Epiphany
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I can't lie. I saw Jmeo's wheel that he got from Tim at Beith Performance Parts and knew exactly what I wanted - the same wheel. So I contacted Time and suppled him with a photo of what I was looking for and he wrote up an invoice and the wait began.
Not inexpensive, I get it. But I was looking to get away from the stock alcantara wheel and felt that some carbon fiber trim would be a good match for the dash. I had swapped a GT350R steering wheel for the stocker on my GT350 so I was familiar with the swap (aside from the paddles) and figured this one to be quick and painless. It took a bit to get it (thanks Corona!) but it came a short time ago and I put it on today. Here's some of the install.
First, kudos to Tim for packing the wheel with care - much appreciated.
I disconnected the battery and then popped the airbag off by releasing the two spring clips.
Removing the bolt first, followed by feeding the unplugged harnesses through the wheel and it comes right out.
I put the two wheels next to each other for close inspection before disassembling anything on either one.
I then removed a myriad of Torx screws so that the switches/bezels could be removed from the stock wheel.
Bezels removed, I swapped in the switches to the CF pieces from the factory ones.
Tim's fiber work is absolutely top notch. I honestly did not expect it to be this good and I'm thankful he exceeded my expectations. Switches in place, I started to assemble the Beith wheel.
Again, I was really impressed with how tight and perfectly contoured the trim pieces were.
Same goes for the white stitching...
Paddles fit without a hitch as well.
Installation onto the column goes very quick. Slide the wheel on, add and tighten the center bolt, plug in the respective harnesses/air plug module and snap it into place. Reconnect the battery and she's all done.
Next up - I scored a never used FRPP rear seat delete kit which is identical to what is used on CFTP cars. Shaping up for warm weather if Mother Nature ever decides to play nice!
Thanks again for the idea Jmeo...
Not inexpensive, I get it. But I was looking to get away from the stock alcantara wheel and felt that some carbon fiber trim would be a good match for the dash. I had swapped a GT350R steering wheel for the stocker on my GT350 so I was familiar with the swap (aside from the paddles) and figured this one to be quick and painless. It took a bit to get it (thanks Corona!) but it came a short time ago and I put it on today. Here's some of the install.
First, kudos to Tim for packing the wheel with care - much appreciated.
I disconnected the battery and then popped the airbag off by releasing the two spring clips.
Removing the bolt first, followed by feeding the unplugged harnesses through the wheel and it comes right out.
I put the two wheels next to each other for close inspection before disassembling anything on either one.
I then removed a myriad of Torx screws so that the switches/bezels could be removed from the stock wheel.
Bezels removed, I swapped in the switches to the CF pieces from the factory ones.
Tim's fiber work is absolutely top notch. I honestly did not expect it to be this good and I'm thankful he exceeded my expectations. Switches in place, I started to assemble the Beith wheel.
Again, I was really impressed with how tight and perfectly contoured the trim pieces were.
Same goes for the white stitching...
Paddles fit without a hitch as well.
Installation onto the column goes very quick. Slide the wheel on, add and tighten the center bolt, plug in the respective harnesses/air plug module and snap it into place. Reconnect the battery and she's all done.
Next up - I scored a never used FRPP rear seat delete kit which is identical to what is used on CFTP cars. Shaping up for warm weather if Mother Nature ever decides to play nice!
Thanks again for the idea Jmeo...
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