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Grazio Japanese Blackwood Steering Wheel Finally Installed!!

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Old 06-27-07, 10:53 AM
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guys.....thanks for all the comments

bought the blackwood wheel from another CL member who did in fact source it through Zeroism in Japan.

Sourced the airbag through Chris Sullivan at www.fivestarairbags.com

JPI is selling the rattle kit in the vendor classifieds.

On to my next projects, leatherseats.com install, custom X-pipe, and turn signal side mirrors.

Someday I will be going FI

My old wheel is in the classifieds for anyone looking to do the American Stitches wood conversion.

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Old 06-27-07, 11:25 AM
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That blackwood looks so good.
Old 06-27-07, 02:41 PM
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The Blackwood looks nice and subtle with the silver exterior.
Old 06-27-07, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SADDLE
i'm willing to bet you're the only person with a blackwood steering wheel...
You'd loose that bet. LXOGOOD, Rominl and Chaskim to name a few, had posted their Blackwood Steering wheels about 3 years ago.

It's been a while since anyone has posted this mod though. It definitely is my favorite for Black or silver cars with Black or gray interiors.
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Originally Posted by RMMGS4
You'd loose that bet. LXOGOOD, Rominl and Chaskim to name a few, had posted their Blackwood Steering wheels about 3 years ago.

It's been a while since anyone has posted this mod though. It definitely is my favorite for Black or silver cars with Black or gray interiors.
Just curious......did those guys go with a Grazio wheel, American Stitches or some other custom solution?
Old 06-27-07, 05:37 PM
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Looks fantastic...your giving me ideas!
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Looks fantastic...your giving me ideas!
thanks again to everyone for all the positive comments...

there is no way I could have pulled this off without the knowledge gained from CL.
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Originally Posted by slowdiver
Just curious......did those guys go with a Grazio wheel, American Stitches or some other custom solution?
Chaskim and myself went through Robin at American Stitches. Rominl and LXOGOOD went through a private source from Asia.

Not sure if Rominl (Henry) still has that resource, but I met with American Stitches at SEMA last year and they were still supporting the Blackwood conversion for our cars.
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Car looks really hot.. I love that blackwood interior and upgraded steering wheel.. The car looks brand new for 95k.. Nice work..
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man, the blackwood conversion looks absolutetly awesome!!
Old 06-27-07, 06:53 PM
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Me likey!!! Very Nice!! Won't work on my interior though. Can't wait to see your interior once the new leather is in.
-Will
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Very nice mod! Blackwood is my favorite especially in a silver or black gs!!
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Old 06-27-07, 09:12 PM
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what's the rattle kit and how does it work? i hate the sun roof rattle....
Old 06-27-07, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by slowdiver
One of the toughest mods I have done to date. Expensive too. I had to have the tiptronic buttons painted black because my original ones were grey. Big props to Son at Dynamic for getting this done for me. Also had the JPI rattle kit installed. No more dash and sunroof rattles!!!

Very Nice!!! BTW, where did you get the pedal kit set?


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