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greenapple
26-01-2009, 12:54 PM
Hi all, I have a VU SS with very worn leather on steering wheel and needs to be replaced, does anyone know where I can get leather retimed, preferably on west side of Melbourne? Also can the vu steering wheel be replaced with vy version? Thanks, Leon
zorro
26-01-2009, 02:27 PM
cost wise you are better getting a brand new one. I priced up with my upholsterer and even with mates rates not worth it.
BLACK 346
26-01-2009, 05:00 PM
cost wise you are better getting a brand new one. I priced up with my upholsterer and even with mates rates not worth it.

How much did he quote you? There is a bloke here in Adelaide doing
them for under $200 on an exchange basis. All the new wheels I
have priced are around the $400 mark.
Wonky
26-01-2009, 05:52 PM
Not the same model but see also Australian LS1 and Holden Forums (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=111510)

Check out www.holmart.com.au and www.nvu.com.au to see what they have - possibly cheaper to buy new one through them if they have something suitable.
Smitty
26-01-2009, 09:28 PM
Hi all, I have a VU SS with very worn leather on steering wheel and needs to be replaced, does anyone know where I can get leather retimed, preferably on west side of Melbourne? Also can the vu steering wheel be replaced with vy version? Thanks, Leon

..try the Steering Wheel Company in Nth Geelong

http://www.steeringwheelcompany.com.au/


hth

Smitty
LSONE
26-01-2009, 10:09 PM
Hi all, I have a VU SS with very worn leather on steering wheel and needs to be replaced, does anyone know where I can get leather retimed, preferably on west side of Melbourne? Also can the vu steering wheel be replaced with vy version? Thanks, Leon

I'dlike also to know if it can be replaced with a vy/vz wheel. I to have the same problem. :bawl:
Carrots
27-01-2009, 09:55 AM
I'dlike also to know if it can be replaced with a vy/vz wheel. I to have the same problem. :bawl:

To replace a VT, VX/VU with a VY or a VZ wheel, you'll need a new airbag as the centre sections (or whatever you call it where the airbag mounts) are different.
daskip
27-01-2009, 01:22 PM
im in the same boat my leather is starting to come off the steering wheel.

i might just end up removing it and leaving it off and putting a grandpa cover on it :xmas:
HSV Listy
27-01-2009, 01:24 PM
$190 for a replacement leather wrap through this mob.
http://www.planetsoarer.com/leather/index.htm

Very good work. They did mine and did a great job.