Change skinny 7th Gen Steering Wheel

[Si38]

Is it possible to change the skinny 7th gen steering wheel for a thicker one, maybe from the 8th gen ???

Anyone done this ?

 

[crespo]

you can stick the wheel from the facelift accord straight on. I have done it and it is much nicer. Has thumb grips at 10 and 2.

Dead easy to do.


Looks like this.

 

[Si38]

crespo ,,,,, is it smaller than the original ? And does everything still work ?

 

[crespo]

crespo ,,,,, is it smaller than the original ? And does everything still work ?

It is probably the same width. And all you do is literally just change the rim. You keep your airbag and function buttons from your original wheel. The wheel is probably a tiny bit thicker with nicer leather (softer) but the thumb pads feel fantastic as you tend to grip the wheel there and it makes it feel really thick. 100% improvement.

Here is one for £35. For that money its a great improvement. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-Honda-Accord-Leather-Steering-Wheel-good-conditin-/260906267944?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cbf39b528


You could sell the HFT buttons on this one as they are actually worth more than the wheel.

 

[Si38]

i was hoping it would be a smaller diameter mate and thicker

 

[crespo]

i was hoping it would be a smaller diameter mate and thicker

the only way you can get a smaller wheel and keep the airbag is to buy a S2000 wheel with an airbag but you will lose the steering functions. Have a look what wheels are available on all the Honda range. Anything is possible with a bit of modding. I believe someone on here has got a civic steering wheel working but with major modding.

I believe Fierycorn has done it.

 

[Si38]

think i might try a leather cover first

 

[ken hom]

just be careful of the clock spring mech. and wait a good half hour for the airbag as the charge they kick out isnt fun lol

 

[crespo]

Here is my wheel. it is definitely thicker than the pre facelift wheel. Its a very easy DIY as well.

And here is a picture of the pre facelift wheel for comparison.

 

[BlamesCL9]

hmmm interesting mod! The thickness does make a massive difference to the feel!

i remeber when i changed my civic wheel to a dc2 momo one and it was a huge difference!

 

[Blue Guru]

the only way you can get a smaller wheel and keep the airbag is to buy a S2000 wheel with an airbag but you will lose the steering functions. Have a look what wheels are available on all the Honda range. Anything is possible with a bit of modding. I believe someone on here has got a civic steering wheel working but with major modding.

I believe Fierycorn has done it.

Yeah Anojan has an FN2 Civic Type R steering wheel on his CL9. I didnt know that the S2000 wheel would also work! Thats one to remember for the future as i'd like a smaller steering wheel now too after driving my courtesy EP3 :lol: