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> Modified 914 or 911 RS Type steering wheel (my version), 30mm grip, 340mm Dia , 40mm deeper than stock
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post Feb 9 2020, 11:51 PM
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Very nice, you’re talent amazes me Oscar.
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post May 20 2020, 10:28 PM
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Finished one of my modified steering wheels for a special Bay Area member. Hope he likes it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post May 20 2020, 11:52 PM
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Really nice work.
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post May 21 2020, 06:54 AM
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That looks terrific Oscar. They should be very pleased. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 21 2020, 06:21 PM
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Glad to see this moving forward, and well I like it a lot. If you GB some, let me know. I have a hockey puck looking for a good home.
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post May 21 2020, 06:38 PM
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You never cease to amaze me Oscar! Your thinking and your resources are off the chart! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) ..... Paul
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post Jun 28 2020, 10:09 AM
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Oscar, that looks great, proportions are really spot on for such a small diameter wheel. I’d love to see pics installed.

I need another wheel like a hole in my head, but I’d also be interested in the group buy pricing if going that way...
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post Jun 28 2020, 02:48 PM
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Excellent Oscar! I just Installed my stock size double rapped hokey puck wheel and although it looks great it’s just to big and not sure what my next move will be.
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post Jun 29 2020, 07:32 AM
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I got to see/sit in/grab the wheel Oscar sent to the lucky Northern CA member (not me).

Let me say: It's totally awesome. Looks great, feels great. Really great quality work all around. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

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post Jun 29 2020, 07:47 AM
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Great looking wheel
I have a donor wheel and a puck ready for your mod if you will do it.
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post Jun 29 2020, 07:53 AM
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Not sure how I missed this,
Great wheel!!! Good job Oscar!!
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post Jun 29 2020, 08:09 AM
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Oscar, I really like the 13.5 inch diameter and I think most everyone that try’s one will like it also. I was shooting for 1.25 thick but with padding and leather wrap it ended up a bit thicker.

Are you padding and what did you use?

Can’t quite tell what stitch you used from the pictures

This was a fun project but I will not do another one. The stitching ( I used the basic cross stitch) took way longer and was much harder than I anticipated. Sore hands for a day or two.

Nice work.

PS - the bumper I got from you looks great, I’ll post a couple of installed pix in a separate thread. Thanks
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post Jun 29 2020, 09:52 AM
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Thank you for your interest....

I’m currently in the middle of a small chrome bumper run, so once that is done I can consider offering GB on my modified Steering Wheels.

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post Jul 1 2020, 10:02 PM
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QUOTE(ValcoOscar @ Jun 29 2020, 08:52 AM) *

Thank you for your interest....

I’m currently in the middle of a small chrome bumper run, so once that is done I can consider offering GB on my modified Steering Wheels.

Oscar

Hey Oscar
Did you forget about my bumpers?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jul 1 2020, 11:04 PM
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QUOTE(djway @ Jul 1 2020, 09:02 PM) *

QUOTE(ValcoOscar @ Jun 29 2020, 08:52 AM) *

Thank you for your interest....

I’m currently in the middle of a small chrome bumper run, so once that is done I can consider offering GB on my modified Steering Wheels.

Oscar

Hey Oscar
Did you forget about my bumpers?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


Yes, forgot. I sent you email so you can bring your notchback bumpers to me this weekend.

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post Feb 13 2021, 06:09 PM
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Back at this...now I'm adding thumb rests after modification (340mm dia). More work, but much better feel.

Here is also a Stock size wheel I just refinished for a SoCal member.

4 more in process now.

Wish me luck....

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post Feb 13 2021, 06:15 PM
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Nice work,,,,I love 370 ??
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post Feb 13 2021, 06:21 PM
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Oscar,

That is some impressive work. But frankly, I like the stock wheel on our 914s. It doesn't block the gauges, and it adds some extra leverage when turning.

I had a friend who runs a 914 in AX tell me I needed to put a smaller wheel on my car. But he is 6' tall and I am 5'5" tall. So I don't need the smaller wheel.

If it helps you fit better and you like it, cool.

Sometimes it is good to be short.

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post Feb 14 2021, 09:20 AM
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Wow- Oscar that is a beautiful wheel- well done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

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post Feb 14 2021, 09:55 AM
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Really nice Oscar

Did you do the leather work or send it out.? Mine came out OK but not great. Not as nice as yours. For those who haven’t done it, the leather stitching is LOTS of work.

I am happy with the leverage provided by the smaller wheel 13.5”. Not a problem effort wise on my 205/15 wheels. If you are running a GT with bigger tires it would be heavier but still OK I think.
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