GRP Steering Wheel and Push Buttons Installed.

[brainf18]

There are two issues with the stock steering wheel that I really didn't like. (1) The "square" top and (2) the haptic touch buttons. My car was recently in for service so while there, I had the shop install the GRP Steering Wheel with push buttons. We removed the factory alcantara wheel with the haptic touch controls and installed the replacement wheel pictured below. Its constructed with leather and has red stitching to match the seats. Haptic controls swapped for push buttons. I opted for the round top with flat bottom for the new wheel. Overall impressions, much improved with OEM quality and feel for both the wheel on control buttons. The wheel feels natural in the hand when driving and the infotainment doesn't have a mind of its own like before with the haptic buttons. Overall great oem-plus, modification that improves the car. Well worth it!

 

[Blackthought_]

Good stuff! The buttons are a game changer. Using CarPlay is much better. My GRP steering wheel should be coming in soon too!

 

[djprov431]

There are two issues with the stock steering wheel that I really didn't like. (1) The "square" top and (2) the haptic touch buttons. My car was recently in for service so while there, I had the shop install the GRP Steering Wheel with push buttons. We removed the factory alcantara wheel with the haptic touch controls and installed the replacement wheel pictured below. Its constructed with leather and has red stitching to match the seats. Haptic controls swapped for push buttons. I opted for the round top with flat bottom for the new wheel. Overall impressions, much improved with OEM quality and feel for both the wheel on control buttons. The wheel feels natural in the hand when driving and the infotainment doesn't have a mind of its own like before with the haptic buttons. Overall great oem-ish, modification that improves the car. Well worth it!

Nice job, which wheel did you go with?

 

[sendmeows]

This looks great, thanks for sharing! Do you feel like the gauge cluster is obstructed with the circle top?

 

[brainf18]

Nice job, which wheel did you go with?

The one pictured is the replacement

 

[brainf18]

This looks great, thanks for sharing! Do you feel like the gauge cluster is obstructed with the circle top?

I like my steering wheel low...so the RPM's are easier to see with the round top. Its much improved over the square-circle design from Lotus

 

[djprov431]

The one pictured is the replacement

RIght, I got that -- I was curious which brand of new wheel it was.

 

[brainf18]

RIght, I got that -- I was curious which brand of new wheel it was.

Ordered from GRP. They have a supplier with factory OEM wheel blanks that can be customized to your liking. I'm not compted in any way from GRP. Just really happy with the quality, fit and finish of the product.

https://www.gregsraceparts.com/coll...rp-customized-steering-wheels-for-lotus-emira

 

[djprov431]

Ordered from GRP. They have a supplier with factory OEM wheel blanks that can be customized to your liking. I'm not comped in any way from GRP. Just really happy with the quality, fit and finish of the product.

https://www.gregsraceparts.com/coll...rp-customized-steering-wheels-for-lotus-emira

Ordered from GRP. They have a supplier with factory OEM wheel blanks that can be customized to your liking. I'm not comped in any way from GRP. Just really happy with the quality, fit and finish of the product.

https://www.gregsraceparts.com/coll...rp-customized-steering-wheels-for-lotus-emira

Oh I didn't realize it was GRP - I was aware of that wheel and options - and have ordered from Greg before thanks!