Just been to visit Royal Steering Wheels for a refurb of my NC 2011 Steering Wheel. I found the standard wheel a bit thin and started looking for a replacement, which was difficult as I wanted one which was compatible with my button controls and airbag.
After rejecting that idea I started to search for businesses which could re-trim mine how I wanted. I stumbled across Royal Steering Wheels and was happy to see that they could deliver exactly what I needed. After seeing one good review after the next on various car forums I called them and booked mine in. These are the results.
Cheers. I thought it was good value compared to buying a new one. I paid £145 (£50 down and £95 once fitted by Jack) & had the option of leather or alcantara with any colour stitching.
Interesting. I’d agree that the standard wheel is too thin.
There’s a guy on Miata forum acting as an ‘agent’ for Guardian designs. He gets standard steering wheels retrimmed by someone in Poland. d-shapes various leather options etc etc. started with Mk3’s but I think now doing or close to doing them for MK1/2’s. They don’t use your wheel just source a standard one themselves then retrim it to your requirements. Seems to have lots of very happy customers and has shipped to the UK.
I got my Mk2 steering wheel re-trimmed by Royal Steering Wheels last year. Similar style to the OP here but with black stitching. I had actually bought a secondhand replacement steering wheel and sent that off to be re-trimmed so I could still use the car then fitted myself (dead easy). Paid £100 if I recall and job done in less than a fortnight. Super service from Jack and excellent workmanship. Would definitely recommend.
managed to get out in mine yesterday, the wheel is so much better, nicer to hold & look at, softer & with much more grip, I am very happy with the result.
