My new steering wheel...

[VADERS4]

will be here Friday!! I am going down to Modbargins later next week to have my alpha cooling system installed and I am hoping they can install it! I got the cooling system in December of last year but the stroke set me back just a bit. Here is a picture of the new wheel:

https://scontent-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10418458_866596010054805_5117249123895460995_n.jpg ?oh=1e1841bb7ecdbcb3d2bc2bf7194d5ca9&oe=55E12B59

[Mort10]

what a beaut, where did you pick this up?

[s4buckeye]

will be here Friday!! I am going down to Modbargins later next week to have my alpha cooling system installed and I am hoping they can install it! I got the cooling system in December of last year but the stroke set me back just a bit.


lol bro. ur driving 3.5 hours for the install? nobody in Vegas can do it?


I find that hard to believe.

[joewhy2k]

VADER why not just go to CARS here? They can definitely do it. Call and ask to speak to Moe if anything.

[joewhy2k]

But if u want someone to roll with u I'm going to Ontario around that same time frame to pick up some new wheels!

[VADERS4]

lol bro. ur driving 3.5 hours for the install? nobody in Vegas can do it?


I find that hard to believe.

My wife and I go down to spend some time together. I just drop the car off and go. It's nice to have someone you trust with your car and have an excuse to get away!

[VADERS4]

what a beaut, where did you pick this up?

I got this one from Alex@Europrice. He got the brand new wheel from Audi....got the carbon fiber wheel trim from Matt @ oCarbon and I am not entirely sure where he got the carbon fiber paddle extensions from. I am also using my own airbag. I am adding a bunch of carbon fiber to the car. I already have the MMI surround and coin holder delete from Matt...And I have an assume pair of c.f. exterior mirrors as well. I am changing the RS4 grill to an all black version, I am adding the rest of the Enlaes c.f. body kit (front splitter and side skirts). When it's all done, I am going to have the seats done just like the RS7.

[VADERS4]

VADER why not just go to CARS here? They can definitely do it. Call and ask to speak to Moe if anything.

I have to be honest, I never heard of them. Where are they located?

[joewhy2k]

I have to be honest, I never heard of them. Where are they located?

They're located on Russell and Valley View. All great guys and definitely know their stuff! http://carsnv.com/ I would highly recommend them and I'm sure pretty much anyone else here in Vegas would also.

[VADERS4]

Thanks bud!! It would be nice to not have to take the wheel and c.f. mirrors to Modbargins (not much room with the cooling system). I will run up there this week and see if they will do both installations!! When the rest of my body kit shows up, maybe I will have them install it! I would, but after the stroke, I don't think I could do it yet!!

[VADERS4]

Also, is there someone in town that could clear-coat or ceramic coat the mirrors and body kit?

[VADERS4]

Forgot....I have carbon fiber supercharger covers coming from "Senner Tuning" in Germany. Their expensive, but beautiful!!

[derek.kritz]

They're located on Russell and Valley View. All great guys and definitely know their stuff! http://carsnv.com/ I would highly recommend them and I'm sure pretty much anyone else here in Vegas would also.

[emoji106]🏼[emoji106]🏼 to Cars. They are the best in Las Vegas hands down!!!


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[staticuxo]

love the full air leather!

feel free to send me your stock flat bottom [:)]

[s4buckeye]

My wife and I go down to spend some time together. I just drop the car off and go. It's nice to have someone you trust with your car and have an excuse to get away!


ahhh, that makes more sense....if you have another car to use while you are there.

[mojangles69]

That is a sick looking steering wheel. Very nice!

[cookinsolo]

nice man, i wanna get the same one but without the perforated leather. can't wait.
im also looking for someone who can install this along with the airbag
looks like I'm purchasing it from europrice, can't seem to find another reliable source

[Johnnycash]

first off that o carbon dude is not someone people should be supporting, his business ethics are questionable at best, secondly there is some asymmetry on the wheel with regard to the paddle shifters, look at the gap on the top of the paddles relative to the wheel? I am assuming you are OCD about your car? this would bother me.

[joewhy2k]

My wife and I go down to spend some time together. I just drop the car off and go. It's nice to have someone you trust with your car and have an excuse to get away!

Oh okay makes sense now! Your car is going to look amazing! Can't wait to see it.

[Pilfer]

first off that o carbon dude is not someone people should be supporting, his business ethics are questionable at best, secondly there is some asymmetry on the wheel with regard to the paddle shifters, look at the gap on the top of the paddles relative to the wheel? I am assuming you are OCD about your car? this would bother me.

That might just be the angle the picture was taken at or how the wheel was laying on the table.

[aaronz]

first off that o carbon dude is not someone people should be supporting, his business ethics are questionable at best, secondly there is some asymmetry on the wheel with regard to the paddle shifters, look at the gap on the top of the paddles relative to the wheel? I am assuming you are OCD about your car? this would bother me.

Becoming a more and more consistent phrase these days


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[mojangles69]

Damn you, Vader! Got my tax refund back and wasn't planning on spending a chunk of it on a steering wheel to replace my 8-month old steering wheel, which is practically new and works just fine! I hate you! HAHAHAHAHA!

[mojangles69]

first off that o carbon dude is not someone people should be supporting, his business ethics are questionable at best, secondly there is some asymmetry on the wheel with regard to the paddle shifters, look at the gap on the top of the paddles relative to the wheel? I am assuming you are OCD about your car? this would bother me.

I have seen Matt's (oCarbon guy) work and it looks really great. Have you had bad experience with his products and/or service? Curious because i have been contemplating purchasing some of his pieces but have not actually done any business with him. It could be the angle of the picture but I do see that "gap" you are talking about on the left paddle vs the right paddle which doesn't seem to have a gap.


That might just be the angle the picture was taken at or how the wheel was laying on the table.

That's what I was thinking but hard to tell.


Becoming a more and more consistent phrase these days

Not sure I follow. Are you referring to his comment about Matt at oCarbon?
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[aaronz]

I have seen Matt's (oCarbon guy) work and it looks really great. Have you had bad experience with his products and/or service? Curious because i have been contemplating purchasing some of his pieces but have not actually done any business with him. It could be the angle of the picture but I do see that "gap" you are talking about on the left paddle vs the right paddle which doesn't seem to have a gap.



That's what I was thinking but hard to tell.

I was the first person to request (just for me) the coin delete and have it made. I was the first to request the carbon surround for b8.5, and also order the mmi trim.

All took nearly a year for the transaction to fully complete and get my core money refunded. My silver trim on my mmi surround is 5/10 at best and I was told, that's how they all are.


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[Okan509]

congrats buddy!

looks awesome

[mojangles69]

I was the first person to request (just for me) the coin delete and have it made. I was the first to request the carbon surround for b8.5, and also order the mmi trim.

All took nearly a year for the transaction to fully complete and get my core money refunded. My silver trim on my mmi surround is 5/10 at best and I was told, that's how they all are.


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Wow, a year is most certainly a long time. What do you mean by "my mmi surround is 5/10 at best?"

Hmm, seems like Europrice is getting these steering wheels done and have them in stock. So, at least don't have to deal directly with oCarbon and have that kind of transaction wait time.

[creativecody]

Looks great! Those are the best looking carbon paddle extensions I've seen. Where can I just get those?

[aaronz]

Wow, a year is most certainly a long time. What do you mean by "my mmi surround is 5/10 at best?"

Hmm, seems like Europrice is getting these steering wheels done and have them in stock. So, at least don't have to deal directly with oCarbon and have that kind of transaction wait time.

The silver trim that goes with it has pretty big gaps between the carbon and the trim, enough that I can see the tabs of the silver ring.


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[[email protected]]

I got this one from Alex@Europrice. He got the brand new wheel from Audi....got the carbon fiber wheel trim from Matt @ oCarbon and I am not entirely sure where he got the carbon fiber paddle extensions from. I am also using my own airbag. I am adding a bunch of carbon fiber to the car. I already have the MMI surround and coin holder delete from Matt...And I have an assume pair of c.f. exterior mirrors as well. I am changing the RS4 grill to an all black version, I am adding the rest of the Enlaes c.f. body kit (front splitter and side skirts). When it's all done, I am going to have the seats done just like the RS7.

The wheel did come out really nice and can't wait to see it on the car! Thank you for your purchase again.


first off that o carbon dude is not someone people should be supporting, his business ethics are questionable at best, secondly there is some asymmetry on the wheel with regard to the paddle shifters, look at the gap on the top of the paddles relative to the wheel? I am assuming you are OCD about your car? this would bother me.

Not sure what has happened with the mirror housings Matt@oCarbon is doing, but my interactions with him over the years have been positive. I hate to see something like the mirror group purchase problems tarnish a companies reputation, though I suspect he will make good on the product or refunds when able. He is a good person and the product that I have used on these steering wheels has always been top notch.

The steering wheel trims that he does he tends to build and send here when they are done. So for the most part I will have 1-2 trims in stock, though some do have to be built, just depends on when cores go back and he builds the trims. Then they can easily be installed here with wheel packages so customers don't have to go prying trims off, changing controls, swapping badges, etc.


Looks great! Those are the best looking carbon paddle extensions I've seen. Where can I just get those?

The paddles are available here: Shift Paddle Extensions | Post-Facelift Carbon Fiber (http://europrice.us/shift-paddle-extensions-post-facelift-carbon-fiber)

They are produced by MAcarbon and they are exceptionally high quality and they do command a bit of a price for them.

If anyone has questions on the wheels, carbon trim or paddles don't hesitate to shoot me a PM or email: [email protected]

Cheers,

[creativecody]

$675 JUST for the paddle extensions? They better be gold plated at that price! That seems a bit excessive for two small pieces.

[Blurspeed]

Nice!

[mojangles69]

The wheel did come out really nice and can't wait to see it on the car! Thank you for your purchase again.



Not sure what has happened with the mirror housings Matt@oCarbon is doing, but my interactions with him over the years have been positive. I hate to see something like the mirror group purchase problems tarnish a companies reputation, though I suspect he will make good on the product or refunds when able. He is a good person and the product that I have used on these steering wheels has always been top notch.

The steering wheel trims that he does he tends to build and send here when they are done. So for the most part I will have 1-2 trims in stock, though some do have to be built, just depends on when cores go back and he builds the trims. Then they can easily be installed here with wheel packages so customers don't have to go prying trims off, changing controls, swapping badges, etc.



The paddles are available here: Shift Paddle Extensions | Post-Facelift Carbon Fiber (http://europrice.us/shift-paddle-extensions-post-facelift-carbon-fiber)

They are produced by MAcarbon and they are exceptionally high quality and they do command a bit of a price for them.

If anyone has questions on the wheels, carbon trim or paddles don't hesitate to shoot me a PM or email: [email protected]

Cheers,

WHOA! $675 for the paddles! Was loving them before but loving less now after realizing the price! LOL! Steering wheels does look fantastic though.
I know I am going to regret asking you this Alex but would you mind pricing one out for me?
I have a 2015 S4 w/ black/lunar silver interior and carbon fiber trim. (Let me know if you need any further information)

I am interested in pretty much the same exact setup as Vader. RS4 flat-bottom steering wheel (air-leather) with carbon fiber trim and carbon fiber paddles.
Forgive my ignorance but I am not sure how the airbag part works and if I'd transfer the airbag from my current steering wheel to the new one? What do people usually do? What would be best for when I'd sell my current steering wheel upon receiving the new steering wheel? Better to sell with or without an airbag?

Thanks in advance!

Feel free to PM me at your convenience. No rush, just got my tax refund, I like seeing it in my bank account and not disappearing so quickly! Hahaha! Thanks!

[svander]

I have seen Matt's (oCarbon guy) work and it looks really great. Have you had bad experience with his products and/or service?

Have a seat and read this thread

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/610736-oCarbon-com-carbon-fiber-mirror-cap-group-buy

[mojangles69]

Have a seat and read this thread

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/610736-oCarbon-com-carbon-fiber-mirror-cap-group-buy

Dang, had no idea it was that bad. Wow, that really isn't good business. Really is classic BS. Quite unfortunate. Sorry for your troubles, seems a lot of people are very frustrated with his lack of customer service...

[[email protected]]

Dang, had no idea it was that bad. Wow, that really isn't good business. Really is classic BS. Quite unfortunate. Sorry for your troubles, seems a lot of people are very frustrated with his lack of customer service...

You have a PM with pricing on the same wheel setup and info on what to do with the stock wheel, etc.

As for the troubles in that thread. I am fairly certain Matt@oCarbon will make good, but I totally understand people's frustrations. He's fairly timely with getting the steering wheel trims over this way, occasionally there are delays which I understand and he's usually fairly open about the delays when I inquire.

Cheers,

[Maitre Absolut]

Is the only difference in the steering wheel itself the perforated leather? Do you have a perforated shift knob? Would drive me crazy to have non perf with perf...

I would consider adding the carbon bits to my stock wheel though

[madman4you]

VADERS4 is a baller!! [up] After install that wheel will have cost around 2k [o_o]

Looks amazing. I would have to sell a kidney before I could splurge 2k on a steering wheel. I love to look at it though.

[Johnnycash]

As for the troubles in that thread. I am fairly certain Matt@oCarbon will make good, but I totally understand people's frustrations. He's fairly timely with getting the steering wheel trims over this way, occasionally there are delays which I understand and he's usually fairly open about the delays when I inquire.

Cheers,


im not really sure how you can sit and advocate for the guy when he basically pulled a whoudini on the mirror cap group buy, and as far as i know still owes a few heads money nor has he delivered said product in almost 1 year!

[[email protected]]

im not really sure how you can sit and advocate for the guy when he basically pulled a whoudini on the mirror cap group buy, and as far as i know still owes a few heads money nor has he delivered said product in almost 1 year!

I'm not advocating for Matt@oCarbon. I'm stating my experiences with him and his business. Plus I also stated that I understand the frustrations of those people in the mirror housing thread, however I can't change the outcome or solve those issues, if I could assist I would. The products he's delivered here and to customers directly have for the most part always been within a reasonable time frame and high quality. Aside from that I do agree he needs to figure out the issues with the buyers in the mirror purchase and I hope he does it soon.

Cheers,

[Johnnycash]

I'm not advocating for Matt@oCarbon. I'm stating my experiences with him and his business. Plus I also stated that I understand the frustrations of those people in the mirror housing thread, however I can't change the outcome or solve those issues, if I could assist I would. The products he's delivered here and to customers directly have for the most part always been within a reasonable time frame and high quality. Aside from that I do agree he needs to figure out the issues with the buyers in the mirror purchase and I hope he does it soon.

Cheers,

see heres the problem. hes still doing the little easy stuff, and stringing these other people along for the ride...

its one thing to realize after the fact that you may have bit off more than you can chew, but its all about COMMUNICATION! when that breaks down and the excuses start flowing and my email was broken, my account was hacked etc etc

its all bullshit, just admit fault and give the money back, those poor guys waiting for mirror caps, and all you want to talk about is steering wheel inserts and coin delete holders...knowing full and well about the other shit going on? those things are not mutually exclusive and its up to REPUTABLE VENDORS and CONSUMERS alike to draw a line in the sand and not support something if there is a conflict, people need to understand that for every action there is a reaction, if you are content to do business with someone who does bad business then that reflects on you and your company as well, think about that for a minute.

cheers!

[cookinsolo]

see heres the problem. hes still doing the little easy stuff, and stringing these other people along for the ride...

its one thing to realize after the fact that you may have bit off more than you can chew, but its all about COMMUNICATION! when that breaks down and the excuses start flowing and my email was broken, my account was hacked etc etc

its all bullshit, just admit fault and give the money back, those poor guys waiting for mirror caps, and all you want to talk about is steering wheel inserts and coin delete holders...knowing full and well about the other shit going on? those things are not mutually exclusive and its up to REPUTABLE VENDORS and CONSUMERS alike to draw a line in the sand and not support something if there is a conflict, people need to understand that for every action there is a reaction, if you are content to do business with someone who does bad business then that reflects on you and your company as well, think about that for a minute.

cheers!


preachhh

[aaronz]

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No longer an advocate of him, many other places to go, even for one off items.


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[Bikel]

Forgot....I have carbon fiber supercharger covers coming from "Senner Tuning" in Germany. Their expensive, but beautiful!!

very interested... send pics soon!!!

[MKGIY]

Nice wheel, glad to see you back in the saddle. Can't wait to see the SC cover.

[theedge111]

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No longer an advocate of him, many other places to go, even for one off items.


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That's Ocarbon work? Fuck I hope he's got it figured out now. I think I have that piece in the mail right now, it was a week away jan 23...there's no way that's acceptable for the price I (we) pay

[MerkurRS]

That's Ocarbon work? Fuck I hope he's got it figured out now. I think I have that piece in the mail right now, it was a week away jan 23...there's no way that's acceptable for the price I (we) pay

And THAT, my friends, is one reason why I decided to custom make my own MMI surround. Luckily I didn't get involved in O'Carbon at that point or I would still be waiting. I did order mirrors, but cancelled and received my refund thankfully.
I (personally) didn't like the idea of having a full MMI carbon wrap, but do acknowledge the interior would benefit from more- just not everything.
Here is what I did (in just a few days too..) Since this pic- I have made another one where the CF is better aligned. If you look closely, you can see it's not perfectly level. It's all part of R&D!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Nm-O4LjqJyM/U-NZwS5DXqI/AAAAAAAAMIE/E_i55KFJWWQ/w1481-h835-no/IMAG2523.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gpg7zqdopRo/U-NaH1fYtCI/AAAAAAAAMJY/b7g4yXQusn4/w1481-h835-no/IMAG2530.jpg

[theedge111]

^ so awesome!

[MrFunk]

Nice wheel! Knowing the price of the paddles, wheel, CF.... seems like you prob dropped a few bucks on it! Enjoy!

[lv2000]

I would call Peter at the best detail he did my s7 and s4 coatings he does all the big cars and planes 702-494-8097. Tell him lee sent you he is only person locally I have wash and correct my paint on any of my cars. moe at cars vw is amazing I have known him for 15 years most honest guy you will meet ! 702-823-2277 they just helped Audi Las Vegas build a s4 with same enlasse carbon fiber body kit and it came out amazing there very knowledgeable group of people there. Welcome to vegas haven't seen your car around but it's sick !!!!!

[CloseEncounters]

VADARS4 sweet wheel...was that your ride at the GMG open house in Santa Ana in March?

[evil_O]

will be here Friday!! I am going down to Modbargins later next week to have my alpha cooling system installed and I am hoping they can install it! I got the cooling system in December of last year but the stroke set me back just a bit. Here is a picture of the new wheel:

https://scontent-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10418458_866596010054805_5117249123895460995_n.jpg ?oh=1e1841bb7ecdbcb3d2bc2bf7194d5ca9&oe=55E12B59

I like it Vader. Congrats. Hope you are recovering well. Can't wait to see this installed!

[mojangles69]

I like it Vader. Congrats. Hope you are recovering well. Can't wait to see this installed!

+1
I'm still drooling over this steering wheel! [drool]

[will13k7]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/17/5953176e8a74e982bcd031290bad7eab.jpg
that's how mine looks too, it has pits in the clear coat, and when it gets warm out, it start to warp and the corners poke out, good thing I kept my cores! I'll probably be switching back after a few summers.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7466/15829183027_b3210ddcd7_k.jpg

[will13k7]

beautiful steering wheel Vadar!

[aaronz]

that's how mine looks too, it has pits in the clear coat, and when it gets warm out, it start to warp and the corners poke out, good thing I kept my cores! I'll probably be switching back after a few summers.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7466/15829183027_b3210ddcd7_k.jpg

Yep....just frustrating.


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[svander]

For what it's worth my vent gap looks the same.

So much for the "quality" aspect, eh?