Steering wheel replacement

[c1sps]

The wheel on my '96 Chim is fairly tatty, so I'm looking to replace it with an original off a '98 model, which looks from the photo to be identical. Can anyone advise if I need to replace the bush (knowing thatsteering wheels can be awkward to take off ?)

[Dave 500]

Not to sure but i think you only have to undo the 6 bolts and off it pops. Thats how it looks on mine anyway not sure what you mean by bush

Edited by Dave 500 on Thursday 31st May 00:11

[sapper]

If its the same wheel you dont need to change the bush, just pop out and disconnect the horn then undo the 6 screws/nuts on the face of the wheel. It should be a straight swap. Ive done mine twice in the last year, eventually found one i like. Have you bought your new one, if not I have a spare sitting in my garage gathering dust.

[c1sps]

Hi Sapper - thanks for the advice.
No, I havent bought it yet - just been outbid on fleabay. Is yours in good condition ?

S

[shropshire lad]

Anyone have a spare one in bare metal rather than black. Would be interested in that.

[Shorty123]

shropshire lad said:

Anyone have a spare one in bare metal rather than black. Would be interested in that.

Dont have a spare, but i took mine back to bare metal with a dremmel, patience and polish.
If you search the forums you should find a post that i made to describe the process. end result is good.
Think the thread was called 'heres one i made earlier;

shorty

piccy lives here:
http://www.imagix.co.uk/Site/TVR%20Chimaera_files/...

Edited by Shorty123 on Thursday 31st May 11:40

[sapper]

c1sps
Yes mine is in good condition. its the black leather Personal type ive got a picture on my computer at home ill send it to you tonight.
I changed it about a year ago for a bare metal one, it has a slightly smaller diameter and i never really took to it. Then I managed to get a nice wooden one.
I'd rather it went to a good home than sat on a shelf. Where about in notts do you live. Perhaps we can meet up.

[c1sps]

Hi Sapper

e-mail is [e-mail] - in Chilwell near Nottm, but I'm regularly near Worksop for work !

[sapper]

c1sps said:

Hi Sapper

e-mail is [e-mail] - in Chilwell near Nottm, but I'm regularly near Worksop for work !

You have mail

[c1sps]

errr............no,I dont

[sapper]

sorry fella.... I e-mailed pictures of both steering wheels last night. Ill have to try again tonight. Ill pm you my mobile number

[sapper]

sapper said:

sorry fella.... I e-mailed pictures of both steering wheels last night. Ill have to try again tonight. Ill pm you my mobile number

Just tried again, give me a ring

[c1sps]

Thanks Sapper - look forward to seeing your motor after you hol - have a good one

[sapper]

c1sps said:

Thanks Sapper - look forward to seeing your motor after you hol - have a good one

No problem any excuse for a run out, just sending you the pictures now. see you in a couple of weeks