What steering wheel??

[stockhonda84]

Hey guys well my stock steering wheel aint cutting it rite now its all chipping off and all kinds of crazy junk soo im looking for a nice good looking steering wheel i was looking at the 98 SRS Momo Teg Type R Steering wheel but it says it only fits DC chassis and of course i know i have an EK im seeing if anyone here knows of any way possible of making this work or if anything just let me know of a steering wheel that looks good in a silver EK thanks guys :honda: :rockon:

[JdmRevelations]

im rocking a stock wheel down to bare bones.. meaning no airbag... why dont you go with a CTR wheel..?

[digitalHorizon]

The ITR wheel will fit, I don't know the exact process to make it fit but I know its a bit more involved than a simple remove/replace.

As an alternative, one of my friends works for Nardi USA, and gets Nardi and Personal steering wheels. If you're interested I could forward you his email.

[stockhonda84]

Well anyone know of any good web sites where i could actually purchase them @ n ive never seen the CTR wheel but of course im open to everything if i like it thanks ppl you guys :rockon:

[digitalHorizon]

CTR wheel looks the same.

http://icbmotorsport.com
http://hmotorsonline.com

[crazyxzer0]

Its not the matter of if it looks the same. THE EK steering column is different from the DC/EG steering column. If you want to run an ITR wheel you need a DC column. EK CTR wheel is identical to the ITR one but it has different splines to make up to the EK column.


summary:
You want this wheel:

CTR Wheel = Perfect fit on your EK
ITR Wheel = Run DC Steering Column




Also..if you are into OEM wheels... I believe S2000 and RSX wheels fit also on the EK column. Just to let you know. :)


I would get rid of the Airbag, get a quick release hub and get a personal wheel for more security. But for those who want airbag, S2000, RSX and CTR wheels are good choices for an EK.

[digitalHorizon]

Its not the matter of if it looks the same. THE EK steering column is different from the DC/EG steering column. If you want to run an ITR wheel you need a DC column. EK CTR wheel is identical to the ITR one but it has different splines to make up to the EK column.


The ITR wheel will fit, I don't know the exact process to make it fit but I know its a bit more involved than a simple remove/replace.

I already mentioned that there were differences, but that they looked the same. Good job detective. I was actually only mentioning that the ITR wheel will fit in case he wanted the 96 non-SRS ITR wheel as an alternative.

[red4]

Nardi and Personal make some great wheels. the new Orido and NOB wheels are awesome. i'd love to pick one up from them eventually. pretty tough to steal a car with no steering wheel.

i've seen an S2000 wheel in an EK as well, and it looks really slick plus keeps your airbag. its all about decisions man, lol.

[digitalHorizon]

The Orido and NOB wheels are coming soon, but are very pricy.

Out of curiosity, how did you hear about the NOB and Orido wheels? I did the press release for them a while back and I didn't think there was anyone else selling them except for my friend Patrick (official Nardi USA distributor)?

Nobuteru Taneguchi LIMITED EDITION 340mm Nardi, with Carbon Fiber horn garnish, only 12 in the US as of now:







Orido Style:

[red4]

i read about the wheels in the latest issue of Modified Magazine (April 2006). they are both listed on page 156 in the Modified Gear section. the contact number it gives for the wheels is for Axis Engineeing at 714-842-5924.

definitely some sweet looking wheels :TU: wish i had the cash to spring for one.

[crazyxzer0]

aspec products are also selling the special edition wheels.

I like the NOB wheel if it was red stiching I would be all over it.


I guess just a regular personal wheel for me.



oh yea digitalhorizon, sorry if it looked like I attacked you for the similar look, I just wokeup and it didn't sound so snappy when i wrote it. No offence to you or anything.. it does look the same :)

[digitalHorizon]

No worries. I usually give people the benefit of the doubt, so I didn't take it personally. :TU:

Its weird how Nardi works with their distibutors. I've asked Patrick about it, and he says that its not like King/Mugen or Bulletproof/BYS, where there's only 1 distributor in the US... he works for Axis Eng., which is a sister company of FET Japan, which is JAPAN's sole Nardi distributor... but in the US any distributor can order direct from FET I believe. Kinda confusing, but I know for sure that the NOB wheel was only available through Axis as of January when I did the press release photos and the first orders were shipped.

[crazyxzer0]

yea i believe axis was the only one sporting it. Now it seems everyone has it available..

[2coupes]

phunhaus has an rsx wheel in his ek right now, with the airbag working too

i would love to get a quick release/steering wheel combo sometime down the line
i've seen some sick jdm wheels, 5zigen, Key!s racing, personal, Nardi, momo, spoon, mugen, etc

[crazyxzer0]

I have parts waiting..

NRG Slim Hub, NRG QR Gen1, NRG Lock, and i have a sparco racer 2 but i want a Personal wheel! :)

[2coupes]

you might wanna check ebay, they have rare jdm steering wheels all the time, i saw a garage tune R (never heard of them) with f1 horn button go for $150 on ebay

[2coupes]

here's one i just found on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PERSONAL-GRINTA-350mm-STEERING-WHEEL-JDM-rx7-240sx-ae86_W0QQitemZ8050332349QQcategoryZ33704QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem

[crazyxzer0]

aspec products sell them on H-T

199shiped for a 330mm brand new.


http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1471820



I want the leather to be more matte black i hope after some use it wont turn into that..

[red4]

those Personal wheels from Aspec listed on H-T look really nice. i'll hafta keep them in mind if i decide to pick one up. you can basically run an aftermarket wheel with just a hub adaptor, right? the quick release feature would be nice too though. i guess i need to do some more research into aftermarket wheels, lol...

anybody have any good links to what all you need to get properly set up?

[crazyxzer0]

Mike, you first need the wheel..

a universal hub that has 12 holes.


If you want quick release, then you need to run a quickrelease hub. One of the most popular brands right now is NRG (which makes replica ones ) that go for about 80 bucks for the hub alone.


Recap:

Universal Hub = $30-$50
NRG quick release = $80+
Personal Wheel $199

it starts to cost a tad... lol



NRG makes a slim hub for $80 because the quick release puts the wheel about 1-2inchs closer to you and some people don't like that like me. They solved it by making the hub shorter by 2inches. It isn't necessary but it is a nice option to have.

[2coupes]

so do you need the universal hub and the quick release??? or just the quick release and the wheel?

[eastmaggie]

i dunno if someone meantioned it already, but someone said on here that both Type R steering wheels look the same. the 96-98 type R(teg) does not look anything like the newer ones. it's skinny, not fat like the CTR. but yeah you can use it if you use the DC steering collum. & the s2000 / RSX & 01-05 CIVIC Si, steering wheels will fit the 96-00 civic with no prob. i'd rather have that one. it looks meaner

[red4]

Mike, you first need the wheel..

a universal hub that has 12 holes.


If you want quick release, then you need to run a quickrelease hub. One of the most popular brands right now is NRG (which makes replica ones ) that go for about 80 bucks for the hub alone.


Recap:

Universal Hub = $30-$50
NRG quick release = $80+
Personal Wheel $199

it starts to cost a tad... lol



NRG makes a slim hub for $80 because the quick release puts the wheel about 1-2inchs closer to you and some people don't like that like me. They solved it by making the hub shorter by 2inches. It isn't necessary but it is a nice option to have.


thanks for the heads-up Derek! :TU:

[crazyxzer0]

http://hondamarketplace.com/zerothread?id=1478866

[red4]

so wouldn't the NRG setup actually put the wheel closer to the driver than the MOMO hub? i thought you were talking about it being farther away?

[crazyxzer0]

well..lets put it this way:

The NRG Setup has two things. a NRG Slim hub (the one that connects to the steering column) and then the NRG QR.


Before the option was to buy a MOMO HUB and run the NRG QR as the NRG QR is not a hub in itself. This means that the steering wheel is MOMOHUB+NRGQR distance from the steering wheel column.

The NRG HUB+ QR is a little longer than the MOMO HUB meaning the steering wheel would be only a momo length away.


let's put some random numbers on the products to help visualize.


NRG hub 3"
NRG QR 4"
MOMO HUB 6"

In the momo setup with the quick release the wheel is 6"+4" from the steering column.

IN the NRG setup it is 3"+4" so the wheel is only 7" from the steering column.


The reason you want the wheel to be closer is that it will mimick OEM distance from the steering column. If you run the momo setup, the turn signal indicators and wipers feel a hefty distance from your hand and you need to REACH for them. That really bugged me alot when my buddy got it on his Civic so I decided not to get one until I found a solution to getting the wheel closer to the steering column. NRG made the solution so I'm getting it!! :)

[Volume 8]

since we're talking about steering wheels, does anybody know if a DA steering wheel will work in a EJ8?

[red4]

well..lets put it this way:

The NRG Setup has two things. a NRG Slim hub (the one that connects to the steering column) and then the NRG QR.


Before the option was to buy a MOMO HUB and run the NRG QR as the NRG QR is not a hub in itself. This means that the steering wheel is MOMOHUB+NRGQR distance from the steering wheel column.

The NRG HUB+ QR is a little longer than the MOMO HUB meaning the steering wheel would be only a momo length away.


let's put some random numbers on the products to help visualize.


NRG hub 3"
NRG QR 4"
MOMO HUB 6"

In the momo setup with the quick release the wheel is 6"+4" from the steering column.

IN the NRG setup it is 3"+4" so the wheel is only 7" from the steering column.


The reason you want the wheel to be closer is that it will mimick OEM distance from the steering column. If you run the momo setup, the turn signal indicators and wipers feel a hefty distance from your hand and you need to REACH for them. That really bugged me alot when my buddy got it on his Civic so I decided not to get one until I found a solution to getting the wheel closer to the steering column. NRG made the solution so I'm getting it!! :)

much clearer man. thanks. we should make a diagram in MS Paint or something to explain it, lol. :TU: i understand how it works now though. :rockon:

[crazyxzer0]

hahaha im ok with that you can if you want mike.

[red4]

i will work on something in photoshop.

[SLVRBLLT22]

s2000 steering wheel works perfect. i have the wheel and functioning airbag in my ej8 and it's awesome. i wasn't really looking for a new steering wheel, just a good deal from someone we all know as phunaus and that was it. the s2000 looks hot w/ the darker interior and the insight wheel works best with the lighter grey.

[red4]

here's what i put together to illustrate the two different setups with NRG and MOMO stuff.



:TU:

SLVRBLLT22: do you have any pictures of your steering wheel setup with the S2K wheel?

[MS. EJ8]

i wanna ctr steering wheel so bad!

[2coupes]

i definately want that slim hub and quick release when i get a steering wheel

[red4]

i definately want that slim hub and quick release when i get a steering wheel

you and me both :TU:

[SLVRBLLT22]

red4: I'll do my best to get you a pick of that. I'm at work all day today, but I'll try and get one this weekend for you.

[crazyxzer0]

my NRG is coming soon :)

[stockhonda84]

Hey guys just wanted to say thanks to all you guys for all the great info im leaving to Japan here in a few months n i hope this site is still up and running cuz while im in :japanflag: my car is going to be getting some mods like change to 15" rims, change steering wheel, hopefully putting a nice wing and get rid of my nasty altezzas i got on now well just wanted to say thanks again :honda: :rockon: :japanflag:

[sohcvtec]

spoon steering wheel!

[crazyxzer0]

I just bought NRG short hub, quick release and the lock.. now for a wheel...

hmm.

[red4]

I just bought NRG short hub, quick release and the lock.. now for a wheel...

hmm.

good deal man. let us know how everything goes with the install and the feel/location of the wheel, etc.

[angrychicken]

Keep us posted, steering wheel, with release will be my next mod and I'd like to hear your feedback with NRG.

[crazyxzer0]

will do, I'll even try to figure out how to get rid of the SRS light the right way not pulling out a plug.

[2coupes]

any way to keep cruise console with an aftermarket wheel??

[red4]

any way to keep cruise console with an aftermarket wheel??

keep it wired up and mount the buttons somewhere else. :TU:

but i say cruise control is for girly men...lol :lol:

[2coupes]

no, power steering is for girly men

[red4]

no, power steering is for girly men

if you don't have power steering than you don't need cruise... :TD: lol

[G-rat]

if you don't have power steering than you don't need cruise... :TD: lol

i 2nd that.....

[crazyxzer0]

**** that I want luxury.


Anyways, the wires are on the SRS harness. I can probably wire it up to work on the side console or something.

[2coupes]

yeah, that's what i was thinking, or maybe just find a clean ej2 so I don't have to worry about it

[crazyxzer0]

just bought this.waiting on shipping. :TU:

[2coupes]

there's a nice nardi wheel on ebay right now

[Paps]

nobody likes the NRG steering wheels? They looks decent and they are cheap.

[crazyxzer0]

nobody likes the NRG steering wheels? They looks decent and they are cheap.


I've seen them, and they arent that nice. They are pretty good replicas but I prefer to get a real wheel :) and run replica hub stuff haha. I had a fake steering wheel before on my old car and it definitely felt different from the real leather of the authentic steering wheels.


If i was to get an NRG one I would buy a different horn to put on the wheel so it doesnt scream out replica as much. perhaps a Honda horn or seomthing

[redalert]

but i say cruise control is for girly men...lol :lol:


Yeah I agree. I removed my cruise control and power steering. I also drove from San Diego to Albuquerque NM with no cruise control (about 800 miles).

[crazyxzer0]

Yeah I agree. I removed my cruise control and power steering. I also drove from San Diego to Albuquerque NM with no cruise control (about 800 miles).


screw that! Luxury is luxury. When I drive cars for a living, you get sick of driving over 200miles + with your foot. Cruise control is PIMP. One of the best technology advances in the world. I drove a BMW with active cruise control..freaked me out when the car slowed down when the car was in front. hahahah


anyways...2 more weeks till my preorder comes in! w00t

[Mr.EM1]

how about a Momo Montecarlo. That steering wheel is sick:TU:

[G-rat]

screw that! Luxury is luxury. When I drive cars for a living, you get sick of driving over 200miles + with your foot. Cruise control is PIMP. One of the best technology advances in the world. I drove a BMW with active cruise control..freaked me out when the car slowed down when the car was in front. hahahah


anyways...2 more weeks till my preorder comes in! w00t

but your gonna have to take yours out when u get the steering wheel...unless u re-locate it some how

[crazyxzer0]

its not very hard to rewire it. I'll figure something out. I dont even drive my car anymore so i can work something out in the mean time.

[natedogg91crx]

s2000 steering wheel works perfect. i have the wheel and functioning airbag in my ej8 and it's awesome. i wasn't really looking for a new steering wheel, just a good deal from someone we all know as phunaus and that was it. the s2000 looks hot w/ the darker interior and the insight wheel works best with the lighter grey.
post a pic would ya? im thinkin about a s2000 wheel myself wanna see what it looks like though :D

[2coupes]

its not very hard to rewire it. I'll figure something out. I dont even drive my car anymore so i can work something out in the mean time.
if you figure out a way you will very much persuade me to get a steering wheel

[00si_guy86]

dude, the S2k Wheel is the shizit. I've only seen a few peeps who go through the pain in the arse to actually make it work, but all in all it is one nice piece of Honda equipment.

[EJcoupe-T]

The ITR wheel will fit, I don't know the exact process to make it fit but I know its a bit more involved than a simple remove/replace.

As an alternative, one of my friends works for Nardi USA, and gets Nardi and Personal steering wheels. If you're interested I could forward you his email.

the ITR wheel will NOT fit and this is why

the one on the left is ek4, the one on the right is dc2


note the difference in the mounting hole sizes


here is a shot that is easier to compare. the signal switch slots are off aswell

the only way you will get a dc2 steering wheel to fit an ek is to change the steering columns out. and if i'm not mistaken they are different lengths

[EJcoupe-T]

i wanna ctr steering wheel so bad!

how bout an ek4 steering wheel?


if you are interested, you'll have to wait until i meet the requirements to sell. they don't trust me yet...

[2coupes]

wow, this thread is back from the dead, since this I've bought a 5zigen wheel, Splitz QR, and Boss hub, mine is a good distance from the wheel here's a pic

my camera sucks but the hub and QR are just over 6 inches long

[Moe2005]

dude, the S2k Wheel is the shizit. I've only seen a few peeps who go through the pain in the arse to actually make it work, but all in all it is one nice piece of Honda equipment.

I thought the S2K and the Insight steering wheel were direct bolt-ons.

[TeamPandaEJ7]

Get a Momo Tuner Steering Wheel FTMFW! haha. I got my whole Quick Release Kit for $260...and it came with..
-350mm Momo Tuner Black Leather/Red Stitching
-NRG Slim Hub
-NRG V1 QR Adapter

[2coupes]

got my quick release and steering wheel put on, no horn or cruise yet, saving that for another time...





sooo....
Quick Release: $50
Hub: $19
5zigen wheel: $41
grand total: $110

walking into the grocery store and seeing the looks on people's faces when you're carrying around your steering wheel: priceless
:D

oh and I have all the links on where to get this stuff for those prices, if you want to know, pm me