Interest: Alcantara Wrapped Steering wheel + Interior bits

RCZ · 12-03-2009, 11:25 AM

Hey Folks,

I'm currently in contact with JPM Coachworks, which some of you may remember did Bullitt's interior a while back. I was talking with Alex from JPM about doing a group buy for the370z.com and he said sure as long as there was enough interest.

EDIT: Here are Bullitt's pics.

Here are some other examples of their work for different cars.

They can do a lot more than just the steering wheel for those who are interested.

As far as pricing goes, this is what I got from Alex.

Quote:

MSRP on the steering wheels for the 370z guys is $395.00, and the options are identical to what I said in a previous message. The GB price on the steering wheel will be $375.00 with either the deposit ($125.00) or final payment ($250.00) paid via credit card over the telephone. We accept Visa, Discover, Mastercard and PayPal. We retain a credit card number on file in order to bill the customer for the core should they choose not to return it. At this point in time, we do not have a core steering wheel for the vehicle. Nevertheless, if there is sufficient interest, we will purchase at least one core for the GB.

You have your choice of material, material color and thread/stitch color. In addition we have the following options: Add 1/8" padding to wheel; Add a top dead center indicator stripe. The pricing for these options is $0.00 and $30.00, respectively.

They are asking for 5 buyers to receive the discounts. I am not a vendor here, so I cannot do anything commercially. This is a preliminary step to establish how much interest there is in the product, the official GB will come if there is enough interest.

Keep in mind you will NOT lose electronic steering wheel controls and you will NOT lose your airbags as you would with an aftermarket racing wheel. You get the feel of a racing wheel without losing the stock functionality.

Honestly, if any of you have ever felt a racing wheel or a BMW sport alcantara wrapped wheel you know what this is all about. Feels comfortable, sporty and it doesn't slip and slide everywhere like the leather one can. Also for you folks in very hot or very cold weather, no more having to hold a freezing cold / scorching hot wheel when you get back in the car.

So let me know what you guys think and I'll relay the info back to JPM Coachworks.

Also if you guys want to see my pictures go to JPMCoachworks | Automotive Redesign Studio - Genunine Alcantara, Suede and Leather Products, Services and Complete Interior Design - JPMUSA.com

EDIT:
Pricing for other pieces added:
Headliner - 350
Door card inserts - 325 pair
Armrest - 45 no stitch 65 w/stitch
Knee brace - 85 pair
Dash - 650 plain, 950 stitched
Door tops - 250 plain, 325 stitched
Door bottoms - 375 pair
A pillars - 115 pair
B/c - 275 pair
Seats – 1350 pair
Shift boot - $65
Gauge pod covers - $65 per set
Center dash stack - $225
Instrument cluster hood - $150

- RCZ

phelan · 12-03-2009, 11:39 AM

I'd be in if the pricepoint was a little lower. I love alcantara wheels, but it's not really worth it IMO for almost $400

bullitt5897 · 12-03-2009, 11:52 AM

I will have to say Joe and Alex's wheel they did for me is Phenomenal!!! Especially, on the track I have so much more grip and the alcantera is a lot softer too. RCZ has my permission to use my pics and I will see what I can do to get more for you guys. They can also do CF and leather too!

bullitt5897 · 12-03-2009, 11:56 AM

Another note: I am going to have Joe and Alex do my airbag cover too! They have a pic of an s2000 steering wheel that is SICK!!!!

RCZ · 12-03-2009, 11:56 AM

^ its a lot of work and they place a lot of attention to detail. I will ask them if they can go lower, but honestly, last time I asked another company it was $500 to do one wheel. Its something you're going to be staring at EVERY time you get in the car. I think $375 is not that bad considering what people are willing to pay for other bits they will see once a month when they pop their hoods.

Also this isn't just aesthetic, there's a reason why this type of material is very commonly used in motorsports like WRC and GT. Did I mention Lamborghini agrees?

370Ztune · 12-03-2009, 12:01 PM

Hmm...I haven't heard of JPM. The quality of their work looks great!

Good luck with the group buy.

-Hunter

phelan · 12-03-2009, 12:05 PM

Hmm...okay, I'll think about it, but it does look really nice. Suffice that if they do manage to drop the price point slightly, I will definitely be in.

EDIT: Hey Mike, can you PM me how much was the shift boot and the surrounding trim? I was thinking about getting something to put red stitched trim in that area, but wasn't sure where to start....and looks like you beat me to it a long time ago!

370Zsteve · 12-03-2009, 12:31 PM

That's beautiful work. Thank you.

bullitt5897 · 12-03-2009, 12:34 PM

Yeah, I will have to ask Joe first as I got my stuff through sponsorship but as far as I remember shift boots are like $30-50 bucks

bullitt5897 · 12-03-2009, 12:37 PM

Here is what we can expect as far as pricing for the other parts in the cabin:
Headliner - 350
Wheel - 425
Door card inserts - 325 pair
Armrest - 45 no stitch 65 w/stitch
Knee brace - 85 pair
Dash - 650 plain, 950 stitched
Door tops - 250 plain, 325 stitched
Door bottoms - 375 pair
A pillars - 115 pair
B/c - 275 pair
Seats – 1350 pair
Shift boot - $65
Gauge pod covers - $65 per set
Steering wheel - $425
Center dash stack - $225
Instrument cluster hood - $150

phelan · 12-03-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullitt5897

Yeah, I will have to ask Joe first as I got my stuff through sponsorship but as far as I remember shift boots are like $30-50 bucks

But that's just the shift boot, what about the base? Only reason that held me back is that the stitch is white on OEM, so putting the boot only would look really weird.

bullitt5897 · 12-03-2009, 12:40 PM

Phelan look up one post above yours ^^^

RCZ go ahead and add these prices to the main post:
Headliner - 350
Wheel - 425
Door card inserts - 325 pair
Armrest - 45 no stitch 65 w/stitch
Knee brace - 85 pair
Dash - 650 plain, 950 stitched
Door tops - 250 plain, 325 stitched
Door bottoms - 375 pair
A pillars - 115 pair
B/c - 275 pair
Seats – 1350 pair
Shift boot - $65
Gauge pod covers - $65 per set
Steering wheel - $425
Center dash stack - $225
Instrument cluster hood - $150

phelan · 12-03-2009, 01:00 PM

i posted while u posted hahaha

so for that shift area, i'd see a shift boot +$65 and...uh...which other part?? ¯\(°_o)/¯

bullitt5897 · 12-03-2009, 01:06 PM

Shift boot + Center Dash Stack

phelan · 12-03-2009, 01:09 PM

got it, thanks

12-03-2009, 11:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	I'd be in if the pricepoint was a little lower. I love alcantara wheels, but it's not really worth it IMO for almost $400 __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

12-03-2009, 11:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	I will have to say Joe and Alex's wheel they did for me is Phenomenal!!! Especially, on the track I have so much more grip and the alcantera is a lot softer too. RCZ has my permission to use my pics and I will see what I can do to get more for you guys. They can also do CF and leather too! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

12-03-2009, 11:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Another note: I am going to have Joe and Alex do my airbag cover too! They have a pic of an s2000 steering wheel that is SICK!!!! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

12-03-2009, 12:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
370Ztune The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,477 Drives: Z34 370Z Rep Power: 46	Hmm...I haven't heard of JPM. The quality of their work looks great! Good luck with the group buy. -Hunter __________________ The Real JDM Facebook Bulletproof Instagram

12-03-2009, 12:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	Hmm...okay, I'll think about it, but it does look really nice. Suffice that if they do manage to drop the price point slightly, I will definitely be in. EDIT: Hey Mike, can you PM me how much was the shift boot and the surrounding trim? I was thinking about getting something to put red stitched trim in that area, but wasn't sure where to start....and looks like you beat me to it a long time ago! __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence. Last edited by phelan; 12-03-2009 at 12:09 PM.

12-03-2009, 11:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	^ its a lot of work and they place a lot of attention to detail. I will ask them if they can go lower, but honestly, last time I asked another company it was $500 to do one wheel. Its something you're going to be staring at EVERY time you get in the car. I think $375 is not that bad considering what people are willing to pay for other bits they will see once a month when they pop their hoods. Also this isn't just aesthetic, there's a reason why this type of material is very commonly used in motorsports like WRC and GT. Did I mention Lamborghini agrees?

12-03-2009, 12:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	That's beautiful work. Thank you. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

12-03-2009, 12:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Yeah, I will have to ask Joe first as I got my stuff through sponsorship but as far as I remember shift boots are like $30-50 bucks __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

12-03-2009, 12:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Here is what we can expect as far as pricing for the other parts in the cabin: Headliner - 350 Wheel - 425 Door card inserts - 325 pair Armrest - 45 no stitch 65 w/stitch Knee brace - 85 pair Dash - 650 plain, 950 stitched Door tops - 250 plain, 325 stitched Door bottoms - 375 pair A pillars - 115 pair B/c - 275 pair Seats – 1350 pair Shift boot - $65 Gauge pod covers - $65 per set Steering wheel - $425 Center dash stack - $225 Instrument cluster hood - $150 __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

12-03-2009, 12:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Phelan look up one post above yours ^^^ RCZ go ahead and add these prices to the main post: Headliner - 350 Wheel - 425 Door card inserts - 325 pair Armrest - 45 no stitch 65 w/stitch Knee brace - 85 pair Dash - 650 plain, 950 stitched Door tops - 250 plain, 325 stitched Door bottoms - 375 pair A pillars - 115 pair B/c - 275 pair Seats – 1350 pair Shift boot - $65 Gauge pod covers - $65 per set Steering wheel - $425 Center dash stack - $225 Instrument cluster hood - $150 __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

12-03-2009, 01:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	i posted while u posted hahaha so for that shift area, i'd see a shift boot +$65 and...uh...which other part?? ¯\(°_o)/¯ __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

12-03-2009, 01:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Shift boot + Center Dash Stack __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

12-03-2009, 01:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	got it, thanks __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

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