Date: 18 Feb 2005 07:28:46 -0800 From: saabcoupenospaml.com (saabcoupe) Subject: Re: Steering Wheel Advice
Grunff <grunffnospam.com> wrote in message news:<37lsm1F5g1ttfU1nospamvidual.net>... > saabcoupe wrote: > > > just bought my first Saab, (95 900s coupe 2.0 non-turbo UK spec). > > There are 77K genuine miles on it (have full stamped service history), > > but steering wheel (standard 3 spoke?)is badly worn and rough in > > places and is annoying and uncomfortable. Any suggestions on fixing > > it, covering it , replacing it (as last option). Any help appreciated. > > > Why is replacing it a last option? It is by far the cheapest and > quickest option, and will give the best result. You can pick up a good > condition replacement wheel from a scrappie for £20. Will take maybe > 10-20 mins to replace. > > BTW - badly work wheel and 77k don't really go together - how sure are > you that the mileage is genuine? Do you have a full set of MOTs with > consistent mileage figures? Service book has Stamps and mileages at each Service, since 1995 (10 of them) plus invoices/recipts for work over then ten years. Certainly looks genuine - Also, rest of interior/exterior is immaculate btw I'm hopeless at Motor DIY so would have to get someone else replace wheel.