Pics/Review of JDM ITR Steering wheel
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Pics/Review of JDM ITR Steering wheel
I have a DC5 ITR wheel installed in my EM2.
You'll notice a big difference in weight, feel as well as looks.
The stock steering wheel will weigh 7.2lbs. The JDM will weigh apprx 4.8lbs. It's roughly 1.25" smaller in diameter and there's 3 spokes compared to 4.
I advise that you get a USDM if possible because the JDM version uses a single stage airbag system while the US utilizes a dual stage. The JDM's airbag will work with the USDM SRS system but you will get a red SRS light on your dash. Just like how people have reset their SRS light on the thread is how you get it to go away. But you will have to give up cruise control options if you choose the JDM and if you can source the USDM EP3 steering wheel, it will be just like the DC5 ITR except that it doesn't have a red center cap and it will have power steering options.
Oh by the way, if you go JDM, it's going to be somewhat irreversible. The USDM system has 4 wires (2 red, 2 yellow) and the JDM has 2 (1 red, 1 yellow). The shop that I got my wheel from cut the USDM wiring and sautered them together with the JDM.
The benefits are astounding. I got some oohs and ahhs of course. But for performance, it responds much better during cornering as it requires less motion to turn giving you a more precise steering feel. It's lighter in weight and it makes <15mph navigation easier because the lower weight glides and doesn't demand too much effort.
You will notice a big difference when it comes to viewing your guages. Because it's smaller in diameter, the top part of the speedometer and tachometer will be chopped from view. So that means I don't see the 4 on the tach or the 70 on the speedometer. But that's not something to worry about because if your eyes follow the needle, then you are not in any danger of mis shifting.
If you do get the wheel, good luck and PM me if you have any questions.
cockpit stock steering wheel momo
You'll notice a big difference in weight, feel as well as looks.
The stock steering wheel will weigh 7.2lbs. The JDM will weigh apprx 4.8lbs. It's roughly 1.25" smaller in diameter and there's 3 spokes compared to 4.
I advise that you get a USDM if possible because the JDM version uses a single stage airbag system while the US utilizes a dual stage. The JDM's airbag will work with the USDM SRS system but you will get a red SRS light on your dash. Just like how people have reset their SRS light on the thread is how you get it to go away. But you will have to give up cruise control options if you choose the JDM and if you can source the USDM EP3 steering wheel, it will be just like the DC5 ITR except that it doesn't have a red center cap and it will have power steering options.
Oh by the way, if you go JDM, it's going to be somewhat irreversible. The USDM system has 4 wires (2 red, 2 yellow) and the JDM has 2 (1 red, 1 yellow). The shop that I got my wheel from cut the USDM wiring and sautered them together with the JDM.
The benefits are astounding. I got some oohs and ahhs of course. But for performance, it responds much better during cornering as it requires less motion to turn giving you a more precise steering feel. It's lighter in weight and it makes <15mph navigation easier because the lower weight glides and doesn't demand too much effort.
You will notice a big difference when it comes to viewing your guages. Because it's smaller in diameter, the top part of the speedometer and tachometer will be chopped from view. So that means I don't see the 4 on the tach or the 70 on the speedometer. But that's not something to worry about because if your eyes follow the needle, then you are not in any danger of mis shifting.
If you do get the wheel, good luck and PM me if you have any questions.
cockpit stock steering wheel momo
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Rep Power: 0 Hmm... I don't see the difference between the two of your wheels... The SI wheel is the same as the DC5? (except for the red sticker of course) Are they both my MOMO? Looks nice guys... I remember driving an RSX and man, steering is so much quicker and responsive compared to our shitty wheels...
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nice wheel chopy kat........ just kinding nice work mine was all plugin play no cutting 
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Originally posted by Azure
Anyone know how much the USDM (Si) verion steering wheel goes for?
Anyone know how much the USDM (Si) verion steering wheel goes for?
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Rep Power: 374 about 700.00 to 800.00 Greg @ www.Hondawerx.com can get them, Ebay or a Honda dealer. I tried a while back to get a USDM wheel
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Rep Power: 374 Originally posted by FlyRiceRacer02
Shouldn't USDM be cheaper than JDM?
Shouldn't USDM be cheaper than JDM?
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pfff...you guys are crazy spending those amounts of money on a steering wheel. you could be saving for a turbo for god sakes....cash chuckers
pfff...you guys are crazy spending those amounts of money on a steering wheel. you could be saving for a turbo for god sakes....cash chuckers
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pfff...you guys are crazy spending those amounts of money on a steering wheel. you could be saving for a turbo for god sakes....cash chuckers
pfff...you guys are crazy spending those amounts of money on a steering wheel. you could be saving for a turbo for god sakes....cash chuckers
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This coming from the person who started a thread because he wants fire to shoot out of his exhaust like fast and furious.lease:
This coming from the person who started a thread because he wants fire to shoot out of his exhaust like fast and furious.
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haha acutally its stock si steering wheel with red H decal
haha acutally its stock si steering wheel with red H decal
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I was wondering if anyone wold catch that, LOL, I never thought I'd love the way the steering wheel feels in my 03Si, its a great wheel.
I was wondering if anyone wold catch that, LOL, I never thought I'd love the way the steering wheel feels in my 03Si, its a great wheel.
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ba$tard!! JK, i wanted the interior from the SI so bad, i got the shifter and would love to have the wheel to match it.
ba$tard!! JK, i wanted the interior from the SI so bad, i got the shifter and would love to have the wheel to match it.
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lol well Im happy with the S2000 seats i got in the car now its the rear i want to ditch now. You ever want to sell that steering wheel let me know
lol well Im happy with the S2000 seats i got in the car now its the rear i want to ditch now. You ever want to sell that steering wheel let me know
