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calo1956
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Location: long Island new york
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 Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:17 am Post subject: WheelSkins steering wheel cover |
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After doing some basic search, then reading all the positive feedback here on The Samba, I ordered my Wheelskins cover. It came in just 2 days, and I installed it yesterday. I will say it took quiet a bit of effort to stretch it over the wheel, but once it was on, took 60 mins to do the stiching.I am so pleased with the way it looks, feels and smells! The grip is amazing! No more slippery wheel. The control is so much better, and the added thickness is way more comfortable. Did i mention the nice leather smell when getting into the van?
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doctorsemaphore
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Joined: April 19, 2007
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Location: Baltimore, Md. and Joshua Tree, Ca.
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 11:14 am Post subject: Re: WheelSkins steering wheel cover |
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| I added a Wheelskin to my '68 bug thirty years ago and that thing still looks and feels awesome...I do remember it being quite a chore to install it, but well worth the effort, IMO! |
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shagginwagon83
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Location: VA/TN
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 11:16 am Post subject: Re: WheelSkins steering wheel cover |
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I didn't tighten mine down as much as I should. I need to go around the wheel and tighten it all up.
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Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
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SSWesty
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Posts: 732
Location: Bellevue
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 11:55 am Post subject: Re: WheelSkins steering wheel cover |
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| My wheelskin has been on for about 6 years now and is working out well. Seems like I remember spending a good hour to lace it up. I like that it increases the diameter of the wheel which makes it more comfortable for me on long trips. There is more surface area on the wheel to rest your hands which makes a difference after hours of driving. I like that it stays put and doesn't twist plus it looks good too. |
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joetiger 
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Joined: January 27, 2005
Posts: 5078
Location: denver
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 1:21 pm Post subject: Re: WheelSkins steering wheel cover |
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Hellyeah, the Wheelskin makes a huge difference with the bigger non-power steering wheel. Mine has held up perfectly for four years or so. Like a baseball glove, it gets more comfortable with age. 
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Joe T.
'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
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Jake de Villiers
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Location: Tsawwassen, BC
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 1:55 pm Post subject: Re: WheelSkins steering wheel cover |
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| joetiger wrote: |
| Hellyeah, the Wheelskin makes a huge difference with the bigger non-power steering wheel. Mine has held up perfectly for four years or so. Like a baseball glove, it gets more comfortable with age. |
Oh, yeah. Do you think that the leather would like some mink oil, the way my baseball glove used to?
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shagginwagon83
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Location: VA/TN
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: WheelSkins steering wheel cover |
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Oh, yeah. Do you think that the leather would like some mink oil, the way my baseball glove used to? |
I think it specifies not to use anything like that in the manual
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Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
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9.5isCanadian
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Joined: September 16, 2017
Posts: 465
Location: In your blind spot.
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 2:18 pm Post subject: Re: WheelSkins steering wheel cover |
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Wow the VW mojo is strong indeed!
Last night I'm in the van with Mrs. 9 & 1/2 bemoaning the 'non leather' status of my steering wheel.
Lo and Behold 
The universe provides an answer.
Just ordered a two tone Tan/Sand perforated wrap.
Stay tuned.
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djkeev
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calo1956
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Joined: April 18, 2011
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Location: long Island new york
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:27 pm Post subject: Re: WheelSkins steering wheel cover |
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Well I'm glad were all in agreement on this one! With all the parts i have replaced that didn't make a difference,this is defiantly a upgrade that made a big difference!
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joetiger
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 8:47 am Post subject: Re: WheelSkins steering wheel cover |
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| Jake de Villiers wrote: |
| joetiger wrote: |
| Hellyeah, the Wheelskin makes a huge difference with the bigger non-power steering wheel. Mine has held up perfectly for four years or so. Like a baseball glove, it gets more comfortable with age. |
Oh, yeah. Do you think that the leather would like some mink oil, the way my baseball glove used to? |
Actually I think the oils from my hands keep it how it needs to be. Just another example of becoming one with the machine?
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'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present
www.josephtrussell.com |
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Jake de Villiers
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 1:04 pm Post subject: Re: WheelSkins steering wheel cover |
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| joetiger wrote: |
| Jake de Villiers wrote: |
| joetiger wrote: |
| Hellyeah, the Wheelskin makes a huge difference with the bigger non-power steering wheel. Mine has held up perfectly for four years or so. Like a baseball glove, it gets more comfortable with age. |
Oh, yeah. Do you think that the leather would like some mink oil, the way my baseball glove used to? |
Actually I think the oils from my hands keep it how it needs to be. Just another example of becoming one with the machine? |
Nice! I have pretty dry hands, so I'm prolly not helping the leather. On the other hand, it looks brand new five years later.
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'84 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX
'86 Westy Weekender Poptop/2.5 Subaru/5 Speed Posi/Audi Front Brakes/16 x 7 Mercedes Wheels - answers to 'Dixie'
@jakedevilliersmusic1
http://sites.google.com/site/subyjake/mydixiedarlin%27
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
www.thebassspa.com |
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levi
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 2:11 pm Post subject: Re: WheelSkins steering wheel cover |
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I hope you guys get a commission for the order I just put in.....
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dobryan
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btownkid
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: WheelSkins steering wheel cover |
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I got one last year..amazing and definitely worth the money!
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OddN
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:29 am Post subject: Re: WheelSkins steering wheel cover |
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Me too. Very happy with the result. I also got a piece of leather in the exact same color for the horn button.
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joetiger
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:38 am Post subject: Re: WheelSkins steering wheel cover |
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| Joe, that is sweat from driving the Syncro... |
No doubt!!
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'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
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calo1956
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| Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 6:42 am Post subject: Re: WheelSkins steering wheel cover |
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That red stitching is sweet! and the horn button cover is trick for sure!
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Michael4104
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Location: Livermore, Ca
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| Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:58 am Post subject: Re: WheelSkins steering wheel cover |
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| OddN wrote: |
Me too. Very happy with the result. I also got a piece of leather in the exact same color for the horn button.
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Is your wheel cover the same type as the OP’s? Did you use thread to instill it?
Looks like you also covered the instrument panel cover.
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OddN
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| Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 10:57 am Post subject: Re: WheelSkins steering wheel cover |
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| Michael4104 wrote: |
| OddN wrote: |
Me too. Very happy with the result. I also got a piece of leather in the exact same color for the horn button.
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Is your wheel cover the same type as the OP’s? Did you use thread to instill it?
Looks like you also covered the instrument panel cover. |
I ordered everything from a british (i think) company on eBay. They even sent me different samples of leather to match it with the rest of the interior before ordering the parts. I can check for sure where it was.
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