This applies to all Sparco, Nardi, Momo, etc 6 bolt steering wheels.
*disclaimer*
This can be a very dangerous procedure if not careful. Im assume no responsibility for any damage or injury that may occur while doing the modification. This is merely the way I did it and would like to share my experiences.
I installed my Sparco Strada steering wheel lastnight. Not a difficult install at all. Everything went smoothly.
I first started by removing the negative cable on the battery.
I then pressed the brake pedal for about 30 seconds to fully discharge the system.
I removed the dust cover caps to expose the (2) 10mm bolts that attach the airbag. These are loctaed under the steering wheel. one on the passenger side, and one on the drivers side.
Remove the 10mm bolts using a long extension. When doing this, its a good idea to not sit directly in the path of the air bag, just in case.
Unplug the yellow connector and remove air bag and again, not facing the air bag by holding it away from you.
Heres what you should have now.
Next, unplug the white connector.
With a 21mm socket and short extension, remove the center nyloc not that holds the wheel in place. (no pic of that lol)
After you unplug the connector, and remove the nyloc nut, wiggle the steering wheel till it comes off. You'll need to guide the plugs through the open cutout, then the wheel is free.
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The wheel off. lol
This is what you're left with.
Now you must remove the steering column trim by removing the 3 bolts located underneath the column.
You dont have to remove the lower piece entirely, just pull it down enough to get the extra room you need to get at the next bolts. I did remove the upper piece though.
Remove the 3 screws, and unplug the yellow and black connectors.
Then remove the unit.
Now this is where my dilemma starts. I have no idea how I would hook up a horn as I only see these 2 connectors. I dont really want to start cutting up any oem wiring, so I just reinstalled the steering trim and tucked those wires away for now till I figure out what to do.
The new goods.
Now install the hub using the 21mm nyloc nut. In this case its an NRG short hub. On the back of the hub there are 2 holes. These must line up with the 2 white nylon studs.
Not real happy with those gaps that shows the inards of the steering column. But its a solid piece no doubt.
Next, grab the base of the quick release unit.
Install it using the screws and allen key supplied. Tighten them in a criss cross pattern.
Now go grab your steering wheel, a Sparco Strada for me.
Take the locking portion of the quick release unit and bolt it to the steering wheel. You'll need to purchase 10mm momo, sparco, nardi, nrg, etc bolts as the wheel does not come whith them.
Next install your horn button and apply Sparco sticker.
Comparison: stock vs Sparco Strada 350mm.
and locked on the car. I must say, it locks SOLID. No play whatsoever. Awesome!
before:
after:
I LOVE LOVE the way it feels when driving. Also, removing it is pretty cool too I must say. Makes nice solid cluck as it locks in position. lol
I've had a few wheels on different cars in the past and forgot how they truly transform the driving experience in a car. Really nice.
However, the turn signals will only turn off after making more than a 90* turn. Regular turns it stays on constantly. I'll have to look into that.
Oh and the airbag light is flashing so I delete that bulb in the dash soon. lol
*I posted here because the how to thread wouldnt allow me to post a new thread. mods feel free to move as needed.*
*disclaimer*
This can be a very dangerous procedure if not careful. Im assume no responsibility for any damage or injury that may occur while doing the modification. This is merely the way I did it and would like to share my experiences.
I installed my Sparco Strada steering wheel lastnight. Not a difficult install at all. Everything went smoothly.
I first started by removing the negative cable on the battery.
I then pressed the brake pedal for about 30 seconds to fully discharge the system.
I removed the dust cover caps to expose the (2) 10mm bolts that attach the airbag. These are loctaed under the steering wheel. one on the passenger side, and one on the drivers side.
Remove the 10mm bolts using a long extension. When doing this, its a good idea to not sit directly in the path of the air bag, just in case.
Unplug the yellow connector and remove air bag and again, not facing the air bag by holding it away from you.
Heres what you should have now.
Next, unplug the white connector.
With a 21mm socket and short extension, remove the center nyloc not that holds the wheel in place. (no pic of that lol)
After you unplug the connector, and remove the nyloc nut, wiggle the steering wheel till it comes off. You'll need to guide the plugs through the open cutout, then the wheel is free.
The wheel off. lol
This is what you're left with.
Now you must remove the steering column trim by removing the 3 bolts located underneath the column.
You dont have to remove the lower piece entirely, just pull it down enough to get the extra room you need to get at the next bolts. I did remove the upper piece though.
Remove the 3 screws, and unplug the yellow and black connectors.
Then remove the unit.
Now this is where my dilemma starts. I have no idea how I would hook up a horn as I only see these 2 connectors. I dont really want to start cutting up any oem wiring, so I just reinstalled the steering trim and tucked those wires away for now till I figure out what to do.
The new goods.
Now install the hub using the 21mm nyloc nut. In this case its an NRG short hub. On the back of the hub there are 2 holes. These must line up with the 2 white nylon studs.
Not real happy with those gaps that shows the inards of the steering column. But its a solid piece no doubt.
Next, grab the base of the quick release unit.
Install it using the screws and allen key supplied. Tighten them in a criss cross pattern.
Now go grab your steering wheel, a Sparco Strada for me.
Take the locking portion of the quick release unit and bolt it to the steering wheel. You'll need to purchase 10mm momo, sparco, nardi, nrg, etc bolts as the wheel does not come whith them.
Next install your horn button and apply Sparco sticker.
Comparison: stock vs Sparco Strada 350mm.
and locked on the car. I must say, it locks SOLID. No play whatsoever. Awesome!
before:
after:
I LOVE LOVE the way it feels when driving. Also, removing it is pretty cool too I must say. Makes nice solid cluck as it locks in position. lol
I've had a few wheels on different cars in the past and forgot how they truly transform the driving experience in a car. Really nice.
However, the turn signals will only turn off after making more than a 90* turn. Regular turns it stays on constantly. I'll have to look into that.
Oh and the airbag light is flashing so I delete that bulb in the dash soon. lol
*I posted here because the how to thread wouldnt allow me to post a new thread. mods feel free to move as needed.*
