Best Magna Interior Ever? Finishing off the Ralliart's dash with NEW OEM Parts!

[@paulleaver3581]

I love what you do Sean, I said to a psychologist once that I like making old things new again. Car's of course. "Let's explore that" was the response. "No, no , no" I said "Nothing to explore there, I just love doing it". Watching you is like I'm watching myself and I smile the entire time I'm viewing, like I do when I'm working on my Calais. You affirm why I need to do what you do, and why it makes me so happy. Thank you

[@DEVILTAZ35]

Keep in mind they get paid to make you feel bad about yourself so that you give them more money in order to eventually feel better about yourself. I just go off the motto ''Always let your conscience be your guide'' . The great Jimony Cricket can't be wrong hey :)

[@stevenalexander403]

Seriously cool, just brilliant to see one of Australia's most underrated locally produced sports sedans come back to life, and that silver steering wheel is a gem!

[@martindaw2744]

Mate I hate to be critical as I really enjoy what you do, but the is a reason they make steering wheel pullers and by doing what you did you can inadvertently damage the column. How so, well the mechanism that provides the ability to collapse relies on an inner and out sleeve for the steering shaft, this inner and outer sleeve are held in place by an engineered resin (or welds in older cars) that is designed to break under load in and accident, hammering and pulling in the steering wheel as you did can cause this resin (or weld in older cars) to fracture or possibly break. A fracture will mean the possibility of failure in the steering when the resin breaks. The type of failure is dependent on the how the column is designed but that the minimum in the inner and outer shafts become disconnected though a brakeage of the resin holding things together, you should expect something between a bit of play to a total failure i.e. wheel spins like an arcade game with no restriction at all. While the you may get away with wrenching on the wheel and/or using a hammer on new cars, over time the connection between resin holding it all in place will age with the stress of steering the car and this can cause a degradation of the join itself, meaning the likelihood of causing damage increases with the age of the car and it is the worst kind of damage, as you cannot see until it fails. Look, the likely hood that you did any damage is still low as the Magna will have a resin rather the welds and it holds up better to damage than the welds did in the past but still it’s better to be safe than sorry and invest in a puller for the next time you do this. Mainly I am commenting on this as I don't what other's to see this and think it is ok to start wrenching and hammering on a steering wheel with abandoned as they will cause damage and possibly affect the safe operation of their car.

[@robhardie6687]

Great to see all your hard work paying off, bringing this rare classic back to life 👍

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate, baby steps but we're making progress.

[@tonybolstad9514]

That looks so good. Silver wheel actually matches well with the other interior bits. So good to see an unloved car brought back to life!! 👏

[@sasquatchfoote8235]

If you need to replace the steering rack, get one from a TL or TW . Mitsubishi improved the rack in the Ralliart and then used it in the later magnas 👍

[@jasongarufi8187]

Great work, you gave the Magna a modern look without ruining its beat features.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I think I've improved it, the stock stereo in these was a pretty nasty looking thing. They are pretty rare and hard to find, so it was a no brainer to go for something like an Android unit.

[@anakinskywalker4113]

Great job mate. 1 small thing that steering wheel nut should really be tightened with a torque wrench probably around 80Nm just off the top of my head. You don’t want it coming lose.

[@RAFFIZUMZ]

This is the most enjoyable and rewarding part of improving a car.

[@braydensmith8944]

those ATOTO units are solid mate, i've fitted roughly 9 over the last 3 years, Volume could be a touch better but they are really good value.

[@bluroket]

Looks amazing, well done. You could probably do some black plasti-dip in the cup holder and coin try - that should look good and be resilient.

[@andrewrose9707]

When I changed the steering wheel on my AUXR8 many years ago I was fortunate enough to have a neighbour who loaned me a puller to get the old wheel off... made a world of difference. Other fun part with the AU was that you needed a special five point torx bit to remove the air bag. Luckily I was able to borrow one of those as well! Nice work with the Magna and hope the AU still getting some love as well

[@GavincredibleAU2]

Random observation but I actually love the bird noise in the background of these shed videos, it's like a chill weekend vibe 😅

[@2007seno]

That interior looks mint with the new steering wheel with the silver it really pops!

[@urabusliberty9258]

that wheel was a dealer accessory for the for the tl/tw range so you could get that in a base es if you wanted but it was standard on the tl/tw vrx limited edition which also got koni dampers enkei wheels from the Ralliart and black leather with vrx stitching

[@brandonroberts73]

looks mint! the steering wheels really finishes it off, this was the same with my BA XR6 Turbo, interior was mint but the wheel (factory chucky FPV wheel) was worn and peeling and it brought the whole interior down, after the re-trim the whole interior looked mint, the red wheel will really finish this off, but the silver still looks awesome!

[@heavymetal9622]

Absolutely stunning result Sean! I’m really enjoying seeing the progress of this amazing Aussie Classic being transformed. Keep up the great work!

[@Mannhael]

All clean and refreshed like that makes it almost like a new car again. And let’s face it, where are you spending most of your time with your car? Gotta have that interior looking good

[@TRUNCHENIZE]

Looks great! Giving the car the car the love it deserves.

[@randomshtidk774]

Good work hope to see more of the Au an ba but the Magnas looking great

[@paulfisher1730]

Gotta be honest… the very first video I watched on your channel was the one when you got the Ralliart. Having worked at Mitsubishi at that time when those were being built it’s great to see you getting it back to its former glory. Keep up the great work and I will keep watching.. such a shame they never did and AWD Ralliart

[@Seiskid]

Interior looks amazing. Seconding the other comments about getting a steering wheel puller. These make a world of difference.

[@lbonken]

You should look at a Evo VI TME gear knob, same style but red stitching to match. Still available as new old stock.

[@samcox9133]

It's looking really good! Great to see a car get some TLC after being neglected!

[@urabusliberty9258]

I love old/ neglect cars getting much deserved love

[@russparker71]

Great work Sean - she's really coming alive!

[@UpgradeAddiction]

Can i just say, i really appreciate that you did the "Wrist on the top of the steering wheel" @15:34 to check correct arm length to wheel... lol....Did you learn that from those old instructional videos on TV with that V8 Supercar driver??? That's where i remember it from!!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I don't recall where I learnt that from 😁

[@MrButtonpresser]

That steering wheel swap brought back old memories. No matter the car, or the lack of power steering, you just had to have tiny sports steering wheel in the day.

[@turn6garage640]

Great job Sean, you have really transformed the Magna Ralliart from where it was. Good job with the steering wheel change and finding the new old stock parts.

[@downesy68]

Great result Sean. I owned a KE Verada a number of years ago so that interior is very familiar and brings back good memories. I’m sure you’ll be very happy with your purchase once you get it out on the road. They’re a great car.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Hope so, thanks mate!

[@declanmcquay3476]

Amazing effort Sean. Great work with bringing this ignored classic back to almost new condition

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate, turned out alright!

[@avonbull20]

Hahaha love ya work mate .. but getting that wheel off I was kinda screaming at phone . Keep wriggling side to side it will come off .. the inside of cup holders is supposed to be black . And the square cup holder was actually for iced coffee square bottles Love these cars . Miss mine so much 😢

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I gave it quite a bit of side to side (I actually cut a lot of footage out) but it just wasn't budging!

[@avonbull20]

@@MotoringBoxTV stubborn one :)

[@craigkeogh9570]

Invest in a steering wheel puller mate, dirt cheap and will save you heart ache in the future. You will be amazed how much you use it especially when you get the red one refurbished

[@AvgBuilds]

I'm loving this build. One thing I'll recommend when it comes to airbags though: always put them facing up when you remove them from a car. Tht way, in the extremely unlikely event they go off, the bag will inflate harmlessly (if alarmingly) up into the air. If they're put face down and they go off it'll launch itself, and whatever happens to be on top of it, into the stratosphere. Also: best way to remove steering wheel if you don't have a steering wheel puller is a combination of the pulling you were doing and banging around the edges of it with your hands like you're playing an aggressive set of bongo drums. It rocks it just enough from side to side that it loosens off its seat and makes pulling it off so much easier.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Good tip, I always tried to stay out of its way whenever I was handling it. The chances are low, but you never know...

[@bill13690]

Thanks for sharing Shaun 👍 😊 Great 👍 seeing you again working out there. Cheers from William Mount Gambier South Australia 🇦🇺

[@jamesmcgowen1769]

I used a harmonic balancer remover to remove the steering wheel on a VH Commodore decades ago. Also seen a mechanic unwind the centre nut to the end of the shaft, and gave the nut a tap with a hammer and the wheel dislodged easily

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I actually threw my Falcon balancer remover on there for fun, but sadly nothing lined up!

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Yup, a couple of taps on the nut with a hammer usually saves a lot of time, but if time isn't an issue, just working away at it for long enough always works in the end too.

[@killertaxi100]

Excellent work on your journey to save this Magna! Can't wait to see what you do with the exterior!

[@big_chief21]

Your VT Calais really deserves a spot in your intro 😢

[@jamesburke9101]

He is a dedicated ford guy, so the vt will be a non starter.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

@@jamesburke9101 not really, the intro will always feature the cars I currently own.

[@jamesburke9101]

@@MotoringBoxTV no, you are a ford guy which is cool.

[@ThePowerbloke]

Sean it's great to see your hard, meticulous work coming to fruition as you bring this wonderful Magna back to mint condition!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

We're getting there!

[@inanimatestove]

Love the little throwback to Majoras Mask "15 minutes later" Hehe

[@itznsdominator3521]

I have swapped Steering wheels heaps on Magnas. If it's stubborn just pull and push. pull one side and push the other. Swap sides and it usually comes right out.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Well done Sean The old Magna looks absolutely amazing 👍👍

[@nickmcmahon3434]

Good tip on the headliner. I was heading in the same direction as your Falcon DIY experience but might now partly outsource the job.

[@geoffreybanditt4355]

That Android unit does look like a very neat fit. Also gives the car the good touch between the old and modern look in my opinion. Not stupidly over complicated like new cars today.

[@Tv-cr2qf]

I need ur patience!! Great job silver wheel looks great

[@diggerau698]

Nice to see a car get some tlc, probably already mentioned but a couple of coats of Clear coat on top of the silver for the centre console would help with the wear n tear issue.

[@jamesharris2788]

Fantastic! Great job. I love the silver steering wheel! Keep it - don't put the red one back on. Matches the silver centre part of the dash

[@Tonyc_1987]

The interior is looking fantastic! Next performance project is to maybe turbo/supercharge this? That would be an awesome unique project!

[@DEVILTAZ35]

I think it would ruin what the Rally Art is.

[@LifeSized101]

Stitched Leather hand brake lever installed in my GTVi was totally worth the effort too

[@john_barnett]

great success

[@joelrankine1981]

Looks good mate, coming along nicely!!

[@petersargeant1555]

The lack part of cup holder should separate from the black bit. Some trim levels had a nice spring loaded cover over it (there's one on ebay currently) and the Verada also had a natty cover over the coin box. The cup holders were designed to fit Farmers Union iced coffee cartons.

[@thefox6324]

Booted the commo yesterday fastest thing ive driven and burnt some rubber out of my grandparents street round the corner ecotec sounds gorgeous can't wait to hear the magna do the same and where i live theres also a guy with 4 magnas that he uses each day of the week apart from the old 94 model the rest are like urs and shaun keep it up mate an absolute legend to all that bother to watch u people are missing out

[@johnwalters6025]

I used to do takata airbag recalls at the dealer I worked at because we used to do so many a day we never bothered to disconnect the battery, sometimes 10 a day. That gear knob looks like a 2012 Lancer gear knob

[@johnodonnell1222]

Looks fantastic mate

[@Disciple11]

Some cheap PPF on the painted interior parts will protect them from paint chipping and keep them looking great. You can get some clear vinyl stuff for pretty dang cheap these days.

[@EnviXR81]

Jeez it’s looking pretty lush now!

[@GForceVRX]

The interior came out great, I love it

[@simonlyons6866]

Thanks for showing me how to get the steering wheel off. I'll be doing mine very shortly as my wheel is completely degraded. I love watching this car come back to its former glory. Also, the cup holders are supposed to have little round carpets in them. Also, if you wanted to make it like it came from the factory, the same colour as the square has.

[@peterriggall8409]

For some reason they never seem to come off easily. Many a steering wheel has been wrecked in the removal process normally by getting your knees up under it and also hands pulling they bend and crack. Not to be recommended.

[@adrianzmajla4844]

Get a 3 arm pulley puller, save the swearing for more usefully scenarios.

[@simonlyons6866]

@@adrianzmajla4844 Yeah, I'm going to invest in one just to make it easier and less frustrating.

[@simonlyons6866]

@daniel.s8126 I had TH sports auto,it came with them, and I have 2 TJ Vrx's both came with them one's manual, one's auto maybe yours were taken out, trust me it doesn't take much to lose them, they usually stick to the bottom of the cup's, and before you know it you've thrown them in the bin.

[@ayefkay]

Love seeing the Magna Ralliart progress! Keen for more, would love to see it in person one day if I’m ever lucky 🤩

[@MotoringBoxTV]

If you're in the area you might just get that chance!

[@tj1097]

Same here

[@markaz2kk]

Great you chose the Atoto! It’s a ripper of a radio. Now you could buy the DVR cam and the 720p reverse camera.👍

[@Chucky-b7v]

G’day Sean, what a beautiful job you’ve done to this car, absolutely love it mate.

[@deanwharepapa8561]

Awesome work 👍

[@6ixFigure]

Great Work, Good to see it coming together and looking good

[@russrh]

The Stanley steering wheel puller at supercheap is worth its weight

[@jameshilditch4365]

G'day, good job on your videos mate. They are very intuitive and down to earth. Here's a little Easter egg I noticed with these Magnas, the square shape at the top of the cup holder holds a milk carton perfectly. As they are farmers union ice coffee crazy in SA. Kind regards James

[@nashadam1231]

Amazing mate! Been really enjoying seeing you bring this car back to life. Keep up the great work.

[@jamesallen7908]

Well done on the interior transformation looks great.

[@murry001]

Awesome job, can't wait to see it sorted out and re-painted. Very under-rated car imo

[@cameronholmes7483]

Looks really professional - well done.

[@daviddimovski9595]

very tody mate, looks good. hot tip, you can whip up a quick and dirty steering wheel puller tool with a bi of flat bar and three bolts. therw are two threaded holesbin thoat wheel that you use to assist with removal. i did it for one of my cars ages ago and it only took abpit 20 mins to knock up.

[@shannonireland9057]

Well done on the interior looks Fantastic!!!

[@Shinraaaaa]

Keep going mate!

[@dalechenoweth915]

Can't wait for the turbo install.

[@SuperMattb17]

Looking Mint!

[@Roo0ooD]

that looks great man

[@georgewinters3191]

Great job 👏👍

[@lancegraham7722]

Nice job so far Sean. Well done. Personally red has no place on the interior of any car and the silver trumps it. This has the potential to be a seriously different build, hope you get a few more sponsors and followers.

[@realjohnboxall]

Outstanding! Following with great interest.

[@Nigel_noongar78]

Looks fantastic sean

[@bsteph95]

Nice work Shaun , the Magna has come up a treat! Looking forward to an in-depth video on the ATOTO unit, been eyeing one off for my Camry for a while!

[@coolshark6816]

always good to see an update on the magna

[@oismacca]

Looking great. One thing I never liked about this era of Magna's is the interior plastics always looked oily/shiny and seemed to attract a lot of dust and debris, especially when compared to the Falcon and Commodore interiors. I think that's what ultimately turned me off from ever buying one. But after seeing this, it looks like the surface has stood the test of time pretty well. The Bowdens must have worked a treat too. I also reckon you should keep the silver steering wheel and maybe find a way to work in another red feature like an all-red boot or something to balance it out.

[@knight2425]

How’s the jealous Mitsubishi yobbo going with all this?

[@TheRealMrCods]

Looking bloody good Sean, Coming along nicely 👍

[@darth3pio]

That's come up looking really nice.

[@snownd675]

Looking forward to the Atoto headunit video, easily the best car stereo maker

[@wobblysauce]

Looks nice and clean on the install. The silver cup holders are good, black turns everything into a void. That wheel just needed a bit more gusto.

[@pcorf]

This video makes me want to put some more effort into my own TJ Magna. If looked after they are great cars that is for sure.

[@jamesvozar1]

Maybe see how you go with that silver on the wheel mate, the red looks good but really shows up dirt and grime as it ages.

[@pauljohns8215]

Good videos quite a few parts available on marketplace in Sydney

[@Dale9735]

Awesome content. Everytime I see one of these on marketplace I take a look because of your videos 😂👏

[@PaulinesPastimes]

Nice. Love the head unit, it brings it up to date nicely. 😊

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks! The standard head units for these are hard to find, and they looked pretty terrible in my opinion. So yeah, going for a head unit like this made complete sense to me.

[@MitchZero9]

Revenue comment. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MysticalRubix]

Not going to lie, I really fell out of liking your ford videos (because I’m a holden man) however with the Magna, they are absolutely unreal. I’m loving the videos done on this!

[@horserenior6246]

Looks great! reminds me of my 1st car, 98 Magna.... I miss that car

[@stephanburgess654]

Centre looks great. Love the head unit. I’m trying hard to win that lotto. Also I have in the base of all my cup holders some rubber mats I bought from eBay. Some Black with red surrounds and the other with Ralliart stamped on it. They save the bottom from getting dirty and spills on them. These were for my Lancers but cup holders are cup holders.

[@arokh72]

What an awesome result. Great work.

[@stevemasters4748]

There is a red stitch Legnum or TME shift knob still available if you want to continue the red stitch theme Is there a part number for that VRX steering wheel?

[@peterriggall8409]

Looking amazing Sean. There are some good quality leather steering wheel covers available on eBay….maybe in red. You hand stitch them on. Might not meet your exacting standards. Just a thought.