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3000GTPro
08-08-2013, 06:46 PM
Does a carbon fiber steering wheel like this one (http://www.topgearautoparts.com/product/4877/Buy-discount-Hand-Made-Real-Carbon-Fiber-Steering-Wheel-320mm-for-your-autos-.html) sound as fake or bad of an idea as I think it does in terms of strength and longevity compared to any metal steering wheel? Not to mention that it doesn't look like this one is of a reputable brand.
Ange
08-08-2013, 08:13 PM
I could Think of many things that are 10x more weightloss/$-ratio justified.

why would you buy that when your whole chassi is made of steel! it's like a fart in space, no difference.

buy a regular alu one from ebay for 40$ or whatever
green-lantern
08-08-2013, 08:29 PM
I could Think of many things that are 10x more weightloss/$-ratio justified.

why would you buy that when your whole chassi is made of steel! it's like a fart in space, no difference.

buy a regular alu one from ebay for 40$ or whatever

+1..............
3000GTPro
08-08-2013, 08:48 PM
Eh, I wouldn't buy for anything but looks. Weight savings isn't what I'm asking about anyway.
green-lantern
08-08-2013, 09:05 PM
Well it looks pretty good but that's pretty damn expensive. I'd rather find an alternative that looks good then put the rest of the cash into go fast stuff. I think that's what Ange was saying.
3000GTPro
08-08-2013, 09:11 PM
Absolutely. It is pricey for sure. I've seen plenty of Momo and Sparco wheels that cost less than this. However I have been told that most cheap wheels at least under $100 can break after very short use. When I say short, I mean less than a year which surprises even me! Happened to a friend of mine just from driving on the street most of the time.
anyonebutme
08-09-2013, 12:01 AM
IIRC my steering wheel was $43 shipped, with the adapter. From EBAY.

I don't exactly play nice with my cars. I still can't fathom how someone would break it.
3000GTPro
08-09-2013, 07:02 AM
Yea, I don't know how he could have broken his either, but that's what he said. I don't get it.
Erron Spalsbury
08-09-2013, 01:09 PM
It looks really nice! I actually like that a lot. I know that would be really slippery. I have a wood grain one in my Volvo and it's really slippery (and gets hot as hell in the sun)

In the race car I run an OMP. The suede of the wheel actually interlocks with the suede on my gloves which allows for a lighter touch and better feel.