Wrapped my 35i Steering wheel in custom Alcantara Leather. Nicer grip now!

[BMWZ4RIDER]

Originally Posted by Nkc

Finally went ahead and installed it...well my wife did cuz I'm not going to compete with her in terms of sewing skills. Thanks again to OP army_men for the great recommendation. Turned out looking amazing and very cost effective. Installation was really straight forward and it took my wife about an hour with me "supervising" lol. What I really regret is forgetting to request not having their damn logo. The logo isn't as obvious as the picture shows but still. For those looking for increased girth and better materials without breaking the bank, this is a great mod.

I'm gonna order another one for my Fx and my friend's GTI.

Are the sewing holes in place for following the pattern?
Do they give you a pattern to follow?
Do they give you the string for sewing?
Do you use a standard needle for sewing for something special to get a tight fit.?
I want to do this but I am afarid that my sewing skills are not worthy of a GREAT Install.

[Nkc]

Originally Posted by BMWZ4RIDER

Are the sewing holes in place for following the pattern?
YES
Do they give you a pattern to follow?
YES, and a DVD
Do they give you the string for sewing?
YES, they provide all necessary tools
Do you use a standard needle for sewing for something special to get a tight fit.?
Needle is provided
I want to do this but I am afarid that my sewing skills are not worthy of a GREAT Install.
Find a woman, lol.

In general I think anyone with fingers can do this.

[army_men]

Hey that turned out great!. love it!

Originally Posted by Nkc

Finally went ahead and installed it...well my wife did cuz I'm not going to compete with her in terms of sewing skills. Thanks again to OP army_men for the great recommendation. Turned out looking amazing and very cost effective. Installation was really straight forward and it took my wife about an hour with me "supervising" lol. What I really regret is forgetting to request not having their damn logo. The logo isn't as obvious as the picture shows but still. For those looking for increased girth and better materials without breaking the bank, this is a great mod.

I'm gonna order another one for my Fx and my friend's GTI.

[haspi]

Originally Posted by davelrodriguez

YOu should order one for me and l will transfer the money on paypal....

I want one as well...Full leather, no logo, beige stitching to match interior. Something like this:

[Nkc]

That's probably what I would do too if I had a second run at it. Definitely doing this for the Fx.

[Lurcher]

So anyone doing a group buy on this? I'd be interested but I'm bad enough at English to even try a foreign website :-)

[CedarZ4]

Originally Posted by Lurcher

So anyone doing a group buy on this? I'd be interested but I'm bad enough at English to even try a foreign website :-)

This. Would be interested as well.

In regards to the install... how do you get under the trims? Do you have to take them off first or..

[Nkc]

Originally Posted by CedarZ4

This. Would be interested as well.

In regards to the install... how do you get under the trims? Do you have to take them off first or..

Don't need to take the trim off. You just need to wedge the excess fabric inside with a tool they provide.

[Swervd]

Thats awesome!!! Great job on the install guys. If we get a group buy, I am definitely in. I got to have this one: full leather, no logo, silver stitching.

If we don't get a group buy going, Army men or Nkc, if you would be so kind to order me one, I will paypal you for the cost, shipping and a little extra for your trouble, kindness and general bad-ass-edry

[CedarZ4]

Originally Posted by Nkc

Don't need to take the trim off. You just need to wedge the excess fabric inside with a tool they provide.

[army_men]

I'm paying a premium through the forwarder to order from taobao, so buying through me would just add another middle man, the price and shipping time wouldn't be worth it because the item would probably travel to Canada first.

Let me look into this more, maybe the forwarder can send item directly to your address instead. I'll calculate the cost for now.

easier way is to have a chinese member who is able to buy from taobao directly. and he can send the package to you guys.

[Swervd]

Originally Posted by army_men

I'm paying a premium through the forwarder to order from taobao, so buying through me would just add another middle man, the price and shipping time wouldn't be worth it because the item would probably travel to Canada first.

Let me look into this more, maybe the forwarder can send item directly to your address instead. I'll calculate the cost for now.

easier way is to have a chinese member who is able to buy from taobao directly. and he can send the package to you guys.

Thanks a lot man. I know nothing of order from taobao or dealing with the third party shipper. I went to indaigou.com after reading your post but that site is also in chinese. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[BMWZ4RIDER]

I would be interested in a buy also.

[castilla]

i want to buy it

[Nkc]

Hi guys,

I'll do it for you guys if we get at least 5 people interested. I'll get them to ship to my place and I'll ship it out individually. I don't know what the shipping will be from Hong Kong to the US. Total cost for it to be shipped to my place is about $xxx and additional shipping will be added for the US part. I'm not going to profit from anything, just doing you guys a favor. I also don't have a paypal acct so I'll have to open one up too.

For those who are interested, start a list and the spec you want. Please don't make it too complicated and would be awesome if you could stick with the originals. I'll ask them to take the logo off. When we do get to over 5 people, PM me with your address and I'll get more info about the shipping.

[HABANEROTE]

1st here!!!

[haspi]

Originally Posted by Nkc

Hi guys,

I'll do it for you guys if we get at least 5 people interested. I'll get them to ship to my place and I'll ship it out individually. I don't know what the shipping will be from Hong Kong to the US. Total cost for it to be shipped to my place is about $65usd and additional shipping will be added for the US part. I'm not going to profit from anything, just doing you guys a favor. I also don't have a paypal acct so I'll have to open one up too.

For those who are interested, start a list and the spec you want. Please don't make it too complicated and would be awesome if you could stick with the originals. I'll ask them to take the logo off. When we do get to over 5 people, PM me with your address and I'll get more info about the shipping.

I'm in!!!

[Swervd]

Yep...I'm in! Thanks Nkc!

Originally Posted by Nkc

Hi guys,

I'll do it for you guys if we get at least 5 people interested. I'll get them to ship to my place and I'll ship it out individually. I don't know what the shipping will be from Hong Kong to the US. Total cost for it to be shipped to my place is about $65usd and additional shipping will be added for the US part. I'm not going to profit from anything, just doing you guys a favor. I also don't have a paypal acct so I'll have to open one up too.

For those who are interested, start a list and the spec you want. Please don't make it too complicated and would be awesome if you could stick with the originals. I'll ask them to take the logo off. When we do get to over 5 people, PM me with your address and I'll get more info about the shipping.

[rodsmith123]

Originally Posted by Nkc

Hi guys,

I'll do it for you guys if we get at least 5 people interested. I'll get them to ship to my place and I'll ship it out individually. I don't know what the shipping will be from Hong Kong to the US. Total cost for it to be shipped to my place is about $65usd and additional shipping will be added for the US part. I'm not going to profit from anything, just doing you guys a favor. I also don't have a paypal acct so I'll have to open one up too.

For those who are interested, start a list and the spec you want. Please don't make it too complicated and would be awesome if you could stick with the originals. I'll ask them to take the logo off. When we do get to over 5 people, PM me with your address and I'll get more info about the shipping.

I'm in as well! All black leather, no logo and silver thread.

Thanks Nkc, Really nice of you to help us out. There is no way I could figure out the web site.

[HABANEROTE]

Ok so now what send PM with descriptions?

I need your Paypal and the amount I guess. Lol

[Nkc]

So right now the list is:
1) davelrodriguez
2) haspi
3) Swervd
4) rodsmith123
5)

I'll get it started when it reached 5. Also a friendly reminder that this is the only time I will do this so there's no second run. I'm assuming you guys want all leather, no logo, silver stitching?

[hiltonfa]

Originally Posted by Nkc

So right now the list is:
1) davelrodriguez
2) haspi
3) Swervd
4) rodsmith123
5)

I'll get it started when it reached 5. Also a friendly reminder that this is the only time I will do this so there's no second run. I'm assuming you guys want all leather, no logo, silver stitching?

Nkc I'd really like one, only problem I'm in South Africa. Would it be possible for you to ship one over. Thanks