Wooden Steering Wheel where can I get one?
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Wooden Steering Wheel where can I get one?
Hi The other day I met a guy who's XJS had a very expensive Walnut Steering Wheel.
Apparently it was already on when he bought it but it looked so good I want one.
Does anyone in the UK know where I can get one?
It was not the skinny sort that you might see on an etype but more like I've got on my Celebration convertible.
In fact I may have just answered my own question?
Apparently it was already on when he bought it but it looked so good I want one.
Does anyone in the UK know where I can get one?
It was not the skinny sort that you might see on an etype but more like I've got on my Celebration convertible.
In fact I may have just answered my own question?
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Mmmm, that snap started something I did not expect or intend.
That wheel is not a Jaguar OE wheel, just in case there is some confusion, and it has NO name on it, but I am thinking Autotechnica?.
It was on an '85 XJ-S a friend bought, and he is an "original or nothing" guy, so an OE wheel was sourced and this is what came off.
I have 2 enquiries as of last night, 1= Canada, and 1 = Indianna. Packing and postage looks like ABOUT $125, but then add on tracking and insurance. Getting quotes today, coz both are serious about it.
Sorry for creating that situation, it was unintended, I just wanted to show what wheels are out there, and usually not so expensive, but sometimes the strangest things just happen.
That wheel is not a Jaguar OE wheel, just in case there is some confusion, and it has NO name on it, but I am thinking Autotechnica?.
It was on an '85 XJ-S a friend bought, and he is an "original or nothing" guy, so an OE wheel was sourced and this is what came off.
I have 2 enquiries as of last night, 1= Canada, and 1 = Indianna. Packing and postage looks like ABOUT $125, but then add on tracking and insurance. Getting quotes today, coz both are serious about it.
Sorry for creating that situation, it was unintended, I just wanted to show what wheels are out there, and usually not so expensive, but sometimes the strangest things just happen.
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I've just changed my 1991 European facelift large steering wheel for the walnut airbag model from Myrtle products. The swop is easy when you get all the information and parts.......!!!!
Sadly Myrtle suffer from that UK problem of as soon as its paid for and leaves the door we don't care anymore. (most UK companies have a terrible aftersales service). When ordered first question was why would you do that ?? The boss, (Paul) then explained that l would need the firing pin bits, the horn buttons from my wheel and the column adaptor from a XJ40, and of cause an airbag. When asked why doesn't the pin and horn buttons come with the wheel he said they just don't. So after a while he did say he might have one and his wife will call me the next day to inform me how much. Well, after waiting a few days l called and talked to his wife about the pin and after a while she said would call back as no-one was there...... Never heard anything again !
So, if you want to add an airbag to your XJS the airbag steering wheel from a XJ40 and XJS will direct fit if the number of splines match (78) l think. If yours like mine, has the smaller spline column (48) l think, you will need that adapter from the XJ40, an AIRBAG and the firing pin. Also a small bolt with a 5mm hole drilled in it and one side hit with a hammer to make the hole flat on 1 side to set the airbag safety pin. Watch the 'how to video' on the Myrtle website for info on how to.
For the best service and help for the pin and adaptor (and other Jag parts) I can't recommend Les at JagCats 01977 617450 any higher. VERY VERY helpful and goes that last inch to help.
Sadly Myrtle suffer from that UK problem of as soon as its paid for and leaves the door we don't care anymore. (most UK companies have a terrible aftersales service). When ordered first question was why would you do that ?? The boss, (Paul) then explained that l would need the firing pin bits, the horn buttons from my wheel and the column adaptor from a XJ40, and of cause an airbag. When asked why doesn't the pin and horn buttons come with the wheel he said they just don't. So after a while he did say he might have one and his wife will call me the next day to inform me how much. Well, after waiting a few days l called and talked to his wife about the pin and after a while she said would call back as no-one was there...... Never heard anything again !
So, if you want to add an airbag to your XJS the airbag steering wheel from a XJ40 and XJS will direct fit if the number of splines match (78) l think. If yours like mine, has the smaller spline column (48) l think, you will need that adapter from the XJ40, an AIRBAG and the firing pin. Also a small bolt with a 5mm hole drilled in it and one side hit with a hammer to make the hole flat on 1 side to set the airbag safety pin. Watch the 'how to video' on the Myrtle website for info on how to.
For the best service and help for the pin and adaptor (and other Jag parts) I can't recommend Les at JagCats 01977 617450 any higher. VERY VERY helpful and goes that last inch to help.
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Not sure if he ships internationally but here is a US vendor - British Autowood thas has an nice selection
British Autowood > Steering Wheels
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I've just changed my 1991 European facelift large steering wheel for the walnut airbag model from Myrtle products. The swop is easy when you get all the information and parts.......!!!!
Sadly Myrtle suffer from that UK problem of as soon as its paid for and leaves the door we don't care anymore. (most UK companies have a terrible aftersales service). When ordered first question was why would you do that ??:
Sadly Myrtle suffer from that UK problem of as soon as its paid for and leaves the door we don't care anymore. (most UK companies have a terrible aftersales service). When ordered first question was why would you do that ??:
Jaguar XJS Walnut Four Spoke Steering Wheel (airbag type) [Jaguar XJS] - £299.00 : Myrtle Productions, fine wood car interiors and luxury steering wheels
But at 299.00 Pounds Sterling or 451.00 dollars, it better come with everything I need to install it and a lifetime warranty.
I don't mind saving up and paying my hard earned money for something I want for my cars, but I won't deal with businesses that I get continuous bad feedback from. More than one person has complained about how their "how to" video for the passenger side airbag on the facelift to change the veneer is inaccurate, as they just show it popping out when in reality a whole lot of stuff has to be dismantled. Same thing with the the fan vendor people keep complaining about.
There is nothing more than I love than supporting small business in the United States and in Europe even if means paying a little more, but there is nothing that I hate more than bad service, specially for very expensive things....after all I don't really "need" to buy a wood steering wheel.
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Being that you are in the UK, you can order directly from Moto-Lita, the Classic British Steering Wheel and get it delivered very quickly. I've ordered several adapters and wheels from them in the past and the quality is top notch, not to mention they look the part. Nothing detracts more than a tasteless cheap steering wheel on an otherwise lovely car. http://www.grantproducts.com/images/...ges/lg/741.jpg
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I finally got my XJS back from its 5 week SMOG hell so I'll snap a picture of the wooden wheel I put on. I rather like it. I have '92 and I have removed the airbag. (I don't want any lectures on road safety, etc, etc. I'm a big boy, it's only ever me that drives the car, so I understand the potential risk)
For anyone thinking about doing anything with an airbag equipped XJS, you need a special tool (JD159) to take the airbag out. This little thing currently retails for around $160 to $190 US. For you folks already with the fancy wooden airbag aftermarket wheels, did the tool come with the wheel ? (Or maybe you already knew about it and had bought it or borrowed it?)
My "upgrade" is not perfect...... I've lost the horn and the turn signal self cancelling, but both of these I can live with. I'll wire the horn into something else (big red button on the dash board, or foot pedal like in the old rally days)
For anyone thinking about doing anything with an airbag equipped XJS, you need a special tool (JD159) to take the airbag out. This little thing currently retails for around $160 to $190 US. For you folks already with the fancy wooden airbag aftermarket wheels, did the tool come with the wheel ? (Or maybe you already knew about it and had bought it or borrowed it?)
My "upgrade" is not perfect...... I've lost the horn and the turn signal self cancelling, but both of these I can live with. I'll wire the horn into something else (big red button on the dash board, or foot pedal like in the old rally days)
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I finally got my XJS back from its 5 week SMOG hell so I'll snap a picture of the wooden wheel I put on. I rather like it. I have '92 and I have removed the airbag. (I don't want any lectures on road safety, etc, etc. I'm a big boy, it's only ever me that drives the car, so I understand the potential risk)
For anyone thinking about doing anything with an airbag equipped XJS, you need a special tool (JD159) to take the airbag out. This little thing currently retails for around $160 to $190 US. For you folks already with the fancy wooden airbag aftermarket wheels, did the tool come with the wheel ? (Or maybe you already knew about it and had bought it or borrowed it?)
My "upgrade" is not perfect...... I've lost the horn and the turn signal self cancelling, but both of these I can live with. I'll wire the horn into something else (big red button on the dash board, or foot pedal like in the old rally days)
For anyone thinking about doing anything with an airbag equipped XJS, you need a special tool (JD159) to take the airbag out. This little thing currently retails for around $160 to $190 US. For you folks already with the fancy wooden airbag aftermarket wheels, did the tool come with the wheel ? (Or maybe you already knew about it and had bought it or borrowed it?)
My "upgrade" is not perfect...... I've lost the horn and the turn signal self cancelling, but both of these I can live with. I'll wire the horn into something else (big red button on the dash board, or foot pedal like in the old rally days)