WANTED Recommendations for M sport Steering Wheel retrim ( not Royals)
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Scottish Borders
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Attleborough, Norfolk
Z44Jon
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Sent you some pictures
Those are terrible. Didn’t realise he’d taken on an apprentice!!!!!
Z44Jon
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He doesn’t think so.
It’s French ..but I gather you’ve had bad service?
Z44Jon
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The purpose of this thread wasn’t to slag off Royals but it seems to have evolved to a point where I need to add context.
I paid Royals for a retrim , along with an extra £60 to do a gear lever gaiter.
I discussed what I wanted and my order was accepted. After various long conversations where I was belittled and told I should look at the road and not the steering wheel & that perforated leather caused the problem, insinuating it was my fault , I eventually got tired of arguing and accepted a £40 gesture of good will.
This was months ago, really annoyingly I had two decent other M Sport wheels I put on my son’s cars . Currently I have this wheel and cannot bring myself to fit it, the gaiter is too small too and they destroyed my decent original to make a pattern.
Really disappointed with Royals, I have seen their work before I took the plunge and they were going to get another two from me.
I am at a point where I am considering taking them to the small claims court on principle.
Of course Jack could be right and I could just be unreasonable , I will let you make your own decision on that.
Going back on track, anyone have any recommendations please?
I paid Royals for a retrim , along with an extra £60 to do a gear lever gaiter.
I discussed what I wanted and my order was accepted. After various long conversations where I was belittled and told I should look at the road and not the steering wheel & that perforated leather caused the problem, insinuating it was my fault , I eventually got tired of arguing and accepted a £40 gesture of good will.
This was months ago, really annoyingly I had two decent other M Sport wheels I put on my son’s cars . Currently I have this wheel and cannot bring myself to fit it, the gaiter is too small too and they destroyed my decent original to make a pattern.
Really disappointed with Royals, I have seen their work before I took the plunge and they were going to get another two from me.
I am at a point where I am considering taking them to the small claims court on principle.
Of course Jack could be right and I could just be unreasonable , I will let you make your own decision on that.
Going back on track, anyone have any recommendations please?
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Z44Jon
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Pleased you are happy with yours, I have not held a magnifying glass to it, it looks at you like a wort on a super models nose.I've used Royal Steering Wheels before and was totally satisfied...though I didn't hold a magnifying glass to the stitching
Your money and your car, but I would have been satisfied with that.
My frustration is that they are clearly more capable than what I have received.
Yes I am fussy but I asked for a service and he gave me a price. Here’s a picture of my own work on a standard wheel using a £2 cover from Temu. Be gentle but it was my first attempt, I honestly think my stitching is better.
Again the post isn’t here to argue Royals quality , I genuinely want my steering wheel retrim to a high standard and am looking for recommendations.
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I'm not going to slag off Royal, as i had them retrim my M4's steering wheel and it looked stunning. Like you I was fussy so I am sorry you've had a bad experience.
That being said the Temu cover you mentioned and stitched yourself looks good, kudos to you.
I saw these guys on the M4 forum the other day:
Re-trims Configurator – Control Customs UK
Control Customs re-trims configurator. Choose the style that suits you perfectly.
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I have not experience with them though.
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Re-trims Configurator – Control Customs UK
Control Customs re-trims configurator. Choose the style that suits you perfectly.
controlcustomsuk.com
FYI tri colour stitching Nappa M Sport e85 wheel re-trim with Perforated sides £145 +VAT+ post.
Currently talking to someone else in Lichfield , as they are more local too and I can physically take it to them/collect, will add prices when available.
Like many on the Forum I have had first rate experiences with Royal’s. So far I have had three wheels recovered by them. But you can only speak as you find. It is always helpful to have alternatives. So please keep us informed of your progress. Good luck with the search.
Try - https://www.instagram.com/ttw_autotrim/
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