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DesignLS steering wheel retrim GEN 2 pdk

I posted at the time. I've seen other work he's done and it has been to a very high standard as in this thread. However mine wasn't so good. Just the finish really, you can see for yourself in the photos I posted at the time.





 
That looks as if it's been twisted somehow? Reputation is everything, he'd probably rectify at no cost if you asked him to correct the issue :dont know:
 
Roro said:
That looks as if it's been twisted somehow? Reputation is everything, he'd probably rectify at no cost if you asked him to correct the issue :dont know:
agree I wouldn't be happy with that!
 
Roro said:
That looks as if it's been twisted somehow? Reputation is everything, he'd probably rectify at no cost if you asked him to correct the issue :dont know:

I'd rather get DesignLS to do it, the work they've done on my interior is first class. In fact I'm still toying with the idea of getting an OEM one from Porsche (I know I need to see a doctor).
 
isysman said:
Roro said:
That looks as if it's been twisted somehow? Reputation is everything, he'd probably rectify at no cost if you asked him to correct the issue :dont know:

I'd rather get DesignLS to do it, the work they've done on my interior is first class. In fact I'm still toying with the idea of getting an OEM one from Porsche (I know I need to see a doctor).

Well, I'm not going to argue, Linas has Alcantara'd my interior as well and I'm very pleased too :)
 
silvermilnec said:
TonyC911 said:
silvermilnec said:
I'm considering Linus to do my steering wheel. Mine feels thin and I love all the other trim done for me by him.

Anyone had theirs done in leather and made thicker?

Pictures would be great so I can use it as a reference.

Cheers guys.

I went to visit Royal Steering Wheels last week, nice guy and showed me several examples of his work, all looked very good. I always felt that my wheel felt a bit thin, especially as I drive a BM during the week and am used to a much thicker wheel. I also replaced my worn gear knob and gator recently and now my wheel and handbrake cover really let the interior down!

I wanted to keep a fairly stock / OEM look and Jack at RSW recommended a very slightly thicker wheel, only about 1 - 2mm, otherwise I would loose the character / look of the standard wheel. I am also going for black nappa (smooth) leather on the top and bottom, with perforated on the sides and OEM dark grey stitching (similar to the pic below, without the grey panel at the top). He is also doing the handbrake cover in the same style.

Mine is a Gen1, round airbag wheel. I'll post some before and after pics in a couple of weeks :D
exactly the kind of thing I was looking for, I look forward to the before and after pics cheers

I have just returned from RSW, having had my re-trimmed steering wheel and handbrake cover fitted. I am very pleased with the result! Even though the steering wheel is only slightly thicker, it feels much nicer to hold IMHO and the finish of the leather and stitching look OEM and now match perfectly with my new gear knob! 8)

I have attached some before and after photos below, the light was not great on the 'after' pics, but should give a good idea of finish / look.
 

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A couple more close-up pics...
 

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That looks like a really nice job and so much better than the shiney worn old leather , the thicker wheel also looks better more in keeping with the car. :thumb:
 
Realise your interest is leather OP, but I had the 'slightly thicker" retrim in OEM colours in alcantara with panel at 12 o'clock (same colour as wheel) done recently by RSW. Very pleased with the work, the customer service and the value for money.
 

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TonyC911 said:
A couple more close-up pics...

Hi Tony, your steering wheel, gear knob and hand brake looks real nice, can I ask how did you fit the handbrake cover on? Does it slip on?

Cheers

J
 
-- 997 -- said:
TonyC911 said:
A couple more close-up pics...

Hi Tony, your steering wheel, gear knob and hand brake looks real nice, can I ask how did you fit the handbrake cover on? Does it slip on?

Cheers

J

I had Jack at RSW fit mine :D

However, it is only glued in place. Remove the sliver press button, which just pulls off. Then twist the cover from side to side with a very firm grip (to break the glue seal), whilst pushing it forward and it just slides off. Jack made it look very easy and removed it under a minute. Hope that helps!
 
TonyC911 said:
-- 997 -- said:
TonyC911 said:
A couple more close-up pics...

Hi Tony, your steering wheel, gear knob and hand brake looks real nice, can I ask how did you fit the handbrake cover on? Does it slip on?

Cheers

J

I had Jack at RSW fit mine :D

However, it is only glued in place. Remove the sliver press button, which just pulls off. Then twist the cover from side to side with a very firm grip (to break the glue seal), whilst pushing it forward and it just slides off. Jack made it look very easy and removed it under a minute. Hope that helps!


Hi Tonyc911, can i ask where is RSW based? And also for the steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake what kind of price was it? Does look nicd, transforms the inside etc, as I'm having my seat belts done, I'm looking to thicken my steering wheel and to do the other bits with it etc..

Cheers

J
 
http://royalsteeringwheels.com/contact-us/

Here you go, contact info above.

I had already replaced my gear knob, so RSW did my wheel and handbrake cover for just under £200 including fitting. Which I think is very good value!

They also offer a postal service which is on their website. Also loads of pictures available on there too! :thumb:
 
TonyC911 said:
http://royalsteeringwheels.com/contact-us/

Here you go, contact info above.

I had already replaced my gear knob, so RSW did my wheel and handbrake cover for just under £200 including fitting. Which I think is very good value!

They also offer a postal service which is on their website. Also loads of pictures available on there too! :thumb:

Cheers for that, will give them a call and see what they can do for me,!!

J
 

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