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fantaZ 08-03-2017 01:37 PM

Just bought one of these
 
Nissan 370Z (2009+) Carbon Fiber Flat Bottom Steering Wheel FROM www.vqvortex.com. for my nismo 370. Love the flat bottom design. Always wished my car came with one. quality looks stellar. Have any of you tried one and if so please let us know your findings.

DeliriousClam 08-03-2017 01:47 PM

Guy in North NJ made mine. Carbon fiber element. Carbon fiber top w/ red stripe, flat carbon fiber bottom, perforated leather with red stitching

fantaZ 08-03-2017 04:11 PM

thats the one i ordered same as yours. Can i ask you what the price was? I paid $649

redondoaveb 08-03-2017 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam (Post 3682106)
Guy in North NJ made mine. Carbon fiber element. Carbon fiber top w/ red stripe, flat carbon fiber bottom, perforated leather with red stitching

Have you done a review on it? I'd like to know your impression of it, how does it feel ergonomically?

redondoaveb 08-04-2017 12:49 PM

I just bought this one from Carbon Fiber Element. More expensive but when I compared this one and the one from vqvortex together this one just looked to have smoother transitions from the carbon fiber to the leather and a little more shape to the ergonomic sections.
https://m.facebook.com/carbonfiberel...48&__tn__=EH-R

fantaZ 08-04-2017 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3682372)
I just bought this one from Carbon Fiber Element. More expensive but when I compared this one and the one from vqvortex together this one just looked to have smoother transitions from the carbon fiber to the leather and a little more shape to the ergonomic sections.
https://m.facebook.com/carbonfiberel...48&__tn__=EH-R

For what it's worth. i talked vqvortex on the ph. he said they both use the same mfg. co. and that carbon fiber element does good work but doesn't let the layup cure long enough.

RumbleFish 08-04-2017 01:29 PM

This is on my list of upgrades. Congrats.

fantaZ 08-04-2017 02:18 PM

Here's a vid of the wheel install https://youtu.be/5csHDYG0d_8?list=FL...an0PCcC6z_TLJg

redondoaveb 08-04-2017 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fantaZ (Post 3682388)
For what it's worth. i talked vqvortex on the ph. he said they both use the same mfg. co. and that carbon fiber element does good work but doesn't let the layup cure long enough.

I'm sure they probably both do good work. I doubt if either would let their product go out without being fully cured.

DeliriousClam 08-04-2017 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fantaZ (Post 3682143)
thats the one i ordered same as yours. Can i ask you what the price was? I paid $649

I got the wheel, carbon fiber radio trim, and carbon fiber shifter trim for $600

redondoaveb 08-04-2017 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam (Post 3682425)
I got the wheel, carbon fiber radio trim, and carbon fiber shifter trim for $600

When did you buy your's, I'm curious how you got such a good price?

DeliriousClam 08-04-2017 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3682512)
When did you buy your's, I'm curious how you got such a good price?

I bought mine a year ago. He gave me a break because 1. I drove to his house and 2. I threw a big carbon fiber element sticker on my rear window

redondoaveb 08-04-2017 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam (Post 3682514)
I bought mine a year ago. He gave me a break because 1. I drove to his house and 2. I threw a big carbon fiber element sticker on my rear window

That's pretty cool of him. I'd have to drive 3000 miles to pick mine up. Do you have any pics of yours? The one I ordered has a lot of molding done to it. Not sure if you saw the link I posted.

DeliriousClam 08-04-2017 08:45 PM

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That's pretty cool of him. I'd have to drive 3000 miles to pick mine up. Do you have any pics of yours? The one I ordered has a lot of molding done to it. Not sure if you saw the link I posted.

I have a pic that you can see the shifter trim in also. I didn't want anything other than the flat bottom. And yeah I looked

redondoaveb 08-04-2017 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam (Post 3682527)
I have a pic that you can see the shifter trim in also. I didn't want anything other than the flat bottom. And yeah I looked

Nice. I assume you're liking it. How's it holding up?

DeliriousClam 08-04-2017 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3682529)
Nice. I assume you're liking it. How's it holding up?

still looks brand new

redondoaveb 08-04-2017 09:24 PM

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still looks brand new

Good to hear, thanks for posting their info earlier.

Hilla_killa 08-05-2017 11:14 AM

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I have a pic that you can see the shifter trim in also. I didn't want anything other than the flat bottom. And yeah I looked


whats up with the red thread on the side by your source button? it doesn't go to the end like the other side! that would drive me insane!!!

DeliriousClam 08-05-2017 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Hilla_killa (Post 3682601)
whats up with the red thread on the side by your source button? it doesn't go to the end like the other side! that would drive me insane!!!

Just the angle the picture was taken from. It's the same on each side

Tractionless 09-26-2017 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam (Post 3682527)
I have a pic that you can see the shifter trim in also. I didn't want anything other than the flat bottom. And yeah I looked

CF wheel looks great. Im curious to know where you sourced the CF tach. Overlay as well. I've only seen one that sits on the top, looks much better with the sides applied as well. THanks!

cooltoy 09-26-2017 12:40 PM

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...ch-shroud.html

Tractionless 09-27-2017 01:01 PM

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Thanks :tiphat:

PM'd AJ on how to order.

DeliriousClam 09-27-2017 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tractionless (Post 3696396)
Thanks :tiphat:

PM'd AJ on how to order.

I got mine through RHDjapan.com

Smashley 09-28-2017 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam (Post 3696560)
I got mine through RHDjapan.com

How long was the wait?

DeliriousClam 09-28-2017 06:34 AM

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How long was the wait?

Few weeks

Carbon Fiber Element 10-13-2017 07:53 AM

I'm not sure what either of those statements mean. For starters I do not use the same mfg co as anyone as we do all work 100% in house. And, if we did not let our work cure long enough that would mean that it would remain tacky/sticky? Please do not post anything unless you know what you are talking about, because you obviously are clueless.
For anyone that has actually seen our work IN PERSON or purchased from us, thanks for the kind words.

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Originally Posted by fantaZ (Post 3682388)
For what it's worth. i talked vqvortex on the ph. he said they both use the same mfg. co. and that carbon fiber element does good work but doesn't let the layup cure long enough.


B&W_Evader 10-13-2017 09:59 AM

He needs to make one with an integrated 2" extension. This non-telescoping steering wheel is killing me.

redondoaveb 10-13-2017 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Carbon Fiber Element (Post 3699965)
I'm not sure what either of those statements mean. For starters I do not use the same mfg co as anyone as we do all work 100% in house. And, if we did not let our work cure long enough that would mean that it would remain tacky/sticky? Please do not post anything unless you know what you are talking about, because you obviously are clueless.
For anyone that has actually seen our work IN PERSON or purchased from us, thanks for the kind words.

Being that you sent me progress pics during fabrication I can attest to the fact the you do all your own fab work. Also, mine when delivered was fully cured, not a flaw on it. The attention to detail is beyond reproach.


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