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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Jollyjoiner » Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:31 pm

My re trimmed wheel arrived back today from Royal Steering Wheels. This is the second wheel they have done for me over the past few years and have done another cracking job.

I went with the same as last time, extra wrapping with smooth leather top bottom and perforated sides and Msport stitching
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Post by jabber » Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:39 pm

:thumbsup:
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Post by IRD » Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:41 pm

They do a brilliant job. The wheel looks really good. :thumbsup:

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Post by Mr Tidy » Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:09 pm

That looks fantastic! :thumbsup:

But then they always seem to do an excellent job.
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Post by gadgetJunky72 » Tue Sep 22, 2020 10:34 pm

A word of warning to anyone with a heated steering wheel. mine stopped working after I got my wheel refurbished. first I thought I just couldn't feel the heat anymore because there was an extra layer of leather, but the light on the button would just switch off. So maybe the heating element was damaged.

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Post by mr.tourette » Wed Sep 23, 2020 6:43 am

they are joy to behold aren't they :D :thumbsup:
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Post by enuff_zed » Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:06 am

Jollyjoiner wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:31 pm I went with the same as last time, extra wrapping with smooth leather top bottom and perforated sides and Msport stitching
Looking to get the wife's standard wheel done from her 2.5i.
Can you please clarify, when you say extra wrapping, is that simply putting the new leather on top of the existing wheel rim, or is there more added than that?
She wants the wheel a bit chunkier but only has small hands. Basically wants to bring it up to the size of the one in my E89.
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Post by Zed Baron » Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:10 am

Very nice, great to see an example with the SE trim and newer paddles
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Post by Jollyjoiner » Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:42 am

enuff_zed wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:06 am
Jollyjoiner wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:31 pm I went with the same as last time, extra wrapping with smooth leather top bottom and perforated sides and Msport stitching
Looking to get the wife's standard wheel done from her 2.5i.
Can you please clarify, when you say extra wrapping, is that simply putting the new leather on top of the existing wheel rim, or is there more added than that?
She wants the wheel a bit chunkier but only has small hands. Basically wants to bring it up to the size of the one in my E89.
The extra padding is a double wrap under the leather to make the wheel thicker. Most ladies like that extra thickness feel in there hands :rofl:
2009 35i DCT silver
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Post by Jollyjoiner » Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:48 am

Zed Baron wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:10 am Very nice, great to see an example with the SE trim and newer paddles
Cheers.
I did buy an Msport wheel complete with the latest paddles 18 months ago and have been running that o e on the car. Once I decided to get the wheel re trimmed I decided to send my SE wheel off and then swap the paddles over when it came back. I prefer the look of the SE trim peices as they go better with the interior.

I've popped the original paddles onto the Msport wheel now and thinking I may as well sell it as I now don't need a spare wheel.
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Post by enuff_zed » Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:25 am

Jollyjoiner wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:42 am
enuff_zed wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:06 am
Jollyjoiner wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:31 pm I went with the same as last time, extra wrapping with smooth leather top bottom and perforated sides and Msport stitching
Looking to get the wife's standard wheel done from her 2.5i.
Can you please clarify, when you say extra wrapping, is that simply putting the new leather on top of the existing wheel rim, or is there more added than that?
She wants the wheel a bit chunkier but only has small hands. Basically wants to bring it up to the size of the one in my E89.
The extra padding is a double wrap under the leather to make the wheel thicker. Most ladies like that extra thickness feel in there hands :rofl:
Hmmm, don't want to spoil her! :roll:
So if I got the standard wheel covered it would be thicker, but not as thick as yours?
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Post by Jollyjoiner » Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:51 am

enuff_zed wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:25 am
Jollyjoiner wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:42 am
enuff_zed wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:06 am Looking to get the wife's standard wheel done from her 2.5i.
Can you please clarify, when you say extra wrapping, is that simply putting the new leather on top of the existing wheel rim, or is there more added than that?
She wants the wheel a bit chunkier but only has small hands. Basically wants to bring it up to the size of the one in my E89.
The extra padding is a double wrap under the leather to make the wheel thicker. Most ladies like that extra thickness feel in there hands :rofl:
Hmmm, don't want to spoil her! :roll:
So if I got the standard wheel covered it would be thicker, but not as thick as yours?
If you got your standard one covered it should come back the same thickness as it is now. If you want it thicker then you have to tell them when ordering. Mine now is the same thickness as a Msport wheel.
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Post by enuff_zed » Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:02 am

Jollyjoiner wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:51 am
enuff_zed wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:25 am
Jollyjoiner wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:42 am The extra padding is a double wrap under the leather to make the wheel thicker. Most ladies like that extra thickness feel in there hands :rofl:
Hmmm, don't want to spoil her! :roll:
So if I got the standard wheel covered it would be thicker, but not as thick as yours?
If you got your standard one covered it should come back the same thickness as it is now. If you want it thicker then you have to tell them when ordering. Mine now is the same thickness as a Msport wheel.
Ah, ok, with you now. Thanks.
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Post by IRD » Wed Sep 23, 2020 12:06 pm

enuff_zed wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:06 am
Jollyjoiner wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:31 pm I went with the same as last time, extra wrapping with smooth leather top bottom and perforated sides and Msport stitching
Looking to get the wife's standard wheel done from her 2.5i.
Can you please clarify, when you say extra wrapping, is that simply putting the new leather on top of the existing wheel rim, or is there more added than that?
She wants the wheel a bit chunkier but only has small hands. Basically wants to bring it up to the size of the one in my E89.
They will trim the wheel to any thickness you choose. I had mine done when I had my E85. I bought a wheel from another Forum member (Dietcokeman) who lived near to Royals and he took the wheel to them. On his recommendation I had mine done to 3/4 the thickness of the MSport wheel and I found it to be very comfortable. Depending on the size of your good lady’s hands she might 3/4 increase to be the most comfortable.

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Post by enuff_zed » Wed Sep 23, 2020 1:34 pm

IRD wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 12:06 pm
enuff_zed wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:06 am
Jollyjoiner wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:31 pm I went with the same as last time, extra wrapping with smooth leather top bottom and perforated sides and Msport stitching
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Looking to get the wife's standard wheel done from her 2.5i.
Can you please clarify, when you say extra wrapping, is that simply putting the new leather on top of the existing wheel rim, or is there more added than that?
She wants the wheel a bit chunkier but only has small hands. Basically wants to bring it up to the size of the one in my E89.
They will trim the wheel to any thickness you choose. I had mine done when I had my E85. I bought a wheel from another Forum member (Dietcokeman) who lived near to Royals and he took the wheel to them. On his recommendation I had mine done to 3/4 the thickness of the MSport wheel and I found it to be very comfortable. Depending on the size of your good lady’s hands she might 3/4 increase to be the most comfortable.
Thanks for all the advice. I shall get her to go round grabbing random wheels until we find one that suits. :D
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