Member Since: 12 Jan 2015
Location: Arundel, Sussex
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2004 Discovery- skankey and bobbley steering wheel
Dear All
Looking for some advise. I have a 2004 Discovery TDV6. It's an HSE with beige leather and a black plastic like steering wheel. The plastic has gone skankey and bobbley where it's perished over the years and i would really like to replace it.
I am looking to find out what is the best way to do this, i don't want to upgrade it as such just keep it original but a nice new one like it would have originally looked.
I know there is a lot of electronics in the unit but i was hoping a lot of that could be transferred but maybe that is not the case. I see they sell a few on ebay etc.. but most don't look genuine and I wasn't sure if these are any good etc..
If anyone can suggest what to do and where to buy that would be very much appreciated.
Best regards
Rich
10th Dec 2016 8:43 pm
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Easiest option is to get a steering wheel cover Dave
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|Do you mean the plastic towards the center of the wheel with the switches if you do you can just replace them it is not a hard job Discovery 3 se gone
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It's a HSE, so it had the leather wheel, but hand cream over the years etc trashes the leather. I have one in good condition you can have for £40, can get pics tomorrow Altox GSM FBH controller thread
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10th Dec 2016 8:48 pm
rharris1980
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Hi guys, thanks for quick response. I do mean the steering wheel itself and not the plastic bit towards the center. Yes it's an HSE. Thinking about it you must be right guess it is leather but just feels plastic like from the years of hand gunk on it. Beanie If you have a nice one that would excellent please do share a photo. Many thanks in advance. Rich
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10th Dec 2016 10:02 pm
rharris1980
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Hi Beanie, many thanks for the photo. I cant see it too well from picture in truth but i will take your word for it that its a nice one. Would it be possible to post or is that a pain for you? If you can that would be great, just let me know the charge. It will be delivery Fareham, let me know if this is possible and ill pm you my address & mobile number etc.. Thanks again for your help. Rich
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10th Dec 2016 11:40 pm
rharris1980
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Hi Beanie, Only in your time but if you did have a chance to grab any close up pictures I would be interested. Best regards Rich
17th Dec 2016 7:03 pm
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rharris1980 wrote:
Hi Beanie, many thanks for the photo. I cant see it too well from picture in truth but i will take your word for it that its a nice one. Would it be possible to post or is that a pain for you? If you can that would be great, just let me know the charge. It will be delivery Fareham, let me know if this is possible and ill pm you my address & mobile number etc.. Thanks again for your help. Rich
Try leather cleaner, a clean cloth and keep apply cleaner on a fresh area of the cloth. You'll be amazed at how quick the cloth goes black. If the leather is intact you'll eventually get the grain back and a non shines wheel.
18th Dec 2016 2:11 am
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I've become an expert at replacing wheels over the last 4 weeks so if you need a hand and can get over to Essex, I'm more than happy to help.
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18th Dec 2016 8:17 am
rharris1980
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Classikfan - Many thanks for the advise. I will still look to replace as the condition of mine is pretty bad and i am struggling a bit with time at the moment.
Fisherman - That is a really kind offer, this really is a great forum full of some great people.
18th Dec 2016 7:21 pm
rharris1980
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Hi Beanie, hope you had a nice Christmas break if the wheel is still for sale let me know. Happy to take a punt on it. Best regards Rich
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