peteyjr Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 A few weeks ago I saw a link to one of our vendors for a thick/fat Subaru steering wheel (around $ 400) that you add on the stock steering components. Problem is I've looked at most vendors and can't find it. Tried AVO, Fred Beans etc. Anyone remember where it is is they have seen it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Japan parts? Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 You have to be thinking of the DAMD steering wheels. They are smaller and much thicker at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions. They have a flat bottom and round version, with different colour stitching(red, black and blue). They have a couple special edition edition models as well. I've been thinking about picking up a flat bottom wheel with blue sitching. PGT has the below wheel on his STI. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y124/PatagonianGT/DAMD%20Wheel/DSC07071.jpg http://www.avojdm.com/product_info.php?products_id=145&osCsid=7887a93a4f59e48f2229acb451d53743 http://www.damd.co.jp/products/accessary/steering.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyjr Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 SWEEEET, yea thats the one- thanks. I can't stand the stock LGT wheel. Blue stitching for me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FX35B4 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 They are for type D and newer(07+) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 They are for type D and newer(07+) Boooooo! Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyjr Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Noooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 yeah...$500 for a steering wheel is steep, too. Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FX35B4 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 05~07 guys have two choices. K2gear http://www.k2k2.jp/ Zerosports http://www.zerosports.co.jp/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=710 Both of them cost almost $600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyjr Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Maybe you saved me $ , I have a JDM STI steering wheel (05) I had on my WRX that I can install. Still wanted that fat boy bad. Are the splines completely different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FX35B4 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I'm not sure about difference between 05~07 and ~09 But this guy in Japan has type A ane he changed newer model's spline. So he can swap DAMD's steering wheel. http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/122122/car/23673/2044944/parts.aspx Here are other steering wheel swap.(even you don't read Japanese, keep on clicking) http://minkara.carview.co.jp/parts/unit.aspx?mo=299&ci=91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leke Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Here are other steering wheel swap.(even you don't read Japanese, keep on clicking) http://minkara.carview.co.jp/parts/unit.aspx?mo=299&ci=91 Looks awesome in the legacy, especially with the paddle shifters http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/minkara/parts/000/002/218/074/2218074/p1.jpg I really like the shift boot on that auto too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 They are for type D and newer(07+) Crap that means it won't work on my USDM 2007 spec. B. I wonder if the usdm 2008 steering wheels controls(or pods) are compatible with 2007? Audio controls might work but I'm not sure about the cruise control. I really want to retain my steering wheel controls but love the flat bottom steering wheel. Plus, it looks like I would have to mod for the spline difference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 stock on left, DAMD on right with pods http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y124/PatagonianGT/DAMD%20Wheel/DSC07058.jpg and installed: http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y124/PatagonianGT/DAMD%20Wheel/DSC07061.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leke Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 PGT, would you mind answering these questions? 1) Does the OEM airbag bolt right into the wheel? 2) I'm not sure exactly what it's called, but does the middle portion of the OEM wheel fit on it too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 PGT, that thing looks sooooo bad. You are elevated to pimp status. Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 PGT, would you mind answering these questions? 1) Does the OEM airbag bolt right into the wheel? 2) I'm not sure exactly what it's called, but does the middle portion of the OEM wheel fit on it too? 100% OEM fitment. The controls or covers bolt on, the airbag snaps right in place. Perfect. As for pimp status....not even a steering wheel can give me that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec.b Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 PGT - Do you have SI Drive??? I'm super curious if I can use one of these wheels... I really want to keep my S# button! I love the wheel BTW. All the right curves in the right places; super sexy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 PGT - Do you have SI Drive??? I'm super curious if I can use one of these wheels... I really want to keep my S# button! I love the wheel BTW. All the right curves in the right places; super sexy... Yes, his STi his Si drive, however, there is no S# button on the STi steering wheels. The only way to change it is via the knob on the center console. So, yes, you'd lose ALL the buttons (S#, and the info display buttons) on your steering wheel unless you custom fit something (which I'm not even sure would be possible). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leke Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 ^ actually, it looks like there is a way to keep them. Look closely at the picture I posted at the bottom of the first page. This one has them too: http://lh4.ggpht.com/_qjqv2cZkG50/SlrKLB-NPXI/AAAAAAAAAFU/x8Wn5cjZkEs/s576/p1-5.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 ^ actually, it looks like there is a way to keep them. Look closely at the picture I posted at the bottom of the first page. This one has them too: http://lh4.ggpht.com/_qjqv2cZkG50/SlrKLB-NPXI/AAAAAAAAAFU/x8Wn5cjZkEs/s576/p1-5.jpg Wow, cool. Wonder how much work that took. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam07specB Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I really wish these would fit my USDM 07... that looks wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I really wish these would fit my USDM 07... that looks wonderful! It will fit but it looks like you have change out the spline on earlier bl/bp's but you might lose you steering wheel controls. I'm guessing the radio controls between the 07 control pods and 08 control pod could be made to work but the real question is the cruise control. Once, you end up buying the 08+ control pods, spline, air bag cover and maybe an air bag. It could end up being a very costly swap(as if it isn't to begin with). Although, if you could get a cheap used/take off 08+ steeing wheel with those parts included to play around with....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FX35B4 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 How to... http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/210531/car/100736/839692/note.aspx http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/210531/car/100736/839740/note.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyMUN2k6 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I want this steering wheel, with the carbon and red stitching. Item# SS358D-4, i'd would also like to replace the front shell on the steering wheel with the sti shell. If it's at all possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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