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Gen 1 LS Leather/Wood Steering Wheel Conversion

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Old 09-14-04, 07:08 PM
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The "L" I have there is from the front grill of the ES250(the only lexus w/o a forum hmm...) it just needs to be ground down a little more. How did you fasten yours. I used 3m tape because in the event it didn't look right (seems to be the case here) it could remove it without leaving a mess on the wheel. Also I only attached it above thecenter line, in case the air bag some how goes off.

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Old 09-14-04, 09:33 PM
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Originally posted by retrodrive
$160 - $180
where?
Old 09-15-04, 11:41 AM
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where did you get the wood grain steering wheel and the shift **** i really am interested in that.
Old 09-19-04, 06:30 PM
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Anyone know where I can buy this from ? I like the wood shifter it looks real nice.........but I dunno where u can get it. Also is it easy to install?
Old 09-19-04, 08:38 PM
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Originally posted by jasonmo
Anyone know where I can buy this from ? I like the wood shifter it looks real nice.........but I dunno where u can get it. Also is it easy to install?
http://www.original-net.co.jp/vipcar002.htm
right bottom corner of the picture.
Old 09-20-04, 01:46 PM
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thanx Vik,
I don't understand a word out of the ad....so if anyone does decide to order it, or can order it.....let me know count me in....on the shifter......
Old 09-20-04, 07:26 PM
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Originally posted by jasonmo
thanx Vik,
I don't understand a word out of the ad....so if anyone does decide to order it, or can order it.....let me know count me in....on the shifter......
PM Robert {-.-} I think he can get it for you. He got me clear lenses.
Old 09-22-04, 10:10 AM
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Hmmm, it looks like it's about $160 for a leather wheel re-wrap, and it's more like $570-$930 for a wood & leather wheel...if I'm looking at the right sections.
Old 09-22-04, 03:24 PM
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the shifter rewrap is about $100 i think
Old 09-22-04, 07:10 PM
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I feel that LS400 steering wheel is pretty outdated in comparison with all the newer model cars. I'd rather have momo steering wheel then converting mine to wood.
Old 09-22-04, 07:41 PM
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Originally posted by retrodrive
I feel that LS400 steering wheel is pretty outdated in comparison with all the newer model cars. I'd rather have momo steering wheel then converting mine to wood.
Are talking about 1-st gen ?
I think that 2-nd gen wheel looks classy and wood conversion will make it look even better
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Dark wood in dark interior - not good IMHO
Old 09-27-04, 11:41 AM
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I don't mean to steal your post, but thought maybe this will work for you. This one before the wood shifter was installed.
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Old 09-27-04, 11:42 AM
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Here's the wood shifter after.
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Old 09-27-04, 11:50 AM
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Damn Cgbaby, how many trees do you have in your SC?? BTW did you get the steering wheel from american stiches?
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Originally posted by LeXuSrAcIn
Damn Cgbaby, how many trees do you have in your SC?? BTW did you get the steering wheel from american stiches?
None since it's not genuine wood. It's only the second time I explained that in the last week.
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