedfactory

09-16-2004 10:47 PM

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FINALLY! someone does it before i did!!..
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Myles,

awesome idea... I have been bothered by my STi steering wheel, coming from my audi S4... since the actual rim is small in thickness, there isnt enough grip on the perforated leather. I was going to have the rim wrapped in suede (alcantara) also.

Having driven 565hp race cars, I can't stand not having a level of grip on the wheel without having to clench your hands around it tightly....

I am definetly in line for this if you are going to offer it. Shoot me an email.

chad b
chadblock.com
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RaceComp Engineering

09-16-2004 10:48 PM

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well, the objective is to have the custmer without their wheel for less than 2 days. I ship the new one when you ship yours, minues the airbag,k but with the cruise control. Of coarse you could but the whole thing, but its gonna be aot more. Price to be deteremined soooooooon.

944 turbo guy

iv30	09-16-2004 10:52 PM

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Looks good Myles, I would sure love to do this.

Whiplash

09-16-2004 10:56 PM

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That is sweet. Now if ya just do it for the WRX wheel too.. :D

RaceComp Engineering

09-16-2004 10:57 PM

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[QUOTE=CBRD]Myles,

awesome idea... I have been bothered by my STi steering wheel, coming from my audi S4... since the actual rim is small in thickness, there isnt enough grip on the perforated leather. I was going to have the rim wrapped in suede (alcantara) also.

Having driven 565hp race cars, I can't stand not having a level of grip on the wheel without having to clench your hands around it tightly....

I am definetly in line for this if you are going to offer it. Shoot me an email.

chad b
chadblock.com
CBRD- Chad Block Racing Development
stay tuned for news about our new header design...[/QUOTE]

Well Chad I would love to have some American Lemans Series and FIA drivers using this wheel. I will e-mail you shortly. Hows that LMP 675 project or next year coming?..I wish I had 350k for a season...lol..as I would be a "paying" driver,....for sure.

944 turbo guy

RCE

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410-730-RACE

RaceComp Engineering

09-16-2004 10:58 PM

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[QUOTE=iv30]Looks good Myles, I would sure love to do this.[/QUOTE]

Let me know, we are doing it NOW. I have ome more revision due in a week, and I'll take orders.

Myles Williams

944 turbo guy

RaceComp Engineering

09-16-2004 11:00 PM

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[QUOTE=Whiplash]That is sweet. Now if ya just do it for the WRX wheel too.. :D[/QUOTE]

Already in the works for the WRX,.an the 2005 STi wheel, and the Wife's Legacy GT wheel.

Let me know.

Myles Williams

RCE

410-730-7223

[url]www.racecompengineering.com[/url]

Apex Rex

09-17-2004 12:06 AM

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I would LOVE to have a suede wrapped steering wheel! After sitting in M3s with them, I fell in love immediately!

I would do this for my Rex in a second!

Let us know when you have prototypes of the '04 WRX steering wheel.


~Brian

imprezive one

09-17-2004 12:11 AM

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I would be all over the wrx one... suede wrapped e-brake would be nice to match it too... then I could get a suede shift boot.. yummy.

boost junkie

09-17-2004 12:17 AM

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any word on pricing?

RaceComp Engineering

09-17-2004 01:03 AM

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I cant say pricing openly in this forum section,.but I can pm someone. /so i'll do that.

944 turbo guy

RaceComp Engineering

09-17-2004 01:12 AM

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[QUOTE=boost junkie]any word on pricing?[/QUOTE]


you have pm........

MB38	09-17-2004 01:25 AM

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What would the price be like to wrap a WRX wheel?

kpxplaya415

09-17-2004 02:00 AM

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[QUOTE=MB38]What would the price be like to wrap a WRX wheel?[/QUOTE]

i'd like to know also

MB38	09-17-2004 03:18 AM

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Not a bad deal. I wish I had the money to put on the interior rather than textbooks right now.

GTScoob

09-17-2004 05:32 AM

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whats the deal on the seat brackets?

I'm a fairly tall guy (6'9") and wouldnt mind a bit more leg room/head room.

chinkiechunkie

09-17-2004 05:37 AM

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i would like to know too....on an 04 wrx.. thanks.

stanley

RaceComp Engineering

09-17-2004 08:04 AM

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Both you NBA guys just need a more supportive back seat !!!! :lol: , no seriously,.I am 6.3 and with helmet on, its unsafe if something were to happen in that car, or when instructing at the track. So both you NBA guys need brackets that are al nut on the floor. Our brackets are still a little ways off, but I'll post the 1.5 drop version soon.

944 turbo guy

ps. I was just kidding, I dont want to be at a major event, and have some 6.9 dude roll up on me !!

mindchatter

09-17-2004 08:38 AM

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PM requested por favor. I'd like to see if I could swing this myself, having heard you yammer about it for as long as I have. ;) TIA senor.

Stu

RaceComp Engineering

09-17-2004 09:16 AM

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[QUOTE=STiDayDreamin']PM requested por favor. I'd like to see if I could swing this myself, having heard you yammer about it for as long as I have. ;) TIA senor.

Stu[/QUOTE]

STiDayDreamin' has exceeded their stored private messages quota and can not accept further messages until they clear some space.

empty it bab-behhh

mindchatter

09-17-2004 09:39 AM

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Where's that personal touch I've grown so fond of? You have my e-mail - no need for a PM mang. ;) I've cleared a few out, and am anxiously awaiting your reply. Thx Mr. Myles. Come on back now. :)

Stu

RaceComp Engineering

09-17-2004 10:20 AM

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personal service e-mail sent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:lol: :banana: :D :disco: :D

cboggess

09-17-2004 11:36 AM

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please PM me on the price of the new steering wheel cover, and while you are at it could you give me an update on the lowered seat rails. I would really really like a set of those.

Kwyjibo

09-17-2004 12:45 PM

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can i get pricing for a wrx wheel??

dcoty

09-17-2004 12:56 PM

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You sold me, i have a suede wheel on my race car and I would love it in my daily driver.

FortyTwo

09-17-2004 02:28 PM

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[QUOTE=Kwyjibo]can i get pricing for a wrx wheel??[/QUOTE]
ditto

typer_126

09-17-2004 02:28 PM

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Myles, you've been reading my mind way too much lately. Me likey.

LYHTSPD

09-17-2004 03:16 PM

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I am curious about the price of the suede for a WRX wheel.

And I am very interested in the seat brackets!

Beeker

09-17-2004 03:21 PM

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whats the price on the suede STI wheel 04? pm please

thanks

shoracer

09-17-2004 03:27 PM

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Interested in seat brackets and wheel, please PM the price for steering wheel. And, let me know about brackets when they come out.

RaceComp Engineering

09-17-2004 06:36 PM

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I just pm and emailed the last 6 post , so my apologies for the delay.

Seat bracket isnt ready yet, and should be be soon.......

944 turbo guy

Evil STI

09-17-2004 06:42 PM

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PM me with a price please. Thanks!

Fijimunkii

09-17-2004 06:55 PM

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My god those look so cool, wish I could afford one :(

Uncle Scotty

09-17-2004 07:34 PM

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Damn it, Myles......you've gone and done it AGAIN....:rolleyes: :lol:

I'd LOVE one of those to aleviate the 'death grip' syndrome on the stock wheel !!!

Sokudo

09-17-2004 07:49 PM

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price for the wrx suede pls ?

thanks..

Apex Rex

09-17-2004 08:40 PM

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Im very interested in the suede WRX wheel and lower seat brackets.

I have my seat as low as it will go, and I just wish it was a tad lower especially when I have a helmet on....



~Brian

MITCHELL

09-17-2004 09:25 PM

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I want one. let me know what I need to do.
Thanks.

Mitch

imprezive one

09-17-2004 11:30 PM

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pm price for the wrx wheel to me as well, thanks.

RaceComp Engineering

09-17-2004 11:32 PM

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Ok I just Pm-ed everyone who asked for a quote. Thanks for the inquires.

Myles

imprezive one

09-17-2004 11:35 PM

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wow... that was THE fastest pm reply I have ever gotten... I posted at 11:30, and then I got this...

Private Message: wheel
Today, 11:32 PM


nicee... I was also wondering if you can choose different colored stitching? like if I wanted regular black stitching instead of the sti red, would that be possible or cost more or less? Thanks.

RaceComp Engineering

09-17-2004 11:37 PM

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yes, we try to be on the ball with response time, then sometimes, you cant help it.

944 turbo guy

RCE

FortyTwo

09-18-2004 12:39 AM

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[QUOTE=RaceComp Engineering]I just pm and emailed the last 6 post , so my apologies for the delay.

Seat bracket isnt ready yet, and should be be soon.......

944 turbo guy[/QUOTE]

You must have skipped me... :(

Apex Rex

09-18-2004 01:14 AM

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Dont worry, he'll get to you :)

MB38	09-18-2004 05:19 AM

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With the 02-03 WRXs, yellow stitching could look pretty cool with the yellow momo text.

jonney_boy

09-18-2004 01:14 PM

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Just curious, would these wheels be really hard to maintain and keep clean?

RaceComp Engineering

09-18-2004 01:57 PM

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[QUOTE=jonney_boy]Just curious, would these wheels be really hard to maintain and keep clean?[/QUOTE]

Well thats the thing, I dont put lotion on before I drive, or all that will be absorbed into the SUEDE, which yes, will try to smooth out to leather. So its like anything else, you have keep it clean, by making sure your hands are clean. Oh that greasy handed tech that works on your car, or your wife who likes to take lotion baths,...nope, they cant touch your wheel, or they'll create work for you. Take a suede brush and bring it back. ITs not a big desal, its just some people are cleanr than others. I make my son wash his hands before he eats and etc, so I tend to be neat, or try to at least.

944 turbo guy

S.G.D

09-18-2004 06:08 PM

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a GC8 suede dash would be badass!!

hint hint....wink wink.

~SGD

Mwahaworld

09-18-2004 06:21 PM

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need price for 02 wrx wheel plz.

9o7wRx7o9

09-18-2004 07:53 PM

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Well I thought id throw a question in there, I'm interested in replacing the stock steering wheel for an 02 WRX but havent been able to find the perfect match, I love the MOMO Millenium EVO steering wheel however I wanted a blue/black combo for the rest of the interior and would like the wheel to match. So I was wondering if you would be able to implement blue suede onto this particular steering wheel??

dchou

09-18-2004 08:17 PM

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Does the wheel have to covered in real suede or can you guys also use Alcantara(synthetic suede) like in a BMW? The alcantara is much easier to clean just a damp rag will do the job.

Dave

RaceComp Engineering

09-19-2004 06:35 AM

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[QUOTE=9o7wRx7o9]Well I thought id throw a question in there, I'm interested in replacing the stock steering wheel for an 02 WRX but havent been able to find the perfect match, I love the MOMO Millenium EVO steering wheel however I wanted a blue/black combo for the rest of the interior and would like the wheel to match. So I was wondering if you would be able to implement blue suede onto this particular steering wheel??[/QUOTE]

Yes, we could do the blue ,a s long as we can find that exact color.So I ask sometimes that people provide the materials, and that helps alot. So yes, we could.

Myles Williams
[url]www.racecompengineering.com[/url]

[email][email�protected][/email]

Racecomp Engineering LLC.
9123 Old Annapolis Rd. Suite 103w
Columbia, Maryland 21045

410-730-RACE
410-730-5503 FAX
410-707-0108 mobile.

RaceComp Engineering

09-19-2004 06:37 AM

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[QUOTE=dchou]Does the wheel have to covered in real suede or can you guys also use Alcantara(synthetic suede) like in a BMW? The alcantara is much easier to clean just a damp rag will do the job.

Dave[/QUOTE]

We are reviewing these options now, and will have a suede alternative. So yes this too is an option.All options are not created equal so we have to look at from a longevity standpoint etc.....

Myles Williams
[url]www.racecompengineering.com[/url]

[email][email�protected][/email]

Racecomp Engineering LLC.
9123 Old Annapolis Rd. Suite 103w
Columbia, Maryland 21045

410-730-RACE
410-730-5503 FAX
410-707-0108 mobile.

boost junkie

09-19-2004 05:42 PM

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if you were to use alcantera would this significantly reduce the price or is it mostly because of labor?

NicGordon

09-19-2004 06:22 PM

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[QUOTE=S.G.D]a GC8 suede dash would be badass!!

hint hint....wink wink.

~SGD[/QUOTE]

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MattDell

09-19-2004 06:50 PM

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[QUOTE=RaceComp Engineering]Already in the works for the WRX,.an the 2005 STi wheel, and the Wife's Legacy GT wheel.

Let me know.

Myles Williams

RCE

410-730-7223

[url]www.racecompengineering.com[/url][/QUOTE]
I'm interested in doing a WRX wheel, as well. :devil:

RaceComp Engineering

09-19-2004 09:00 PM

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[QUOTE=boost junkie]if you were to use alcantera would this significantly reduce the price or is it mostly because of labor?[/QUOTE]

its 99% due to labor.

944 turbo guy

Spin4

09-19-2004 10:58 PM

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Very interested. How would sueding-up the dash work? would not be just a cover? Thanks

RaceComp Engineering

09-19-2004 11:17 PM

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[QUOTE=Spin4]Very interested. How would sueding-up the dash work? would not be just a cover? Thanks[/QUOTE]

Well, the request we have had so far have been race teams, so they want alcantara and the dash is stripped, and most then want the CF version covered in aLcantara....so it gets tricky.......I will do mine in alcantara due to the sun and fading.

944 turbo guy