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MSport Steering wheel question for the ‘doer-uppers’…
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- Lifer
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MSport Steering wheel question for the ‘doer-uppers’…
So I now have surplus E85/E86 MSport steering wheel, but with worn leather, it has worn through in places.
My options are to;
Buy a MeWant cover, cover it and sell it on
Buy a furniture clinic steering wheel repair kit, try and refurbish and sell it on
Sell it on as it is
I’m trying to recoup as much as I can within reason, but the first two options obviously involve cost and effort/time
Any thoughts?
My options are to;
Buy a MeWant cover, cover it and sell it on
Buy a furniture clinic steering wheel repair kit, try and refurbish and sell it on
Sell it on as it is
I’m trying to recoup as much as I can within reason, but the first two options obviously involve cost and effort/time
Any thoughts?
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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MSport Steering wheel question for the ‘doer-uppers’…
Probably depends on what you want for it as is versus what you think you'd get repaired.True-Blue wrote: ↑Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:32 pm So I now have surplus E85/E86 MSport steering wheel, but with worn leather, it has worn through in places.
My options are to;
Buy a MeWant cover, cover it and sell it on
Buy a furniture clinic steering wheel repair kit, try and refurbish and sell it on
Sell it on as it is
I’m trying to recoup as much as I can within reason, but the first two options obviously involve cost and effort/time
Any thoughts?
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MSport Steering wheel question for the ‘doer-uppers’…
Mewant cover is £34. Will you get at least that much more if you fit one?
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MSport Steering wheel question for the ‘doer-uppers’…
It’s more that I’d probably get peanuts as it is really.bg1 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:49 pmProbably depends on what you want for it as is versus what you think you'd get repaired.True-Blue wrote: ↑Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:32 pm So I now have surplus E85/E86 MSport steering wheel, but with worn leather, it has worn through in places.
My options are to;
Buy a MeWant cover, cover it and sell it on
Buy a furniture clinic steering wheel repair kit, try and refurbish and sell it on
Sell it on as it is
I’m trying to recoup as much as I can within reason, but the first two options obviously involve cost and effort/time
Any thoughts?
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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MSport Steering wheel question for the ‘doer-uppers’…
I think I might, yes. However, I not really sure what I’d get ‘before’ or ‘after’
I’ve been watching a few leather wheel restoration video’s on you tube and some of the kits look decent. Similar cost to the Mewant cover though, so swings and roundabouts.
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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MSport Steering wheel question for the ‘doer-uppers’…
A picture paints a Thousand words (and all that!)
I’ve cleaned it up, and there’s less wear / less severe than I though. Weird ingrained patches of ‘god knows what’ that cleaned off leaving clean leather underneath, so zero wear on the back.
I’m actually veering towards a leather refurbishment kit I think, seen some excellent results on YouTube.
I think I’d struggle to get £70-£80 as it is, but refurbished or covered maybe £150… there’s not exactly many for sale.
I’ve cleaned it up, and there’s less wear / less severe than I though. Weird ingrained patches of ‘god knows what’ that cleaned off leaving clean leather underneath, so zero wear on the back.
I’m actually veering towards a leather refurbishment kit I think, seen some excellent results on YouTube.
I think I’d struggle to get £70-£80 as it is, but refurbished or covered maybe £150… there’s not exactly many for sale.
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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MSport Steering wheel question for the ‘doer-uppers’…
I have a mewant “leather” cover on mine. I’m not 100% certain it’s actually leather…..
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MSport Steering wheel question for the ‘doer-uppers’…
Ok, does it look good though?Rockhopper wrote: ↑Sun Jul 31, 2022 7:07 pm I have a mewant “leather” cover on mine. I’m not 100% certain it’s actually leather…..
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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I had a mewant cover on mine before I went down the royals route and it looked and felt fine imo. Not a patch on royals mind you.
2009 E89 2.5 Alpine white.
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Yes, for £30 I’m more than happy with it! No plans to change.
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Looks goodRockhopper wrote: ↑Sun Jul 31, 2022 8:13 pm Yes, for £30 I’m more than happy with it! No plans to change. 03A69059-567F-4178-BFC7-8C88EF81A12E.jpeg
I’d probably forgo the centre stripe to aid resale, but it’s a nice finish. I’d only be doing it to get decent value back on the MSport wheel.
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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MSport Steering wheel question for the ‘doer-uppers’…
How long does the mewant kit take to fit though.
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MSport Steering wheel question for the ‘doer-uppers’…
Only an hour or so.
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MSport Steering wheel question for the ‘doer-uppers’…
How's the trim? Mine was in rough shape. With a little vinyl wrap you could sell it for much more.
Pretty cheap but also pretty time-consuming and the clips on the trim are extremely fragile...
Pretty cheap but also pretty time-consuming and the clips on the trim are extremely fragile...
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MSport Steering wheel question for the ‘doer-uppers’…
What actually makes it a m sport steering wheel compared to standard?