BIGJ1875

Hello everyone,
I am a new 2006 Acura RL owner i love the car but i need the wood steering wheel i think it makes the car look so much better my question is does any one know where i can get one at a reasonable price ive been checking around and getting crazy prices i really dont care if it is used also as long as its in good shape i need the black color any help would be appreciated.

neuronbob

Have you tried eBay? That's how I got mine. You can also install it yourself to save $$$ ....there are two DIYs in the 2G Garage thread with pix.

Blazing GT

I too want this mod...but cannot justify 500$

lland

Another pleased eBay customer.

LL

Chas2

Try places like curryacuraparts.com; hondacuraworld.com;bernardiparts.com and see what you get. It won't be MSRP. Some have free shipping thrown in. It won't be $500, but it will be more than $400

BIGJ1875

I have been checking those places out too your right about 400 i got a price of 100 to install it from my local dealer. Whats the cheapest someone got one on ebay for?

TampaRLX-SH

I got mine on ebay from Baldwin Auto Supply, new for $269.00. I admit I have never seen them under $300 since I bought mine. I hesitated for nearly a year before changing the wheel and shift knob. I never regretted doing so, even if the cost was higher.

BIGJ1875

Tampa do you know if there still around or what there ebay id was for that price or close id buy in a sec.

TampaRLX-SH

They do have a store on ebay motors and sell Honda OEM parts and accessories. I do not know if they have any RL wheels currently, but you may want to contact them and see what they say. You can Google them and it will show links to their ebay store.

Again, I have never seen them offered again at the price I got (I even checked my receipt to confirm my price paid), which is why I bought it immediately from this vendor.

Last time I posted a wheel deal online, I think it was Robersan who picked it up.

neuronbob

I paid $385 shipped and I think that's about average.

I just searched on eBay using "RL steering wheel", there are at least 30 steering wheels, about 1/4 for the 2G RL. Go look!

wcoy

Just checked Baldwin's website and they didn't have anything. That price is awesome. I'm going to get a wood wheel, shift knob, and rear lip spoiler off Ebay. Going to try and negotiate a good price with one dealer.

BIGJ1875

wcoy let me know how you make out if you want i will buy a wheel with you and maybe we will get a deal for buying two.

wcoy

Okay will probably give a dealer a call tomorrow, send me a pm with your email or something.

BIGJ1875

Cant pm yet still a newbie but my email is jed1875@hotmail.com let me know what u come up with i would need a black wheel if that helps.

psheu

wow, that's a steal....... that's almost like "fall of the truck" deal.......

acurafox

Got mine used on eBay for $100-it's the best value upgrade I made on my RL. There is a small scratch on the wood at the bottom, but that's it-the rest of the wheel still looks like new. BTW, if you are reasonably handy, the wheel can be self-installed-handling the airbag sounds scary, but as long as you are careful with it, you will be fine. I've taken mine on and off a couple of times to adjust the position-the wood wheel tines seem very slightly offset from the stock one.

TampaRLX-SH

They seem to be a legitimate vendor....and the box was undamaged.

I was watching them online (mostly ebay) for weeks. Rob144 had gotten his, posted pics and I was falling off the fence. When I bought mine, there were a few weeks when I saw them under $375 and just hit the sweet spot of inventory and competition. I take much pride in my purchase!

I thought of you recently psheu. I now have an extra set of OEM wheels in my garage to rotate off the rush-to-the-airport-and-park curb rashed rims,,,,
Also the set of OPB mud guards I bought to replace one slightly scuffed guard.

I think I will ebay them after I get them refinished....or like you I can just keep a collection of RL parts! And speaking of your spare part collection....

How is that SHAWD Dif coffee table? The auto tranny credenza and the rear bench seat porch swing???

*ducking*

zRLmarine

just paid $405 shipped. off ebay. been looking for a month nothing less than that.

psheu

LOL... long time no see... how have you been? I've been taking a break from all the holiday stuff:P and as for the 09 SHAWD diff. it's still an ornimental piece sitting in my office for me to admire... every time i look at it, I still feel warm all over

zRLmarine

started collecting quotes from 3 local dealers.
1) wanted $115.00
2) wanted $200 included front end alignment(stated i wouldn't want to send you home with an unaligned RL)
3) still waiting to hear back.

stevesrl

FYI,

When the wheel is swapped as long as the new is put exactly where the old one was it will not affect alignment. If the new is not placed exactly where the old one was the wheel will be cocked over when the car is going strait. This has nothing to do with the actual front end alignment it is simply where the wheel is positioned on the steering column.

The dealer doing front end alignment too is doing unnecessary work if the front end is aligned already.

$115 is a good price ($10 less than typical). There is a DIY on here that will walk you through it. It is not that difficult and steering wheel removal tool is not required.