Thanks, Install was really easy. Took about 20 minutes. Stock wheel was ok, but was to much red IMO, and you can't beat the feel of this wheel quality is amazing. It also smells awesome

 

If you take any more quality pictures of the wheel, be sure to post them here.

Paul.

 

Hey guys, I just ordered the steering wheel and can't wait to get it.

I was reading up on the wheel removal under the DIY section, and it mentions that the airbag unit is partially held in by some kind of rubber band. Someone asked how difficult it was to put the rubber band back in, but this was never answered.

Can someone just let me know what this is, so I'm not surprised by anything? Even though I know it's safe, I'm already a little nervous about removing the airbag.

 

The rubber band secures the wiring harness behind the airbag unit, pop out the two 10 mm bolts on either side and pull the airbag forward and just unhook the rubber band from the steering wheel frame. This install is very simple.

Of note though, makes sure you wheel is perfectly straight before you take the wheel off and line the new wheel up, Took me a second try to do this as it slipped my mind, and nothing is more aggravating then driving around with a crocked steering wheel

 

Here you go Paul, I will get some his res ones in proper lighting when I install it as well. You can click on them to download larger pics or originals.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/9497669991/http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/9500465842/http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/9500462428/http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/9500459414/http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/9497657469/

 

Sweet! Do you know if you will have it by the 15th? I would love to see one of these in person as it is high on my list of considerations... the red looks like **** on my steering wheel.

 

I should have it by the middle of next week, if Paul's estimate was correct! Still not 100% sure I can make it to the BBQ, but maybe you'll get a chance to see it before then, if we do the tablet install.

I was on the fence about the red stitching, but what the hell... maybe I'll just change my shift boot to match.

Thanks guys for the info about the install.

 

BOOO!!

Either way though, I would really like to see this when you get it as I'm seriously thinking about replacing my sad wheel with it.

 

I'm still on the fence about the red stitching, but the more I think about it, the more I think I would like this steering wheel to replace the somewhat boring OEM one.

 

9krpmrx8, you're making me look bad as you make me look good . How can I add any pictures to this thread now? Yours are so beautiful.

Paul.

 

Just wait till its in his car with some new lighting he is picking up from me .

 

Gorgeous steering wheel despite the red stitching.

 

Honestly the stitching looks great its hardly noticeable, at night it blends in perfectly with the red and black lighting of the interior.

 

That's what I was counting on. It should be fine in an interior with black leather, even if there are no other red-stitched accents anywhere.

Mine will be here today!

 

Oh, by the way, I'm doing the AutoExe black leather shift **** with red stitching for only $95 .

Paul.

 

Hmmm...

 

Mod edit: Selling in someone else's FS thread is rather rude. Especially so if they are a paying forum vendor.
-RIWWP

 

Oh my, that will go nicely.

 

Anyone know how tall it is, compared to the OEM ****?

 

Looks to be about the same size maybe a 1/4" shorter.

Why don't you buy it and find out!

 

Haha, maybe! I just didn't want anything taller than stock.

 

The AutoExe shift ***** are adjustable height:

AutoExe:???????

Paul.

 

So they have the shift **** in all black but not the steering wheel? Damn

 

Hey guys, real quick... I'm doing the install now and just wanted to be sure I'm removing these airbag clips correctly (the orange and yellow ones). How do they come off? I don't just want to start pulling and twisting them without know exactly how they work. These seem to be unique from any other wiring harness connectors on the car.

Thanks in advance...

 

Good lord, please consult the factory service manual before dealing with an explosive device.

If you are too lazy to look it up the plugs have a black plastic clip that pops out with a flathead screwdriver. It does not matter which one you pull first.

It does matter that you treat it like a bomb.

Unless you want to prove the Darwinism theory correct please always point the emblem away from your body AT ALL TIMES. Store it emblem side up far away enough from you so that if it does indeed pop it will not injure you.