For those with Wheelskins......

[droptSHO]

I have a few questions. I just ordered one for myself as an Xmas gift. I did a little searching on here to find out how much of a pain in the ass it is to install and came across some other info that concerns me

It looks like other members have all ordered size AXX. According to Wheelskins Size Chart 89-99 SHO's use AX, which is what I ordered. Will AX work? I forgot to mention I have a '94 wheel.

Also, I would like to do the "baseball" stitch because it looks factory. After reading other posts and dccarcare's instructions it sounds like you need 2 thread kits to do it. Is that true or can I get away with the single thread kit I have?

Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[excidere]

I would use two... getting to the end, and running out really sucks...

Does the thread kit use a curved needle or straight? In my experience curved needles work better, and help you get more of a tight pull. But I guess it is all in what you are used too.

 

[Phoenix]

AX is the right size.

Everything (cord-needle-instructions) is included in the kit to make it happen. (ebay wheelskins)

 

[NJSHO]

You need 2 thread kits

 

[greenbeanmtx]

When you attempt to install it, make sure its warm or you can have the material and wheel pretty warm. This stuff relys alot on stretching. I had one on my rx7 and it fit like factory however i also had one on my 89 shos factory wheel and for whatever reason it didnt fit right. I actually ripped the first one and they sent me a second one for free and I almost ripped it. I think there is something different with the 89 wheel versus the rest though. Just make sure you've got some heat or even a hair dryer as that would help the install alot. Also if you have some comfortable gloves, wear them. My fingers were raw by the time I finished mine. -Karson

 

[droptSHO]

Thanks guys! I'm gonna pick up an extra thread kit just incase. And I plan on installing it in the spring. Waaay too cold now to be messing around in the garage for a few hours

 

[DDakRT]

I've done 3 of them using the baseball stitch method (it'll look and feel better) and I've always finished with a quite a bit of excess threads at the end, so 1 thread kit is enough.

It can be a pain to put on, but the results are worth it, it's a great product. Remember to wear work gloves when you're pulling the twine tight (and you want it to be tight, especially around the spokes so you don't see a gap), or you're going to **** your hand in the process.

 

[randy'sho]

so I am getting ready to order one of these wheelskins and I have read people saying that AX is the size and some say AXX.....which is it? thanks

 

[Phoenix]

Its listed on their site/ebay what you exacly need.

 

[jon93]

Great Products and Service, I give them an A++!!

 

[randy'sho]

Its listed on their site/ebay what you exacly need.

I know, but after reading through some post I saw that some said AX and some AXX....just wanting to order the right one!

 

[kikkinasphalt]

both of the ones i installed were ax.

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[randy'sho]

both of the ones i installed were ax.

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great! thanks so much!

 

[Toul]

Digital dash?

 

[kikkinasphalt]

Digital dash?

yes.

 

[thegovernor9912]

THATS awesome!

custom? it looks like the one out of the early to mid 90's C4 'vette

 

[TwistedD85]

A handful of regular Tauri had the digital dash :wave:

 

[kikkinasphalt]

THATS awesome!

custom? it looks like the one out of the early to mid 90's C4 'vette

it was pillaged from a gen2 sable

A handful of regular Tauri had the digital dash :wave:

and sables, and its not a direct dropin

 

[TwistedD85]

I do have one quick question about the digital dash myself, I don't want to derail the topic so that'll be it. Is it hard to get used to a digital dash? I'm having a hard time imagining driving with it, especially with a 5 speed.

 

[SHOmethewayhome]

I do have one quick question about the digital dash myself, I don't want to derail the topic so that'll be it. Is it hard to get used to a digital dash? I'm having a hard time imagining driving with it, especially with a 5 speed.

how bad you want one? there is one in a 90 sable in the junk yard by my house...