New XKR steering wheel

[The Bodyman]

Just purchased the later style steering wheel for my 2011 XKR.

I believe the replacement wheel came from a 2015 XF sport R.

Anyway. Tried to fit it today without success. Seen all the treads on how to do this but its just not happening for me.

Can any one help me with this? I'm in Oxforddshire. Quite willing drive out if someone would fit it for me. Beer tokens are available

Thanks
Jon

[The Bodyman]

All sorted.

Managed to fit it myself. Looks great

[PH XKR]

Pictures? Costly mod?

[RingSpanner]

How easy then would you rate fitting a set of aluminium paddles ?

[8bit]

RingSpanner said:

How easy then would you rate fitting a set of aluminium paddles ?

I've done that. Bit fiddly but doable. Just one bolt per paddle, these then come away easily and one electrical connector each. Small socket wrench required.

[The Bodyman]

This is it:





Cost: Steering wheel was £200 and came off a 2015 XFR. Chrome paddles £30.00 and came from a Range Rover.

Jon

[8bit]

Nice work, that looks great. Are the paddles made of metal or painted plastic? If they're actual metal ones then you got a bloody good deal on them.

New steering wheel looks a bit thicker than the standard one, does it feel it too?

ETA - don't suppose your old wheel was heated, was it?

[The Bodyman]

8bit said:

Nice work, that looks great. Are the paddles made of metal or painted plastic? If they're actual metal ones then you got a bloody good deal on them.

New steering wheel looks a bit thicker than the standard one, does it feel it too?

ETA - don't suppose your old wheel was heated, was it?

I think they are metal. They are cold to the touch and the description said aluminum.

The new wheel looks a bit thicker and feels better in the hand.

Yes, the old wheel was heated.

Jon

[RingSpanner]

8bit said:

I've done that. Bit fiddly but doable. Just one bolt per paddle, these then come away easily and one electrical connector each. Small socket wrench required.

Was that without removing the wheel from the column?
Thanks.

[RingSpanner]

The Bodyman said:

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Chrome paddles £30.00 and came from a Range Rover.

Jon

Can I be a cheeky nad, and ask where you sourced them from? That was a stocking deal, if I may say!

Cheers

[8bit]

RingSpanner said:

8bit said:

I've done that. Bit fiddly but doable. Just one bolt per paddle, these then come away easily and one electrical connector each. Small socket wrench required.

Was that without removing the wheel from the column?
Thanks.

Yes, done with the wheel in-situ. I managed it sitting in the driver's seat with the wheel in the centered position, you could maybe make life slightly easier by turning the steering wheel for better access so you can get the bolts undone.

[8bit]

The Bodyman said:

I think they are metal. They are cold to the touch and the description said aluminum.

The new wheel looks a bit thicker and feels better in the hand.

Yes, the old wheel was heated.

Jon

You really did get a steal there then, well done!

I'm about to send you a PM...

[The Bodyman]

RingSpanner said:

Can I be a cheeky nad, and ask where you sourced them from? That was a stocking deal, if I may say!

Cheers

I can. Send me a pm

[RingSpanner]

The Bodyman said:

.....Send me a pm

Incoming all received. Many thanks for your advice.