Wood Steering Wheel
09-22-06, 02:58 PM
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Wood Steering Wheel
I just don't get. Perhaps it's because I only drove a few cars with one.
With all of the protective coating required, it just feels like plastic. Other than looks (there is plenty of wood elsewhere in luxury car interiors), what is so great about a wood steering wheel.
With all of the protective coating required, it just feels like plastic. Other than looks (there is plenty of wood elsewhere in luxury car interiors), what is so great about a wood steering wheel.
09-22-06, 03:02 PM
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I really like wood steering wheels because of the aesthetics. It is right below your sight when driving (if it is on the top of the wheel), so you probably see that more than anything else when driving.
It's just really luxurious looking to me. I'm a little sad it isn't an option on the IS, but oh well.
Compare:
The IS looks sportier but the GX w/ wood wheel looks more luxurious. The wood on my GX is so awesome; the grain is so deep...
However, it might just be personal preference. You might not like the look of wood, and thats cool
You could always get this instead of wood on a GX:
It's just really luxurious looking to me. I'm a little sad it isn't an option on the IS, but oh well.
Compare:
The IS looks sportier but the GX w/ wood wheel looks more luxurious. The wood on my GX is so awesome; the grain is so deep...
However, it might just be personal preference. You might not like the look of wood, and thats cool
You could always get this instead of wood on a GX:
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09-22-06, 04:50 PM
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The biggest attraction for me is that a wood steering wheel gives a sense of warmth to the car. A plain steering wheel is so cold and uninviting in a luxury car.
The steering wheel of the new LS apparently is heated. The wood and the leather portions getting heated to the same temperature. I have no idea how Lexus could quickly heat two dissimilar materials to feel the same temperature.
Imagine a group of engineers working on this item alone until they perfected it.
In my opinion that is why Lexus cars always show the great attention to detail their designers have produced.
The steering wheel of the new LS apparently is heated. The wood and the leather portions getting heated to the same temperature. I have no idea how Lexus could quickly heat two dissimilar materials to feel the same temperature.
Imagine a group of engineers working on this item alone until they perfected it.
In my opinion that is why Lexus cars always show the great attention to detail their designers have produced.
09-22-06, 08:36 PM
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Adding a heating element under the wood and having it warm up quick enough (low heat conduction material) without causing a fire is an engineering marvel in itself. Can't wait to experience this feature.
Too bad Lexus doesnt write a book on how they developed their vehicles. It would be impressively fascinating.
Too bad Lexus doesnt write a book on how they developed their vehicles. It would be impressively fascinating.
09-22-06, 09:24 PM
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Speed Test Drive had a special on the GS450h. They had a black one with the dark wood trim (looks blue.. or at least, similar to the one posted above) and it looked absolutely stunning.
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09-23-06, 12:39 AM
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Adding a heating element under the wood and having it warm up quick enough (low heat conduction material) without causing a fire is an engineering marvel in itself. Can't wait to experience this feature.
Too bad Lexus doesnt write a book on how they developed their vehicles. It would be impressively fascinating.
Too bad Lexus doesnt write a book on how they developed their vehicles. It would be impressively fascinating.
As for wood steering wheel, I think it's very nice if done right; others have noted it's sometimes harder to get such features on competing luxury marques.
09-23-06, 02:27 AM
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I really like wood steering wheels because of the aesthetics. It is right below your sight when driving (if it is on the top of the wheel), so you probably see that more than anything else when driving.
It's just really luxurious looking to me. I'm a little sad it isn't an option on the IS, but oh well.
Compare:
The IS looks sportier but the GX w/ wood wheel looks more luxurious. The wood on my GX is so awesome; the grain is so deep...
However, it might just be personal preference. You might not like the look of wood, and thats cool You could always get this instead of wood on a GX:
It's just really luxurious looking to me. I'm a little sad it isn't an option on the IS, but oh well.
Compare:
The IS looks sportier but the GX w/ wood wheel looks more luxurious. The wood on my GX is so awesome; the grain is so deep...
However, it might just be personal preference. You might not like the look of wood, and thats cool
You could always get this instead of wood on a GX:That last one still has dark wood on the steering wheel
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