Leather Steering Wheel

As standard the 25 comes fitted with a PU (polyurethane) steering wheel. It's pretty low rent and doesn't feel nice to hold, and definitely doesn't shout sporty.



There was, however, an optional extra leather wrapped wheel, much more like it.

After keeping a keen eye on eBay I managed to pick up an absolute bargain. I bagged a superb condition perforated leather wheel, with cut-out ready to take steering wheel controls, for just £1 + £7 postage.

Although the PU is made with a leather like grain, it's no substitute for the real thing. The addition of a foam inter-layer gives the leather wheel a millimetre of padding, doesn't sound much but it makes all the difference.

Fitting the wheel doesn't take too long, it's just a case of removing the airbag, then the nut securing the wheel to the steering column and doing the switch.

In terms of value for money, this upgrade must be the best I'll ever do. Even at £50 this would have been a steal, the look and feel of the wheel is now in a different league.

Before and After