KBMAN 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2018 Hey Boyzzz, I recently bought a TM 599xx wheel/rim, from a fellow member here, and I wanted to share what I have done to Mod it I love this wheel, its' diameter, and just about everything else about this wheel...Except the Alcantara material on the stock wheel itself. I like the feel of Alcantara, but not for extended runs in Dirt Rally...My hands get dry and sorta 'smell of it' after a serious run or three. So, I bought a DIY Steering Wheel Kit (just like another isrtv member here) and spent a total of $16 to do this...$11 for the cover itself, and $5 for a local guy to cut the diameter of the cover down, and run a new seam. Total time for this mod took me a surprisingly 3 HOURS...but I LOVE THE FEEL OF THIS NEW COVER! I still have to tweak the sides a bit, to get it smooth...this is in my DIY sim rig that I will start posting pics soon...(pretty crazy The mod took about 15% of the force feedback down, but I ramped the power up to 90% vs the stock-shipped 75% setting...And my race times are way higher now...Please feel free to ask any questions/comments... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBMAN 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2018 Bump? Anyone care to inject here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krassi 692 Report post Posted April 15, 2018 Great mod! I personal prefer the alkantara material, but in your case - you achieved more than acceptable result! 1 KBMAN reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fil140 115 Report post Posted May 19, 2018 well done, very neat job. 1 KBMAN reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBMAN 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2018 21 hours ago, fil140 said: well done, very neat job. Hey thanks A LOT! ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krassi 692 Report post Posted May 19, 2018 14 minutes ago, KBMAN said: Hey thanks A LOT! ? How is after some usage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBMAN 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2018 13 minutes ago, Krassi said: How is after some usage? Its pretty solid, imo, although I need to clean and tighten up 3 & 9 o'clock, as those bends in the cover do get to me after time. Trying to figure out how Im going to sinch up those areas. But other than that, the XP is pretty awesome. I find i can let the wheel slide nicely under my fingertips, when controlling turns and counter-steering. Without feeling slippery... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krassi 692 Report post Posted May 19, 2018 16 minutes ago, KBMAN said: Its pretty solid, imo, although I need to clean and tighten up 3 & 9 o'clock, as those bends in the cover do get to me after time. Trying to figure out how Im going to sinch up those areas. But other than that, the XP is pretty awesome. I find i can let the wheel slide nicely under my fingertips, when controlling turns and counter-steering. Without feeling slippery... That`s great! The idea works!;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fil140 115 Report post Posted May 20, 2018 was the offcut that you had leftover not big enough to stitch on to cover the spokes? 1 KBMAN reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBMAN 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2018 19 minutes ago, fil140 said: was the offcut that you had leftover not big enough to stitch on to cover the spokes? That's a great idea! I'm using that leftover piece as a cup coaster right now, lol. I just might apply that to the spokes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBMAN 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2018 And here is a sneak peak at my rig-in-progress, but the focus here is the carbon vinyl wrap I laid on the TS-PC wheel base ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fil140 115 Report post Posted May 20, 2018 I always said it was a good job that we didnt have a cat! Cos if it stayed still too long Id carbon wrap it! Good job bud! 1 KBMAN reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krassi 692 Report post Posted May 20, 2018 26 minutes ago, fil140 said: I always said it was a good job that we didnt have a cat! Cos if it stayed still too long Id carbon wrap it! Good job bud! Lol, the carbon fil! 1 KBMAN reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
