Jack @ Royal Steering Wheel

AWBimmer · 01-03-2015, 05:25 AM

Guys,
I know this company through the work I've seen on some forum member cars. He's a top bloke as well. But I really want to know how his steering wheel retrim / material has aged or held up over time?

Obviously when it comes out of his factory they look the dogs danglees but can anyone please comment how long you've had the steering wheel, what material you chose and whether it's held it's freshness over time?

Thanks.
Sam

RajB · 01-03-2015, 05:38 AM

Sam,

I've had 3 wheels done off Jack and am getting the M3 one and the X5 one done this month once he's back off hols.

The wheels I've had done have been fine tbh. Longest I've had one is about a year and everyday use and it's still fresh tbh. But I do clean and treat it regularly with leather feed etc.

He uses pretty good quality leather so shouldn't wear too quickly.

It isn't a factory though.

HTH,

Raj.

MattOz · 01-03-2015, 05:40 AM

Hi Sam,

I've had 5 wheels done by Jack over the years. All of them have been great and they have worn/aged just as well as a factory trimmed wheel. Sure, you have to look after them, as you would with any wheel, but those that I've had done still looked great after 2 years. My wife's Audi has had one of Jacks fitted for almost 3 years and it still cleans up nicely to a matte finish.

I'd not hesitate to use him again.

Matt

Waspo · 01-03-2015, 06:07 AM

For me, now on my second wheel from a 2nd BMW car. This one is quite new and the quality is outstanding.

My previous was 27 months on my E46 M3. Had a lot of use as it was my everyday car and when I sold it, it looked like new still!

Mind you I looked after my car and the wheel got it's looking after just like the seats and exterior.

Just my two pence worth!

JJ0063 · 01-03-2015, 06:41 AM

If Sam doesn't mind, would you guys post some photos of the wheels you've had Jack do? I'm also contemplating having one done.

Thanks

MattOz · 01-03-2015, 08:00 AM

Old 330cd wheel - nappa leather with perforated sides and M tri-colour stitching

On my M3 - tri-stitch with perforated sides

Another 330d. This one tri-stitched and in full nappa.

MattOz · 01-03-2015, 08:14 AM

And another.....

RajB · 01-03-2015, 08:54 AM

In all fairness most of his wheels are the same as above with the colour stitching of your choice and either full smooth leather or perforated sides. A mate did have champagne top and bottom to match his seats.

Waspo · 01-03-2015, 11:03 AM

My M3 E46 Steering wheel by Jack. (The blue strip matched the colour of the car Estoril Blue).

The one on my E90 is exactly the same but no Blue Strip!

Fantastic Job. It will be the best Mod or certainly in the top five of all Mods.

AWBimmer · 01-03-2015, 12:28 PM

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And another.....

See this is what worries me a little. Whilst this looks a fantastic job, I can see creases appearing and that would annoy me till no end!

Otherwise having the middle stripes etc etc is what I'd love to have!

RajB · 01-03-2015, 01:35 PM

Tbh Sam that's more just the normal stretch and probably more the pic.

v4hda · 01-03-2015, 02:45 PM

I have had mine by Jack for 9 months and driven 8,000 miles ( not much I know) and the wheel feels brilliant in the hand. The wheel is what you feel most directly when driving your car. For the money it must be the best mod you can do.

acerboo · 01-03-2015, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AWBimmer

Guys,
I know this company through the work I've seen on some forum member cars. He's a top bloke as well. But I really want to know how his steering wheel retrim / material has aged or held up over time?

Obviously when it comes out of his factory they look the dogs danglees but can anyone please comment how long you've had the steering wheel, what material you chose and whether it's held it's freshness over time?

Thanks.
Sam

do you have a contact no for him thanks

Waspo · 01-03-2015, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by acerboo

do you have a contact no for him thanks

Jack

colster · 01-04-2015, 05:54 PM

I had my SE wheel (nasty, very hard leather, no thumb supports) recovered by Jack to be like M-Sport version (Padded, perforated sides, and thumb supports) about 20,000 miles ago and it stills looks and feels like it did the day he fitted it.

JJ0063 · 01-05-2015, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by colster

I had my SE wheel (nasty, very hard leather, no thumb supports) recovered by Jack to be like M-Sport version (Padded, perforated sides, and thumb supports) about 20,000 miles ago and it stills looks and feels like it did the day he fitted it.

This is what I'm considering, do you have a photo of yours?

Thanks

AWBimmer · 01-05-2015, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by colster

I had my SE wheel (nasty, very hard leather, no thumb supports) recovered by Jack to be like M-Sport version (Padded, perforated sides, and thumb supports) about 20,000 miles ago and it stills looks and feels like it did the day he fitted it.

Pics please

colster · 01-05-2015, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by AWBimmer

Pics please

Pictures as requested, apologies for the light levels it was getting dark fast.

Phil325i · 01-05-2015, 11:06 AM

Anyone willing to reveal approx what Royal charge? I'm looking to have an MSport wheel re-trimmed M3 style in full nappa...

AWBimmer · 01-05-2015, 01:26 PM

abut £110 - 150 ish tops for most styles... nappa leather or perforated or alcantara etc etc.

rime92 · 01-06-2015, 12:39 AM

Paid £150 for alcantara

Phil325i · 01-06-2015, 04:56 AM

Thanx guys.

01-03-2015, 05:25 AM	#1
AWBimmer Major General 344 Rep 6,176 Posts Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI \| E63 M6 V10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (4)	Jack @ Royal Steering Wheel Guys, I know this company through the work I've seen on some forum member cars. He's a top bloke as well. But I really want to know how his steering wheel retrim / material has aged or held up over time? Obviously when it comes out of his factory they look the dogs danglees but can anyone please comment how long you've had the steering wheel, what material you chose and whether it's held it's freshness over time? Thanks. Sam __________________ BMW E92 335D \| Lower Klasse IG: @that.m6
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RajB Brigadier General 448 Rep 3,312 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Midlands iTrader: (4)	Sam, I've had 3 wheels done off Jack and am getting the M3 one and the X5 one done this month once he's back off hols. The wheels I've had done have been fine tbh. Longest I've had one is about a year and everyday use and it's still fresh tbh. But I do clean and treat it regularly with leather feed etc. He uses pretty good quality leather so shouldn't wear too quickly. It isn't a factory though. HTH, Raj. __________________ E92 335i / M3 Hybrid - The Build
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MattOz Lieutenant Colonel 342 Rep 1,829 Posts Drives: Alpina G21 D3S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midlands iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [0.00]	Hi Sam, I've had 5 wheels done by Jack over the years. All of them have been great and they have worn/aged just as well as a factory trimmed wheel. Sure, you have to look after them, as you would with any wheel, but those that I've had done still looked great after 2 years. My wife's Audi has had one of Jacks fitted for almost 3 years and it still cleans up nicely to a matte finish. I'd not hesitate to use him again. Matt
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01-03-2015, 06:07 AM	#4
Waspo Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: E90 330i M Sport, Silver Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Southampton, England iTrader: (5)	For me, now on my second wheel from a 2nd BMW car. This one is quite new and the quality is outstanding. My previous was 27 months on my E46 M3. Had a lot of use as it was my everyday car and when I sold it, it looked like new still! Mind you I looked after my car and the wheel got it's looking after just like the seats and exterior. Just my two pence worth! __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
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01-03-2015, 06:41 AM	#5
JJ0063 Captain 68 Rep 937 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2014 Location: . iTrader: (1)	If Sam doesn't mind, would you guys post some photos of the wheels you've had Jack do? I'm also contemplating having one done. Thanks
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01-03-2015, 08:00 AM	#6
MattOz Lieutenant Colonel 342 Rep 1,829 Posts Drives: Alpina G21 D3S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midlands iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [0.00]	Old 330cd wheel - nappa leather with perforated sides and M tri-colour stitching On my M3 - tri-stitch with perforated sides Another 330d. This one tri-stitched and in full nappa.
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01-03-2015, 08:14 AM	#7
MattOz Lieutenant Colonel 342 Rep 1,829 Posts Drives: Alpina G21 D3S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midlands iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [0.00]	And another.....
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01-03-2015, 08:54 AM	#8
RajB Brigadier General 448 Rep 3,312 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Midlands iTrader: (4)	In all fairness most of his wheels are the same as above with the colour stitching of your choice and either full smooth leather or perforated sides. A mate did have champagne top and bottom to match his seats. __________________ E92 335i / M3 Hybrid - The Build
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01-03-2015, 11:03 AM	#9
Waspo Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: E90 330i M Sport, Silver Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Southampton, England iTrader: (5)	My M3 E46 Steering wheel by Jack. (The blue strip matched the colour of the car Estoril Blue). The one on my E90 is exactly the same but no Blue Strip! Fantastic Job. It will be the best Mod or certainly in the top five of all Mods. __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
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01-03-2015, 01:35 PM	#11
RajB Brigadier General 448 Rep 3,312 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Midlands iTrader: (4)	Tbh Sam that's more just the normal stretch and probably more the pic. __________________ E92 335i / M3 Hybrid - The Build
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01-03-2015, 02:45 PM	#12
v4hda New Member 3 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 325i m sport le mans blue Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cambs iTrader: (0)	I have had mine by Jack for 9 months and driven 8,000 miles ( not much I know) and the wheel feels brilliant in the hand. The wheel is what you feel most directly when driving your car. For the money it must be the best mod you can do.
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01-04-2015, 05:54 PM	#15
colster Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I had my SE wheel (nasty, very hard leather, no thumb supports) recovered by Jack to be like M-Sport version (Padded, perforated sides, and thumb supports) about 20,000 miles ago and it stills looks and feels like it did the day he fitted it.
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01-05-2015, 11:06 AM	#19
Phil325i Brigadier General 615 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Anyone willing to reveal approx what Royal charge? I'm looking to have an MSport wheel re-trimmed M3 style in full nappa... __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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AWBimmer Major General 344 Rep 6,176 Posts Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI \| E63 M6 V10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (4)	abut £110 - 150 ish tops for most styles... nappa leather or perforated or alcantara etc etc. __________________ BMW E92 335D \| Lower Klasse IG: @that.m6
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rime92 Banned 3 Rep 32 Posts Drives: bmw 335 e93 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: horley iTrader: (0)	Paid £150 for alcantara
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Phil325i Brigadier General 615 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Thanx guys. __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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