flamingporsche Posted 28July, 2017 Report Share Posted 28July, 2017 My new (to me) Boxster was delivered with the Alcantara triangular 987 steering wheel. Whilst it serves its purpose of getting me safely thru the twisties, the leather is fairly badly worn and has lost its "fuzz". So today, I pulled it out and packed it off to Royal Steering Wheels in the UK for a birthday. Will keep you posted on progress in about a fortnight on its return. Now just need to sit tight for the wheel to come back to my new specifications...Removal of the steering wheel was relatively simple - but took a few turns getting the airbag popped off. And the torx screws holding the plastic trim and internal metal frame in place were super tight to undo.Plenty of YouTube clips available describing how to get the wheel off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted 28July, 2017 Report Share Posted 28July, 2017 Interesting to put back on, when my wheel was redone the steering lock would not release, its a battery disconnect thing. The wire tool in the fuse box sorted it with some swearing and farting around. If you have trouble when you get it back get on to me and ill fill you in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9er Posted 28July, 2017 Report Share Posted 28July, 2017 For reference there is a guy here in Adelaide that can do this work at a reasonable price and quality is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingporsche Posted 28July, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 28July, 2017 For reference there is a guy here in Adelaide that can do this work at a reasonable price and quality is great.Cheers. I tried a few guys local in Brisbane but none wanted the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2cab Posted 29July, 2017 Report Share Posted 29July, 2017 For reference there is a guy here in Adelaide that can do this work at a reasonable price and quality is great.Got any details?CheersSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 30July, 2017 Report Share Posted 30July, 2017 Got any details?CheersSteveMaybe 9er is referring to Peter May at Burton. 0414239195. He did my wheel a few years ago. Did a great job, quick, and very reasonably priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingporsche Posted 17August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 17August, 2017 Something arrived in the mail today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WB997.2GTS Posted 18August, 2017 Report Share Posted 18August, 2017 Come on open the box, I have been in contact with Royal and was waiting to see if you were satisfied with their service and workmanship.Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowDieselGolf Posted 18August, 2017 Report Share Posted 18August, 2017 Is there anyone in Aus who does good quality custom work? I've got a wheel that I'd like to have thickened + colour changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingporsche Posted 18August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 18August, 2017 So got home last night to un-box the steering wheel. First impression is good. Met the design spec that I wanted. Silver stitches are just perfect. Just a couple of mm thicker but that seems to be spot on and the thumb grips make are just right Here's the reinstalled wheel and a couple out of the box I'll put the pics up properly when I get in front of a computer https://i.imgur.com/VAefRK6.jpg https://i.imgur.com/4bxX7jG.jpg https://i.imgur.com/hWrKha0.jpg Costs: GBP 191 including postage. Plus my shipping over. All up was about $400 Aussie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted 19August, 2017 Report Share Posted 19August, 2017 Got any details?CheersSteveI had this guy do my Cayman wheel, he does a lot of wheels, I think it is his main work, he did a good job, receives steering wheels from all around Australia.http://guruleather.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingporsche Posted 20August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 20August, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 20August, 2017 Report Share Posted 20August, 2017 That came up a treat!Well done that man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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