Any one thinking of gettin a steering wheel retrim - Page 5

khooni · 14-08-2014, 01:17 PM

so how much is a genuine CSL: wheel anyway...

and when you buy a spare wheel, what wheel should be purchased? I need mine recovered but was thinking about buying a new wheel (with alcantara) and sending the old one to get it recovered.

Neil M · 14-08-2014, 01:35 PM

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bmw-e46-m3...item233f10546c
Might be worth considering if they can get the correct Alcantara.

and

One for sale across the pond (What are they doing with it?)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E46-Ge...item2a38ca9a34

cslsuperfan · 14-08-2014, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khooni

so how much is a genuine CSL: wheel anyway...

and when you buy a spare wheel, what wheel should be purchased? I need mine recovered but was thinking about buying a new wheel (with alcantara) and sending the old one to get it recovered.

Had a new wheel through BMW about 4 years ago.....it was about £600 without the airbag and centre covers.

khooni · 17-08-2014, 07:38 AM

cheers.

Is there a bmw website recommended?

TimCSL · 17-08-2014, 07:22 PM

Quick update on wheel front for anyone thinking of getting their wheel re-trimmed by Transcal. I've sourced the 9002 alcantara from UKhide.co.uk for circa £40 as Transcal couldn't get any. The minimum order quantity is 0.5m x 1.4m which Transcal confirmed is sufficient to do one wheel. The alcantara comes in two variants. You need the 'cover' version with a mesh type backing. Transcal are charging £185 to retrim. I'll post up pics once I get it back.

JBird · 21-08-2014, 09:32 AM

Is 9002 definatly the exact Alcantara code that BMW used, or a very close match that people have accepted over time?

I ask as I have been trying to get a wheel retrimmed, and the place I am thinking of using has done thousands, many BMW, but claim to have never used 9002.

I know 9002 is what Jack uses (used!), but given that transcal and my place don't have 9002, thought this was a bit odd.

0-60Motorsports · 21-08-2014, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBird

Is 9002 definatly the exact Alcantara code that BMW used, or a very close match that people have accepted over time?

I ask as I have been trying to get a wheel retrimmed, and the place I am thinking of using has done thousands, many BMW, but claim to have never used 9002.

I know 9002 is what Jack uses (used!), but given that transcal and my place don't have 9002, thought this was a bit odd.

Yes 9002 is the correct color code for the alcantara

JBird · 22-08-2014, 02:27 PM

Cheers for clearing that up.

The mob im in talks with say they use "3-9002 Alcantara cover schwarz (9902)", which I can not make heads nor tails of as a description. I have asked them to send a sampe for me to compare before I bother sending my wheel in.

Once the colour is right, how do you tell which one is correct type of alcantara for the steering wheel? Is there a different backing or something?

Edit: TimCSL had already answered my question

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You need the 'cover' version with a mesh type backing

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Johnnywb · 27-08-2014, 05:28 PM

Any news on this? I need to get my wheel retrimmed.

TimCSL · 28-08-2014, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnywb

Any news on this? I need to get my wheel retrimmed.

Dropping my wheel off tomorrow and collecting next Wednesday so I'll get some photos up then

14-08-2014, 01:35 PM	#42
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bmw-e46-m3...item233f10546c Might be worth considering if they can get the correct Alcantara. and One for sale across the pond (What are they doing with it?) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E46-Ge...item2a38ca9a34 __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051' Last edited by Neil M; 14-08-2014 at 01:40 PM.

14-08-2014, 01:17 PM	#41
khooni S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: east london Posts: 309 Casino cash: $3592	so how much is a genuine CSL: wheel anyway... and when you buy a spare wheel, what wheel should be purchased? I need mine recovered but was thinking about buying a new wheel (with alcantara) and sending the old one to get it recovered.

17-08-2014, 07:38 AM	#44
khooni S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: east london Posts: 309 Casino cash: $3592	cheers. Is there a bmw website recommended?

17-08-2014, 07:22 PM	#45
TimCSL S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Somerset Posts: 65 Casino cash: $3591	Quick update on wheel front for anyone thinking of getting their wheel re-trimmed by Transcal. I've sourced the 9002 alcantara from UKhide.co.uk for circa £40 as Transcal couldn't get any. The minimum order quantity is 0.5m x 1.4m which Transcal confirmed is sufficient to do one wheel. The alcantara comes in two variants. You need the 'cover' version with a mesh type backing. Transcal are charging £185 to retrim. I'll post up pics once I get it back.

21-08-2014, 09:32 AM	#46
JBird S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Munich Posts: 280 Casino cash: $5259	Is 9002 definatly the exact Alcantara code that BMW used, or a very close match that people have accepted over time? I ask as I have been trying to get a wheel retrimmed, and the place I am thinking of using has done thousands, many BMW, but claim to have never used 9002. I know 9002 is what Jack uses (used!), but given that transcal and my place don't have 9002, thought this was a bit odd.

27-08-2014, 05:28 PM	#49
Johnnywb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London SW4 / W1 Posts: 387 Casino cash: $6791	Any news on this? I need to get my wheel retrimmed.