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Support & Molded Steering Wheel Grip FAQs
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Pro Tech Support
Drivers purchasing the ProPak Program receive A LIFETIME of UNLIMITED Pro Tech Support at NO COST for the entire life of the wheel. Pro Tech Support is available exclusively for ProPak drivers by Dellis himself either at the tracks, or via Video Chat online. VIDEO CHAT Tech Support
Video Chat Tech Support using smartphones is also available at any time for any program in 15-min increments for $50 via PayPal. CALL to get started. |
One-on-One ProPak-Level Installation, Design, and Pro Tech Support is also available in-person at your facility....travel charges apply. Driver Testimonial covers the conversion process from start to finish.
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FAQs
1) They seem expensive. Do you have a cheaper one?
Since each ProPak steering wheel is designed by Dellis himself -- using over a quarter century's worth of mistakes to draw upon -- they're made to perfection. BUT, you get a steering wheel that will NEVER WEAR OUT and can be redesigned indefinitely, so it lasts a lifetime.
INTRODUCTORY PROGRAMS now offer relatively milder molds for about half the investment. These wheels will get you many of the benefits, and, later, if you want to upgrade to the ProPak Program, you get CREDITED THE FULL PURCHASE PRICE towards the purchase of your ProPak conversion on the same wheel. So, you can't go wrong.
Custom Tuner Programs are a step up from the Intro Programs but forgo the ProPak options together with the Unlimited Lifetime Tech Support. But, if you still want a radical, pro-level winged-out wheel, then the Custom Tuner Program is for you.
2) What's the ProPak Program?
ProPak Program steering wheel grip conversions are generally for professional drivers in IndyCar, Formula One, NASCAR, IMSA, and other professional racing series who need season-long tech support. It uses the composite thermoplastic material anywhere on the wheel as needed...not just the home positions.
Since they include UNLIMITED FREE Pro Tech Support, the teams and drivers are free to experiment and fine-tune their grips to perfection. Later, when they're happy with the design, they can ship it back for trimming, surface texturizing, safety mods, sponsor logo embossing, and basic overall beautification at anytime throughout the season.
At the tracks on race weekends, smartphone Videochat now allows One-on-One Tech Support from anywhere in the world.
More Details: Pro Services/Options.
3) What if I move my hands, or we have another driver and the grips are personalized for me?
Since grips are DESIGNED FOR THE TASK AT HAND -- and not necessarily the hand at task -- rarely does a design become so personalized that others can't use it and get most of the leveraging benefits.
Team Wheels have designs that allow for hand position and movement for all drivers. Typically, these designs don't use a lot of wing and flute definition. Dellis' own Beck LIster Corvette #007 used this design philosophy with this mold:
1) They seem expensive. Do you have a cheaper one?
Since each ProPak steering wheel is designed by Dellis himself -- using over a quarter century's worth of mistakes to draw upon -- they're made to perfection. BUT, you get a steering wheel that will NEVER WEAR OUT and can be redesigned indefinitely, so it lasts a lifetime.
INTRODUCTORY PROGRAMS now offer relatively milder molds for about half the investment. These wheels will get you many of the benefits, and, later, if you want to upgrade to the ProPak Program, you get CREDITED THE FULL PURCHASE PRICE towards the purchase of your ProPak conversion on the same wheel. So, you can't go wrong.
Custom Tuner Programs are a step up from the Intro Programs but forgo the ProPak options together with the Unlimited Lifetime Tech Support. But, if you still want a radical, pro-level winged-out wheel, then the Custom Tuner Program is for you.
2) What's the ProPak Program?
ProPak Program steering wheel grip conversions are generally for professional drivers in IndyCar, Formula One, NASCAR, IMSA, and other professional racing series who need season-long tech support. It uses the composite thermoplastic material anywhere on the wheel as needed...not just the home positions.
Since they include UNLIMITED FREE Pro Tech Support, the teams and drivers are free to experiment and fine-tune their grips to perfection. Later, when they're happy with the design, they can ship it back for trimming, surface texturizing, safety mods, sponsor logo embossing, and basic overall beautification at anytime throughout the season.
At the tracks on race weekends, smartphone Videochat now allows One-on-One Tech Support from anywhere in the world.
More Details: Pro Services/Options.
3) What if I move my hands, or we have another driver and the grips are personalized for me?
Since grips are DESIGNED FOR THE TASK AT HAND -- and not necessarily the hand at task -- rarely does a design become so personalized that others can't use it and get most of the leveraging benefits.
Team Wheels have designs that allow for hand position and movement for all drivers. Typically, these designs don't use a lot of wing and flute definition. Dellis' own Beck LIster Corvette #007 used this design philosophy with this mold:
This Beck Lister Corvette #007 has been PersonaGrip's research laboratory for 19 years...and counting.
4) Will it give me blisters or break my fingers?
Only if you created a bad design can problems can occur during a kickback. PersonaGrip's Thumb Release gives your fingers the best chance to escape during a kickback. Of course, PersonaGrip cannot promise you 100% safety since racing is inherently dangerous.
Obviously, Dellis cannot be responsible for your grip designs, either. However, the safe grip designs that he provides on your ProPak Program steering wheel conversion will be a tremendous improvement over your existing non-molded steering wheel. Introductory Program wheels have molds with less-definition, so they're ready to go.
5) Can The Steering Wheel Guy do MY steering wheel?
Yes, Dellis works with you so you're benefiting from his over quarter-century of experience.
The ProPak Program is used by professional race teams and ensures success in the shortest possible time...please call if you are a professional driver or want the ProPak Service done on your wheel: 714 . 342 . 3020 .
6) What about my daily driver?
Business executives and others who enjoy driving usually opt for the Custom Tuner Program.
Dellis spends a day molding your wheel, and teaches you the basics on how to read the edges of the Friction Circle with a relaxed grip.
His teaching experience comes from two years full-time at Skip Barber, being the Chief Instructor at the Bobby Rahal TrackTime Driving School for nearly 6 years, and having won a few driving championships himself.
Science of Driving is another Rabbit Hole site Dellis uses to share his driving expertise. https://www.scienceofdriving.com/
You will have new confidence and be fully aware of the improvement the signal-to-noise ratio on the steering feedback signal that you are now able to feel for the first time at your finger tips....don't worry, it's explained in plain English so anyone can understand.
If you're a true gearhead and like going down Rabbit Holes, check out Dellis' presentation at a steering conference in Berlin: www.SteeringWheelTechnology.com
7) Can I remold the steering wheel?
Yes, as many times as you wish, and this will make it look/feel new again.
8) What if I ruin it?
When purchasing the ProPak Program, the wheel is guaranteed for the life of the wheel, so you can't ruin it since it's infinitely remoldable.
This gives you the freedom to experiment with new designs, and not worry about losing your investment as you learn your new mode of communication.
So, at any time you can either ship the wheel to Dellis, or do a Videochat, or you can fly him to your facility for a free molding service.
This molding service can take your fine-tuned, fully sorted design, and beautify its surface to perfection to get that ideal stick-slip, or you can brainstorm an entirely new design with Dellis, and experiment with it further....your choice.
Only if you created a bad design can problems can occur during a kickback. PersonaGrip's Thumb Release gives your fingers the best chance to escape during a kickback. Of course, PersonaGrip cannot promise you 100% safety since racing is inherently dangerous.
Obviously, Dellis cannot be responsible for your grip designs, either. However, the safe grip designs that he provides on your ProPak Program steering wheel conversion will be a tremendous improvement over your existing non-molded steering wheel. Introductory Program wheels have molds with less-definition, so they're ready to go.
5) Can The Steering Wheel Guy do MY steering wheel?
Yes, Dellis works with you so you're benefiting from his over quarter-century of experience.
The ProPak Program is used by professional race teams and ensures success in the shortest possible time...please call if you are a professional driver or want the ProPak Service done on your wheel: 714 . 342 . 3020 .
6) What about my daily driver?
Business executives and others who enjoy driving usually opt for the Custom Tuner Program.
Dellis spends a day molding your wheel, and teaches you the basics on how to read the edges of the Friction Circle with a relaxed grip.
His teaching experience comes from two years full-time at Skip Barber, being the Chief Instructor at the Bobby Rahal TrackTime Driving School for nearly 6 years, and having won a few driving championships himself.
Science of Driving is another Rabbit Hole site Dellis uses to share his driving expertise. https://www.scienceofdriving.com/
You will have new confidence and be fully aware of the improvement the signal-to-noise ratio on the steering feedback signal that you are now able to feel for the first time at your finger tips....don't worry, it's explained in plain English so anyone can understand.
If you're a true gearhead and like going down Rabbit Holes, check out Dellis' presentation at a steering conference in Berlin: www.SteeringWheelTechnology.com
7) Can I remold the steering wheel?
Yes, as many times as you wish, and this will make it look/feel new again.
8) What if I ruin it?
When purchasing the ProPak Program, the wheel is guaranteed for the life of the wheel, so you can't ruin it since it's infinitely remoldable.
This gives you the freedom to experiment with new designs, and not worry about losing your investment as you learn your new mode of communication.
So, at any time you can either ship the wheel to Dellis, or do a Videochat, or you can fly him to your facility for a free molding service.
This molding service can take your fine-tuned, fully sorted design, and beautify its surface to perfection to get that ideal stick-slip, or you can brainstorm an entirely new design with Dellis, and experiment with it further....your choice.
9) What does it feel like, and will it melt in the sun?
At operating temps, it's somewhat tacky and feels like firm rubber...NOT soft silicone, foam rubber, aerobic cured, or 2-part compounds that take a set and are not remoldable. At higher temps, it gets tackier and softer.
The PersonaGrip material on the #007 Lister Corvette test vehicle sits outside in Southern California in an open-top roadster...daily. In the summer, it can get soft, but not enough to remold it.
However, the Green House Effect can sometimes increase interior temps high enough to remold it, so test it accordingly. A sunshield over the windshield can be used if your design is finalized.
Since your hand acts like a heat sink and immediately removes the surface heat from the grip, it firms up relatively quickly when you touch it after sitting in the sun. So, you'll still need a heat gun if you want to completely remold it with a wet hand after testing it.
You really need to be in the desert in the middle of the summer in an enclosed car with the windows up to fully remold it. But, Dellis cannot be responsible if you burn yourself on the seat when you get in the car!
So, if you don't want to remold it, keep it shaded with the windows cracked open a bit, and you'll be fine.
10) What if I don't like the custom-molded steering wheel?
Since you have total design control, you can remold it until you like it.
11) How much does it cost to get the steering wheel on my Ferrari, BMW, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Audi custom molded?
That depends on these factors: embedded electronics, aftermarket/OEM origin, grip design, airbag, travel, number of wheels, ergonomic information captured during the interview, and video review of your steering method.
If you want Dellis to modify your wheel, Program prices range from $950--$2500 per wheel depending on options and program.
This provides you with design expertise from a racing engineer who has honed his skills for over a quarter century after working with hundreds of the world's best race car drivers in IndyCar/F1/NASCAR/Trans-Am/et al.
12) Why do I need to email a Video of me Driving and Trace my Hand?
Unless Dellis is present with you during your steering wheel conversion, a video will show your hand movement on the wheel and give him the info he needs to see to ensure success.
The hand tracing or photo next to a ruler is needed so he can compare your hand size to his hand. That info, together with you informing him that the wheel you're shipping is too think, too thin, or just right, gives Dellis the info he needs to design the grips to suit your preferences.