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R50/53 New Steering Wheel?

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Old Apr 4, 2023 | 04:25 PM
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New Steering Wheel?

Hey all, just a broad question: are there any aftermarket steering wheels for r53? I'd like to change my steering wheel from the two spoke wheel to something a bit cooler but all the steering wheels that look cool don't have an airbag insert and when they do its not even for r53. TIA

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Something similar to this, thanks !
 
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😵‍💫 why don’t you just swap to a OEM 3 spoke.
 
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^^^ My exact thoughts.

Though the volume controls on the back of the 2-spoke steering wheel are awesome. I still miss those 15 years later.
 
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Most do the three spoke, popular mode back in the day.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ing-wheel.html


 
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Old Apr 6, 2023 | 07:44 AM
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And of course the elusive, alcantara or full leather, JCW wheel is the ultimate upgrade 😉
 
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/26550110524...yABEgI_wPD_BwE

Ill be going with this kind, I like the flat bottom ones.
 
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I'd love that carbon JCW piece at the bottom of the 3 spoke!
 
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I'd love that carbon JCW piece at the bottom of the 3 spoke!
you know those are like hens teeth, but you can get high quality reproductions from the UK.
https://staffordshirespecialistcars....duction-parts/
 

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😵‍💫 why don’t you just swap to a OEM 3 spoke.
I like the two spoke more than the three spoke. But speaking of steering wheels, KILLALLCHROME just came out with a flat bottom carbon fiber wheel for first gen!!! That’s the one I’m getting.
 
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Originally Posted by ttawfik3
I like the two spoke more than the three spoke. But speaking of steering wheels, KILLALLCHROME just came out with a flat bottom carbon fiber wheel for first gen!!! That’s the one I’m getting.
👌 For 500 us shipped, I just might pull the trigger.
 
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👌 For 500 us shipped, I just might pull the trigger.
it’s beautiful! That’s exactly the steering wheel I want. Maybe for my birthday my mom will get it for me idk we’ll see lol
 
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Originally Posted by ttawfik3
it’s beautiful! That’s exactly the steering wheel I want. Maybe for my birthday my mom will get it for me idk we’ll see lol
hahaha, give us her # and we will all text her lol

I even have a stock 3 spoke I got off craigslist for 80$ so I can take all the buttons and covers off it.
 
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Originally Posted by Xplct
hahaha, give us her # and we will all text her lol

I even have a stock 3 spoke I got off craigslist for 80$ so I can take all the buttons and covers off it.
LOL. Since I have the 2 spoke steering wheel, is it even compatible with mine? Do I have to buy a 3 spoke airbag and covers? I really don’t want to drive without an airbag
 
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Originally Posted by ttawfik3
LOL. Since I have the 2 spoke steering wheel, is it even compatible with mine? Do I have to buy a 3 spoke airbag and covers? I really don’t want to drive without an airbag
you need the internals from a 3 spoke, the air bag aslo, may not be the same, and covers are different.

 

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Yes +1 ^^ It was a popular mod back in the day.
 
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A flanged nut for $50?
 
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You can buy a three-spoke without all the buttons and modify the side pieces and the bottom piece with carbon fiber wrap. Did that to my MC40 and it looks great. Plus, you can always remove it.
 
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That’s a great looking steering wheel. Not sure how much shipping is to the US, but it says the price includes about $85 of VAT so the wheel might only be about $430 before shipping and any taxes, customs fees, or duty.

The two spoke and three spoke 1st gen airbags are not the same. Also, although it looks similar, the 2nd gen airbag is different and won’t fit on a first gen wheel. AFAIK, the 2nd gen airbag wiring is also different and not compatible with the 1st gen system, and the splines are different so a second gen wheel won’t fit the on a 1st gen column.
 
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I have seen others inquire about this but has anyone successfully installed an R56 3 spoke on the R53? As I understand it, there are 2 issues.

- The splines are different.
- The airbag connectors are different.

The airbag issue doesn't bother me because I dealt with similar issues while installing my R56 seats. The splines may be the deal breaker.

The main reason I am exploring this is because I can get an R56 3 spoke way cheaper and in better condition than the R53 versions that are available. For reference, the cost of an R56 wheel with the airbag is less than a 3 spoke R53 wheel in fair condition with no airbag. If the splines are somewhat close, I wonder if it could be made to work. With the savings, I wouldn't mind some fabrication.
 
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Originally Posted by Jonny
you know those are like hens teeth, but you can get high quality reproductions from the UK.
https://staffordshirespecialistcars....duction-parts/
Thanks for this! I'll be purchasing this today!
 
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