Who Can Retrim RS 3/4 Spoke Steering Wheels in Alcantara?
20-11-2006, 09:21 PM
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Was looking at geting an old three spoke one retrimmed and didn't have much luck finding anywhere. Most retrimmers don't like doing them as they are difficult to get right. I had given up till i won this on ebay 
Won it for £67. The guy i bought it off had it recovered at the Lotus Factory. Cost him £125 though
Won it for £67. The guy i bought it off had it recovered at the Lotus Factory. Cost him £125 though
20-11-2006, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Shorty
Thats where i got the idea from Rich, i want a 3 spoke doing... 
So fingers crossed. I'll keep you posted mate
20-11-2006, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by B9KOS
Originally Posted by Shorty
Thats where i got the idea from Rich, i want a 3 spoke doing...
So fingers crossed. I'll keep you posted mate
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20-11-2006, 10:18 PM
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I realise u may not care bout this, but suede effect/style steering wheels dont look v nice for long, they soon get filthy and go black and are near on impossible to clean up. jus thought i'd say anyway
21-11-2006, 07:11 AM
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I can get this done no problem, and the woman that does it for me is probably the same that did that steering wheel above, as she is the top trimmer for Lotus, and does all their show cars / prototypes.... 
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Leather is normally £80 for 3-spoke or £85 for a 4-spoke (inc return delivery), with alcantara being the price quoted above. However, it goes all shiney with age (just like suede shoes).
.Leather is normally £80 for 3-spoke or £85 for a 4-spoke (inc return delivery), with alcantara being the price quoted above. However, it goes all shiney with age (just like suede shoes).
21-11-2006, 07:23 AM
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Re: Who Can Retrim RS 3/4 Spoke Steering Wheels in Alcantara
Originally Posted by Shorty
As Above...
Got a scabby wheel i wouldnt mind getting done...
Got a scabby wheel i wouldnt mind getting done...
21-11-2006, 04:40 PM
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Re: Who Can Retrim RS 3/4 Spoke Steering Wheels in Alcantara
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Originally Posted by Shorty
As Above...
Got a scabby wheel i wouldnt mind getting done...
Got a scabby wheel i wouldnt mind getting done...
Will have to ask
22-11-2006, 08:37 AM
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i just watched that car dealers thing on discovery channel with mike brewer & that mechanic lad...
any way they had a porche in that nedded sorted out but the steering wheel stitching was comming apart so they got a saddler in & he made a shit hot job of sorting it so thats what i would do...
but mind you he kept the leather theme going not alccantra (or whatever its called)
any way they had a porche in that nedded sorted out but the steering wheel stitching was comming apart so they got a saddler in & he made a shit hot job of sorting it so thats what i would do...
but mind you he kept the leather theme going not alccantra (or whatever its called)
22-11-2006, 08:51 AM
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Does Alcantara last better than suede? i.e resist going shinier for longer?
Also does it go all funny if your hands are sweaty in the summer ( like in the E30 M3 Evos )?
Also does it go all funny if your hands are sweaty in the summer ( like in the E30 M3 Evos )?
22-11-2006, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike1
Does Alcantara last better than suede? i.e resist going shinier for longer?
Also does it go all funny if your hands are sweaty in the summer ( like in the E30 M3 Evos )?
Also does it go all funny if your hands are sweaty in the summer ( like in the E30 M3 Evos )?
shorty speak to mike r, he sorted mine & it looks
22-11-2006, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike1
Does Alcantara last better than suede? i.e resist going shinier for longer?
Also does it go all funny if your hands are sweaty in the summer ( like in the E30 M3 Evos )?
Also does it go all funny if your hands are sweaty in the summer ( like in the E30 M3 Evos )?
shorty speak to mike r, he sorted mine & it looks
23-11-2006, 10:44 AM
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i want my 3 spoke re-trimming in leather, so if you get yours done shorty let us know where/ who you used to get it done, or if it would be possible to give it to you to gt done at the cheshire meet,
23-11-2006, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
I can get this done no problem, and the woman that does it for me is probably the same that did that steering wheel above, as she is the top trimmer for Lotus, and does all their show cars / prototypes.... .
Leather is normally £80 for 3-spoke or £85 for a 4-spoke (inc return delivery), with alcantara being the price quoted above. However, it goes all shiney with age (just like suede shoes).
.Leather is normally £80 for 3-spoke or £85 for a 4-spoke (inc return delivery), with alcantara being the price quoted above. However, it goes all shiney with age (just like suede shoes).
Have my steering wheel retrim by Mike Rainbird's trimmer.
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