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Ok Willie I'll bite..Where'd you get it? Very cool!

 

I want it ! Please tell me this is real and not photoshopped?

Cheers

 

It's the real deal. I don't even have Photoshop, nor do I know how to use it. Details to follow. I don't have any good pics of it yet so here's a not-so-good pic.

Willie

 

I like that. How did you install it.

 

Share the knowledge ! Thanks for finding the solution

 

Rene (and everyone else),

Go back and read some of my replies on this very thread. It WILL reveal the answer. If you guys still need help, I can supply you with the FRPP part number.

Willie

 

OK, what is the part number?

Cheers

 

M-1096-CA

You will have to modify it some. Create a "lip" around the circumference so that it fits better. The cap it 2.5" in diameter whereas the "hole" is 2.4". Knock off about 1/16" around the circumference and it will fit MUCH better. Then spray paint it either flat or semi-flat black. I used 3M Emblem glue.

Willie

 

How did you make this 'lip' nicely?

Cheers

 

Alright, I ordered one today (4 - 6 weeks ). I'm giving it a try!

Cheers

 

How did you make this 'lip' nicely?

It wasn't easy. But first, be careful prying the new cap off the center wheel section. It's stuck on with double-sided 3M tape. I used a single edged razor blade to loosen the tape around the perimeter. I was then able to twist the cap off the wheel center without damaging the black background.

I made the "lip" by very carefully using a Dremel with a cutting wheel on a low speed setting. I took my time and used a fine metal file once I finished making a lip all the way around. After the file, I went over it a couple more times with 400-grit sandpaper, then 600-grit. It was time consuming. I then sprayed the lip with semi-flat paint -- several coats for complete coverage. If you don't get complete coverage, it will show through.

On the airbag, I took a single edged blade and cut away the soft rubber "ribs" to make as smooth a surface as possible. I also had to cut away the rubber around the perimeter because of the size of the "new" center cap. Take your time and turn the steering wheel as you go to get the best angle.


Alright, I ordered one today (4 - 6 weeks ). I'm giving it a try!

Why so long? Where did you order from? I got mine from Summit. They have them in stock:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku

Willie

 

Yep, and those same caps are all over ebay, so 4-6 weeks is ridiculous

 

I guess I could have gone to the internet. Oh well, I'm not in that much of a hurry. Once I get it, I'll let everyone know if it turns out as well as Willie's.

Cheers

 

Jim,

Just be very careful when modifying it. Take your time because one slip-up and you're screwed....

Willie

 

Did the Dealer catch you Doing that on the Lot????

KC

 

Did the Dealer catch you Doing that on the Lot????

KC

Yeah but I took him to lunch so all was "forgotten"....

Willie

 

Willie, do you have pics of what you did, just to add visuals to what I will need to do?

Cheers

 

I didn't take any pics of the process except when I removed the stock cap. Once it's removed, I used a single-edged razor blade cut in half to make the edge about 1/2-inch long. This made it easier to "shave" down the vertical ridges and the raised circumference. Basically, you want it as flat as you can. Turn the steering wheel as you go to make it easier to get to the ridges and circumference that are more difficult. The key is to take your time. Hope this helps.

Willie

 

You DON'T want to use that one.....that's a cast metal emblem from a '69-'70 Shelby steering wheel. Those things are both thick and heavy. (I know, I use one as a paperweight on my desk) It would look terrible sitting atop the airbag, and if it ever parted company with the cover in an airbag deployment, it's heavy enough to produce serious injury/death.