EK steering wheel

[alphabeatsco]

has anyone replaced their steering wheel on an EK, apart from the type R wheels...

[Vtec_inside]

yes man i have. the ek steering wheel i have mamaged to put no air bag on it.

[**Ghost**]

i drove one with a cheapo race wheel from autobarn that cost 70 bucks on my friends car... no air bag so yes its possible

believe me the driving "feel" is amazing

[Cyrus]

it will work as long as u got the right boss kit for it
though the type-R one is one of the best steering wheel I've used (and I've used a few from momo to nardi), it has nice grip, right size, and with airbag, what more can u ask for....

[DomenEK]

How hard or expensive is it to replace the standard EK airbag wheel with a CTR/ITR airbag wheel? e.g. Cost = cost of CTR/ITR wheel + labour....is labour expensive for airbag wheels, & is it a big job?

[**Ghost**]

u NEED to get the right year..... apparently only certain DC2R/Ek9 wheels will fit ek4s

and btw...the ek4 stock steerign wheel must be the shittest wheel ever aye?| neoen else fink so?

[DomenEK]

and btw...the ek4 stock steerign wheel must be the shittest wheel ever aye?| neoen else fink so?
Yep - I agree. I want to change, I'm just scared of losing the airbag - it may save my life one day! lol...

[Perry]

u NEED to get the right year..... apparently only certain DC2R/Ek9 wheels will fit ek4s

and btw...the ek4 stock steerign wheel must be the shittest wheel ever aye?| neoen else fink so?

dc2R /Ek9 steering wheels are not the same the back wise anyway back part which connects to the turning spine is different Dc2R goes (-), Ek9 goes (I)

[DNYALL]

isn't it illegal to fit an aftermarket steering wheel (no airbag) to a car that has airbag as standard.

[02ZZI]

^^ ive heard that aswell

[Zdster]

It has always worried me about replacing the steering wheel, even with one that has an airbag in it (like the type r wheel). What happens in an accident if the airbag doesnt deploy right due to a poor connection?

[Newcivic]

Most of the Momo steering wheels are 350mm ?
What size is the Type R one? 350mm as well ?

[BLKEM1]

isn't it illegal to fit an aftermarket steering wheel (no airbag) to a car that has airbag as standard.

I think its illegal, just like having an exposed pod filter, but everyone does it, just have to risk it, and hope the cops don't give you trouble for that.

[Perry]

its not if its legal or not, the airbag is there for a reason, like every1 says every1 does it, and hope for the best u wont run into a accident

[Surrufus]

any1 game enough to discribe the process for takin off ur stock airbag steering wheel???

[CONAN]

your not not allowed to touch the steering wheel if it has an airbag inside, period.

u cant change to another steering wheel with airbag either?

[BLKEM1]

u cant change to another steering wheel with airbag either?

Who said that???

[ReD_b16A]

I changed my steering wheel because the airbag unit failed.. (it costs about a grand for the unit replacement - which I reckon is a ripoff)

As mentioned u just need the right boss kit..

Remember, an airbag can cause serious harm if it triggers, so make sure it is fully disabled when removing the steering wheel, i.e. disconnect the battery and wait a few moments before attempting..

I reckon everything else is pretty straight forward..the horn can be connected by running a wire from the horn connector to the contact on the steering wheel..

[ek]

People who have removed their airbag steering wheel, have you though about / told your insurance company as well?

[SLPJCooL]

Stock EK Steering wheel isn't THAT bad!
Just wrap around with OEM Leather trim like I did :D .
Handling is much MUCH better....

[keric_02]

Does any know if a DC5R steering wheel will on to an em1??

[Perry]

Does any know if a DC5R steering wheel will on to an em1??

yes 100% will

[mini_s2000]

isn't it illegal to fit an aftermarket steering wheel (no airbag) to a car that has airbag as standard.

this is true

[ek]

Stock EK Steering wheel isn't THAT bad!
Just wrap around with OEM Leather trim like I did :D .
Handling is much MUCH better....

Got a link or picture of your wheel at all?

BTW, how many KW's does it add :D

[BLKEM1]

yes 100% will

You sure about that? someone told me they don't fit before... :confused:

[keric_02]

yes 100% will

thanks dude, might give it a try, cos a friend has one....

are you sure about this?

[SLPJCooL]

Got a link or picture of your wheel at all?

BTW, how many KW's does it add :D

I'll post a Pic when I get home (Still at work and yes, it's nearly 9pm :( )
It'll AT LEAST add another 20Kw's to your D16Y4.....keke
Plus you get the pleasure of feeling Leather......rrrrrrrrhhhhhh

[Surrufus]

lol @ 20kw to d16y4
but hey id b glad if it did lol!!!

so how do u take the stinkin stock one off???

[Perry]

You sure about that? someone told me they don't fit before... :confused:

YES coz i tried it on my ek i was surprise the dc5R fit

[8100rpm]

anyone know how much to get a dc2 steering wheel????????? and where????????

[Zdster]

anyone know how much to get a dc2 steering wheel????????? and where????????

Try one of the forum vendors. I know that someone had one.

[Perry]

anyone know how much to get a dc2 steering wheel????????? and where????????

if ur plannin to fit it on ur coupe it wont fit the dc2 1

[Parrott]

go dc5 yo

[BlitZ]

i havent heard it was illegal... but ive heard that they void your warranty...

The fact that im removing the air bag gives me chills...

The tyre r wheels are well over priced... but i guess its a matter of supply and demand..