upgrade to 3 spoke leather or alcantara wheel

tcbw · 26th February 2010, 10:20 AM

I'm running a 2006 R53 with the so-called "classic" two spoke wheel.

It feels nice, but is a bit fugly to look at. It's not a multifunction steering wheel, and I'm not looking for that.

How much do these cost to buy and install from the dealers? And what do I need to know in order to DIY? Is there a market for the old wheel and airbag?

Moleatrude · 26th February 2010, 10:29 AM

Buying new from the dealers will bankrupt you!! about £400+ for wheel and airbag. I would look for the wheel second hand and airbag from the dealer. Thats what I did. Fitting is easier than putting milk on ya cornflakes.

Disconnect battery, leave back door open!

Unscrew old airbag and disconnect it....leave it a long way from the car....just in case it goes off!

Unscrew the steering wheel (ensuring that the wheel is totally level) - Would recommend using a permanent marker to mark the upright position of the wheel.

Reverse the process. EASY!

tcbw · 26th February 2010, 10:42 AM

Thanks Moley, maybe I can get a new wheel from Mikey at New Mini Stuff, if one doesn't pop up on here or MT in the reasonably near future, order a new airbag from my local dealer, and fit it myself, as you say. Good one.

We have a really nice MOMO wheel on the Subaru, and it's been niggling at me for quite a while now that the S is so underwhelming, so maybe the time has come - after all, the wheel is the ultimate touch point on your car...

Keano · 26th February 2010, 10:48 AM

See here: http://www.totalmini.com/forum/88-sa...-r53-cars.html

postage may be a PITA however...

Troy · 26th February 2010, 10:52 AM

Alcantara all the way!!

tcbw · 26th February 2010, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keano

See here: http://www.totalmini.com/forum/88-sa...-r53-cars.html

postage may be a PITA however...

Keano

Ah, oops, I must have misread your post, as I thought this had been sold. If it's still available, let me know and I'll make you an offer by PM.

You haven't put up a price for the springs, do you have a price in mind?

If it's easier, delivery can be made to London - I still have an address there.

tcbw

Keano · 26th February 2010, 11:31 AM

Yeah i know ive updated the thread titel but it doesnt seem to update on the list - i dont want to do another thread each time as its a PITA... wheel still available

Springs; will Pm you...

tcbw · 26th February 2010, 12:04 PM

wheel now bought and sold - great!

Keano · 26th February 2010, 12:20 PM

What ^^ said....

Springs would look so good too, you can see them through the wheels......

26th February 2010, 10:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
tcbw totally dave.f hybrid CAI Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Helsinki Posts: 2,124 Thanks: 473 Thanked 280 Times in 253 Posts	upgrade to 3 spoke leather or alcantara wheel I'm running a 2006 R53 with the so-called "classic" two spoke wheel. It feels nice, but is a bit fugly to look at. It's not a multifunction steering wheel, and I'm not looking for that. How much do these cost to buy and install from the dealers? And what do I need to know in order to DIY? Is there a market for the old wheel and airbag?

26th February 2010, 10:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Keano Total Posthead Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ipswich Posts: 1,614 Thanks: 154 Thanked 199 Times in 184 Posts	See here: http://www.totalmini.com/forum/88-sa...-r53-cars.html postage may be a PITA however... __________________ See my car spec at: keano's 2004 MINI Cooper S JCW 210 Currently at 211hp at the wheels !

26th February 2010, 10:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Troy Serious Chrome Allergy. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Leicester Posts: 6,111 Thanks: 169 Thanked 467 Times in 442 Posts	Alcantara all the way!! __________________ Total Blackout

26th February 2010, 11:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
Keano Total Posthead Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ipswich Posts: 1,614 Thanks: 154 Thanked 199 Times in 184 Posts	Yeah i know ive updated the thread titel but it doesnt seem to update on the list - i dont want to do another thread each time as its a PITA... wheel still available Springs; will Pm you... __________________ See my car spec at: keano's 2004 MINI Cooper S JCW 210 Currently at 211hp at the wheels !

26th February 2010, 12:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Keano Total Posthead Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ipswich Posts: 1,614 Thanks: 154 Thanked 199 Times in 184 Posts	What ^^ said.... Springs would look so good too, you can see them through the wheels...... __________________ See my car spec at: keano's 2004 MINI Cooper S JCW 210 Currently at 211hp at the wheels !

26th February 2010, 10:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
tcbw totally dave.f hybrid CAI Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Helsinki Posts: 2,124 Thanks: 473 Thanked 280 Times in 253 Posts	Thanks Moley, maybe I can get a new wheel from Mikey at New Mini Stuff, if one doesn't pop up on here or MT in the reasonably near future, order a new airbag from my local dealer, and fit it myself, as you say. Good one. We have a really nice MOMO wheel on the Subaru, and it's been niggling at me for quite a while now that the S is so underwhelming, so maybe the time has come - after all, the wheel is the ultimate touch point on your car...

26th February 2010, 12:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
tcbw totally dave.f hybrid CAI Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Helsinki Posts: 2,124 Thanks: 473 Thanked 280 Times in 253 Posts	wheel now bought and sold - great!

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