Cadillac CTS-V - New steering wheel-- F***ING KNUCKLE-DRAGGER MECHANICS




DACTARI
08-03-2012, 10:10 AM
Gentlemen,

Had some work done at the local mechanic shop, and the knuckledraggers scratched the leather on the top of my steering wheel. It looks like the wheel was turned and someone dragged a toolbelt under it while getting out of the car. I want to get them to replace the wheel.

What are my options for a steering wheel? I don't want to leave it completely in their hands, cause they may end up ordering a wheel that's even more badly scratched. I don't mind getting a used wheel, but where can I get one that I'm sure will be top quality, without scratched leather, etc.?

Also, what's the deal with the aliminum plate on the wheel. Is that usually sold as a separate piece?

Thanks,
DAC


nikon
08-03-2012, 01:26 PM
A competent upholstery shop should be able to recover it. There was a GB going a while ago if you search. People were getting them wrapped in alcantara I believe.

DACTARI
08-03-2012, 01:48 PM
I saw that, and now they are selling them on ebay. It costs $399.

Dallas Custom Steering Wheel (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadillac-CTS-V-Custom-Steering-Wheel-Alcantara-Leather-/380441251970?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item589410d082&vxp=mtr#ht_1346wt_954)

I like the alcantra and perforated leather combination:

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Cadillac-CTS-V-Custom-Steering-Wheel-Alcantara-Leather-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqR,!rgE-dK!rR1TBPuZr)fuo!~~60_57.JPG

However, that's a lot to pay because the mechanic fucked up. I would rather a used replacement with unblemished leather. Not sure if that exists, though.


DACTARI
08-03-2012, 01:49 PM
Holy pic size. Sorry guys, that's right from ebay.

9t8z28
08-03-2012, 01:51 PM
Call Contemporary Corvette in Pa. I got a perfect used wheel from them. It still has all the grain intact. It was about $150 and it included the aluminum bezel that was also in perfect condition. They are a little tough to deal with so be nice :)

DACTARI
08-03-2012, 02:04 PM
Thanks man, good tip!

DACTARI
08-03-2012, 02:08 PM
Just called em and they're out. Good tip, though.

9t8z28
08-03-2012, 02:14 PM
My original wheel is still perfect. I bought the spare from them so I have one when mine wears out. Maybe if I get desperate Ill hit you up! Good luck

DACTARI
08-03-2012, 02:18 PM
Hey, I'm the one that's desparate here, lol. Sell me your wheel!