anyone swapped the base rubber steering wheel to the leather one?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by bagwell, Jan 27, 2011.

  1. bagwell

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    #1 bagwell, Jan 27, 2011
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    so I guess nobody has???
     
    #2 bagwell, Jan 28, 2011
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    I just bought the Katskinz leather interior kit but the steering wheel wrap isn't included in those kits. After my husband installs the leather I plan to make the steering wheel leather one way or another...I just haven't gotten that far yet.
     
    #3 rleepac, Jan 30, 2011
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    I want the real OEM leather covered steering wheel, not the $50 stitched on thing.

    I replaced my Mazda 3 steering wheel and it was very simple.
     
    #4 bagwell, Feb 14, 2011
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    I've looked into it, but the $500+ for a new leather steering wheel is more than a bit too much.:eek:
    I might look into an upholstery shop doing a cover for it, though.
     
    #5 danvee, Feb 14, 2011
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    I did exactly that on my 08. Found a good new leather-wrapped wheel on eBay and had the dealer swap it out. The total was in the neighborhood of $300 everything in.

    I'm very happy with my steering wheel now, it has SUCH a better feel to it. Plus I think goes faster now :)
     
    #6 13Plug, Feb 17, 2011
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