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mmeyer86gt/gtp
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SEP 02, 12:49 AM
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MANY people have asked when i will be doing steering wheels and while i have done some and i am almost done with a final pattern i asked my wife what she thought and her first question was what would the legality of this be if someone found that removal and installation of the steering wheel caused a car crash. So i contacted a lawyer and insurance firm to see what my premiums would be to cover me and holy crap i was not expecting what the cost would be and how long i would have to maintain it if i went that route. So i had another thought. To sell a kit i send you the foam and leather ready to be put on with the holes punched so someone can install it them selves at a much discounted price because i would not have much labor involved in it. Would the fiero community be interested in this. Last i heard dallas steering wheel charged someone north of 350 for a steering wheel recover. i am looking at the kit to cost some where between 125 - 175. You would have to remove the leather and brown goo from your steering wheel put on the steering wheel leather and stitch it up with the thread provided. What are your thoughts? Tooling to go this route might take about 4-5 months and the costs for setup would be pretty steep so i am just gauging interest.
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crt454
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SEP 02, 01:18 AM
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I was just thinking about this the other day. Well actually thinking if I could just replace the padding in the wheel and re-stitch the old leather, however new leather already ready would be even better. Would you include instructions on how to do the stitching? I think you have a great idea.
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Danyel
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SEP 02, 07:21 AM
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JohnWPB
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SEP 02, 07:39 AM
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I like the idea. The kit should have everything needed though, as not many people have large darning style needles laying around.
On another though, did you ask you lawyer about a disclaimer form that people would have to sign? I mean you are one major step outside the process, as you are not the one removing or reinstalling the steering wheel. If you were the one actually doing that, I could see problems. But as the end user is doing that work, you "should" not be able to be held liable.
Now, as far as DOT and construction, thread, materials, padding and all that, this is the area where you could still have issues. Even if an end user puts it on their steering wheel. it was your supplied materials.
It is so sad that we have to worry about all of this stuff. We live in such a "sue everyone you can" society now 
EDIT: Thinking on this more, I do not think it would be a problem. You can buy kits just about anywhere to re-wrap a steering wheel. You know the type, those cheap ones with the punctured holes in them, and the long bit of plastic rope to wrap around it to hold it in place  [This message has been edited by JohnWPB (edited 09-02-2014).]
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SEP 02, 11:50 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by JohnWPB:
I like the idea. The kit should have everything needed though, as not many people have large darning style needles laying around.
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A comparison could be made to Mr. Mike's seats. His kit included the hog-ring pliers, which are presumably easily obtainable, but something that pretty much nobody ordering his kit would have yet.------------------
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TXGOOD
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SEP 02, 12:26 PM
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How do companies get by selling the "chain" replacement steering wheels?
Talk about a change from the stock item.
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Formula88
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SEP 02, 12:34 PM
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Ang84Indy
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SEP 02, 03:55 PM
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I would be interested in a kit.
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jsmorter
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SEP 02, 04:09 PM
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If you are not the person reinstalling the steering wheel then how are you liable?
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yellowstone
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SEP 02, 07:56 PM
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Dallas Steering Wheel does an awesome job but not cheap...
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