Just wanted to see if anybody else is having the same issues that I'm having with my FVD 340mm Carbon steering wheel? As you can see I have full carbon interior by DB carbon with no sun cracks whatsoever but my steering wheel is cracking in every place possible. I always thought that FVD was top quality and this is surprising. Anybody know anyone that can repair carbon with good quality in the states?

 

that sucks. pretty sure raid is the mfg'r. i would contact fvd though to see if there was a warranty or try raid directly.

 

same happened to mine

 

The sad thing is that since this picture it has gotten even worse. The top carbon piece must have 4 large cracks, at least. Not sure what epoxy or clear FVD used on these wheels but man sure is very disappointing.

 

What did you end up doing? if it's as bad as mine pretty sure you can't live with it

 

Thanks... I was under the impression the Atiwe was the manufacturer but I could be wrong.

 

no, you are probably right! i've always heard of them as raid/atwie too. but my packaging said "raid" when i got it from canewal.

mines the same 340mm in leather/alum and the workmanship is incomparable. but it sucks to have that happen on a $1000+ wheel have you called/emailed rhonda@fvd? she has a great rep for getting stuff done. i would try at least, if you haven't.

 

Sorry to hear about that. Can you email or pm me your information and I can check our system to see what can be done. To my knowledge Atiwe wheels carried a 2 year warranty which is fairly standard in Europe.

Those wheels are made by Atiwe in Germany who also manufacture the Raid wheels. We stopped selling those wheels at least 3 years ago now, as bringing them in added to much cost. The airbags are on an explosives list with customs and shipping is astronomical for special "explosives" type packaging.

 

You have pm Rhonda.

 

..and there ya have it. its safe to say that Rhonda's reputation is well deserved.


my raid with airbag had no additional charges associated with expletives, just small duty fee from carrier from the Belgium shipment being the country of origin.

 

Thats good for guy's to know, German UPS / Fed Ex is very strict when it comes to that.

Gert has an excellent relationship with Fed Ex from what I understand, so he would be your go to guy for Atiwe.

 

I will have post updated pics of the cracking. It's honestly gotten to the point that I rather go back and rip off the FVD wheel and go back to stock.

 

FWIW, I have the same type wheel with NO cracks whatsoever...

 

They should repair it at no cost to you, how long have you had it?

 

Honestly I was surprised myself since I've seen a few with no issues. Seems like the clear was not applied correctly but will see what happens. I was contacted by Rhonda the first day but never heard back. I might be on my own since that was almost a few weeks ago.