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    Steering wheel restoration?

    I have a sport evo steering wheel and it is starting to come apart (hence the cover), I LOVE my wheel, and I'm curious if there is anywhere I can have it restored or even fix it myself, because I damn sure don't have a couple hundred bucks for a new one.


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    #17 injectors. K&N CAI
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    BMP Dme chip. XXR 521 wheels

    #2
    Check around at local upholstery shops. Should be able to find one that can do it.

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      #3
      usually, the redo never looks as good as the original. i doubt you can find that mtech ll wheel for a couple hundred bucks these days in good shape, however, i would expect you to pay a couple hundred bucks to get it redone more or less properly.
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        #4
        I have one of those wheels, I asked these interior guys we use at the shop, if they could wrap it in Alcantara, just like the E46 ZHP and M3 wheels, and they said to me that the material is no longer available...
        I went home and did a search on alcantara and its for sale all over the web

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          #5
          Originally posted by flyboyx View Post
          usually, the redo never looks as good as the original. i doubt you can find that mtech ll wheel for a couple hundred bucks these days in good shape, however, i would expect you to pay a couple hundred bucks to get it redone more or less properly.
          The only one I can find is one wrapped in alcantra for 450
          sigpic1989 325i sedan
          #17 injectors. K&N CAI
          eBay cat back. Eibach pro kit
          BMP Dme chip. XXR 521 wheels

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            #6
            Interested in buying the wheel off you as-is. Let me know via PM if you are willing to sell

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              #7
              on German Ebay, there's a few companys that will rewrap YOUR wheel for 125 euros however you like. even with the M color stitching

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                #8
                Originally posted by mikeedler View Post
                on German Ebay, there's a few companys that will rewrap YOUR wheel for 125 euros however you like. even with the M color stitching
                I may try to find someone local to do that for me.


                Originally posted by Dirtsquirt View Post
                Interested in buying the wheel off you as-is. Let me know via PM if you are willing to sell
                PM'd
                sigpic1989 325i sedan
                #17 injectors. K&N CAI
                eBay cat back. Eibach pro kit
                BMP Dme chip. XXR 521 wheels

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                  #9
                  there are tons of companies that will do it in any material you want, quality of workmansship varies a lot obviously, i wouldnt go to someone unless they come recomended and youve seen their work though

                  my friend just spent 800 to get his boss 302 steering wheel re-wrapped, they also added padding and flattened the bottom, it looks amazing, like something you would expect to see in a lambo or bentley, but then again it should for 800 bucks
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                    #10
                    I'm going to be picking up an E34 wheel this weekend to rewrap. Hoping to be able to offer this service within a month.
                    - Josh
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                      #11
                      What kind of price point? I'd love to have mine rewrapped in alcantara. Doesn't need to be super fancy with colored stitching and all that, just fairly well done and durable.
                      sigpic1989 325i sedan
                      #17 injectors. K&N CAI
                      eBay cat back. Eibach pro kit
                      BMP Dme chip. XXR 521 wheels

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Alpine E30 View Post
                        What kind of price point? I'd love to have mine rewrapped in alcantara. Doesn't need to be super fancy with colored stitching and all that, just fairly well done and durable.
                        I'm not sure, probably around $100-120 including one way shipping.

                        I'm going to the trim supply tomorrow, I was going to pick up some black microfiber suede (alacantara without the brand name). I'm going to wrap an airbag wheel as well as an E34 wheel with it. I'm sure I will start a thread.
                        - Josh
                        1990 325is

                        Need a shift boot?
                        Looking to buy shift boot frames, PM if you have one to sell

                        Here's what happens when you let the internet pick your license plate

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                          #13
                          Definitely keep me in the loop
                          sigpic1989 325i sedan
                          #17 injectors. K&N CAI
                          eBay cat back. Eibach pro kit
                          BMP Dme chip. XXR 521 wheels

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                            #14
                            There's a company or guy who offers a rewrap kit that you or your upholstery shop can use to rewrap your wheel with the M color threading, etc. I feel that rewrapping a wheel shouldn't cost more than a brand new wheel. Unfortunately, this is what makes it not as popular as you'd think it would be. Makes sense on something ultra rare and NLA though. For example, I have a momo shift knob I'd like rewrapped. I found prices of $60-150+ online BUT I can get a new Momo shift knob for $60 shipped. You have to weigh the pros and cons.
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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Cletonius View Post
                              I'm not sure, probably around $100-120 including one way shipping.

                              I'm going to the trim supply tomorrow, I was going to pick up some black microfiber suede (alacantara without the brand name). I'm going to wrap an airbag wheel as well as an E34 wheel with it. I'm sure I will start a thread.
                              Hey Josh, may be in need--can you do this?

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