My attempt at thumb grip replacements / covers (solution)

[Jackson901]

Hi All,

I've had a go at producing some thumb grip covers / replacements for the 172/182 steering wheel.

This could be more wallet friendly instead of a retrim or the carbon fibre ones if anybody is interested

I've only done a lefty so far, I can't get a good enough mould from my right as you can see from the pics..


They are made from very durable plastic and can be wrapped / sprayed to taste.


Here is a few snaps of my prototype. It is not 100% perfect yet but thought I'd share the early stages, so please ignore any rough edges.



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[Jackson901]

Also - if anyone local to me would let me a take a right mould I will buy them a pint!

 

[Knuckles]

You could be onto something here. What material is it?

 

[Jackson901]

Its plastic mate, similar to injection moulding but from more of a home made process.

I'm really happy with the outcome tbh

 

[Knuckles]

If you ran a bit of fine emery around the edges and sprayed them I think they'd look ace

 

[Bobby.]

Looks like you could be onto a winner their mate.

 

[Stead]

I did the same sort of thing in my cup but with plastic putty, looked really good after a lick of paint.

 

[Jackson901]

Just bought a heat gun and some carbon vinyl wrap.


I'm gonna give it ago, they should be just as good as the carbon fibre ones at more than half the price!

Will upload pics once its done.

 

[jakeg]

If you can get this right you could make a fortune, can't believe that the only real replacement option is the streamline carbon fibre ones, I'd be interested in buying a pair of these

 

[Loz H]

Yeahh I'd definitely look into having a pair of these off you if all,goes well

 

[car.crash]

What money would you be looking at for a pair?

 

[Jackson901]

Good to hear guys no idea how much I would sell them, I have a few moulds now.

Some are being sprayed. Some are being wrapped.

I'll then see what people like the most and price them fairly

 

[car.crash]

What have the moulds cost and materials? Surely they can't come close to half of the carbon ones?

 

[Saamm93]

Sign me up!

 

[Jackson901]

Gave carbon a go



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[ChewyB]

Plain black would be best mate

 

[Blighty]

Look good! You could get these dipped too, I know people who do this