New Sabelt Wheel - Trophy Style...

[jenic]

I always loved my Renault Sport Sabelt wheel on my RB, but I hated how the suede got ruined so easily.

So for the trophy I decided to get an old knackered one retrimmed, spec is all leather, red top, black perforated sides and black lower with black stitching.

It looks superb in real life, quite hard to picture the red right but it's not a bad match for the Trophy. Really pleased with it, I'd forgot how fun to drive these cars are with a smaller wheel but a 5 minute blast for petrol this afternoon really put a smile on my face

Anyway, a couple of pics:

Retrimmed Sabelt Wheel by mjenic, on Flickr

Retrimmed Sabelt Wheel by mjenic, on Flickr

 

[Addicted]

Looks lovely, dare I ask for a cost?

I've also wondered, how does this affect MOT/Insurance due to not having the airbag? Mine is slowly starting to melt so looking at alternatives but don't want to go into a grey area!

 

[Feirny]

Want. Looks epic, swap for the light stalk tomorrow.

Deal.

 

[jenic]

Looks lovely, dare I ask for a cost?

I've also wondered, how does this affect MOT/Insurance due to not having the airbag? Mine is slowly starting to melt so looking at alternatives but don't want to go into a grey area!

Cost wise, it wasn't that expensive, the old wheel and recovering and postage both ways came to about £170.

I rang my insurance as soon as I fitted it (Brentacre), told them the type of wheel and they said thanks, bye. MOT shouldn't be an issue as no lights are on, and not all cars have airbags anyway.

Want. Looks epic, swap for the light stalk tomorrow.

Deal.

No Deal.

 

[BIGASH]

Look's bloody awesome Good work and nice to see a different wheel!

 

[.Stevo.C.]

That looks fuckinh awesome!

 

[Chip-mk1]

Nice touch.

 

[Rubicon_]

Looks good!

Your aloud air bag lights on to pass an MOT at the moment anyway.

 

[leeds_182]

Looks alright but think it would have looked better all black.

 

[Fletcher]

I'm not really a fan TBH.

 

[jenic]

Looks alright but think it would have looked better all black.

Personally I like the red, as it matches the trophy. But I do wish I had got a more neutral colour such as a dark grey, as it's quite likely I'll sell the T and keep the cup in Late August/September and it would of matched the cup better.

 

[mattjones]

Like it, want one for mine soon!

 

[Feirny]

Personally I like the red, as it matches the trophy. But I do wish I had got a more neutral colour such as a dark grey, as it's quite likely I'll sell the T and keep the cup in Late August/September and it would of matched the cup better.

I'll buy the wheel when you sell. Probably.

 

[v16daf]

Like this a lot, can I ask you for the details of whoever did the work for you, my suede one is faded. But I love the way it feels

 

[Christopher]

Looks amazing Mike. I'd have probably gone for all black but the red doesn't look at all out of place!

 

[Alx]

That looks top notch! How much do these sabelt wheel go for out of interest?

 

[st3ve]

Looks ace, how does it feel in comparison to the standard trim? Bit spongy?

 

[JamesT87]

JEALOUS!!! Mike that looks incredible.

 

[jenic]

That looks top notch! How much do these sabelt wheel go for out of interest?

Cheers, depends if you get lucky or not, usually around £50 for a worn out one.

Looks ace, how does it feel in comparison to the standard trim? Bit spongy?

Cheers, as you know the standard trim is really firm, this is soft but I wouldn't say spongy. Just soft to the touch.

 

[BigDaveRotary]

Love it!

 

[Kane.]

I like it.

 

[Keith185]

Awesome

 

[JamesT87]

Awesome

Keith we need these!!! Group Buy?!

 

[Jon.G]

Looks brilliant. Do kinda fancy a smaller wheel!

 

[Hixle]

Superb Mike. Looks great mate.

 

[Keith185]

Keith we need these!!! Group Buy?!

Mines still in box not even worn it to justify retrim but lets see with cost

 

[Stu.]

Nice wheel

 

[jenic]

Nice wheel

Haha, cheers Stu

 

[Jimbo_M]

That looks awesome mate, i love my sabelt wheel too they make such a big difference to the feel of the car.

 

[Stefan.]

does look a lovely touch, i use my c/c too much to change my wheel though

 

[jicholasnackson]

Saw this today looks lush, will definately be doing an all leather retrim to mine as its also shagged.

 

[Shifty.]

I've been thinking about having mine retrimmed as the suede is all shiny now, but for the cost of a retrim I might just buy a new wheel and sell the old one to make some money back.

 

[Stefan.]

I've been thinking about having mine retrimmed as the suede is all shiny now, but for the cost of a retrim I might just buy a new wheel and sell the old one to make some money back.

or get it retrimmed and never have that problem again

 

[Stan.]

Keith we need these!!! Group Buy?!

Would be interested in this if it could happen

 

[Shifty.]

or get it retrimmed and never have that problem again

You make a good point, who was it that trimmed this one?

 

[jenic]

You make a good point, who was it that trimmed this one?

Royal Steering Wheels, and a retrim is cheaper than a new one

 

[YorkshireDaz]

Looks good! Shame about the HU though

 

[B16DOE]

That's a win

 

[Shifty.]

After fitting a new squib today and having the wheel off and trying to clean up the suede a bit I've decided mine definately needs retrimming!