Steering wheel repair?

eliyarbrough · Jan 3, 2009

I know that some can be fixed, but can the 94-98 ones be fixed? I think, have had a cover on mine since I bought it so I don't know, it is like a rubbery texture. I've got one coming from Javi, but still wonder this. Thanks!!

I've seen the kind that can be fixed on TV. I'm drawing a total blank now though!!

EastBayStang98 · Jan 3, 2009

at this point i dont think repairing is worth it, just replace it with a fr500 wheel

eliyarbrough · Jan 3, 2009

Thanks! I am not really sure what direction I will go in this department! I've got too many logs in the fire with other stuff right now! I'll set this on the back burner, for now!! Thanks though!!

I'm thinking that since it has a rubbery feel, it cannot be fixed. I don't know if something is made that can replace that, though. I am not with what's made these days! I just thought some of you maybe knew! Thanks!

EastBayStang98 · Jan 3, 2009

yeah i have a steering wheel cover on mine as well, im thought of taking it to an upolstery shop but i realized it wont lock original, so ive decided on the fr500 wheel

duh09 · Jan 4, 2009

I'd go through with the FR500 wheel too. They aren't that expensive, and theres no telling how much it would cost to get yours fixed right.

eliyarbrough · Jan 4, 2009

On the FR500 one, does it have a carbon fiber look to it? I will look for pics now. I don't like that look though.

EastBayStang98 · Jan 4, 2009

its all leather, the sides are perforated

Matt94GT · Jan 4, 2009

i love my fr500.

eliyarbrough · Jan 4, 2009

Matt94GT, can you post pics of yours? I will still buy it, but would like to see it. Thanks!!

Paul · Jan 4, 2009

BEST. MOD. EVAR.

Period. And I've done 'em all.

GDTrumbo · Jan 5, 2009

My wife got me a FR500 steering wheel for X-Mas. It's a wonderful thing!

GT

eliyarbrough · Jan 5, 2009

I knew for sure I wanted one anyhow! After seeing your pics, Paul, that sent me over the edge! That looks awesome!! Where can one get that air bag cover in the color of yours? That's what I might want!

Figured where I got that carbon fiber look to it! That is what my buddy's 10th Ann '03 Cobra has! I love it when I remember crap! Thanks!!

Paul · Jan 5, 2009

My airbag is stock - I just cleaned it with soap and water before reinstalling it. The FR500 wheel was a perfect color match to my interior.

eliyarbrough · Jan 5, 2009

Sorry, I should have typed what I meant! Do you know how I can get exactly the cover that you have? For starters, what color is your interior? Sorry, I'm not that smart! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Yours is maybe the best I have seen, yet.

I'm trying to like the 2 toned look though. Not quite there yet though!

Paul · Jan 5, 2009

What cover? I'm not sure I understand.

My interior is just stock black from '95.

I also sell that gauge plate if you're interested. It's one of the nicest and most perfect fitting gauge plates around.

Paul.

eliyarbrough · Jan 5, 2009

Yeah, sorry. I call the cover the air bag thingy. I don't have any needs for extra gauges, I like that look though! I will be a CD player eventually. I will use that cubby hole to keep the remote to it.

JerZeyStangz · Jan 5, 2009

I want to do the FR500 mod so bad because I have a worn spot on mine which everyone can relate too, but since I have the parchment interior, to me the Fr500 wheel looks out of place, if it came in parchment it would just blend in, or atleast have the 4 corners of the steering wheel painted to match the interior to give it a better look.