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Support & Molded Steering Wheel Grip FAQs
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Pro Tech Support Professional drivers purchasing the ProPak Program receive One Year of Pro Tech Support at NO COST. Pro Tech Support is available exclusively for Pro Drivers and Teams by Dellis himself either at the tracks, or via Video Chat online. VIDEO CHAT Pro Tech Support Video Chat tech support is also available at any time FOR ANYONE in 15-min increments for $50 each using 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. |
FAQs
1) I heard they're expensive. Do you have a cheaper one?
Since each steering wheel is designed by Dellis himself -- using over a quarter century's worth of mistakes to draw upon -- they're not exactly cheap. So, for the price of a set of tires - that last perhaps one weekend - you get a wheel that will NEVER WEAR OUT and last a lifetime.
2) What's the ProPak Program?
ProPak Program wheel conversions are for professional drivers only in IndyCar, Formula One, NASCAR, IMSA, and other professional racing series. It uses the composite thermoplastic material anywhere on the wheel as needed...not just the home positions.
It includes One Year of Free Pro Tech Support so teams and drivers are free to experiment and fine-tune their grips to perfection.
This support includes anything from simple surface texturizing and beautification to complete redesigns.
Dellis will attempt to attend as many races as possible; however, Video Chat now allows one-on-one tech support from anywhere in the world.
For more details: the ProPak Program page is here.
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 -- and not necessarily the hand -- rarely does a design become so personalized that others can't use it.
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) I heard they're expensive. Do you have a cheaper one?
Since each steering wheel is designed by Dellis himself -- using over a quarter century's worth of mistakes to draw upon -- they're not exactly cheap. So, for the price of a set of tires - that last perhaps one weekend - you get a wheel that will NEVER WEAR OUT and last a lifetime.
2) What's the ProPak Program?
ProPak Program wheel conversions are for professional drivers only in IndyCar, Formula One, NASCAR, IMSA, and other professional racing series. It uses the composite thermoplastic material anywhere on the wheel as needed...not just the home positions.
It includes One Year of Free Pro Tech Support so teams and drivers are free to experiment and fine-tune their grips to perfection.
This support includes anything from simple surface texturizing and beautification to complete redesigns.
Dellis will attempt to attend as many races as possible; however, Video Chat now allows one-on-one tech support from anywhere in the world.
For more details: the ProPak Program page is here.
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 -- and not necessarily the hand -- rarely does a design become so personalized that others can't use it.
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:
4) Will it give me blisters or break my fingers?
Only if you have created a bad design.
Of course, Dellis cannot be responsible for your bad grip designs. However, the safe grip designs that he provides on your ProPak Program steering wheel conversion will be a HUGE improvement over your existing non-molded steering wheel.
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 in your ProPak Program.
For pros, a special ProPak Program is used by professional race teams and drivers to ensure 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 get the Pro Package program.
Dellis spends a day molding your wheel, and he teaches you the basics on how to read the edges of the Friction Circle with a relaxed grip...Dellis taught at Skip Barber full-time and he's won a few championships himself.
You will have new-found 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 one year, so you can't ruin it.
This gives you the freedom to experiment with new designs, and not worry about losing your investment as you acclimate to your new mode of communication.
So, at any time during the year you can either ship the wheel to Dellis, or do a Video Chat, or you can fly him to your facility for a FREE molding service....travel charges apply.
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 have created a bad design.
Of course, Dellis cannot be responsible for your bad grip designs. However, the safe grip designs that he provides on your ProPak Program steering wheel conversion will be a HUGE improvement over your existing non-molded steering wheel.
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 in your ProPak Program.
For pros, a special ProPak Program is used by professional race teams and drivers to ensure 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 get the Pro Package program.
Dellis spends a day molding your wheel, and he teaches you the basics on how to read the edges of the Friction Circle with a relaxed grip...Dellis taught at Skip Barber full-time and he's won a few championships himself.
You will have new-found 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 one year, so you can't ruin it.
This gives you the freedom to experiment with new designs, and not worry about losing your investment as you acclimate to your new mode of communication.
So, at any time during the year you can either ship the wheel to Dellis, or do a Video Chat, or you can fly him to your facility for a FREE molding service....travel charges apply.
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. 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.
OTOH, the Green House Effect can sometimes increase interior temps high enough to remold it, so test it accordingly.
Since your hands act like a heat sink and immediately remove the heat from the surface, the grip firms up right away after sitting in the sun. So, you'll still need a heat gun if you want to completely remold 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 your butt or legs 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 hair, 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, ProPak Program prices range from $1250-$2500 per wheel depending on options.
This provides you with design expertise from a racing engineer that has honed his skills for overa quarter century while 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?
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 need to see to ensure success.
