eBay 996 build thread

[NotoriousREV]

Did you manage to clean the steering wheel effectively?

It's clean and no longer sticky. It still looks shit, thought, because it's worn.

[Sundayjumper]

- Restore/reupholster front seats

Replace might be a lot quicker & easier.

And the steering wheel too.

[NotoriousREV]

- Restore/reupholster front seats

Replace might be a lot quicker & easier.

And the steering wheel too.

Yeah, I'm keeping half an eye on eBay. Semi-considering Momo wheel and aftermarket seats, but not sure what's good for mainly road and the occasional trackday without going nuts that will go with the grey interior.

[Carlos]

Royal do exchange steering wheels for common cars.

http://royalsteeringwheels.com/996986-2/

[Sundayjumper]

...not sure what's good for mainly road and the occasional trackday...

I think the standard seats will be a bit rubbish for track days. Too slippery. So:

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[Rich B]

Black seats should look ok with grandads slipper grey interior?

[scotta]

Royal do exchange steering wheels for common cars.

http://royalsteeringwheels.com/996986-2/

A chap i follow on twitterland has used them. I have copied you in a reply.

[mik]

Jim Royal’s reputation is 1st class. Which is why I mentioned him earlier in this thread.

[Sundayjumper]

Royal do exchange steering wheels for common cars.

http://royalsteeringwheels.com/996986-2/

Are you calling the 996 'common' ??

[integrale_evo]

I don't know how bad the seats are, but I used one of these kits on the bolsters of the sports seats on my compact and was really pleased with the results.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 1543994286

Fixed a couple of small holes and recoated a large section which had lost all its top layer and was more like suede. Seemed to be holding up well in every day use too.

[Carlos]

Royal do exchange steering wheels for common cars.

http://royalsteeringwheels.com/996986-2/

Are you calling the 996 'common' ??

Common as regards the number of cars that get refurbished or upgraded

[mik]

Royal do exchange steering wheels for common cars.

http://royalsteeringwheels.com/996986-2/

Are you calling the 996 'common' ??

Yes.

Like Eliza Doolittle

Agreed.

[speedingfine]

I thought I disliked the above at first but it would actually really lift the interior by making you look at the alcantara instead of that awful grey colour

Edit - Mik - may I ask how much he charged if you've used him? Always wanted an alcantara wheel. My Caterham wheel is tiny, it should be cheaper

[NotoriousREV]

Ooh, I do quite like that in Alcantara!

I'd seen someone suggest it was less than £100. Is that right?

[integrale_evo]

They're usually about £120 for BMW wheels depending on material, stitching, extras.

[mik]

I haven’t used him myself, but yeah that pricing sounds aligned with what I have heard. He’ll also thicken the rim etc (ooh er missus).

[NotoriousREV]

A somewhat gentle e-start. First clutch-killing attempt not shown (hey, guess what: a car with lots of grip will spin it's clutch more than anything else! Who knew? )

[speedingfine]

They're usually about £120 for BMW wheels depending on material, stitching, extras.

That's great compared to the price of almost any MOMO or similar

Excellent noise btw Rev

[Sundayjumper]

Excellent noise btw Rev

That.

[mik]

Good sounds