Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel = Bad Idea?

[3000GTPro]

Does a carbon fiber steering wheel like this one 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]

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]

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]

Eh, I wouldn't buy for anything but looks. Weight savings isn't what I'm asking about anyway.

[green-lantern]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.