Thanks man! Yea I’m definitely no professional I just wanted to give some people an idea at which they can improve on. It’s cool building things yourself. It was a fun project!
A tip, glue the parts to the wheel your gonna stitch, leave it drying till it doesnt move anymore. Make sure to leave some overhang and then start stitching
Man....I was back and forth with myself on getting a nice custom wheel made but it's looking to be around $750.....You just gave me the courage to try one for myself! I can get a junkyard wheel for my car for $12! Thanks man!
This is dope. I recently had this same exact idea because I don’t really want to spend $500+ on a nice wheel and don’t want a quick disconnect. Turned out great man. Time to give it a try and hopefully it turns out as good as yours
Based on my carbon experimentation, I’ve found that using super77 as a base gel coat has not worked in the long run especially when the product sits in the sun almost all day. I say this because the super77 lifts in between the fibers as it is heated, which creates cloudy, ruined carbon. Just letting you and others know before starting a huge project like this!
Yes I agree the sun definitely softens the super77. My skinned pieces like the door handles etc are fine but if I were to do this wheel again I would do gel base coat.
If thats your first , with a little practice and ditching pvc for metal you can start your self a business ,you have the idea spot on , not using pvc is for safety reasons
thanks for posting this dude, ik youre not a professional or anything but its cool that you went out and took the time to learn and for a first attempt looks great dude.
I like what you did for a diy but the suede is bad i would recommend you to put some foam inside of the suede so it's more confortable but overall still sick good job man . Now that i see that it only consists of gluing carbon fiber i can't understand why they are so expensive
They make foam backed suede I can get at fabric store but it’s closed right now. I think the pros make molds for the whole wheel and make the entire thing out of carbon I’m not too sure but that would be my guess on why they’re so expensive
@@crappyfrs302 actually i thought the steering wheel when bought a for example 1000$ has the entire structure in carbon that would justify the price . But actually they almost do like you . They remove the leather and cut the top and the bottom pieces and only leave the metallic part and cover it with carbon and the shape comes from some sort of thick foam that they stick manually on the metal structure underneath the carbon . And they do the same to give some shape to the steering .
It was flat but there were a few little pockets in it. The carbon went over it smooth but yea it wouldn’t have hurt to used more jb&epoxy over the whole thing and smoothed it all. I might try round 2 with it we’ll see
You inspired me man im opening up a customs shop for odds and ends for people and am going to try this and maybe add a few tweaks see if i can do some cool designs and such your awsome and keep this up
Few pictures not finished but done flat bottom and resin to stick the pipe on. Metal filter to stick the ends together and level out more. Next light filler then carbon fibre weave the top and bottom. But I’m trying the resin base coat Iv got spray glue for next time I’ll try 3 coats of resin then normal clear coat paint Iv sold it already lol
Looks nice! Just that was way long as an oem, the purpose of a flat bottom is not looks, is about leg room to shift/brake at the track as you make aggressive turns without hitting your legs on the wheel, if it was cut off more towards the center from the flat bottom would be better but great job! 🔥
Going to my local pick your part and grabbing a G35 steering wheel (their website says they're only $13!) and trying this for my car. Thing I'd wrap it in suede/alcántara though.
hello, I admire your work and thanks for sharing, I would like to ask you what product you use to join the plastic tubes, what type of filler is required with the best regards
Check amazon type in Carbon Fiber Fabric Roll. I use 2k Twill weave but they make different weaves like plain and honeycomb. Also 2k is a looser more flexible form they also make 4K which is a tighter woven carbon fiber it’s more strong but more expensive. Hope that helped!
Good video. Thanks for making a step by step. I can't find anything on Google on how to make a Flat bottom. Im going to do my steering wheel 04 pontiac grand prix. I do carbon fiber overlay myself @karbon_workz
Cut the edge of the carbon with the dremel so you can tuck the cloth into it. I had some trouble with it because of my sewing on the cloth but that's the way you're supposed to do it.
CrappyFRS what do you mean? Like what’s holding the cloth between the carbon? Sorry I know it’s probably hard to explain lol. I get the whole process/ but the only part that troubles me is that. How to make the cloth and the carbon meet together in a seem less way.
So picture 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock (or 10&2) on the steering wheel. You wrap the carbon over 4 and 8. Then when you epoxy and let it harden you cut a precise line at 4 and 8, cutting through the carbon and into the actual wheel (just a little). So when you wrap the cover over the right and left side, you can tuck the bottom in at 4 and 8 where you cut the line in the carbon fiber. The stitching is holding the cover tight so when you tuck the excess fabric into that cut it will stay. Hope that helped
There is no information about how the professionals do this. I've considered this approach but the integrity of the wheels is gone. What if you get into an accident? It came out great though congratulations!
I was going for the esthetic I’ll admit. The wheel can most definitely handle any driving style. I’m not sure what would happen in a crash. Even if it would break I don’t think it would be any hazard.
Well, props for all of the effort, but the purpose of the flat bottom design is to make the bottom of the wheel more out of the way not more in the way. Yours sticks down further than it would if you just left it alone. Next time try to run it straight across the bottom.
It’s the same length as the original I measured it. I couldn’t make it any higher because I wouldn’t have anywhere to mount the flat bottom to the original wheel. I had to make it that low since that’s where the original wheel was. I do wish I could have made it higher but in person it looks normal.
All who do this in their car should have the MOT canceled, this work is done very badly ... the steering wheel is now life-threatening. steering wheels that professional companies make are not made that way! one or two layers of carbon fiber are not very durable and in an accident I am convinced that by holding the bottom of the steering wheel it will break! I do not recommend this way of creating a flattened steering wheel! best regards, director of one of the TOP steering wheel companies.
This is terrible.. what would happen in a accident..🤦🏻🤦🏻. I work with carbon fiber we never cut thru steering wheels we shape around the existing metal
How? How do you shape around the existing metal? I agree cutting the wheel is probably not the best idea but no one has yet to explain how you can properly make a flat bottom out of a rounded wheel. Please inform so I can make a note in my caption.
It looks very bad... I wonder why people put so pure videos on youtube. There is so many videos of proper job on steering whell. People who comment this video in good way has no eyes xD
Please dear god remove this from your car. This will prove catastrophic in an accident. I hope to God anyone watching this forms their wheel with fillers or foams via a mould properly instead of risking their safety during airbag deployment. I applaud your creativity but the air bag bends wheels in crashes for a reason. This could cost you your life.
BTW I do craft carbon fiber wheels, I love your creativity, but it is crazy unsafe in an airbag equipped vehicle. I only am saying something because I care.
I appreciate your concern. From my knowledge, airbags very rarely effect the steering wheel in a normal crash. When they do, the wheel is usually bent in the top half. With my wheel it would be the part I didn’t tamper with. Overall, I do agree in this affecting the structure of the wheel which might affect what would happen in a crash. Like I said I didn’t really make this wheel up to standard and it was just a creative idea. But yet, no one has really given the “correct” way to do this. And I know people do not make custom molds for each wheel they sell. It just isn’t feasible. Maybe welding?
@@crappyfrs302 Hi there, you may be surprised to learn we do use moulds to shape the two part foam into a shape deemed desirable. Typically, when producing wheels, consider the multiple application fitment. Toyota steering wheels work on innumerable models if you swap the airbag unit properly. Single stage or dual, just swap the unit on the rear of the bag and connect it. For cases like this, we strip the wheel to bare metal. From there, its placed in a silicone mould and a two part foam is used to shape the component. Next, cut out your indentations for the leather placement. I then skin it as any other wheel. Your creativity is spot on, but imagine my friend: you're turning left at a traffic light, BAM everything is black. Someone smashed you as you were turning, the airbag deployed and splintered the wheel into your neck D: carbon fiber is strong, but not against certain types of force, kind of like what we are describing. Particularly when the resin to fabric ratio favors aesthetics and is likely weak on a structural level. What you made is an awesome wall ornament, be proud of it. . . But if you made this, trust me, you can make them right
Thank you Matthew. I’m super novice and I am more than willing to learn the correct approach to this. I might have to get in contact with you in the future if I decide to make another or continue down this path. Thanks for the criticism it’s hard to believe random people on here because, well you know it’s the internet. You definitely seem knowledgeable I will put a disclaimer in my description letting people know.
@@crappyfrs302 I appreciate your willingness to learn, if you make them properly there is lots of money in them! I have two FRS wheels coming in this week for overlay. It's a good market. I'd like to share this smooth on tutorial with you. Check it out, making these wheels may be for you! th-cam.com/video/qmSNvV4LHRE/w-d-xo.html
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Dude this inspires me so much. I literally almost bought a 550$ wheel today until I saw this!
Thanks man! Yea I’m definitely no professional I just wanted to give some people an idea at which they can improve on. It’s cool building things yourself. It was a fun project!
@@crappyfrs302 OH man I just ordered a carbon one for my car I wonder if that's how it's made the flat bottom 🤔. it's scary and un safe lol...
@@ubcnme1 walking down the stairs is scary and unsafe too, you must have a hard time living.
A tip, glue the parts to the wheel your gonna stitch, leave it drying till it doesnt move anymore. Make sure to leave some overhang and then start stitching
Man....I was back and forth with myself on getting a nice custom wheel made but it's looking to be around $750.....You just gave me the courage to try one for myself! I can get a junkyard wheel for my car for $12! Thanks man!
Awesome result. It's your first try, so don't be mad about the leather result.
I have learned a lot from this video, thank you
This is dope. I recently had this same exact idea because I don’t really want to spend $500+ on a nice wheel and don’t want a quick disconnect. Turned out great man. Time to give it a try and hopefully it turns out as good as yours
Based on my carbon experimentation, I’ve found that using super77 as a base gel coat has not worked in the long run especially when the product sits in the sun almost all day. I say this because the super77 lifts in between the fibers as it is heated, which creates cloudy, ruined carbon. Just letting you and others know before starting a huge project like this!
Yes I agree the sun definitely softens the super77. My skinned pieces like the door handles etc are fine but if I were to do this wheel again I would do gel base coat.
If thats your first , with a little practice and ditching pvc for metal you can start your self a business ,you have the idea spot on , not using pvc is for safety reasons
Yea that’s what I’m thinking just need to learn how to weld
Great video ... can you please make a part list like what gel base coat to use and what are the other things we need go consider
thanks for posting this dude, ik youre not a professional or anything but its cool that you went out and took the time to learn and for a first attempt looks great dude.
That’s hella sick
это точно ))))))))))
Good job man I'm going to do my 370Z steering wheel on my channel and may need to lean on you for information
For sure feel free to dm me 👍
Maybe next time you do it sand down some of the mold you used just to make it look a little cleaner but it oooks sick👌🏽👏🏽
Yes I agree. Plan on doing a second wheel here soon since there’s some mistakes in this one
Good outcome for sure but it’s probably less safe than a wish steering wheel now lol
First time see that ugly flat bottom mod
I like what you did for a diy but the suede is bad i would recommend you to put some foam inside of the suede so it's more confortable but overall still sick good job man . Now that i see that it only consists of gluing carbon fiber i can't understand why they are so expensive
They make foam backed suede I can get at fabric store but it’s closed right now. I think the pros make molds for the whole wheel and make the entire thing out of carbon I’m not too sure but that would be my guess on why they’re so expensive
@@crappyfrs302 actually i thought the steering wheel when bought a for example 1000$ has the entire structure in carbon that would justify the price . But actually they almost do like you . They remove the leather and cut the top and the bottom pieces and only leave the metallic part and cover it with carbon and the shape comes from some sort of thick foam that they stick manually on the metal structure underneath the carbon . And they do the same to give some shape to the steering .
@@crappyfrs302 ive seen some carved out of wood
Been looking for a DIY on this for over a year. Good stuff bro.
I was looking for a video like this for a while. Thanks man.
Looks bad ass man
Only suggetion i have is you should have sanded the connecting jb weld smooth
It was flat but there were a few little pockets in it. The carbon went over it smooth but yea it wouldn’t have hurt to used more jb&epoxy over the whole thing and smoothed it all. I might try round 2 with it we’ll see
You inspired me man im opening up a customs shop for odds and ends for people and am going to try this and maybe add a few tweaks see if i can do some cool designs and such your awsome and keep this up
Brilliant, awesome job, it's people like you who encourage people to say fuck it and try 👏
Few pictures not finished but done flat bottom and resin to stick the pipe on. Metal filter to stick the ends together and level out more. Next light filler then carbon fibre weave the top and bottom. But I’m trying the resin base coat Iv got spray glue for next time I’ll try 3 coats of resin then normal clear coat paint Iv sold it already lol
In my opinion using wood might be better? I don't know but good idea , points in the correct direction
Very good sending love from the Bahamas keep up the hacks
holy shit thank you for that video been wondering how to do that for so long
I'm really impressed, looks professional and so aggressive! Good Job! Hopefully I'll see more of your great content!😁
buahahahahahahaha
Looks nice! Just that was way long as an oem, the purpose of a flat bottom is not looks, is about leg room to shift/brake at the track as you make aggressive turns without hitting your legs on the wheel, if it was cut off more towards the center from the flat bottom would be better but great job! 🔥
Going to my local pick your part and grabbing a G35 steering wheel (their website says they're only $13!) and trying this for my car. Thing I'd wrap it in suede/alcántara though.
If the carbon fiber is essential for the rigidity might do the bottom and then stitched alcantara around the rest
Aiden Studios if you want to do the flat bottom then yes the carbon is essential for strength
@@crappyfrs302 makes sense
MAKE MORE VIDEOS AGAIN!!!!! I've been waiting for three months lol
Lol I’m sorry I got one coming I promise
This guy ^^^ this guys a G thank you. 🙏🏻
Was thinking of doing the same thing! Very helpful!
Thats dope. Really good for first time!
Thank you!
Great work. I learned a lot.
U an inspiration bro 🙏
Looks great how is it holding up?
hello, I admire your work and thanks for sharing, I would like to ask you what product you use to join the plastic tubes, what type of filler is required with the best regards
Thank you! I used JB weld to join the tubes then PC7 epoxy to fill in any gaps.
Thank´s
That’s a lotta work but damn it looks good 👀
Bro I love it! Great job and make more Videos!
looks proper lmao this video was jokes
Nice! You should've used double sided tape
Fuck yeah dude! Solid Effort!
Looks heaps good for a DIY :)
Where did you buy the stock on carbon fiber
great job 👍👁👁
Going to do this. I want to know how the hell people be putting the LED lights on top. And the RPMS be on it.
Lots of intense wiring my guess lol seems very difficult
CrappyFRS yeah seriously man. Hey I got a few questions bro. You got a insta?
CrappyFRS nvm just saw your IG link on description lol
It’s simple it’s a led light system by ohc motors
good try bud, not bad at all for a first time.
Cutting the steering wheel?
Are you an engineer?
Do you have the link where you got the carbon fiber cuz I being trying to look for the same sales but can’t find it!
Check amazon type in Carbon Fiber Fabric Roll. I use 2k Twill weave but they make different weaves like plain and honeycomb. Also 2k is a looser more flexible form they also make 4K which is a tighter woven carbon fiber it’s more strong but more expensive. Hope that helped!
Finally...thank you for upload man..
Hey ! What materials do you use at 3:53 ? Thanks
So how much you charge. I’ll send mine to you
Didn't u noticed the bottom was just terribly horrible?
Buen trabajo 👍🏻
I only love round steering wheel.
I’m doing my first one. It’s hard
Good video. Thanks for making a step by step. I can't find anything on Google on how to make a Flat bottom. Im going to do my steering wheel 04 pontiac grand prix. I do carbon fiber overlay myself @karbon_workz
Helped
How did you tuck the cloth between the carbon?
Cut the edge of the carbon with the dremel so you can tuck the cloth into it. I had some trouble with it because of my sewing on the cloth but that's the way you're supposed to do it.
@@crappyfrs302 the look it's not bad but in my opinion it's not save
CrappyFRS what do you mean? Like what’s holding the cloth between the carbon? Sorry I know it’s probably hard to explain lol. I get the whole process/ but the only part that troubles me is that. How to make the cloth and the carbon meet together in a seem less way.
So picture 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock (or 10&2) on the steering wheel. You wrap the carbon over 4 and 8. Then when you epoxy and let it harden you cut a precise line at 4 and 8, cutting through the carbon and into the actual wheel (just a little). So when you wrap the cover over the right and left side, you can tuck the bottom in at 4 and 8 where you cut the line in the carbon fiber. The stitching is holding the cover tight so when you tuck the excess fabric into that cut it will stay. Hope that helped
how do you stick that carbon cloth onto steering?
Izzurin Zacharia Super77 spray adhesive
@@crappyfrs302 noted & thank you. nice mods by the way.
Izzurin Zacharia Thanks 🙏
Put epoxy resin with some black dye under the fabric for better results.
What website do u get ur carbon fiber from ?
axel salas I just got a roll from amazon
It could have been better if you just had the bottom of the steering wheel curvier.
Lol...the flat bottom is supposed to give you more clearance for your legs but you made it take up more space. Good first try but it looks horrible.
Can I pay you to do me a wheel?
There is no information about how the professionals do this. I've considered this approach but the integrity of the wheels is gone. What if you get into an accident? It came out great though congratulations!
I was going for the esthetic I’ll admit. The wheel can most definitely handle any driving style. I’m not sure what would happen in a crash. Even if it would break I don’t think it would be any hazard.
The wheel is meant to fold under accident pressure. So your hope is that it does break.
WON of A kind well in that case aluminum welding would be best choice
There is a guy doing a diy carbon steering wheel his channel is ECO-LAP Studio he make it look professional
Adrian Popescu I know
Its ok for beginning, but on a commercial level it looks terrible, wrinkles, uneven and the form... besides that this steering wheel is unsafe for use
Well, props for all of the effort, but the purpose of the flat bottom design is to make the bottom of the wheel more out of the way not more in the way. Yours sticks down further than it would if you just left it alone. Next time try to run it straight across the bottom.
It’s the same length as the original I measured it. I couldn’t make it any higher because I wouldn’t have anywhere to mount the flat bottom to the original wheel. I had to make it that low since that’s where the original wheel was. I do wish I could have made it higher but in person it looks normal.
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All who do this in their car should have the MOT canceled, this work is done very badly ... the steering wheel is now life-threatening. steering wheels that professional companies make are not made that way! one or two layers of carbon fiber are not very durable and in an accident I am convinced that by holding the bottom of the steering wheel it will break! I do not recommend this way of creating a flattened steering wheel! best regards, director of one of the TOP steering wheel companies.
Holy shit lmaoooooo
This is terrible.. what would happen in a accident..🤦🏻🤦🏻. I work with carbon fiber we never cut thru steering wheels we shape around the existing metal
How? How do you shape around the existing metal? I agree cutting the wheel is probably not the best idea but no one has yet to explain how you can properly make a flat bottom out of a rounded wheel. Please inform so I can make a note in my caption.
It looks very bad... I wonder why people put so pure videos on youtube. There is so many videos of proper job on steering whell. People who comment this video in good way has no eyes xD
It’s not that good
It eez what it eeeeeeez
Lmao looks horrible you really use pvc pipe in your steering wheel 💀💀💀💀
Please dear god remove this from your car. This will prove catastrophic in an accident. I hope to God anyone watching this forms their wheel with fillers or foams via a mould properly instead of risking their safety during airbag deployment. I applaud your creativity but the air bag bends wheels in crashes for a reason. This could cost you your life.
BTW I do craft carbon fiber wheels, I love your creativity, but it is crazy unsafe in an airbag equipped vehicle. I only am saying something because I care.
I appreciate your concern. From my knowledge, airbags very rarely effect the steering wheel in a normal crash. When they do, the wheel is usually bent in the top half. With my wheel it would be the part I didn’t tamper with. Overall, I do agree in this affecting the structure of the wheel which might affect what would happen in a crash. Like I said I didn’t really make this wheel up to standard and it was just a creative idea. But yet, no one has really given the “correct” way to do this. And I know people do not make custom molds for each wheel they sell. It just isn’t feasible. Maybe welding?
@@crappyfrs302 Hi there, you may be surprised to learn we do use moulds to shape the two part foam into a shape deemed desirable. Typically, when producing wheels, consider the multiple application fitment. Toyota steering wheels work on innumerable models if you swap the airbag unit properly. Single stage or dual, just swap the unit on the rear of the bag and connect it. For cases like this, we strip the wheel to bare metal. From there, its placed in a silicone mould and a two part foam is used to shape the component. Next, cut out your indentations for the leather placement. I then skin it as any other wheel. Your creativity is spot on, but imagine my friend: you're turning left at a traffic light, BAM everything is black. Someone smashed you as you were turning, the airbag deployed and splintered the wheel into your neck D: carbon fiber is strong, but not against certain types of force, kind of like what we are describing. Particularly when the resin to fabric ratio favors aesthetics and is likely weak on a structural level. What you made is an awesome wall ornament, be proud of it. . . But if you made this, trust me, you can make them right
Thank you Matthew. I’m super novice and I am more than willing to learn the correct approach to this. I might have to get in contact with you in the future if I decide to make another or continue down this path. Thanks for the criticism it’s hard to believe random people on here because, well you know it’s the internet. You definitely seem knowledgeable I will put a disclaimer in my description letting people know.
@@crappyfrs302 I appreciate your willingness to learn, if you make them properly there is lots of money in them! I have two FRS wheels coming in this week for overlay. It's a good market. I'd like to share this smooth on tutorial with you. Check it out, making these wheels may be for you! th-cam.com/video/qmSNvV4LHRE/w-d-xo.html
Gross af
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