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Jimmy Choo wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2019 2:43 pm 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.

NotoriousREV wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2019 2:10 pm - Restore/reupholster front seats

Replace might be a lot quicker & easier.

And the steering wheel too.

Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2019 3:05 pm

NotoriousREV wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2019 2:10 pm - 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.

Royal do exchange steering wheels for common cars.

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

NotoriousREV wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2019 3:11 pm ...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:

Black seats should look ok with grandads slipper grey interior?

Carlos wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2019 3:21 pm 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.

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

Carlos wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2019 3:21 pm Royal do exchange steering wheels for common cars.

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

Are you calling the 996 'common' ??

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.

Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2019 5:01 pm

Carlos wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2019 3:21 pm 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

Carlos wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2019 5:26 pm

Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2019 5:01 pm

Carlos wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2019 3:21 pm Royal do exchange steering wheels for common cars.

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

Are you calling the 996 'common' ??

Yes.

Like Eliza Doolittle

Agreed.

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

Ooh, I do quite like that in Alcantara!

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

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

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).

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? )

integrale_evo wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2019 5:51 pm 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

speedingfine wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2019 6:01 pm Excellent noise btw Rev

That.

Good sounds