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Old 07-31-09, 06:03 PM
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I don't have any problem with the steering wheel. I don't understand the reason behind a thicker steering wheel either. I've seen a lot of M3 owners complain b/c they feel the larger steering wheel leads to less road feel. I guess you always want what you don't have.
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Old 07-31-09, 06:16 PM
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Wow Someone transplanted F cluster in the IS350...It looks good
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Old 07-31-09, 08:24 PM
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I don't mind the size or thickness of the steering wheel. I think it's fine. What I DON'T like is the weird synthetic dry feel of the perforated surface. The leather on my S2K steering wheel was perfect.
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Old 07-31-09, 09:51 PM
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I wouldn't mind a thicker wheel on longer drives....
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Old 08-01-09, 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ExclusivIS
I thought Maybe there afraid of knocking of BMW, but on the F cars why don't we have a larger/spoitier steering wheel?
Ever driven a Ferrari?
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Old 08-01-09, 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Very sure.....!!!!
Ya - Wanna Bet

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Old 08-01-09, 02:37 PM
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So I know you can have it re-wrapped but can you also widen it at the same time? I need that info on where Javy hooked his up.
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Old 08-01-09, 05:09 PM
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Not unless you have some money to lose.. LoL
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Old 08-04-09, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by iSuxeL
That looks pretty good, but to suede on the steering wheel cause after a while the material gets real icky
Depends on the type of material used. The alcantara used on my steering wheel is a very, very short length, and will actually outlast "regular" leather as long it's not dipped in axle grease and tumble dried on high...

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Joe are you sure that's an IS350? It's got the F gauge display and the F white carbon center console and door button trim.
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Not unless you have some money to lose.. LoL
Haha, I missed this thread. That's MY IS350 with lots of F goodies inside.

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So I know you can have it re-wrapped but can you also widen it at the same time? I need that info on where Javy hooked his up.
Once the leather is off, you can do whatever you want to it. Just tell your upholsterer what you want and if they're any good, it shall be so. I had my steering wheel done my TurinModel, who did the interior found in the FiveAxis Project: IS-F. Fantastic work.

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Old 08-04-09, 04:11 PM
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Japanese peoples hands are small= small sterring wheel.
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Old 08-04-09, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave600hL
Japanese peoples hands are small= small sterring wheel.
Is that true I never really thought of that?

Regardless, I'm far from Japanese...time for a bigger steering wheel.
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Old 08-04-09, 06:44 PM
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^ haha me too....let me know if you find something. I would like the same in my car.
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Old 08-04-09, 07:21 PM
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this is the msport steering wheel i have on my 335. FEELS amazing.
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Old 08-04-09, 07:25 PM
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The m-sport steering wheel is very comfty!
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Old 08-04-09, 08:52 PM
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i think is just that lexus is supposed to be te more luxurious/comfort part of the market. if anyone goes to the track or drives on mountain occasionally then gloves are a good option without havoing to replace the whole thing
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