Harphamominom's Ph1 Project - sunflower content p12 onwards

[Harpham]

New Steering Wheel... Urgh

So, i've finally got round to fitting the new wheel, after having one sat in my room since November.

On the plus side, I now don't have a peely, melted, crap wheel and my hands won't get covered in black crap every time I drive.
On the down side, it's a non-sport wheel, so it looks cack/s**t/pikey in comparison.

It'll do for now though, until I can either source a mint Ph1 sport wheel or afford to have my old one retrimmed. Only CS bumders will notice anyway .

Before (urgh):


After (urgh - looks so wrong):


Comparison shot (URGH!):


Also tempted by a Renault Sabelt one, but then i'm put off by the fact that it isn't a standard wheel and I want to keep it OEM as possible.

Now to give the car a quick clean and do a few more bits ready for next Sunday.

[Adamm.]

Much better mate that old wheel was a state lol I would have duck taped it.

I keep thinking about getting a sabelt one too, the ph1 wheel feels huge.

[Kane.]

Is the wheel ment to be that colour?

[Craig.]

Same mod i did when i had ph1 interior, i managed to find a blue wheel from a 1.4 so matched the sport airbag perfect.

Great cheap mod sir.

[Djw John]

Got a leather retrimmed one that I'm trying to decide whether to sell or not, you can try to persuade me

[Harpham]

Same mod i did when i had ph1 interior, i managed to find a blue wheel from a 1.4 so matched the sport airbag perfect.
Great cheap mod sir.

I may keep on the lookout for one of those then. This really sticks out like a sore thumb and id rather spend my money on better things. lol

Got a leather retrimmed one that I'm trying to decide whether to sell or not, you can try to persuade me

TEN WHOLE ENGLISH POUNDS!!

Deal or No Deal?


Just finished washing the car. Quick iPhone Instagay photo:

[Scott™]

I had a mint ph1 Sport wheel. Chucked it out last week.

[Djw John]

Lol! I'll get pics when I get home tomorrow but it's one by mikeyk18 so a good one

[jenic]

How mint would this be with trendlines, a trophy spoiler, ph2 dash, sabelt wheel and kw coilovers. I'd love to see that.

I really like the mats though, are they 200 mats? They fit alright?

[Harpham]

I'm not gonna lie Mike. Treadlines may be on the cards in the future, once i've sorted the more important bits, i.e. wheel refurb, subtle lows and a couple other minor bits.
I can see myself owning this one for a long time, so it'd be worth the investment.

Trophy spoiler, Ph2 dash and KW's are a No Deal though. I love my Cup Spoiler. I'm driving a Ph1, not a Ph2, so don't want a Ph2 dash. Lastly, coilovers are a bit wasted on me tbh (unless I can get a decent set mega mega cheap), ill stick to Sportlines when the time comes (hopefully next month).

Yeah, the mats were out my 200. They fit alright. The drivers one is a little tight, due to the footrest (literally just touches it), but they look great so it's all good.
The only reason they're in my car is because of the yellow trim .

[clio_stu]

get a sabelt wheel, You know it makes sense!

[Jonathan]

My advice, peel the scabby leather off the original (keep the bottom section). Costs nothing, looks the part !

[Harpham]

Sabelt is tempting and may happen in the future, if I cannot source a mint sport wheel. Id prefer the OEM look though if i'm totally honest.

In otter news, i've just booked my wheels in for a cheeky powder coating, at City Powder Coaters in Birmingham. Shame it's on Monday (after FCS), but never mind. CSS is the main show that I wanted them done for.
LOL at my phonecall to them though. Could hardly understand the guy's strong Brummy accent .
All the places in Nottingham are all about double the price of these guys. Id rather travel to Birmingham and have a day out, than pay someone close to home double the cost.

[Cookson]

I have a povvo wheel in my Phs1. So povvo in fact, that it doesnt even have horn buttons on it!! Stalk horn FTMFW!!

[Akay]

Sabelt is tempting and may happen in the future, if I cannot source a mint sport wheel. Id prefer the OEM look though if i'm totally honest.

In otter news, i've just booked my wheels in for a cheeky powder coating, at City Powder Coaters in Birmingham. Shame it's on Monday (after FCS), but never mind. CSS is the main show that I wanted them done for.
LOL at my phonecall to them though. Could hardly understand the guy's strong Brummy accent .
All the places in Nottingham are all about double the price of these guys. Id rather travel to Birmingham and have a day out, than pay someone close to home double the cost.

Im Derby/Notts way and looking at getting my 182 wheels done up there if you want to split fuel etc?

And love the yellow beast btw!

[Adam.]

Something wrong with your camera?

Your pictures all look f**ked.

[alex-avfc]

My advice, peel the scabby leather off the original (keep the bottom section). Costs nothing, looks the part !

I copied this from your project thread the other day, it's done the business, very pleased indeed!

[Jon.G]

How much are city charging for a drive in drive out service? Do they repair wheel damage too?

[Harpham]

How much are city charging for a drive in drive out service? Do they repair wheel damage too?

I'm leaving them with them for a couple days. Borrowing some wheels off Syn0b. £120 all in, for powder coating (website says it includes all prep, including repairing) and removal/refitting/balancing of tyres.
I'm dropping them off on Monday. Due to pick them back up on Thursday morning.

[clio_stu]

£120? ffsnake. Bargain! P.s How well did you get the fading out the rear bumper? My new front wing is dreadfull