New Thumbgrips...

[Lou]

Got my new thumbgrips through from K-Tec so had a go today removing old ones and trying out the new!

Before:

During:

After:

Not a 100% fit but looks much better.

Now question is whether I just leave them black or get them sprayed?

 

[micallef1990]

mucchh better

 

[Fletcher]

Much better.

I don't understand how some peoples steering wheels get so bad.

 

[Haybails1980]

Get them matching your dash inserts - doesn't look right in black.

 

[Lou]

Get them matching your dash inserts - doesn't look right in black.

My 6 year old nephew told me to do them RB but I think that would be a bit too much!!

Anyone do a photoshop?!

 

[Liambo-235]

Looks alot better.

 

[koi]

Thought the fit would have been a bit better than that. Don't know if you would be to fix this using some filler and then spraying them. Def need spraying though, silver to match the insert might be a bit in your face so go for a grey to match the wheel.

 

[Lou]

Thought the fit would have been a bit better than that. Don't know if you would be to fix this using some filler and then spraying them. Def need spraying though, silver to match the insert might be a bit in your face so go for a grey to match the wheel.

No idea - I'll need to look into that! My inserts are RB!

 

[koi]

my apologies should have known from the pic lol

will wait and see how you get on before I order a set

 

[DanS]

My 6 year old nephew told me to do them RB but I think that would be a bit too much!!

Anyone do a photoshop?!

quick attempt as i'm bored!

 

[Jonophonics]

MINT IN RB!

 

[Ali]

I still think they look terrible... I'd rather a replacement steering wheel @ cost than the CF or plastic inserts! Stands out like a sore thumb!

I've had 3 RS cars and not one had an issue with the thumb grips - Do you's all Naaww at them with your teeth!? :S

 

[Munson]

Paint them and they won't stay painted for long?

I keep meaning to replace mine with a Momo Tuner or some such, but I'm reluctant to lose the airbag TBH.

 

[Mike_182]

I still think they look terrible... I'd rather a replacement steering wheel @ cost than the CF or plastic inserts! Stands out like a sore thumb!

I have to agree, they just look too thin and don't suit it.

 

[Daniel]

I personally would rather have a new wheel.

Nice shiny new thumb grips and a chewed up scabby wheel. Looks daft imo.

 

[Lou]

Well unfortuantely I'm in no position to be able to purchase a new wheel so these will have to do in the mean time.

 

[Leeshez]

Looks real good .

 

[skatedemonuk]

these dont look to bad just how much were they? and what did u use to fix them in place?

 

[Daz.]

to be honest I've had two sets of these now - first trial set and second "finished" set and I'm still not happy with the finish or fit - thinking of covering the first ones in leather or alcantara to integrate it better - mine are carbon though so don't look as bad as those black ones do.

 

[skatedemonuk]

i need to sort mine out i hate the feel of the nackered grip in my hand but my steering isnt bad enough to make me want a new steering wheel what is it thats wrong with the fitment of these?

 

[seb]

no offence, and not directed at the OP but having a manky steering wheel like that would od my nut in. Looks horrendous.

 

[@Spoonie]

I've had 3 RS cars and not one had an issue with the thumb grips - Do you's all Naaww at them with your teeth!? :S

My right hand one split in the sun. The k-tec ones look s**t.

 

[Richyy182]

get in !!!!!

How much are these ?? mine has just started to go

 

[Gaz_]

Probably be cheaper to get a non RS wheel for the duration of owning the car, then swap them back over when come to resale. That is seriously fucked imo!!!

 

[Henry]

they're not perfect as they're moulded out of a rigid material and are presumably trimmed out of the mould. you can't see it until you take them off, but the OE rubber grips have a lip that fits into the wheel (can see the recess in the photos), so will be a better fit. (the GRP/carbon grips just sit ontop effectively)

personal pref, but mine don't bother me that much. they're all that's available as well

mainly as the leather's also gone, but i'd thought about having my wheel retrimmed in its entirety (covering grips)

 

[skatedemonuk]

has any1 got a link for thumbgrips i looked on ktec but cant find them

 

[Dave..]

I can't understand how the wheels "melt" it's rediculous that it's happened to so many.

I'm not sure what I'm doing right, but mines in perfect condition... famous last words.

 

[Tigger]

Ooooh nice!

Anyone found a way of re-trimming the wheel without covering the thumb-grips?

 

[Lou]

I can't understand how the wheels "melt" it's rediculous that it's happened to so many.

I'm not sure what I'm doing right, but mines in perfect condition... famous last words.

I have no idea either. Only thing I can think of is my car isn't garaged all so is exposed. Even at work it's a big open car park.

As said if I could afford to replace wheel I would.

 

[VeinAST]

Id paint matte black.

Looks tacky in the car colour or trim colour.

 

[Kirsten]

my right thumb grip is exactly the same as in your 1st picture!! it looks so horrible , but was the only thing wrong with the car when i bought it, so it wasnt going to put me off buying.
i saw the thread about these k-tec grips for sale but im un decided as to whether i should buy any. I prfer the original look! I think ill just wait until i can afford a new steering wheel.
on the colour thing- i wouldnt go with RB , prob just stick with black.

Kirsten x

 

[skatedemonuk]

does any1 have a link? were to get these from desperatley wanna sort grips out but cant afford new steering wheel