RX-8 Steering wheel.....IT FITS!!!
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Over the course of the next few weeks I will be documenting the details of the swap. But just for those who are wondering, the RX-8 steering wheel fits quite well into the FD.
Here are the details: Using a 2004 RX-8 steering wheel. I will be installing a PAC-SWI-PS to control the Pioneer Radio's audio, therefore making use of the Rx8's steering wheel controls (pretty straight forward). I will also try to make use of the RX-8's cruise buttons to adapt to the FD's system (not so straight forward). Mounting the Rx-8 wheel is the same as the Nardi/Protege/Miata, you just have to drill notches for the clock spring. Don't know how the airbag will wire in, as I haven't yet received it. More to come stay tuned... |
pretty cool, good to know!
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So how will you test if the airbag works or not, once you have it wired up...? What happens if you get in an accident and the airbag wasn't wired up correctly?
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Is the steering wheel smaller in diameter than the stocker?
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It should be similar to size to the miata and newer spec nardi ones everyone uses.
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Originally Posted by hondasr4kids
(Post 10589735)
Is the steering wheel smaller in diameter than the stocker?
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Originally Posted by theorie
(Post 10589712)
So how will you test if the airbag works or not, once you have it wired up...? What happens if you get in an accident and the airbag wasn't wired up correctly?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXtza...ature=youtu.be |
Originally Posted by lnbrown5981
(Post 10589982)
I haven't measured it yet, but visually it appears to be only slightly smaller in overall diameter than stock, I will post a side by side pic, and take some measurements to clarify this.
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that is F-ing hillarious!!!! Testing will commence immediately!!!
Originally Posted by MSTHTD1
(Post 10590060)
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just bought an rx8 wheel for my fd. will be following your build thread. :)
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FD vs. RX-8 wheel size comparision
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Here is a side by side pic (FD on the left), as you can see the Rx-8 is maybe an inch smaller in overall diameter:
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^ thanks for the picture. Awaiting finished product pics
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Do want
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Nice!
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more pics
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Hmm Rx8 wheel is smaller diameter. So it will restict some the gauge pod view a little. When I was a Mazda parts manager a few years ago, I had access to one of these as a warranty return. Mazda never asked for it back so I was gonna keep it. Then my Fixed OPS manager decided to just through it away. I was pissed! The only thing I really wanted it for was to try and wire in the steering wheel radio controls.
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Originally Posted by t-von
(Post 10591091)
Hmm Rx8 wheel is smaller diameter. So it will restict some the gauge pod view a little. When I was a Mazda parts manager a few years ago, I had access to one of these as a warranty return. Mazda never asked for it back so I was gonna keep it. Then my Fixed OPS manager decided to just through it away. I was pissed! The only thing I really wanted it for was to try and wire in the steering wheel radio controls.
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subscribing. great updated look.
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Originally Posted by lnbrown5981
(Post 10591356)
After looking over the RX-8 wiring diagram, I discovered that the easiest way to make the steering wheel radio controls work is through the use of a PAC-SWI-PS Pioneer (I think it works with Sony, and Jensen stereos too) steering wheel interface wired directly to the wheel and an aftermarket radio. I will find out if this works in about a week or so, as I wont have time the rest of this week to work on it.
Great keep us posted. My Bimmer has me spoiled with the steering wheel radio controls. It's fare less distracting. LOL! |
Originally Posted by t-von
(Post 10592419)
Great keep us posted. My Bimmer has me spoiled with the steering wheel radio controls. It's fare less distracting. LOL!
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Originally Posted by lnbrown5981
(Post 10591356)
After looking over the RX-8 wiring diagram, I discovered that the easiest way to make the steering wheel radio controls work is through the use of a PAC-SWI-PS Pioneer (I think it works with Sony, and Jensen stereos too) steering wheel interface wired directly to the wheel and an aftermarket radio. I will find out if this works in about a week or so, as I wont have time the rest of this week to work on it.
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Oh, I'll be following this. What pioneer unit do you have?
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Originally Posted by kalinakona
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oh, i'll be following this. What pioneer unit do you have?
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Quick update:
Finally got an Rx8 airbag. Bad news, the airbag connectors are completely different (4 wires vs. three). At this point, I am content with just having it for aesthetic purposes until I can figure it out, meanwhile I will just bypass the airbag light and buzzer. More updates to come. |
did you figure out the cruise and radio controls?
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