Here's another small DIY project that I've been doing for the past week.
Changed my steering, gear console and gear knob. It's an easy DIY as compared to the last one; soundproofing. Well, not as tedious. I wouldn't say it's that easy anyway. Time needed for all these to be done roughly would be 1-2 hours.
Those things needed to be changed anyway, since the 'leather' part of the steering gives off small dust - perhaps it decayed after all these time of parking under the baking hot sun. The gear console - changed because the fabric material decayed too - I know that bit could be changed but, it is like, alang-alang tukar, semua sekali lah tukar. hehehe. The gear knob...well, let's just say I just want to get some new look (and feel).
Here's the breakdown of the cost for each item:
13" Steering : RM65 (could've gotten it online for a cheaper price, but couldn't find the one that I like)
Gear knob : RM45 (same reason as above. :P)
Gear console: RM68 (got it at lelong.com.my inclusive of delivery fee)
*don't forget the Allen Key - for you to screw and unscrew the steering. It's available at any hardware shops.
** changed my steering from 14" to a 13" one. felt like I'm driving a toy car. hahaha
If you're changing from stock steering to an aftermarket one, don't forget to get the boss kit. Mine's there already, so it's not included in the breakdown of costs. Also, if your stock steering got an airbag, it is best to search in youtube on how to diy it. You don't want it to be triggered whilst doing work. Could injure yourself if you don't take preventive action.
And while I was at that, I took out the gear lock which came with the car too. I just don't want it to get in the way of the new gear console.
I'm actually thinking of DIY-ing a short shifter next, but have to kiv it first since I'm having my final examination in January - and actually this week is the study week!
Here are the pictures. Enjoy :)
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| The 13" steering |
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| The new gear console |
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| The new gear knob |
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