You guys like the Steering wheel for the TL instead of the TSX's?

I got the TL for a loaner car and I kinda liked the TL's steering wheel better than the TSX's.

 

I like the 06 TSX steering wheel better than the 04-05's

 

Never drove the TL but I don't like the steering wheel on the TSX. I think it's way too big and I wish the spokes that attaches the wheel to the center could be higher up. When I rest my arm on the door rest my hand hits the wheel right where the spokes attaches so I can't get a grip on it unless i lift my hand up or drop my hand lower.

 

i like the '06 TSX wheel better than the TL wheel... way better infact...

 

04-05 TSX steering wheels are like noodle-sized. I'd definitely prefer the 06 TSX steering over the previous. It gives you more grip & confidence when you drive.

KC

 

That's interesting. I didn't know the 06 TSX steering wheel was different.

What's the difference from the 04-05 to the 06?

 

Actually, if there's any steering wheel that I want, I want the one in the RDX.

 

isn't that a Civic wheel? if i had my choice, the newly redesigned TL wheel looks awesome. i prefer 4 spoke rather than tri spoke because i like to drive holding at 6 oclock.

 

please delete (double post)

 

because we don't have tl's here

 

I much prefer the TSX wheel to the TL - it was actually one of the reasons why I chose the TSX.

IMO, a 3-spoke wheel is noticeably sportier because you have more freedom to slide your hands while cornering because they are less restricted between 3 and 9, compared to a 4-spoke where your hands are blocked off from sliding at all by the spokes.

 

Good points... everyone.

Is it possible to put a TL steering wheel in a TSX?

 

 

i third that

 

the 06 TSX wheel should be a direct swap to the 04-05 TSX. Take out the airbag unit, unscrew whatever u need to. The only thing is probably the radio control part, anybody know how that part works?

KC

 

what's on the 06 tsx wheel that's not on the 04-05 model?

 

bluetooth buttons.

 

2007 TL Type-S

 

^^ yeah, that TL-S one is very nice. i wished the acura steering wheel was a little smaller for more sporty feel.

 

I like the TSX steering wheels better. It's perfect size. The only issue with my 05 is that it can be thicker like VW/Audi thick. Then it would be perfect!

 

Not to hijack, but... I have an 05 and a few months ago had the steering wheel replaced under warranty (the little tabs on the wheel at the top of the steering column, behind the silver trim pieces with the buttons, warped in the heat). The tabs on the new wheel are significantly thicker, and I'd swear that the wheel is too. I have not been able to compare side by side, but first thing I noticed when I got the car back was that the wheel seemed thicker, and I don't think it was just because it was new. If someone can confirm that, that could be an avenue for some people.

 

I installed the 2006 OEM steering wheel on my 2005. I kept my original airbag though.

Fits 100%, for those who also want to do this mod.

 

 

The '06 TSX wheel in my car looks just like the TL-S wheel for the most part.

 

that tl wheel looks a bit more sophisticated ... i like

 

definitely like the new TL-S steering wheel....

 

is it possible to swap the 04' tsx steering wheel with the 06" ?

 

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33495

 

the tl-s steering wheel looks very nice.

i also like the rsx-s steering wheel.

 

is it possible to install the TL steering wheel in the TSX?

 

Can anyone post a picture of the 04 or 05 steering wheel? I want to see how skinny the wheel is.

 

if this is the '06 wheel, then it and the '08 are a fair
amount different.

I have an '08 and my steering wheel is different than this one.

 

just the middle is different from above it seems.
just the airbag cover.

below are some real crappy night pics of the 08 tsx steering wheel.

 

My 06 has the same steering wheel as yours, so I'm not sure what's up with the other one.

 

pretty sure the guy just swap the outer wheel and kept his airbag.

 

I didn't know they were different. Other than the buttons on the 2004 model. I test drove a 2005 and bought a 2006 and hardly noticed the wheel changing on me.

The TL wheel does look less like the HFL and Info buttons weren't added on. I like that about it.

 

yup, sounds right.

I use a leather cover on my wheel.
without the cover the wheel is just too thin for me.
I've been using covers for years, just used to it I guess.

 

I swapped an 06 wheel into my 04 and couldn't be happier with it. It's a definite improvement. I kept my original airbag and steering wheel controls and popped them into the 06 wheel.

As for a TL OEM wheel, you'd need to determine three things:

1) Would it bolt up to our hub (most likely, I think Honda designs are fairly universal)
2) Would our airbag fit (just by looking at it, no)
2a. Would a TL airbag properly connect to our wiring harness and keep SRS functional?
3) Would the button modules fit (no)
3a. Would the TL button modules properly connect to our wiring harness?

So... it could be doable, but it would be expensive to get a whole new set of parts.

 

2004 Acura TSX Wheel - for comparison sake with the '06 and '08 posted above.

 

Maybe it's just me, but compared to the 06+ wheels, that 04 wheel looks spaghetti thin. Another notable difference (that might have been mentioned before) is the 06+ wheels have little bolsters at 10 and 2.