1999 TL steering wheel upgrade
Hey everyone, been a while since i posted anything about my car. I rencently bought an ‘03 wood trim Acura MDX steering wheel on eBay to install onto my TL. Being since most of these cars (Acura/Honda) from the early 2000’s shared most components. Quick run down, my 99 TL needed a major upgrade on the steering wheel since sun damage and leather was falling apart. Did some searching and finally found what i wanted instead of just replacing the leather. The 03 MDX wheel was a direct fit to my 99. I have some pictures but forgot to take a before cause of the excitement i had to just get it installed. Here it is: https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...53cb1fefa.jpeg Original 99TL wheel https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...f65cfdce7.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...f508898ca.jpeg 03 Acura MDX wheel has been delivered https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...7defe3cd1.jpeg The final product. |
Looks great! I did the same thing, but with a junkyard-sourced steering wheel. Mine's a tad different (3 - 5 and 7-9 o'clock are wood trim on mine I think).
I love how the "wood" trim matches the trim on our center console and I'm glad to see that someone else had the same great idea! |
I freaking love it, man! Wood trimmed wheels are the best! :)
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Yes the wood trim does feel a lot better and sportier. Steering wheel feels lighter and slimmer since it doesn’t have the extra patting for the leather. |
Just took a look at mine and I was wrong in the description - it's identical to yours but black instead of tan!
I too love how much thinner it is - does it feel weird for you too when you get into a different car and feel how thick the wheel is? |
Originally Posted by Arkady
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Just took a look at mine and I was wrong in the description - it's identical to yours but black instead of tan!
I too love how much thinner it is - does it feel weird for you too when you get into a different car and feel how thick the wheel is? |
Originally Posted by Jacob Marin Jr
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haha. Yeah sort off. My wife’s 2011 GMC Acadia feels about the same width as the wood trim steering wheel so no much difference there. Overall I’ve done a few things to my TL to make it look different. Next I’m retrofitting the 03 type S seats to the fit the 99 electrical connections. Just waiting in warmer weather here in jersey. |
Originally Posted by Arkady
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Good luck with the seats! Are you trying to get the memory function to work?
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Sounds nice, man! Can't wait to see the end resault!
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Originally Posted by Jacob Marin Jr
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no no, i just like the sporty bucket seats look and I’m pretty sure the 99 dont have the extra wire in the harness for the memory seats not to mention the 03 type s seats have the airbags integrated inside. Bought and entire type s front and rear seats for $50. Going to fix the leather and then retrofit the wiring to accommodate the 99 wiring. I’ll be sure to document and take pictures Incase someone else is looking for the same look.
I replaced the foam of my seat with that of a post-facelift model of our TLs, so I had to deal with the airbags as well. I just removed it if I recall correctly. Good steal on the seats! Junkyard pricing or something? And please do, if the buckets end up looking especially nice, I may have to consider the mod myself : ) |
Originally Posted by Arkady
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haha yeah, I was about to say - quite ambitious, considering the lack of extra wire (and lack of control unit for the memory function)!
I replaced the foam of my seat with that of a post-facelift model of our TLs, so I had to deal with the airbags as well. I just removed it if I recall correctly. Good steal on the seats! Junkyard pricing or something? And please do, if the buckets end up looking especially nice, I may have to consider the mod myself : ) |
I would of done it the Chris Fix method of re wrapping it. but that looks like it was meant to be on the vehicle.
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Originally Posted by BootySmasher
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I would of done it the Chris Fix method of re wrapping it. but that looks like it was meant to be on the vehicle.
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I think it looks awesome! especially with the dimpled leather.:thumbsup:
Was your volume button working inconsistently as well? I switched mine out when I redid my wheel (same way...LKQ junkyard for $25) but am wondering if shooting some electrical contact cleaner would have fixed it. |
Originally Posted by whitetiger5
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I think it looks awesome! especially with the dimpled leather.:thumbsup:
Was your volume button working inconsistently as well? I switched mine out when I redid my wheel (same way...LKQ junkyard for $25) but am wondering if shooting some electrical contact cleaner would have fixed it. |
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