Switch out 2017 Steering Wheel - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

NeedsBoostt · 02-14-2018, 02:16 AM

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.ac

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by NRXRaptor

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztrevs

heres the best of both worlds.

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

Whoa. WANT!

NRXRaptor · 02-17-2018, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.ac

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by TofuJoe

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztrevs

heres the best of both worlds.

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh

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

There's a version with black carbon too.

02-14-2018, 02:16 AM	#1
NeedsBoostt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Drives: '19 WRX STi; Ex. '17 BRZ owner Location: East Bay Area Posts: 136 Thanks: 4 Thanked 45 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	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? Last edited by NeedsBoostt; 02-14-2018 at 02:33 AM.

02-16-2018, 02:29 AM	#3
Mr.ac [insert cool phrase here] Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: BRZ Premium Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 2,368 Thanks: 709 Thanked 1,559 Times in 930 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s)	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. __________________ New daily driver - Subaru BRZ Premium Weekend fun/track car - '91 MR2 Turbo Gen3 Old daily driver - '88 MR2 Supercharged

02-17-2018, 02:02 AM	#7
ztrevs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Drives: 17' CWP BRZ ------- 15' GLA45 AMG Location: Toronto Posts: 275 Thanks: 52 Thanked 140 Times in 75 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	heres the best of both worlds. https://www.86worx.com/real-original...eel-kouki.html __________________ instagram \| flickr

02-18-2018, 12:21 AM	#12
StraightOuttaCanadaEh Wes Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: Artisan Spirits '17 86 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,871 Thanks: 1,255 Thanked 1,734 Times in 1,025 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s)	Black steering wheel with red carbon and silver inserts? Come on guys lol __________________ Instagram: @gt86ws

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
WTB: 2017 ONLY! Toyota 86 or BRZ OEM Steering Wheel	JV408	Want-To-Buy Requests	4	02-19-2018 04:53 PM
Cruise Control switch brackets for use with aftermarket steering wheel	Joesurf79	Interior Parts (Incl. Lighting)	7	09-27-2017 02:01 PM
2017 Steering Wheel	Irace86	Electronics \| Audio \| NAV \| Infotainment	6	01-26-2017 04:29 PM
WTB or WTT: 2017+ Steering Wheel	Irace86	Want-To-Buy Requests	6	01-24-2017 02:28 AM
2017 Steering Wheel	Irace86	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	6	01-16-2017 12:21 PM

02-16-2018, 01:51 AM	#2
NRXRaptor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Drives: BRZ Location: Mendocino County Posts: 369 Thanks: 7 Thanked 96 Times in 75 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	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

02-17-2018, 01:56 AM	#5
NeedsBoostt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Drives: '19 WRX STi; Ex. '17 BRZ owner Location: East Bay Area Posts: 136 Thanks: 4 Thanked 45 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	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...

02-17-2018, 03:51 PM	#8
TachyonBomb Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 06 Evo GSR SE, 17 Series Yellow BRZ Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 227 Thanks: 279 Thanked 169 Times in 79 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	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.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password