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NeedsBoostt 02-14-2018 02:16 AM

Switch out 2017 Steering Wheel
 
Just curious has anyone on a 2017 limited (the digital screen in dash) change out the steering wheel with something like this:,http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/cusc...l#.WoPh_WKIaEc

Does it work? Obviously, you’d lose control of the digital screen but aside from that will it be functional?

NRXRaptor 02-16-2018 01:51 AM

Bugger if I know, but I'd assume that because the new wheel doesn't have the buttons you wouldn't be able to use the screen in the dash. Email their customer support. They'd know for sure

Mr.ac 02-16-2018 02:29 AM

Not sure why you want to go backwards, unless you hate the '17 steering wheels. Other than the $700 price tag why? You could re-warp your '17 steering wheel for less than half and in what ever fabric you want.

As far as will it work with the air bag, not sure on the '17 model. Air bag could have different mounting holes. My guess it won't line up with the new air bag.

NRXRaptor 02-16-2018 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.ac (Post 3045028)
Not sure why you want to go backwards, unless you hate the '17 steering wheels. Other than the $700 price tag why? You could re-warp your '17 steering wheel for less than half and in what ever fabric you want.

As far as will it work with the air bag, not sure on the '17 model. Air bag could have different mounting holes. My guess it won't line up with the new air bag.

The difference between faux carbon fiber and actual carbon fiber is immense, especially once you see carbon fiber and carbon fiber wrap in sunlight side by side. Real carbon looks really good

NeedsBoostt 02-17-2018 01:56 AM

Thank you all for the input. I asked the question mostly out of curiosity as I plan to wrap the steering wheel (just the silver trim) but in case that goes not as planned...

Mr.ac 02-17-2018 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by NRXRaptor (Post 3045514)
The difference between faux carbon fiber and actual carbon fiber is immense, especially once you see carbon fiber and carbon fiber wrap in sunlight side by side. Real carbon looks really good

I know what a real carbon fiber looks like. It's dull.
I also know what "woven" carbon fiber looks like as it's what everyone thinks when they say "carbon fiber"

It's all about the style of weave. And that thick clear coat. But yeah I think you knew that as what I assume you meant to say.

But eh, if your a carbon fiber whore, that $700 price tag minus steering wheel controls,no thanks.

ztrevs 02-17-2018 02:02 AM

heres the best of both worlds.

https://www.86worx.com/real-original...eel-kouki.html

TachyonBomb 02-17-2018 03:51 PM

Idk why anyone with a 2017 wouldn't just get the 86worx kouki steering wheel.

I was going to pull the trigger and buy one but after seeing that the 2018 tS steering wheel has black spokes instead of silver, I figured that I should just wait until the 2018 tS steering wheels are given the carbon fiber treatment.

Just something to think about if you would prefer a darker interior look over the silver spoke steering wheel look.

TofuJoe 02-17-2018 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ztrevs (Post 3045578)

Whoa. WANT!

NRXRaptor 02-17-2018 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.ac (Post 3045576)
I know what a real carbon fiber looks like. It's dull.
I also know what "woven" carbon fiber looks like as it's what everyone thinks when they say "carbon fiber"

It's all about the style of weave. And that thick clear coat. But yeah I think you knew that as what I assume you meant to say.

But eh, if your a carbon fiber whore, that $700 price tag minus steering wheel controls,no thanks.

That's what everyone means when they say carbon fiber

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Originally Posted by TofuJoe (Post 3045778)
Whoa. WANT!

I've been eyeing this one for my 2016. The red carbon looks awesome

http://www.subispeed.com/oem-fit-red...l#.Woj2wKjwa-Y

Brink 02-17-2018 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ztrevs (Post 3045578)

I'll probably drunk order that one of these days. Don't really want to replace my steering wheel but that looks too nice not to install.

StraightOuttaCanadaEh 02-18-2018 12:21 AM

Black steering wheel with red carbon and silver inserts? Come on guys lol

Brink 02-18-2018 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh (Post 3045925)
Black steering wheel with red carbon and silver inserts? Come on guys lol

There's a version with black carbon too.


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