Thanks.

It replaces the centre air vents chap.

If you look closely, you'll see the vent workings attached to the back of the pod.

The angle should have these facing me in the drivers seat.

Was a fluke I found on eBay!

Guy had it custom made for his show car, but never installed it! He then sold the car, and sold this after that.

Can't wait to see the gauges in place.

 

Those gauges are going to look amazing, especially in carbon..!

-Josh

 

Thanks Josh.

Looking forward to seeing them in place.

Just need my carbon guy to get the pod back to me first!

Hopefully won't be too much longer!

 

So exciting times!

Got my re-worked steering wheel back today!

This was previously the standard flat bottom version in full leather. It now is thicker (an extra layer of leather was added before the top final layer was added), has alcantara side pieces, a red leather band at the 12 o'clock position, and all stitching is in OEM blue.

Hope you guys like it as much as I do!

How it looks nude!





And rebuilt back where it belongs!









Sorry the photos aren't perfect, car is in the garage, and it's late at night here in Blightey!

I'll snap some more IF we ever see sunshine again! Lol.

 

OMG! That looks amazing... More details now! This looks better than my wheel!

-Josh

 

Cheers Josh.

It's a UK firm called Royal Steering Wheels.

Here's the website: http://royalsteeringwheels.com

Cost was around £150 or so. They really have done a great job creating what I asked for.

Thicker all over with alcantara grips, red leather racing band at the 12 o'clock position, leather top and bottom, and light blue stitching to match the OEM theme.

Can't wait till Friday night. Will just be me and my new steering wheel for 80 or so glorious miles! Lol.

Love how it's come out. They did a great job!

 

your build is proper mate. i always admired the UK license plates vs. USA's. i have an 08 SGM. i'm lowered on Tein springs, but going back to stock. now i'm thinking maybe swift springs; i'm undecided now. also, you wheels look similar to my Vorsteiner wheels. picture attached.

 

If you want the swifts, let me know Eddie.

Maybe you'll get the exhaust that Pete and I are putting together?

-Josh

 

Josh, are you saying if I buy the swift springs you'll include an exhaust?

 

No but you get a nice intro price.

-Josh

 

i'll bring my F by the shop so you can recommend which swift springs if i decide to go that route. i'm on Tein springs now. and the exhaust, i think i have muffler deletes according to Bnizzle. sounds really nice.

 

Hey Guys,

So managed to grab a few videos tonight.

I've got the dreaded man flu unfortunately, so if I sound even stranger than usual, I apologise!

First up is a long tunnel run in manual mode using the flappy paddles.

 

Next up is a video showing normal driving in auto mode on the motorway/highway.

 

Last up, short burst through a small tunnel in auto mode with kickdown!

 

Hey Guys,

So, here's a quick teaser photo I got from my carbon skinner yesterday!

The top piece is the triple gauge pod, can be a bit confusing, but he wanted to show me the whole lot in one photo. Love the uniformity of the weave throughout the panels.



Should get these back this Friday!

Car is then off to H&S for a few days to get things rolling with the system for you guys across the pond.

My new seats are also built! Getting delivered to my house next Thursday!

Should have everything installed and working in the next few weeks.

Can't wait!!

I'll add posts and photos as things progress.

Cheers all.