Steering Wheel ZT & 75

GERFIX · 5th December 2007, 15:35

Can anyone tell me why the steering wheel for the 75 will not fit the ZT? My CDTi has the dark green leather seat inserts and I thought about replacing the black steering wheel with a green 75 one, as seen on ebay at the moment. The colour seat inserts look a bit lonely you see

. The listings specifically state that the wheels are for 75s and not ZTs. I don't know if it's a good idea or not, but it is an idea. It is difficult to see much room for improvement in the set-up of the interior really but when you see something you don't have, then you wonder, don't you?

GreyGhost · 5th December 2007, 15:40

75 and ZT wheels are interchangeable. It is the airbag cover that is different one from the other and that is just the badge but the covers can be swapped.

Do you have a link for us?

GERFIX · 5th December 2007, 15:55

Thanks GG. I think you chaps are familiar with the seller - I'm sure I've seen his name here somewhere - thezwarehouse? Here's a link to one of his steering wheels'
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-75-LEATH...QQcmdZViewItem

I couldn't see any reason myself why the steering wheels wouldn't be interchangeable, with the obvious exception of MG/Rover badges. So, do you think it's a simple case of fitting the wheel and swapping my centre/airbag over? Cheers, Colin.

GERFIX · 5th December 2007, 15:58

Something else just occured to me. I don't have cruise control - presumably the controls on the steering wheel will be a simple unscrew and remove affair?

GreyGhost · 5th December 2007, 16:16

If I were you I would leave the CC controls in place in case you ever decide to install aftermarket CC in which case the switch could possibly be utilised. Conversely 2 screws removed will be all that is necessary to do away with it.

GERFIX · 5th December 2007, 19:04

Good point, although I like to keep involved with the driving experience so CC really would be just for the sake of having it. I suppose it wouldn't do any harm to keep the controls there. Thanks.

Kandyman · 5th December 2007, 20:24

As GG says the wheels are interchangeable, the reason thezwarehouse states that it's only for a 75 is that the model number is for a 75 so they will only sell it as a wheel for a 75 but i am sure if you asked them over the phone they would confirm it would fit both.

GERFIX · 6th December 2007, 05:56

I see what you're saying Kandyman

. I did post a question to them through one of steering wheel auction pages but never received a reply. I understand it must get frustrating for high volume sellers repeatedly answering the "will it fit my car" question but it's also frustrating not getting an answer to a simple question! Thank goodness for the forum

.

Teflon · 6th December 2007, 07:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by GERFIX

Thanks GG. I think you chaps are familiar with the seller - I'm sure I've seen his name here somewhere - thezwarehouse?

I bought a set of alloys from them a few weeks back. Delivery was very prompt. The wheels were brand new and still had the original wrapping, but on unpacking them, one was damaged (it looked like a manufaccturing defect rather than accident damage). When I contacted the seller, they immediatly despached a replacement, advising me to keep the damaged one as well (which is quite usable as a spare).

Don't know about anyone else's experience, but I was well pleased with their service, and would certainly use them again.

Cliff

GERFIX · 6th December 2007, 10:00

That sounds like the kind of aftersales service we want Teflon! All of their stuff is obviously as good as it gets by the look of it, all original etc, etc. Maybe they were just fed up answering stupid questions when I tried to contact them. I'm still not too sure about this steering wheel though. Can't picture it with the green rim and black middle

. I may do a wee photoshop session when I get the time

.

5th December 2007, 15:35	#1
GERFIX I really should get out more....... MINI COOPER S Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tranent, East Lothian, SCOTLAND Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Steering Wheel ZT & 75 Can anyone tell me why the steering wheel for the 75 will not fit the ZT? My CDTi has the dark green leather seat inserts and I thought about replacing the black steering wheel with a green 75 one, as seen on ebay at the moment. The colour seat inserts look a bit lonely you see. The listings specifically state that the wheels are for 75s and not ZTs. I don't know if it's a good idea or not, but it is an idea. It is difficult to see much room for improvement in the set-up of the interior really but when you see something you don't have, then you wonder, don't you?

6th December 2007, 05:56	#8
GERFIX I really should get out more....... MINI COOPER S Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tranent, East Lothian, SCOTLAND Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I see what you're saying Kandyman. I did post a question to them through one of steering wheel auction pages but never received a reply. I understand it must get frustrating for high volume sellers repeatedly answering the "will it fit my car" question but it's also frustrating not getting an answer to a simple question! Thank goodness for the forum.

6th December 2007, 10:00	#10
GERFIX I really should get out more....... MINI COOPER S Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tranent, East Lothian, SCOTLAND Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That sounds like the kind of aftersales service we want Teflon! All of their stuff is obviously as good as it gets by the look of it, all original etc, etc. Maybe they were just fed up answering stupid questions when I tried to contact them. I'm still not too sure about this steering wheel though. Can't picture it with the green rim and black middle. I may do a wee photoshop session when I get the time.

5th December 2007, 15:40	#2
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	75 and ZT wheels are interchangeable. It is the airbag cover that is different one from the other and that is just the badge but the covers can be swapped. Do you have a link for us?

5th December 2007, 15:55	#3
GERFIX I really should get out more....... MINI COOPER S Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tranent, East Lothian, SCOTLAND Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks GG. I think you chaps are familiar with the seller - I'm sure I've seen his name here somewhere - thezwarehouse? Here's a link to one of his steering wheels' http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-75-LEATH...QQcmdZViewItem I couldn't see any reason myself why the steering wheels wouldn't be interchangeable, with the obvious exception of MG/Rover badges. So, do you think it's a simple case of fitting the wheel and swapping my centre/airbag over? Cheers, Colin.

5th December 2007, 15:58	#4
GERFIX I really should get out more....... MINI COOPER S Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tranent, East Lothian, SCOTLAND Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Something else just occured to me. I don't have cruise control - presumably the controls on the steering wheel will be a simple unscrew and remove affair?

5th December 2007, 16:16	#5
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	If I were you I would leave the CC controls in place in case you ever decide to install aftermarket CC in which case the switch could possibly be utilised. Conversely 2 screws removed will be all that is necessary to do away with it.

5th December 2007, 19:04	#6
GERFIX I really should get out more....... MINI COOPER S Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tranent, East Lothian, SCOTLAND Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Good point, although I like to keep involved with the driving experience so CC really would be just for the sake of having it. I suppose it wouldn't do any harm to keep the controls there. Thanks.

5th December 2007, 20:24	#7
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	As GG says the wheels are interchangeable, the reason thezwarehouse states that it's only for a 75 is that the model number is for a 75 so they will only sell it as a wheel for a 75 but i am sure if you asked them over the phone they would confirm it would fit both.