Smaller steering wheel?
#81
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2022 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
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Roger that! Thank you for your input guys! So we have the ultimate solution - the outer diameter will be approx. 355mm.
We can't change the prototype though so it is still available for sale as is. All future wheels will be made in 355mm diameter.
And yes, the $750 GroupBuy price for the first 10 wheels is still open
Take care
Jack
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We can't change the prototype though so it is still available for sale as is. All future wheels will be made in 355mm diameter.
And yes, the $750 GroupBuy price for the first 10 wheels is still open
Take care
Jack
RedlineGoods Team
#82
I'd also be interested to know how the smaller wheel affects the driver's view of the gauges once it's mocked up.
I'm totally in for this. How do we go about getting the $750 deal? Do we order through the site?
I'm totally in for this. How do we go about getting the $750 deal? Do we order through the site?
#83
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You will soon know everything - the first prototype has already been delivered to the owner - I sincerely hope to see it installed in his car soon and hear his feedback
Take care
Jack
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Take care
Jack
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#84
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Smaller metal core is now ready was shipped to the fabricator last week to build rubber overlay on it. I sincerely hopee to be able to show you the prototype wrapped in leather no later than mid-August.
Take care
Jack
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Take care
Jack
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#86
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Roger that! Thank you for your input guys! So we have the ultimate solution - the outer diameter will be approx. 355mm.
We can't change the prototype though so it is still available for sale as is. All future wheels will be made in 355mm diameter.
And yes, the $750 GroupBuy price for the first 10 wheels is still open
Take care
Jack
RedlineGoods Team
We can't change the prototype though so it is still available for sale as is. All future wheels will be made in 355mm diameter.
And yes, the $750 GroupBuy price for the first 10 wheels is still open
Take care
Jack
RedlineGoods Team
Last edited by jost6453; 08-27-2018 at 04:59 PM.
#90
Safety Car
Any update on the smaller C5 wheel with airbag?
#91
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Hi
We're actually stil working on fine tuning the C6 prototype - first drives showed that there are still some issues with airbag and plastic trims fitment. Everything works, including airbag mounts and connectors as well as all contriol buttons. After a few prototypes, we're now working with the fabricator on adjusting the mold so that fitment is perfect and everything sits flush. I whink we need a few weeks until we're ready to provide a 100% perfect product.
In the meantime - a few photos from first test drives:
Please remain patient guys, we really prefer to spend more time on R&D than provide you with sub-par product too fast.
I'll be posting results as they come for sure!
Take care
Jack
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We're actually stil working on fine tuning the C6 prototype - first drives showed that there are still some issues with airbag and plastic trims fitment. Everything works, including airbag mounts and connectors as well as all contriol buttons. After a few prototypes, we're now working with the fabricator on adjusting the mold so that fitment is perfect and everything sits flush. I whink we need a few weeks until we're ready to provide a 100% perfect product.
In the meantime - a few photos from first test drives:
Please remain patient guys, we really prefer to spend more time on R&D than provide you with sub-par product too fast.
I'll be posting results as they come for sure!
Take care
Jack
RedlineGoods Team
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We’re still struggling to obtain perfect result – looks like I was way too optimistic about this project at the beginning...
We’ve made a few quite good prototypes but “quite good” not quite what we want to deliver. Looks like fine tuning will take a few more weeks so I’m afraid I need you guys to stretch your patience a little more.
Take care
Jack
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We’ve made a few quite good prototypes but “quite good” not quite what we want to deliver. Looks like fine tuning will take a few more weeks so I’m afraid I need you guys to stretch your patience a little more.
Take care
Jack
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Any chance you guys would mod Nardi Dish steering wheel and make it fatter, then rewrap it with yellow stitch? No custom shaping, just a nice, fatter rim more like the current wheels, then some soft stuff.
Pic for ref of my wheel:
Pic for ref of my wheel:
#97
Intermediate
Liked the small c6 wheel and am still hoping for an even smaller c5 wheel -
I’ve noticed That flat-bottom c5 is available, but i’m Holding out for an inch or two round c5.
https://www.redlinegoods.com/C5fbwheel.php
I’ve noticed That flat-bottom c5 is available, but i’m Holding out for an inch or two round c5.
https://www.redlinegoods.com/C5fbwheel.php
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It just takes much more time than we initially expected to make sure we will provide a wheel than will not only be smaller but also fully functional, comfortable and SAFE for you.
But it looks like we're getting closer - we're now in the process of 3D printing the prototypes and fine tuning the shape and spoke ends where the rim meets the airbag cover:
What do you think? Hope to have some more good news soon
Take care
Jack
RedlineGoods Team
But it looks like we're getting closer - we're now in the process of 3D printing the prototypes and fine tuning the shape and spoke ends where the rim meets the airbag cover:
What do you think? Hope to have some more good news soon
Take care
Jack
RedlineGoods Team
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#99
Burning Brakes
It just takes much more time than we initially expected to make sure we will provide a wheel than will not only be smaller but also fully functional, comfortable and SAFE for you.
But it looks like we're getting closer - we're now in the process of 3D printing the prototypes and fine tuning the shape and spoke ends where the rim meets the airbag cover:
What do you think? Hope to have some more good news soon
Take care
Jack
RedlineGoods Team
But it looks like we're getting closer - we're now in the process of 3D printing the prototypes and fine tuning the shape and spoke ends where the rim meets the airbag cover:
What do you think? Hope to have some more good news soon
Take care
Jack
RedlineGoods Team
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#100
Melting Slicks
The spacing between the airbag housing and the wheel looks pretty close in spots. Wondering how this would work on a track with gloves. How much clearance is in there? The first and second pics make it look pretty tight, but the last two look better. Just hard to tell from the pics. I might be able to shave a little off the housing in these areas.
Last edited by SaberD; 05-15-2019 at 09:16 AM.
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