The problem with steering wheel leather seems to affect vehicles from all markets - mine in the UK is also 'sticky' and just out of warranty. I was thinking of getting a quote for a leather re-trim from one of the vehicle trim specialists. Has anyone had this done before (not necessarily on a D3) - I'm not sure of what sort of price to expect. There seems little point in just buying a new genuine LR wheel (i read on another thread they were not too expensive - something like £70 in the UK?) is they all go like it eventually. A good quality smooth black stitiched leather would be much better than the stuff LR seem to use - origin unknown Previously:
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 S
1984 90 2.25 Petrol CSW
1992 90 200TDi Hard Top
1995 Discovery ES 300TDi
2003 90 TD5 Truck Cab
8th Apr 2008 8:06 am
catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
mobyone wrote:
How bad was the cowling for the LR dealer to replace it under warranty?
Got my new wheel, it is full grain leather rather than split, feels and looks great.
CW, I got a new cowling late last year more by bad luck than good management.
I got a massive rock hit in the screen, bottom right, it hit the edge of the cowling as well as completely destroying the bottom right corner of the windscreen. I'd paid a $20 widscreen premium on my insurance and they replaced the cowling as well as the winsdscreen, no fault, no excess.
very luckyTDV6
14th Apr 2008 9:57 am
denny crane
Member Since: 29 Mar 2008
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 147
ridgeback_moor wrote:
The problem with steering wheel leather seems to affect vehicles from all markets - mine in the UK is also 'sticky' and just out of warranty. I was thinking of getting a quote for a leather re-trim from one of the vehicle trim specialists. Has anyone had this done before (not necessarily on a D3) - I'm not sure of what sort of price to expect. There seems little point in just buying a new genuine LR wheel (i read on another thread they were not too expensive - something like £70 in the UK?) is they all go like it eventually. A good quality smooth black stitiched leather would be much better than the stuff LR seem to use - origin unknown
Contact your dealer and see if you can get the wheel changed under goodwill as its a known warranty problem
14th Apr 2008 10:20 am
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
ianv wrote:
My new one goes on Friday this week. Interesting to see what I get.
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What did you get Ian?
Mine is different course grained as opposed to the smooth original.
I just wonder if it is leather or vinyl. If Vinyl I will not be happy.
Anyone know what the new vehicle leather ones look like?
If leather and a new finish I will be happy because it should not happen again then.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
4th May 2008 12:35 am
catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
so you not going to Wilpena then caver?
4th May 2008 2:51 am
Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
Posts: 2050
In recent weeks, the steering wheel leather on my D3 has begun to roughen. I'm pleased to hear that the "full leather" replacements are now coming through in Oz.
Best Wishes,
Peter
4th May 2008 6:26 am
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
catweasel wrote:
so you not going to Wilpena then caver?
Unfortunately been crook for months now.
Seeing specialist tomorrow, hopfully he finally has a diagnosis.
Haven't been anywhere as I don't feel safe driving long distances with a constant headache.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
4th May 2008 9:28 am
catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
thats no good mate. will have to do an honourary drive by with a gap like the jets do
you could let the wife drive
4th May 2008 10:32 am
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
Thanks CW
I'm not dead ......................................................................
yet. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
My new wheel is full grain leather, still some fluffy bits of thread showing in the sewing but not an issue.
Nice wheel.
IanvTDV6
4th May 2008 11:14 am
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
Is the leather grainy with two joins at four and eight o'clock?“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
Grainy leather, joints are at about 8 and 4 oclock, you expecting the same?
IanvTDV6
4th May 2008 11:43 am
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
The one they gave me is like that. Just wasn't sure if it was real leather.
Thanks.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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stuff LR seem to use - origin unknown 
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so you not going to Wilpena then caver?
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