aftermarket steering wheel - where do i put the controls though?

[ipeefreely]

I apologize in advance if this has been covered but I've tried searching for this to no avail.

I'm in the process of installing a aftermarket steering wheel for track and wanted to know how, if any of you guys that did this, retained some of the controls that were on the oem steering wheel.

My car is a 19' so I've got some buttons to control the radio and what not so I'm not really too concerned about that area. What I am concerned about is if a error came up on the dash and I was unable to acknowledge it.

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[PEPSIFLAME]

Unless the wheel has spots for the controls, you either won't be able to or you'll have to DIY something.

 

[kevinyong]

I've been toying with this idea for a while now. The only plug and play option currently is the Seeker steering wheel with has cut outs and clamping plate for the factory steering wheel controls.

Personally I think that looks really out of place and have been thinking of getting a proper technician that is skilled in wiring to run the wires for the 'info' and left/right controls to the empty left panel where the traction control button is.

 

[ipeefreely]

Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for.

Any idea where I can get that steering wheel? Trying to see if I can just get that mount for the controls.

 

[shinobidk]

any updates on this thread?? relocating it on the dash maybe??

 

[flipnrr]

any updates on this thread?? relocating it on the dash maybe??

just posted this earlier and wanted to show it to Will @ipeefreely.

https://www.civicx.com/forum/threads/works-bell-srd-kit.54328/

 

[metal_driver]

Will, I'm sure you have already seen Chris's Seeker steering wheel set up here as well..
https://www.civicx.com/forum/threads/seeker-interior-goods.54050/#post-874674
Looks not bad at all.

 

[Z06Chris]

Will, I'm sure you have already seen Chris's Seeker steering wheel set up here as well..
https://www.civicx.com/forum/threads/seeker-interior-goods.54050/#post-874674
Looks not bad at all.

Not going to lie. Feels like I'm playing Gran Turismo when I get in the car because of how the controls look.
The Seeker wheel feels amazing.

 

[ipeefreely]

Will, I'm sure you have already seen Chris's Seeker steering wheel set up here as well..
https://www.civicx.com/forum/threads/seeker-interior-goods.54050/#post-874674
Looks not bad at all.

haha thanks. Yeah I've seen it. I'm still not sure if I'm going to migrate over to the seeker wheel. I have a aim MXG installed and I honestly can't even see the dash anymore... lol.

 

[jeremk]

I found this on RHDJapan the other day.

https://www.rhdjapan.com/works-bell...-srd-b1-set-short-boss-civic-fc1-fk7-fk8.html

Then you can have buttons and race
Comes in short or normal.

 

[grumpyoldman]

I apologize in advance if this has been covered but I've tried searching for this to no avail.

I just bought a leather Honda steering wheel from a Civic EX and I can't take off the controls and the trim from either of the (OEM vs this OEUpgrade).

Does anyone have a ton of pics of what the clips and the trim look like?

Thanks
GOM

 

[tinyman392]

I just bought a leather Honda steering wheel from a Civic EX and I can't take off the controls and the trim from either of the (OEM vs this OEUpgrade).

Does anyone have a ton of pics of what the clips and the trim look like?

Thanks
GOM

They're a PITA to remove. I wish I had picture of the clip locations for you. I know the trim is mostly clips, the buttons/controls have some knubs on them though. You may be able to see what they look like if you search for tutorial videos on YouTube. Remove the trim before the buttons/controls. Also there are a few screws that need to be removed before you can get them out. Make use to use a trim removal tool.

 

[OrchidFc3]

I just bought a leather Honda steering wheel from a Civic EX and I can't take off the controls and the trim from either of the (OEM vs this OEUpgrade).

Does anyone have a ton of pics of what the clips and the trim look like?

Thanks
GOM

It helps if you have plastic trim tools to remove it. You can get them cheap on Amazon or Ebay.

 

[tinyman392]

It helps if you have plastic trim tools to remove it. You can get them cheap on Amazon or Ebay.

I didn't think it was possible to remove them without plastic trim tools

 

[grumpyoldman]

The problem I'm having happens after the tools have been obtained.
Forgive me for what this will sound like but,

Where do I stick the tool?
When do I push and when do I pull?

I'll get it done on the plastic steering and then repeat on my leather one once I figure it out. I grew tired so I installed the wheel yesterday without swapping anything. I hope the 1 different wire (not counting the additional wires which I expected) is inconsequential.

SO COMFY.

Merry Christmas,

GOM

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