soooo! i need a carbon wheel! but here she is so far!
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D Walker
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yep iain w has one - I will have a quick gander and post if I find it
Doh........its not carbon fibre
http://www.sportsmaserati.co.uk/showthread.php/21798-Gts-facelift-wheel-for-sale?highlight=steering
Doh........its not carbon fibre
http://www.sportsmaserati.co.uk/showthread.php/21798-Gts-facelift-wheel-for-sale?highlight=steering
D Walker
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Will leave it to you Iain as I cant find it but intro commission is always welcomed!!!!!!
I need GTS funds!!!
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Sorry. But as us youngster would say. That looks sick!!
Nice combo.
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iainw
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Sadly I think it will be sold with the car...
D Walker
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so whats going to happen with the flat bottom wheel or is that the one you mean, are you going for an AM Cabrio then ?
How much....pm me if you like!!
All though I suspect your upgrades are beyond my budget!!
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Here are the images of Wheel - total cost was circa 1,700 from USA. 
They match perfectly with the carbon on the paddles and instrument surround.
The interior is hard to match now in any I have seen.
RE: Facelift front bumper - I did consider it - and got quotes from 850 - 4000. As Dickie says to get it done properly (low risk) its going to be expensive.
I decided against it and to just either buy a facelift convertible...or change Marque.
They match perfectly with the carbon on the paddles and instrument surround.
The interior is hard to match now in any I have seen.
RE: Facelift front bumper - I did consider it - and got quotes from 850 - 4000. As Dickie says to get it done properly (low risk) its going to be expensive.
I decided against it and to just either buy a facelift convertible...or change Marque.
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Considering the Spec - its not going to be cheap unfortunately -
I am sure our options expert Andy can shed some light on how much they would cost new.
It did cross my mind to strip it into parts!
MC Shift
2010
Nero Carbonio
Black Leather (with Dark Grey Alcantara)
Full Interior and Exterior MC Sportline Carbon Pack (Including paddles,instrument cluster, F1, door cards and sills, corner splitters, aerofoil etc etc)
Black 20 Inch Trident MC Sportline Alloys
Alloy pedals including foot rest
Bose Upgrade
Alcantara Headlining
Comfort Pack
MC Handling Pack
A few other I have probably missed - I have the print out from Maserati
New Clutch around 8000 miles ago
Since purchase -
Carbon Fibre /Alcantara Contrast Stitched Facelift Steering Wheel
Alcantara to the door cards (upper and lower front and back), dashboard, centre console, instrument hood. Looks simply stunning
New Badges all round
New F1 gearbox buttons
Custom Floor Matts with logo and heel plate
Brake disks skimmed - will last 10,000 more miles or 2 years
New Front Brake Pads
Added an X pipe at Autoshield Maserati
Full Service History.
Last Serviced 4000 miles ago at SHILTECH (Maserati / Ferrari Specialist)
I am sure our options expert Andy can shed some light on how much they would cost new.
It did cross my mind to strip it into parts!
MC Shift
2010
Nero Carbonio
Black Leather (with Dark Grey Alcantara)
Full Interior and Exterior MC Sportline Carbon Pack (Including paddles,instrument cluster, F1, door cards and sills, corner splitters, aerofoil etc etc)
Black 20 Inch Trident MC Sportline Alloys
Alloy pedals including foot rest
Bose Upgrade
Alcantara Headlining
Comfort Pack
MC Handling Pack
A few other I have probably missed - I have the print out from Maserati
New Clutch around 8000 miles ago
Since purchase -
Carbon Fibre /Alcantara Contrast Stitched Facelift Steering Wheel
Alcantara to the door cards (upper and lower front and back), dashboard, centre console, instrument hood. Looks simply stunning
New Badges all round
New F1 gearbox buttons
Custom Floor Matts with logo and heel plate
Brake disks skimmed - will last 10,000 more miles or 2 years
New Front Brake Pads
Added an X pipe at Autoshield Maserati
Full Service History.
Last Serviced 4000 miles ago at SHILTECH (Maserati / Ferrari Specialist)
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It's def going then Iain......Please tell me an Aston Vantage will be on its way ..... I'll be around if it is
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Just looking at the pics on ebay I'd suggest:
Disconnect the battery (this is important)
Have a cup of tea to make sure the mythical charge goes away.
There appear to be two fixings behind the wheel. Probably dotted torx. Undo those. The airbag *should* be released. Assuming it lifts away, carefully disconnect the yellpw airbag connection. Put the airbag unit somewhere safe.
Disconnect the CANBUS connectors.
Select a suitable socket for the central nut. Loosen. Top tip: Do not remove the nut until you've completed the next step. Unless you really really want a face full of steering wheel.
Pull steering wheel and hope you don't need a puller. If you can brace your knees behind it, that might help. It'll probably let go with a thump (if it does)
Remove the nut.
Remove the wheel.
Replacement is the reverse of removal, without the broken face.
That's the *theory*. I have had no practical experience of this car,but it's worked on all the others. I didn't learn the bit about the nut until the second car......
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Disconnect the battery (this is important)
Have a cup of tea to make sure the mythical charge goes away.
There appear to be two fixings behind the wheel. Probably dotted torx. Undo those. The airbag *should* be released. Assuming it lifts away, carefully disconnect the yellpw airbag connection. Put the airbag unit somewhere safe.
Disconnect the CANBUS connectors.
Select a suitable socket for the central nut. Loosen. Top tip: Do not remove the nut until you've completed the next step. Unless you really really want a face full of steering wheel.
Pull steering wheel and hope you don't need a puller. If you can brace your knees behind it, that might help. It'll probably let go with a thump (if it does)
Remove the nut.
Remove the wheel.
Replacement is the reverse of removal, without the broken face.
That's the *theory*. I have had no practical experience of this car,but it's worked on all the others. I didn't learn the bit about the nut until the second car......
C
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Mileage and have the variators been done!!
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This may help......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yThJq8RLIZk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yThJq8RLIZk