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YarisSedan
10-19-2008, 07:48 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOYOTA-Genuine-Wheelskins-Leather-Steering-Wheel-Cover_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1417Q7c39Q3 a1Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q 2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem110294055312QQitemZ1102940553 12

If you scroll down to the bottom you can see the two tone styles. I think this is going to be my next mod. I am tired of the rubbery rubber feel of the steering wheel. My other car is a acura with a nice leather steering wheel.

I think its a nice cheap alternative to completely changing the wheel out and plus it can be returned to factory very easily if you decide you ever sell your car. And then it can be reinstalled in your next vehicle =).
Bob_VT
10-19-2008, 02:42 PM
I just got mine last week and installed it. I got grey/black two tone. Took about 40 minutes to install.

Comfortable.
jclo3313
10-19-2008, 03:16 PM
How hard is the install if your kinda ham fisted like me?
Bob_VT
10-19-2008, 06:06 PM
LOL you just have to pay attention or you end up with a tangled mess. You could do it.
DFA
10-19-2008, 06:51 PM
Pics or it didn't happen.
1NZYaris1
10-19-2008, 07:00 PM
Installing the real leather steering wheel sounds a lot easier :thumbup: :laugh:
But a lot more expensive
YarisSedan
10-20-2008, 01:16 AM
I just got mine last week and installed it. I got grey/black two tone. Took about 40 minutes to install.

Comfortable.

Could i see a pic. That is the color combo i am thinking as well
Dess
10-20-2008, 02:28 AM
Those look really good! Hmm..
TEHxFALLEN V1.2
10-20-2008, 04:25 AM
Installing the real leather steering wheel sounds a lot easier :thumbup: :laugh:
But a lot more expensive

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8682&stc=1&d=1224457155


Oh God, I want that!
DerKaiZeRs
10-20-2008, 05:05 AM
Installing the real leather steering wheel sounds a lot easier :thumbup: :laugh:
But a lot more expensive

niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..... :respekt::respekt:
drbilal
10-20-2008, 07:03 AM
Could i see a pic. That is the color combo i am thinking as well

+1
Ferret_san
10-20-2008, 08:49 AM
Think that grey/black two tone is the same one I've got.
Don't let the colour in the images fool you. Its a great match to the interior.

Bought direct from Wheelskins not via ebay.
frodos
10-20-2008, 10:26 AM
the pic from 1NZYaris1 looks so good, no offense but Ferret_san i looks that that cover is not for the yaris i don't know it looks like if just doesn't fit there
jlift
10-20-2008, 02:19 PM
the pic from 1NZYaris1 looks so good, no offense but Ferret_san i looks that that cover is not for the yaris i don't know it looks like if just doesn't fit there

Sorry, man. That is one Crappy job! I have done three of these in various cars and it is obvious you did not take your time. I would have used a leather slip on if I were you. I mean, anyone can see it looks like........well, you know.

:headbang:
sanityassassinv2
10-20-2008, 10:02 PM
I just got mine last week and installed it. I got grey/black two tone. Took about 40 minutes to install.

Comfortable.

Gotta see, GOTTA SEE!!

:needpics:
DFA
10-20-2008, 10:07 PM
Gotta see, GOTTA SEE!!

:needpics:

What he said.
YarisSedan
10-20-2008, 10:10 PM
LOl uh yeah after looking at that i dont want to purchase one now. But it does look like it was installed a little sloppy. I am sure with patience it could look a little better.
DerKaiZeRs
10-21-2008, 02:50 AM
Installing the real leather steering wheel sounds a lot easier :thumbup: :laugh:
But a lot more expensive

where did u buy that real leather steering and how much it cost? :drool::drool:
jclo3313
10-21-2008, 10:07 AM
Ok Bob where are your pictures so I can decide if I want to try this one out?
ozmdd
10-21-2008, 01:40 PM
Yeah... no offense to the installer, but that pic might kill any future sales for wheelskins, especially after seeing the Scion leather wheel. Wheelskins really ought to post some good pics on a Yaris wheel if they want my business. I'm sure the homemade version could have been done better, but it soesn't look like it was really made to fit anyway. Waiting on good pics.
joelitton
10-21-2008, 08:31 PM
Some time back I covered my steering wheel with a 2-tone cover from Wheelskins (http://www.wheelskins.com/eurotone_wheelskin.php#).

Stock wheel before cover:
http://joelitton.net/images/yaris/steerNoCvr.jpg

Then about an hour later...
http://joelitton.net/images/yaris/steerCvr1.jpg

To show how well the 'Cobalt' color goes with Blazing Blue:
http://joelitton.net/images/yaris/steerCvr2.jpg

I dug it so much I order the shift boot kit after that ...will have to take/post a pic of that. The wheel feels so much better with that leather cover ...and looks pretty nice too :)
1NZYaris1
10-21-2008, 08:51 PM
where did u buy that real leather steering and how much it cost? :drool::drool:

The Real leather steering Wheel:drool: Came from SPARKS TOYOTA, Talk to Ken
They are or where a vendor on this site until the this site was hacked.
Part number PTR 08460-12820 , it is out of a 2008 Scion XB from memmory
it cost me $229.00US + freight (retail about $289.00US)
:burnrubber:
Here is the install instructions . Took about 15mins to install.
DerKaiZeRs
10-22-2008, 04:56 AM
The Real leather steering Wheel:drool: Came from SPARKS TOYOTA, Talk to Ken
They are or where a vendor on this site until the this site was hacked.
Part number PTR 08460-12820 , it is out of a 2008 Scion XB from memmory
it cost me $229.00US + freight (retail about $289.00US)
:burnrubber:
Here is the install instructions . Took about 15mins to install.

is it fits with Yaris Sedan??? :eyebulge::eyebulge:
TinyGiant
10-22-2008, 05:04 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140275546149


here is a couple on ebay cheap right now (look in the sellers other items for the other one.. i bid them up to 18... idk how much i would spend on it. but someone could snag one cheap
sanityassassinv2
10-22-2008, 06:26 AM
Some time back I covered my steering wheel with a 2-tone cover from

I dug it so much I order the shift boot kit after that ...will have to take/post a pic of that. The wheel feels so much better with that leather cover ...and looks pretty nice too :)

Joe this is exactly what I am looking (same color, too)--looks like you did an excellent job of installing the cover! Is there a part # for the cover & shift boot you have (and is there a boot available for the parking brake?)
1NZYaris1
10-22-2008, 06:55 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140275546149


here is a couple on ebay cheap right now (look in the sellers other items for the other one.. i bid them up to 18... idk how much i would spend on it. but someone could snag one cheap

Please do not buy it , it will not fit the yaris , internal alloy casting is different than the 08
scion xb, which is what you need to fit the 2005-2008 yaris
joelitton
10-24-2008, 07:15 AM
Joe this is exactly what I am looking (same color, too)--looks like you did an excellent job of installing the cover! Is there a part # for the cover & shift boot you have (and is there a boot available for the parking brake?)

I ordered the cover based on make/model/year:
http://joelitton.net/images/yaris/wsOrder.jpg

For the shift boot, they don't have one specific to the Yaris, so I ordered the "Universal" kit and did a LOT of customizing on it. Fortunately, my wife is real good with sewing (has even done some upholstery), so she was able to sew fresh seams on the boot after we trimmed away a LOT of excess. The "Universal" kit is WAY too big. But I really wanted the boot to match. It's not perfect, but I think this came out pretty good after a couple of hours of mucking with it:
http://joelitton.net/images/yaris/shiftBoot.jpg
sanityassassinv2
10-24-2008, 07:23 AM
Thanks for the info, Joe! More stuff for the Yaris, yay!:thumbup:
crazyaboutnails
05-30-2010, 12:49 AM
Just thought I would show off my new EuroTone Wheelskin - I got black on black.
You really need to spend the time doing it properly and follow instructions.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=436&pictureid=2637
Iggy888
06-06-2010, 03:52 AM
Here are two pictures of my EuroPerf Perforated Leather Steering Wheel Cover from Wheelskins.

(Black/Black with perforated leather sides)

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa449/iggy888/SteeringWheel.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa449/iggy888/Wheelskins.jpg
Yaris_Style
08-04-2010, 11:14 PM
Here's a picture of my EuroPerf Perforated Leather Steering Wheel Cover from Wheelskins.

(Black/Black with perforated leather sides)

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/images/funkygarage/744/Wheelskins.jpg

that looks HELLA good..