steering wheel rear hatch dampers

dorset steve · 6th March 2013, 10:53 PM

Hi all, I very sadly have to part with my GZ TT and whilst in great condition i just wanted to update few things for the sale. The steering wheel has gone a greeny colour and looks as tho its worn, toyota can supply but its very expensive,has any one had their steering wheel recovered or know of an alternative,, i want to keep the air bag tho.
the rear hatch dampers, with the hatch being quite heavy and open, a gust of wind(not always a gust) or on a slight incline- will close the boot, not good if your leaning into it!!, toyota cannont supply new, are there any replacements from another toyota or car.
many thanks in antisipation, Steve

Martin F · 7th March 2013, 10:15 PM

I have seen recovered steering wheels and they look fine. Any local upholsterer should be able to help.

I can't help on the hatch dampers and a bit suprised to hear that they are discontinued.

dorset steve · 8th March 2013, 08:55 PM

thx for reply martin, i think upholstered may be cheaper than the £641 asking price of the s/wheel. im surprised also at the dampers,the guys on parts at my local Bournemouth Toyota dealer are very good, so i have taken there word on that, will investigate further myself tho,

Gambit · 8th March 2013, 09:16 PM

My wheel has some slight wear marks on it... £641

I like my wear marks, they give it character!

6th March 2013, 10:53 PM	#1
dorset steve still amazed Jap Spec GZ - Auto (TT) Join Date: May 2007 Location: wareham dorset Posts: 23	steering wheel rear hatch dampers Hi all, I very sadly have to part with my GZ TT and whilst in great condition i just wanted to update few things for the sale. The steering wheel has gone a greeny colour and looks as tho its worn, toyota can supply but its very expensive,has any one had their steering wheel recovered or know of an alternative,, i want to keep the air bag tho. the rear hatch dampers, with the hatch being quite heavy and open, a gust of wind(not always a gust) or on a slight incline- will close the boot, not good if your leaning into it!!, toyota cannont supply new, are there any replacements from another toyota or car. many thanks in antisipation, Steve

7th March 2013, 10:15 PM	#2
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	I have seen recovered steering wheels and they look fine. Any local upholsterer should be able to help. I can't help on the hatch dampers and a bit suprised to hear that they are discontinued. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

8th March 2013, 09:16 PM	#4
Gambit Old Timer Jap Spec GZ - Auto Aerotop (TT) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Worcester Posts: 2,089	My wheel has some slight wear marks on it... £641 I like my wear marks, they give it character! __________________ J-Spec Twin Turbo Aerotop 3G Brakes Blitz nur spec r Full Stainless DC Blitz Active Front Spoiler Controler Greddy Boost + EXT Gauges Running 1bar OZ Superleggera UK Spec Bonnet Scoop UK Glass Headlamps Mines ECU

8th March 2013, 08:55 PM	#3
dorset steve still amazed Jap Spec GZ - Auto (TT) Join Date: May 2007 Location: wareham dorset Posts: 23	thx for reply martin, i think upholstered may be cheaper than the £641 asking price of the s/wheel. im surprised also at the dampers,the guys on parts at my local Bournemouth Toyota dealer are very good, so i have taken there word on that, will investigate further myself tho,

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