GRP Customized Emira Steering Wheels!

[cyanmauve]

Looks fantastic!

 

[Porter]

@GRP it looks like Polestar has a round wheel that might be possible to adapt for this application. Emira touch controls might fit directly in fact. Plus, it's round and seems to have a concentric center hub, which is my #1 interest. Thoughts?

[edit] and it looks like they make a sport version of the wheel from the factory...

 

[JClem]

I believe it would be definitely an improvement. Only for very spirited driving though. Will help not having to focus on the dash, when you are totally focused on road/track.
I have the Alcantara steering wheel and happy with it. I would consider carbon fiber only if it improves with the built in rev lights. Otherwise it is mainly aesthetics, which I might do once I went for all the carbon bits outside.
What I found amazing is the change of the OEM paddles for Carbon Fiber ones. Much more precise and light like feather. Remember I have the Auto V6. I know, I am getting old and lazy.
Also the non touch pad controls would be better. Although I got used to swipe them by mistake!!!

Where did you get the carbon paddles from? Have you got any pictures?

 

[SirSoysauce]

@GRP it looks like Polestar has a round wheel that might be possible to adapt for this application. Emira touch controls might fit directly in fact. Plus, it's round and seems to have a concentric center hub, which is my #1 interest. Thoughts?

[edit] and it looks like they make a sport version of the wheel from the factory...

It's nice to see a visual of what a round steering wheel looks like for the Emira. I think at some point I'm likely going to switch the Emira's wheel for a GRP round one as it just feels more natural for parking and city driving.

 

[SONOFEMERY]

@GRP I'm curious if you think it's possible to replace the black trim with carbon fiber in the areas outlined below (around the buttons and on top/behind of the airbag area)?

 

[Kimmax]

Emira touch controls might fit directly

Since it's all Lync&Co they might even "Just Work (tm)" - bonus for those who hate the touch controls

 

[Kimmax]

Let me know if anyone ends up ordering a Alcantara top/bottom + perforated sides combo.
Would love some pictures

 

[Lotusdoesit]

Today, I was informed that the steering wheel I ordered was completed.
The yellow center mark, which was initially thin, was modified to be thicker.
Since I am installing it on my i4 which is waiting for delivery, I also had a paddle shift switch installed.
As for the logo under the steeringwheel, after I receive the steering wheel, I will consider whether to use "LOTUS" or "EMIRA" before installing it.

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Looks Really good. I might consider alcantara 3:00/9:00 position instead of Perforated leather but looks spot on. I am assuming paddles are for cosmetic only?

 

[Time2Fly]

Looks Really good. I might consider alcantara 3:00/9:00 position instead of Perforated leather but looks spot on. I am assuming paddles are for cosmetic only?

Theirs is an i4 so the paddles work.

 

[Bilbao-Emira]

Where did you get the carbon paddles from? Have you got any pictures?

Got them from Aerie Performance.

Ask Jason, because I am not sure if he has them available, they are not on the web page. They are great!

i will take pics next week when I am back home