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Mark Tierney
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NSW
Soarer GTT & Celsior

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Friday, May 22, 2009 - 03:11 pm, by:  Mark Tierney (Mark_t) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I've been trying to contact Peter Scott from Planet Soarer now for the last 6 months. About 6 weeks ago I received an answer from him asking what my postcode was, but since then there has been nothing?
Does anyone know if he is still doing the reupholster jobs, or is this service no longer valid?
Joshua Rao
Goo Roo
WA
JZZ30 vvti GT-L, 94 TT manual (being wrecked), Legnum VR4

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Friday, May 22, 2009 - 04:04 pm, by:  Joshua Rao (Soaren1) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Maybe you should give it a miss as it doesnt sound like he wants your business. Maybe he's moved onto other things. just guessing though
Mark Tierney
TryHard
NSW
Soarer GTT & Celsior

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Friday, May 22, 2009 - 08:35 pm, by:  Mark Tierney (Mark_t) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Sounds like it. The work looked like quality...that's why I persevered.
Anyone had a shifter or the like done in Sydney?
Sebastian Grant
TryHard
nsw
soarer TT

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Friday, May 22, 2009 - 09:31 pm, by:  Sebastian Grant (Saabg) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

He emailed me a while ago stating that he'd be back in business in april but I haven't tried to contact him again.
Bernie Juckers
TryHard
South Australia
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Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 07:38 am, by:  Bernie Juckers (Burn) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hey guys, I have just had a wheel that I bought and my shifter recovered, by the same company that Peter uses. Contact them at ATUC Holdings, 42 Wodonga St Beverley SA 5009. www,atuc.com.au.
Mark Tierney
TryHard
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Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 04:32 pm, by:  Mark Tierney (Mark_t) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks Bernie, I'll give them a call.
Mark Tierney
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Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 07:25 am, by:  Mark Tierney (Mark_t) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

OK, Post Bernies advice (thanks mate, much appreciated) I called ATUC. Spoke with Peter May who was a great bloke. He sent me a couple of sample trim pieces in the mail just to make sure the colour was a match & it was perfect.
I picked up a shifter & handbrake prior so the car wouldn't have to be off the road while the retrim happened.
Here's the pics together for comparison. I'll post a few more after I have them fitted. Amazing job. Thanks Peter. Here's his number & email if you guys are interested (08) 82443684 &
atuc@tpg.com.au . The web address doesn't seem to work at the moment.
I spoke to a few trim shops in Sydney & they couldn't go close to the price even with postage included (about 10 bucks from Syd to SA). Turnaround was under a week even with the post to SA.
Here's the pricing: Soarer handbrake cover is $60.00 , handbrake grip $35.00 , the auto shifter $50.00 all GST INC. Pretty reasonable me thinks.

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Mark Tierney
TryHard
NSW
Soarer GTT & Celsior

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Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 09:11 am, by:  Mark Tierney (Mark_t) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

2 more. For about $150, I found this to be a better option than an aftermarket shifter

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Peter Nitschke
Junk Filterer
South Australia
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Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 10:32 am, by:  Peter Nitschke (Pen) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Very nice!
James Harris
Goo Roo
QLD
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Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 10:32 am, by:  James Harris (Haro) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Great post, awesome info !

Im sure this will help many.
Christian Somerville
Tinkerer
South Australia
UZZ31 V8

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Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 10:45 am, by:  Christian Somerville (Csomers) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Nice
Mark Tierney
TryHard
NSW
Soarer GTT, Celsior, Ducati

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Friday, September 04, 2009 - 06:11 pm, by:  Mark Tierney (Mark_t) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

OK they are in. Only took about 1/2 hour max to fit everything & I've never pulled the console or shifter off before. Shifter is a piece of piss, maybe 30 seconds to get off.
Tutorial on how to listed here from Peter:
"Soarer Central/How-to and Tutorials/Removing the Head Unit"
The handbrake has 4 bolts (2x16mm & 2x8mm) & a philips head screw. Undo the screw to release the handbrake microswitch that is linked to the handbrake icon on the dash. two other small nuts attach the cable.
BTW, the tension on the cable can actually be adjusted from here & uber easy...no need to take a wheel off
Anyways, this was about the easiest thing I have ever done on the Soarer & they look a million bucks. Whattaya think?


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Mark Tierney
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Friday, September 04, 2009 - 06:18 pm, by:  Mark Tierney (Mark_t) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

& the complete picture

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Id also highly recommend one of these. Tool of the trade for Audio installers. Gets out the lights, consoles....just about everything interior & without the damage a screwdriver can do. Just a couple of bucks.


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PBN1 is the model number from Snapon

Hope this helps. I think Peter May is gonna be a busy boy after this post
Bernie Juckers
TryHard
South Australia
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Saturday, September 05, 2009 - 03:04 pm, by:  Bernie Juckers (Burn) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

No probs Mark, glad I could help.
Mark Tierney
TryHard
NSW
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Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 01:38 pm, by:  Mark Tierney (Mark_t) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

sorry, wrong phone number above. Here's the details again:

Contact: Peter May
ATUC Holdings
42 Wodonga St
Beverley SA 5009
phone (08) 8243 1383
atuc@tpg.com.au

Just sent off the steering wheel, shifter & centre console lid from the Celsior. Will post pics once they return.
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
4.0GT UZZ30

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Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 10:44 pm, by:  Mike Beck (Gold_40gt) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ah excellent Mark.

I've been contemplating on sending a spare wheel, hand brake and cover over to him to get re covered.

:-)

Look forward to pictures of the gear once its back in your Celsior.
David Grab
Goo Roo
SA
T78

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Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 11:48 pm, by:  David Grab (Blastedbyasoarer) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Where can i get that Snap on tool, i found it before on ebay but cant get the words right in the search to find it.
Mark Tierney
TryHard
NSW
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Friday, October 16, 2009 - 08:46 am, by:  Mark Tierney (Mark_t) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Here you go David
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?search=true&item_ID=83360&PartNo=PBN1&group_id=22125&superse de=&store=australia&tool=all
Mark Tierney
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NSW
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Friday, October 16, 2009 - 08:47 am, by:  Mark Tierney (Mark_t) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

works a treat & no more damaging the upholstery with a screwdriver. Make popping lights, vents etc so easy
Mark Tierney
TryHard
NSW
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Friday, October 16, 2009 - 08:55 am, by:  Mark Tierney (Mark_t) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

and here's the deluxe kit that could save a few tears if you are doing a complete interior
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?item_ID=83365&group_ID=22125
Chris Ryan
TryHard
NT
UZZ30

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Friday, October 16, 2009 - 09:35 am, by:  Chris Ryan (Ryzan) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Mark,

The work looks fantastic. Did you have a price for getting the steering wheel re-covered?

Thanks.
Mark Tierney
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Friday, October 16, 2009 - 11:36 am, by:  Mark Tierney (Mark_t) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Sure Chris, here's a copy of Peters email to me.
BTW I have the chocolate leather interior in the Celsior, of which Peter cant match the colour exactly. The leather he has is a shade lighter & actually matches the colour of my seats instead of the chocolate dash etc. The steering wheel & dash is actually a shade darker.
I decided to have the shifter & console lid in the lighter leather & have the wheel done in black & paint the horn hub/airbag black as well, a-la european car look with the black steering wheel. This will make more sense when I post the retrimmed pics on return.
He does the sport grips on the wheel as well as the extra control foam under the retrim for that luxury feel (add exotic backing music here). You just need to notify him a few days in advance of your wheel arriving so he can prep the sport grips & ensure fast turnaround. Sport grips are like the perforated leather you get on baseball mitts....very stylish.

{Hi MARK
The soarer handbrake cover is $60.00,
handbrake grip $35.00,
the auto shifter $50.00 all GST INC

The celsior colour is a problem i only have been able to find a colour that is lighter than original .
The cost for the wheel is $195.00 and i need to be advised one week prior to you sending it because i have to send the leather away for the sports grips.
Centre console lid is $90.00,
auto shifter $50.00 all GST INC .
regards
peter may}

Lastly, I'm really happy with the soarer retrim bits. They really rejuvenate the interior.

Hope this helps. Watch this space for an update.
MT
Chris Ryan
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UZZ30

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Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 01:56 pm, by:  Chris Ryan (Ryzan) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks alot for the info. Can't wait to see the pics.
Mark Tierney
TryHard
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Soarer GTT, Celsior, Ducati

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Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 08:51 am, by:  Mark Tierney (Mark_t) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The parts arrived back from Peter at ATUC. What can I say...just awesome. I suppose part of being an enthusiast is getting a kick out of mods that come out really well. The interior, like the retrimmed bits from the soarer, have come up like new. Here's a few pics.

Centre console lid & shifter:


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The wheel with the 2mm control foam & sport grips looks fantastic & is lush to drive with.


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I bought some VFT Vinyl paint for the horn pad, but decided not to paint it, at least for now. I kinda like the dark two tone look.


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Fast work, great quality, good bloke. Thanks again Peter.
Mark Tierney
TryHard
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 09:03 am, by:  Mark Tierney (Mark_t) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

BTW, timing...
- Steering wheel & airbag remove & replace...about 15mins, after I worked out the clip on the airbag. Dead easy, just be careful. Make sure you disconnect the battery first of you might get a nasty surprise. need a torque screwdriver as well;
- Shifter...about 15 mins, 2 philips head screws. the O/D button has 2 wires that are a little tricky, but once again these are quite intuitive & easily refitted. I did get mine & rejoined with the refit.
- The console...had to remove the whole centre to get the lid off. Thought it would unscrew just by the philips heads underneath, but there are a few at the very rear that can only be taken off after you remove the console lid from the console, hinge and all. Sorry, no pics of this as my camera battery died just as i began. There is a tutorial on SC somewhere for this.
Hope this inspires others to do the same.

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