M sport steering wheel re cover?

SW6Steve · 09-24-2019, 11:24 AM

Got myself a spare m sport steering wheel to get re covered at Royals.
Was originally going for alcantara, but after some research I'm having second thoughts.
Alcantara seems to need a lot of looking after?
So I'm now thinking perforated at the sides, nappa top and bottom, silver stitching, and maybe a black centre line.
Your thoughts and or experience with either would be appreciated!

Digidick · 09-24-2019, 02:36 PM

Do they really need much work to keep looking good, perhaps a wipe over every now and then?

If you really don't want it then I reckon your second choice is perfect....apart from the centre line as I'm not a fan.

are you going thicker?

Digidick · 09-24-2019, 02:43 PM

whats his price these days?

teaston · 09-24-2019, 03:29 PM

Alcantara is a nightmare to keep clean, I had one, never again!

It is designed to be used with racing gloves, not a road car exposed to daily hand sweat/grease.

Liquidfox · 09-24-2019, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Alcantara is a nightmare to keep clean, I had one, never again!

It is designed to be used with racing gloves, not a road car exposed to daily hand sweat/grease.

I jumped in a mate's A45, I thought my wheel was bad. At least I can wipe mine down to get it clean again, his looks fucked!

smorg99 · 09-24-2019, 04:47 PM

I'm thinking of getting mine done but don't fancy alcantara.
I like the look of the thicker perforated wheel...something like this.

rjwojcik · 09-25-2019, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by smorg99

I'm thinking of getting mine done but don't fancy alcantara.
I like the look of the thicker perforated wheel...something like this.

Good choice Sir

Digidick · 09-25-2019, 02:53 AM

yeah liking that a lot

Digidick · 09-25-2019, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Alcantara is a nightmare to keep clean, I had one, never again!

It is designed to be used with racing gloves, not a road car exposed to daily hand sweat/grease.

Avoid that then

SW6Steve · 09-25-2019, 09:05 AM

Thanks for the replies.
Got a mail back from Jack at Royals
£170inc plus £10 return postage for alcantara.
I have mailed him again for perforated sides, nappa top and bottom, silver/white m performance stitching (I believe it's silver?)
I'm gonna go for this.

SW6Steve · 09-25-2019, 09:09 AM

Can you get a thicker Finnish?

Digidick · 09-25-2019, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SW6Steve

Can you get a thicker Finnish?

Yep. Ask for it to be thicker and I think he wraps new over old or perhaps it's thicker leather?. Had it on my old E61 and felt great.

MEddy78 · 09-25-2019, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Alcantara is a nightmare to keep clean, I had one, never again!

It is designed to be used with racing gloves, not a road car exposed to daily hand sweat/grease.

I bought a used JCW Alcantara steering wheel for my Mini R53, it was rather grubby but I was advised to use Baby Wipes as they are very mild.

It came up a treat! No residue or sticky feeling.

teaston · 09-25-2019, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MEddy78

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

Alcantara is a nightmare to keep clean, I had one, never again!

It is designed to be used with racing gloves, not a road car exposed to daily hand sweat/grease.

I bought a used JCW Alcantara steering wheel for my Mini R53, it was rather grubby but I was advised to use Baby Wipes as they are very mild.

It came up a treat! No residue or sticky feeling.

Yes it is possible to clean them, but it has to be done often, and you can't drive the car until the steering wheel dries, unless you don't mind holding a soggy steering wheel!

James-335dx · 10-01-2019, 12:50 PM

After seeing this post I decided to get my wheel recovered at Royals. The original was shiny and the colour had come out the top of the wheel after attempting to clean it so decided it was time to renew. I decided on the perforated sides with M colour stitching.

Looks and feels great and very happy with the quality and finish. All for £155

Before and after

smorg99 · 10-01-2019, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James-335dx

After seeing this post I decided to get my wheel recovered at Royals. The original was shiny and the colour had come out the top of the wheel after attempting to clean it so decided it was time to renew. I decided on the perforated sides with M colour stitching.

Looks and feels great and very happy with the quality and finish. All for £155

Before and after

That looks great. This is what I'm after but never get round to contacting them for a quote so thanks for posting the price you paid.

Is your wheel heated? Mine is so not sure if this will increase the price?

Also, which method do you go for - did they send you the wheel and you sent them your old one once fitted?

James-335dx · 10-01-2019, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by smorg99

That looks great. This is what I'm after but never get round to contacting them for a quote so thanks for posting the price you paid.

Is your wheel heated? Mine is so not sure if this will increase the price?

Also, which method do you go for - did they send you the wheel and you sent them your old one once fitted?

Thanks! I'm super pleased with it!

No, not heated unfortunately. I decided on getting them to fit it as it just seemed easier that way. Booked in via email and they charged £20 to fit which took about 30 mins. Arrived at 12:20 for my 12:30 appointment and they started bang on time and finished on time too.

I paid a £50 deposit via Paypal and then the remaining £125 after it was fitted.

Run Silent · 10-01-2019, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by smorg99

That looks great. This is what I'm after but never get round to contacting them for a quote so thanks for posting the price you paid.

Is your wheel heated? Mine is so not sure if this will increase the price?

Also, which method do you go for - did they send you the wheel and you sent them your old one once fitted?

I had mine done by Royal, and it is heated. There was no additional charge. The only kink is that they won't remove the old leather to prevent the heater elements from getting damaged. This actually worked out in my favor, as it ends up making the wheel a bit thicker - which I really liked. If I really hunt around, I can feel the slight bumps where the original stitching is on the old leather, but it's barely noticeable and I am super picky.

I cannot recommend Royal high enough.

Watsey · 10-01-2019, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by James-335dx

After seeing this post I decided to get my wheel recovered at Royals. The original was shiny and the colour had come out the top of the wheel after attempting to clean it so decided it was time to renew. I decided on the perforated sides with M colour stitching.

Looks and feels great and very happy with the quality and finish. All for £155

Before and after

That's exactly what I'd choose. Looks very nice.

sensible · 10-01-2019, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by James-335dx

After seeing this post I decided to get my wheel recovered at Royals. The original was shiny and the colour had come out the top of the wheel after attempting to clean it so decided it was time to renew. I decided on the perforated sides with M colour stitching.

Looks and feels great and very happy with the quality and finish. All for £155

Before and after

Is it just me that can't see any photo''s on this post? I just see the word 'attached' where they should be.

James-335dx · 10-01-2019, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sensible

Is it just me that can't see any photo''s on this post? I just see the word 'attached' where they should be.

It must be, mine's working. Possibly your device blocking images?

RobUK · 10-02-2019, 02:19 AM

Think I'll use Royals when the time comes as that perforated leather looks good. 100 mile trip each way for me to have it fitted though so will have to make it a day out for her indoors - which is probably going to cost me a lot more than the wheel

09-24-2019, 11:24 AM	#1
SW6Steve Lieutenant 96 Rep 431 Posts Drives: F30 330d Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeast iTrader: (0)	M sport steering wheel re cover? Got myself a spare m sport steering wheel to get re covered at Royals. Was originally going for alcantara, but after some research I'm having second thoughts. Alcantara seems to need a lot of looking after? So I'm now thinking perforated at the sides, nappa top and bottom, silver stitching, and maybe a black centre line. Your thoughts and or experience with either would be appreciated!
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Digidick Captain 142 Rep 627 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: May 2017 Location: Derby iTrader: (0)	Do they really need much work to keep looking good, perhaps a wipe over every now and then? If you really don't want it then I reckon your second choice is perfect....apart from the centre line as I'm not a fan. are you going thicker?
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teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	Alcantara is a nightmare to keep clean, I had one, never again! It is designed to be used with racing gloves, not a road car exposed to daily hand sweat/grease.
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smorg99 Private First Class 68 Rep 197 Posts Drives: F30 330e M Sport Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (0)	I'm thinking of getting mine done but don't fancy alcantara. I like the look of the thicker perforated wheel...something like this. Attached Images __________________ BMW 330e M Sport plus lots of toys
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SW6Steve Lieutenant 96 Rep 431 Posts Drives: F30 330d Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeast iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies. Got a mail back from Jack at Royals £170inc plus £10 return postage for alcantara. I have mailed him again for perforated sides, nappa top and bottom, silver/white m performance stitching (I believe it's silver?) I'm gonna go for this.
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James-335dx Lieutenant 240 Rep 460 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Performance Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (0)	After seeing this post I decided to get my wheel recovered at Royals. The original was shiny and the colour had come out the top of the wheel after attempting to clean it so decided it was time to renew. I decided on the perforated sides with M colour stitching. Looks and feels great and very happy with the quality and finish. All for £155 Before and after Attached Images
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