Type R steering wheel install

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I just picked up my steering wheel from the dealer so if you're buying it off eBay for $300+ then you're a fucking idiot.
Did you order when they were already backordered? I just ordered mine from a loca dealer here in Ontario but they say it is backordered. Just wondering when it might actually come in.
 

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Did you order when they were already backordered? I just ordered mine from a loca dealer here in Ontario but they say it is backordered. Just wondering when it might actually come in.
Lol newflyer3 got it.
 


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Yeah I read his post saying he got it.. I'm just curious when he ordered it from them, and how long it took kind of thing.
I ordered mine June 13th and received it the next day.
 

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Did you order when they were already backordered? I just ordered mine from a loca dealer here in Ontario but they say it is backordered. Just wondering when it might actually come in.
I ordered Wednesday and had it overnighted to Calgary, and my Purolator shipping label said it was from Montreal ;) so thank you to a very nice tip I received!

With that said, can any if you who had it installed tell me if the wrinkles and creases in the leather near the spokes get smoothed out after you installed it? Because some of those areas by the spokes/controls look like it was crudely cut with scissors by a monkey
 
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Did you order when they were already backordered? I just ordered mine from a loca dealer here in Ontario but they say it is backordered. Just wondering when it might actually come in.
Have them check all the dealers, call that one dealer that has it and have it shipped.
 

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I ordered Wednesday and had it overnighted to Calgary, and my Purolator shipping label said it was from Montreal ;) so thank you to a very nice tip I received!

With that said, can any if you who had it installed tell me if the wrinkles and creases in the leather near the spokes get smoothed out after you installed it? Because some of those areas by the spokes/controls look like it was crudely cut with scissors by a monkey
Thanks! I ordered mine friday but hopefully I'll get it in a week or two. In regards to the wrinkles, I have them on my touring steering wheel since new and haven't disappeared, so it probably won't smooth out.
 


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Has anyone who actually recieved one installed it yet on their own? I was wondering if anyone used any special tools. I've watched a few install videos and it doesnt look hard to do but I didnt have some of the tools they used.
 

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Has anyone who actually recieved one installed it yet on their own? I was wondering if anyone used any special tools. I've watched a few install videos and it doesnt look hard to do but I didnt have some of the tools they used.
Then don't do it because if you don't have the tools, chances are you'll break something that'll cost you more in replacement than the tool itself.
 

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Then don't do it because if you don't have the tools, chances are you'll break something that'll cost you more in replacement than the tool itself.
Agreed.

Seems like a simple install except I don't want to touch the air bag stuff
 

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what tools are needed? I figured It'd just be some wrenches, breaker bar, pry tool & screw drivers? Was really hoping I could do it my self. Haven't seen a video yet.
 

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It's not hard. Trick is to lock the wheel and use a 1.5- 2ft long pvc or metal breaker bar. I still have 2 wheels left and may end up popping one on my car.. Reason I suggested pvc is I actually use a pvc breaker bar to break my oil drain plug.

Has anyone who actually recieved one installed it yet on their own? I was wondering if anyone used any special tools. I've watched a few install videos and it doesnt look hard to do but I didnt have some of the tools they used.
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