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      08-25-2018, 02:49 PM   #88
brikabrak
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Drives: 2013 328i M Sport
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Originally Posted by Mountain_Commando View Post
Installed the new cover today. Removing the old cover was a breeze. The thread cut easily with a pair of scissors. It took maybe 4 minutes to take it off.

Remove the airbag was annoying as always. Finding that notch to unlatch the airbag fittings is like picking a lock. Took me around 20 minutes to get it off, including removing the 3 screws that hold the wheel cover in place.

Thereafter came the slow and painful activity of sewing. Despite having done it once before, it still took me 4 hours total from beginning to end. Got a fright halfway through when the thread on the cover snapped while tugging, but I managed to sew over it fairly well (wonder if anyone can tell where that happened).

This time, judicious use of tape ensured absolutely no rumps or ridges whatsoever. I don't think I could've done any better.

After months of suede, the all-leather cover feels nice and grippy!
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Looks 100 times better than the first attempt.

Perfect actually.

Thread must have broke at 7-8 O'clock on the wheel but I'm sure no one will notice.

Great configuration.
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