Looking for a knob
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Looking for a knob
I am having a road trip soon and getting a steering wheel re trimmed for the Capri so was going to get my knob done at the same time but the one I have is fine so seems a shame to undo the old work .
So was on the look out for a old 5 speed one so I can get re trimmed
So was on the look out for a old 5 speed one so I can get re trimmed
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Re: Looking for a knob
There's one on ebay Jason. Only £165 at the momentJasonmarie wrote: ↑Sat Feb 12, 2022 4:13 pm I am having a road trip soon and getting a steering wheel re trimmed for the Capri so was going to get my knob done at the same time but the one I have is fine so seems a shame to undo the old work .
So was on the look out for a old 5 speed one so I can get re trimmed
I have one without the centre number bit if it is of interest. I can probably discount the ebay price a little
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Re: Looking for a knob
I have seen that as young Nick sent me the link , I bid £32 yesterday and it’s at £165 how crazy is that just for a knob , I did contact Martin & John hill but they are out . Thanks for the offer on a knob with out numbers I might just use minePeter-S wrote: ↑Sat Feb 12, 2022 6:27 pmThere's one on ebay Jason. Only £165 at the momentJasonmarie wrote: ↑Sat Feb 12, 2022 4:13 pm I am having a road trip soon and getting a steering wheel re trimmed for the Capri so was going to get my knob done at the same time but the one I have is fine so seems a shame to undo the old work .
So was on the look out for a old 5 speed one so I can get re trimmed
I have one without the centre number bit if it is of interest. I can probably discount the ebay price a little
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Re: Looking for a knob
Here's a knob, can't imagine why anyone would want it though.
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Re: Looking for a knob
I totally agree , how he is still in a job I will never know .
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Re: Looking for a knob
Out of curiosity (extreme nosiness), how much is going to cost to get the steering wheel and gearknob retrimmed?
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Re: Looking for a knob
So I am having a two tone steering wheel with better grip and that’s £160 I think the knob is £45 with £9.99 to post back to me .Andrew 2.8i wrote: ↑Fri Feb 18, 2022 5:55 am Out of curiosity (extreme nosiness), how much is going to cost to get the steering wheel and gearknob retrimmed?
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I am hoping to drive up there in March so will post some pictures up when done
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That sounds great, Jason.Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Fri Feb 18, 2022 2:16 pm So I am having a two tone steering wheel with better grip and that’s £160 I think the knob is £45 with £9.99 to post back to me .
I am hoping to drive up there in March so will post some pictures up when done
Do you mean two tone grey, or are you having fancier colours?
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I was going to add some black but on the sides , like this one as a guy in Aussie had done as that is different greysAndrew 2.8i wrote: ↑Sat Feb 19, 2022 8:26 amThat sounds great, Jason.Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Fri Feb 18, 2022 2:16 pm So I am having a two tone steering wheel with better grip and that’s £160 I think the knob is £45 with £9.99 to post back to me .
I am hoping to drive up there in March so will post some pictures up when done
Do you mean two tone grey, or are you having fancier colours?
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Re: Looking for a knob
Yes two-tone with Grey and Black looks really nice JJasonmarie wrote: ↑Sat Feb 19, 2022 9:30 pmI was going to add some black but on the sides , like this one as a guy in Aussie had done as that is different greysAndrew 2.8i wrote: ↑Sat Feb 19, 2022 8:26 am That sounds great, Jason.
Do you mean two tone grey, or are you having fancier colours?
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I like the look of the perforated leather.
£160 for a retrim seems quite reasonable considering the amount of skilled work involved.
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£160 for a retrim seems quite reasonable considering the amount of skilled work involved.
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Re: Looking for a knob
No disrespect, but I really do think you have lost sight of the value of money Andrew, and what it means to people.
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No, I don't think I have.
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Re: Looking for a knob
I think it's each to their own really isn't it?
£160 is a fair bit of money, but would I think it's too much for a re-covering?
For me probably yes, I'd rather have £160 in my pocket and a manky steering wheel
However, there are people out there taking up the offer of a radio refurbishment with all the modern gubbins inside for what was it, £500-1000? Those who choose to do that must think it's a value for money?
Trying to think of a similar comparison - I refuse to pay for E5 fuel because it's too expensive, but a lot of other people here think it's worth the cost. It's all relative really isn't it?
£160 is a fair bit of money, but would I think it's too much for a re-covering?
For me probably yes, I'd rather have £160 in my pocket and a manky steering wheel
However, there are people out there taking up the offer of a radio refurbishment with all the modern gubbins inside for what was it, £500-1000? Those who choose to do that must think it's a value for money?
Trying to think of a similar comparison - I refuse to pay for E5 fuel because it's too expensive, but a lot of other people here think it's worth the cost. It's all relative really isn't it?
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Re: Looking for a knob
I thought £160 was a good price my self as a person who belongs to this forum and will be making the journey with me next week is having a special leather thong made up and that’s £110
Stuff has gone up so much , I mean our gas & electric has gone from £87 a month to £260 now
Stuff has gone up so much , I mean our gas & electric has gone from £87 a month to £260 now
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Re: Looking for a knob
Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Fri Feb 25, 2022 6:32 pm is having a special leather thong made up and that’s £110
Do you know the size Jason, would that be, S,M,L, or ermmm....Extra Small perhaps?
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Between me & you nicks wife said extra small that’s why he went with the bigger exhaust last yearpbar wrote: ↑Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:07 pmJasonmarie wrote: ↑Fri Feb 25, 2022 6:32 pm is having a special leather thong made up and that’s £110
Do you know the size Jason, would that be, S,M,L, or ermmm....Extra Small perhaps?
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Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Sat Feb 26, 2022 12:23 am
Between me & you nicks wife said extra small that’s why he went with the bigger exhaust last year
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It’s all done and I am well happy
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That looks great, Jason.
Did you get the knob done too?
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