So after trying every possible way we could think of the answer is technically no. -removed my cruise control switch since it doesn't work with my swap anyways. 19 posts · Joined 2008. Oct 18, 2009 · I'm gonna bump this thread back open. STI thermostat. I know it worked before and I know I didn't kill my clockspring while swapping because I kept it from spinning at all. 06+ STI 6MT has a 41/59 torque split, helical center diff, and DCCD. Tip: Dont remove the u-joint. Step 3: Using your Torx T15 Screwdriver, remove the 3 Torx screws from the underside of the steering column. so you and me have the same car. No problems or legal issues swapping airbags at all. $367. Apr 26, 2011 · Hi again, After some research, I found what my steering wheel would look like without any electronics/airbag: To the left is a stock Legacy 2. The 05-07 WRX/STI uses additional mounting points for added rigidity and a different crossmember. I’m pretty sure the 2015 rack is a direct bolt on swap but I’m not 100% sure so check, there’s many videos covering this same thing on YouTube. Fits all 2015-2021 WRX and STI. Apr 20, 2010 · and my search for a donor car is complete. Obviously there is no air bag or CC in these wheels. Apr 30, 2024 · 19. The price is really good and the pics of the wheel indicate that the wheel is in very good to excellent condition with a very minimal amount of wear. Wrong. If you’re interested in creating a custom STI or WRX steering wheel, visit our website today! Mar 3, 2008 · 4) Make matching marks on the steering wheel and steering shaft. May 30, 2008 · Re: Aftermarket Steering Wheel On 06' STI's UPDATE All of the theories aside. 98 RS air bag with plate: Subaru OEM Knuckles and Hubs (2004 STI) These are the full Knuckle and Hub assemblies out of the 2004 Subaru STI. Swapped an '05 Forester steering wheel into my '04 a year ago, wish I had found it! I swapped the whole cruise stalk (kept my '04 one in the '05 wheel). Swap out the motors themselves and all will be well, just make sure you tighten everything up to spec. Welcome to the North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club : Tuesday January 2, 2024 Jan 3, 2005 · The 04 STi rack is a direct swap for the WRX- they're not cheap $400-500. And you will have to "play" with getting the steering wheel straight by attaching then unattaching the outer tie rod end castle nuts until the steering wheel is straight. I want to swap out my 06 STi steering wheel for the 06 Legacy GT Spec B steering wheel. Jan 26, 2006 · Now screw in the bottom of the center console, two screws on the rear bracket mentioned in the last paragraph, one screw behind the shifter in the floor and two screws up front behind the air bag control unit. Sep 30, 2017 · steve11711. Craigslist and nasioc are better places to look for the airbag. I have swapped my previous wrx's with 08+ sti steering wheels and love them and they bolt right up . I did it a little bit different from most pe Jul 17, 2006 · The hardest part was getting these re-attached correctly. l also have the wrx hood scoop Apr 3, 2010 · Swapping v9 STi steering wheel into 04 WRX: BIGSKYWRX: Interior & Exterior Modification: 30: 10-29-2006 10:29 AM: Anyone want to trade my perfect 04 STi steering wheel for your 05 STi wheel? garface: Private 'For Sale' Classifieds: 1: 10-04-2005 11:17 AM: anyone want to trade their 05' sti steering wheel for an 04' sti wheel? Tobey: Private Feb 17, 2014 · 04 sti steering wheel swap into 05 sti Brakes, Steering & Suspension. - yellow = set. Welcome to the North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club: Sunday July 23, 2023 Exclusive Steering manufacturers top quality custom Subaru steering wheels. Current Setup: 2004 WRX STI. I have an 04 forester xt and would love to switch this out because the stock wheel is hideous lol. I thought you were swapping TO the Momo until I read @silver_scooby 's post. Oct 9, 2021 · Finally installing the STI steering rack that I rebuilt into the Forester. My fitter has Jun 7, 2010 · sti steering wheel swap Interior & Exterior Modification. here is a photo of the roll connector, the green plug goes in the middle. 07 STI stock clutch assembly w/ slave cylinder, new clutch disk. After I got everything back together the horn didn't work. I orderd the whiteline 20mm rsb with link support,but it is in back order. Doing this resulted in also installing a catless up-pipe and Turbo XS TBE. Even so, I'm sure the first reply will be a link to another thread. 07 cc wiring functions for the curious. Welcome to the North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club : Thursday December 28, 2023: Home Jun 7, 2009 · Welcome to the North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club: Tuesday March 26, 2024 People say huge improvement in feel, much quicker steering ratio. I got it 3 months ago,so far i lowed it with swift spring,sti shift knob. Swapping the rack out is fairly straightforward, will require alignment afterwards obviously. 1 "), new STi is 375 mm (14. May 23, 2003 · 02 WRX OEM Steering Wheel Swap w/ JDM STI Steering Wheel Factory 2. to switch the 93-03 with any of the wrx wheels is possible, the best way to do Oct 8, 2006 · Legacy GT Spec B/STi Steering wheel swap. They go for $$$ on ebay and junkyards, so don't bother looking there. Aug 2, 2012 · Hello, Is the 04 STi steering wheel plug-and-play into 04 FXT? I remember 04 WRX steering wheel being so but was not sure about the STi wheel. If your off by one spline, your total steering angle is now uneven side to side. Zero/Sports Radiator Shroud 23. Easy as pie, just two heads up: 1) when removing the torx screw that hold the wheel onto the driveshaft: leave it slightly threaded in so the wheel does not hit you in the face when you pull it off. 53 posts · Joined 2009. Otherwise, it's easy to adapt the 4-wire 02 wiring into the 5-wire 04 switch to have the modern switch. Put the new steering wheel on ( make sure you line it up with the notch on the column. Anyhow, any questions just ask. 06-07 wrx/sti limited or any with controls are interchangable. my forester is a 07 X premium. Wanted to change out the steering wheel from my old wrx into my new - used STi. Now when I installed everything the airbag light is on. Got the car towed to the shop Saturday, today I pulled the exhaust, axles hubs, control arms, drained all fluids, pulled the tranny and motor! Fluids draining. RCE Black springs. 25") and the rim of the wheel is stickes out closer to the driver meaning the turn signals and wipre controls are futher from the wheel but not out of reach by any means. 3 bolt pattern and SUPERIOR front hub and bearing. Aug 26, 2021 · ritky00. Jul 20, 2018 · If we can somehow either cut and swap hubs or cut and shave the them both and use the 8-14 as a bracket to hold the old clock spring we will be in business. 3 Hub Conversion Info Inside. 10. 5:1 q-rack. So the smaller diameter will not be very noticeable. Note that I used a 1/4in nylon spacer to hold the cruise control switch in place. Jul 15, 2012 · Thanks Hello,thank you for your help. 3. I definitely noticed the 10mm difference when I did the swap. One of which is underneath the tilt lever cover. If you're going to change racks, do it right and get a 11. Jul 9, 2009 · '04 sti steering wheel swap into '02 wrx, horn doesn't work Electrical & Lighting. Suspension: 2005 STI hub conversion. Sep 4, 2008 · 9. Also, I run Burger Performance Parts LLC, and we have 04-07 sti parts c Please subscribe for more videos down the road!!Contact me on Facebook for questions! Also, I run Burger Performance Aug 25, 2007 · The diameter is 1/2" smaller than the 02-04 WRX wheel (14. The NRG Innovation style hub will NOT work on an 06' or 07' STI. The reason why I switched was because I liked the 3 spoke design. I have searched this forum and a few other Subaru forums and have found nothing. Tip: Use seat belt to lock steering wheel and keep it from turning full rotation potentially damaging your clock spring. If it's the right length and the right spline count, then you only have to deal with alignment. Aug 19, 2010 · 04 FXT manual Platinum Silver "Sti swapped"= Mine. The WRX wheel is 385 mm diameter; the STi is 375mm. 2 ft-lb), you may need an extension to clear the steering wheel itself. If it doesn't fit, don't force it. Jul 20, 2006 · Welcome to the North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club: Saturday May 25, 2024 The perforated leather is tightly wrapped and finished with red stitching. In this video we show you the complete installa Sep 23, 2009 · Welcome to the North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club: Thursday June 1, 2023 Oct 8, 2009 · $100 Reward:04 STI Steering wheel swap into RS Interior & Exterior Modification. #4 · Dec 31, 2019. The vehicle is in great shape for its age, including the interior, with the exception of the steering wheel: the vehicle was located in Osaka before being imported to Europe, and the leather has been Jul 9, 2010 · Below is my swap list on the 5 speed to 6 speed trans swap. 04 STI steering rack. R180 rear diffs are stronger than R160 rear diffs. Oct 9, 2019 · The FactionFab Steering Wheels are a direct replacement for your OEM steering wheel on your 08-14 WRX or STi. I swapped a 04 STi steering wheel into my 03 WRX. Sti wheel only 0. someone told me i need to get hd sway bar mount . Nov 23, 2022 · In today’s video I show you guys how to install and wire up an 08-14 WRX steering wheel into an 05-09 Legacy GT. I'm looking into a steering wheel swap for my 08 XT as well, and I Dec 27, 2014 · Aspen White. 2005 STI aluminum rear lateral links. Whiteline 24mm front and rear sway bars. 8 posts · Joined 2013. Aug 25, 2022 · Today we are installing a 2015 Plus Subaru WRX STI Steering rack into the 2014 ha This Video has been requested since I picked up this 2014 Subaru WRX Hatch. Nov 2, 2011 · So just as other said in the previous posts, after everything was installed, before starting the vehicle and your wheels are still off the ground, be sure to add fluid to the reservoir and rotate the steering wheel a number of time till you feel a slight tension in the fluid build-up. No special tools needed. 53 posts · Joined 2015. cut all the wires as close to the 04 cc as possible, use the wires to connect to the 07 cc according to this picture *i used a spade connector on the black so i don't lose the ability to disconnect it. Carbon Perforated Leather Steering Wheel for 08-14 Subaru Impreza WRX STi GR JDM (Fits: Subaru WRX STI) Brand New: Unbranded. Registration is free, fast and simple, so please join our May 23, 2020 · I purchased this steering wheel cover from www. set aside the airbag in a safe place. Sep 2, 2015 · After the swap, I find that the steering wheel point to somewhere between 11 and 12 clock when driving straight. Most places you can throw away the airbag & still pass inspection long as you have a horn button. Do you have promble with that or you already have the mount changed. 04 FXT auto Sierra Gold = Hers. Apr 22, 2013 · Check out this thread for more info: DIY: How to swap an 08 STi steering wheel into an 05 STi - NASIOC After researching for a month I went ahead and bought a WRX steering wheel thinking it would be an easy straight swap. 2004 STi 5x100 to 5x114. Which isn't a direct fit and will require custom fab to make work. 2002 WRX wheel is 384 mm (15. 5 hubs. Mar 2, 2010 · 5. Specifically a Gogocarbon steering wheel but also works for other steering wheels. JDM STi Aug 26, 2020 · This is my first post here, so I hope I've put it in the correct section. Everything works. Now install the front sides of the console. In my opinion it makes the interior look new again. 75" to 15. I understand you need the tranny (with x-member), driveshaft, rear diff, 4 axles and 4 knuckles. This may be a bit extreme but it was definitely the easiest way to do it. MY 06+ WRX and STi both use 15. 08-10 are interchangeable. Decided to get the flat bottomed DAMD wheel for my Forester as it is the most used part on the car. Kicker components all around, door speakers, tweeters. In order to make the steering wheel work, I swapped the charge. Buttons don't swap into the 2018 Sep 1, 2009 · You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. 3" smaller dia. Since two weeks I am the lucky owner of a JDM 2004 Forester Cross Sport. And just make sure you hold the clockspring when you pull the wheel off so it stays in place. org/vbulletin/f Feb 24, 2010 · 04-12-2009 02:43 PM: oe steering wheel swap questions: BIGSKYWRX: Interior & Exterior Modification: 8: 11-27-2008 01:59 AM: JDM steering wheel swap question. Not unless you want to pull and swap your entire steering column. V5/6 STi Grille 21. 5) Remove the steering wheel nut, and remove the steering wheel. Nov 16, 2013 · Scooby Specialist. The 03 WRX steering wheel I bought used locally had the pigtail plug. com. I just ordered and received my DAMD SS360-S Steering wheel from Japanparts. Feb 13, 2008 · Measure the resistance of both bags and make sure they match. Welcome to the North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club: Monday October 16, 2023 Dec 27, 2006 · How To - Swap a 2004 USDM STi Steering Wheel into a 2002 WRX Interior & Exterior Modification How To - Swap a 2004 USDM STi Steering Wheel into a 2002 WRX - Page 2 - NASIOC Welcome to the North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club Here is my 2006 subaru forester XT, sti clone. #2 · Jul 20, 2013. . 5x114. For more info on swap, please visit http://www. Apr 20, 2022 · Really any steering wheel from the Limited or Touring edition of the 2014 and 2015 will fit and work without any changes. Welcome to the North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club Oct 29, 2021 · SUBSCRIBE !!! official merch is coming! In this video I start getting things ready to swap in a 2004 sti steering rack into my 2005 forester xt. 5i 2008 steering wheel (visually the same than 08+ Impreza) and to the left is a leather steering wheel, same year. Just a little plastic weld, and it's in there pretty good. Easy fix, I bought the matching '19 STi steering wheel, because who doesn't want the D wheel with the STi branding in their FXT? Steering wheel arrived. By joining our community, free of charge, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. But this thread might provide a glimmer of hope: 06 STi steering wheel in GC - RS25. Mar 11, 2021 · Nardi Steering Wheel Swap. 07 STI 6 speed swap w/ DCCD Pro controller. you need to pop up the yellow tab on the back (use a flathead), pull it out, and then pull up and out on the plug. Make sure you get the STi wheel, air bag, and clock spring. Apr 14, 2003 · 2002 WRX. If swapping in the entire front STi harness in, the wiper motor plugs are different. Location: Los Angeles. Back to eBay. hey guys so I am looking to swap out my steering wheel. Kartboy short shifter, Knuckleball white delrin shift knob, shift stay bushings and TIC shifter trundle bushings. 93-03 are interchangable. Credit to MasAyinde for the cruise control wiring. for example, i drive an 04 STI, i do like the 08+ wheel, but the easiest most cost efficient swap would probably be my second choice, the WRX momo wheel 04-07 Aug 9, 2022 · A stock Forester XT produces about 176 hp and 172 ft-lbs of torque on an all-wheel dyno, while an '04 STI generally produces about 235 hp and ft-lbs of torque at the wheels. The four nuts are 8mm. First off, I searched for several hours looking for this answer here and on NASIOC. 5:1. If you swap an 05-07 WRX/STI rack into an 02-04 WRX you will use four locations to mount the rack, just like the original rack. 12. Vehicle: 2000 rs. This allows you to reinstall the wheel "straight" and "centered". Step 4 - unplug the cruise control harness from the roll connector. ). Pre 06 might be out of luck though. Aug 28, 2012 · Glad to know the 05 sti wheel is a direct replacement with all the 02 parts. But the bolt pattern doesn't match up, the sti bolt pattern is too small. Fozzy Double Cup Holder 26. The XT models add the paddle shifter bits and you also get the different transmission mapping 'buttons' (S, S#) that would not work on your base model. The rs currently has a 02 wrx steering wheel. Airbag light on after STi steering wheel swap. Removal of any part of the steering roll-connector assembly disables the DCCD. The 2004 model year was the only year of the STi released in the USA with the 5x100 bolt pattern. 5" for the 5x100 bolt pattern and custom will run $2k+. I like the STi wheel better given the choice because it has places to make it easier to grab on 10 and 2 o'clock. Oct 5, 2011 · GD steering wheels from 02-04 fit fine and can plug in 05+ i believe you can use the steering wheel but can't retain the airbags function as it is a 2 stage firing system and -04 are a 1 stage firing. I also noticed the leather is sticker (not like nasty sticky, but like grippier). #1 · Feb 16, 2015 (Edited) Hey All, I recently found the leather wrapped flat bottom steering wheel out of a wrecked 2015 Subaru WRX for relatively cheap, at least compared to the oem price from Subaru. Tranny out. - less surgery involved; therefore less chances of post-install issues w/ clunking. - green = 12v. 8"). 08-15 sti steering wheel here we come. Got some work done today. JDM Hazard Switch 25. Glossy, seamless carbon fiber graces the top and bottom rim segments. JDM STi Gunmetal Cluster Bezel 27. Often accompanied by more of a grinding or binding type noise in the front. #5 · Feb 19, 2008. 5:1). I used my craftsman cordless impact to get the 17mm nut loose. During this process I decided to upgrade to a STI turbo (VF48) and STI TMIC. Feb 19, 2006 · sti steering rack swap for 04 wrx: jaegmeister: Brakes, Steering & Suspension: 9: 04-30-2010 02:23 PM '04 sti steering wheel swap into '02 wrx, horn doesn't work: mhwrx02: Electrical & Lighting: 0: 07-09-2009 01:25 PM: Can I use an 04 STi steering wheel with an 04 WRX? jamesfacts: Subaru Conversions: 2: 05-24-2009 12:54 PM Jul 20, 2013 · TM875. Stay tuned for 98' forester w/ full 04' sti swap. Because of the relatively small size of the factory rear caliper and pad, the Subaru 2-pot rear caliper is a good starting point for a brake up-grade on this car. May 24, 2009 · Definitely helpful, i guess with the money situation the most cost effective thing to do would be to pick your favorite wheel of your own model and snatch it haha. Apr 21, 2009 · 6-Speed STi Swap. I would have liked the perforated leather of the 2015 STI but it still feels much nicer than steering wheel that came Jun 30, 2008 · 4) You're also going to need to trim off some plastic off your STi wheel. VA, USA. 0:1, the WRX 16. V7 STi Leather Red Stitch Handbrake 28. 99. autointeriortechnic. Aug 25, 2010 · 06 STI Front cross member with 06 STI steering gear, FXT FCM spacer delete 06 FXT/ stock front sub-frame with custom 1"x1/8" wall aluminum tube spacers (see notes below) 07 6 speed cross members 07 STI rear diff. 0:1 vs 16. It doesn't fit. well if i remember correctly the differnce in wheels is this. I don't know whether the rim is thicker on the STi. Jul 20, 2009 · You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. To remove it, first turn the lever toward the floor and sharply pull downwards. Join Date: Sep 2011. Today we are installing a 2015 Plus May 27, 2021 · It is also recommended to switch to the 2006 - 2007 WRX style rear brake lines. For '04 the WRX ratio is slower than from an '04 STi, but not by much (15. Only 3 left. STi SI-drive controls are in the armrest. Aug 17, 2015 · Concerning the cruise switch: there's a way to tap for a screw and re-use the 02 switch in the 04 wheel. carrier 07 STI rear axles 04 STI rear knuckles (5x100 wheels) Sep 28, 2022 · 06 WRX Steering wheel : What can be done - NASIOC. I feel the leather is alot sturdier and feels better on the momo than the sti. S201 Shift Knob 22. Unhook the battery, and swap. (this bolt is good for 5 changes. Nov 5, 2007 · The air bag will be much harder to find for a good price. Feb 20, 2013 · The '05-'07 WRX/STI rack has more mounting points than the 02-04. Chapter/Region: SCIC. I was gonna try and use the old stock 98 rs explosive and put it into the 04 sti wheel. Oct 10, 2006 · This is an 06 [highlight]Saab 92x with STI interior swap[/highlight] with 08+ JDM DAMD D Ring Steering Wheel DNelly over at IWSTI. zombiekiller: Interior & Exterior Modification: 7: 01-18-2008 01:09 AM: Steering wheel swap question: hphan: Interior & Exterior Modification: 13: 02-02-2006 06:23 PM: WRX steering wheel Apr 30, 2010 · Changing the rack = SM, so unless you're already there it's not worth it unless you don't care about classing. Oddly enough, the issue doesn't seem to occur if the car is Sep 13, 2015 · Brief video of difference between 04 FXT steering rack vs. I'm gonna try to swap an 04 sti steering wheel into my 98 rs. As far as I knew the only solutions were to use the WRX column (not a viable option for me) or modify the linkage to Aug 6, 2011 · Steering wheel swap in '02 wrx Interior & Exterior Modification. The 04 STi (as well as the 04+ WRX's) also got upgraded steering pumps as well. I have read some of the Japanese reviews for this product and got it shipped to Singapore. For serious Auto-X'ers, DE, or club racers, there are only a couple production wheels wider than 8. Buy thi May 8, 2007 · The Spec B 6MT has a 50/50 torque split, lacks DCCD and has an open front diff, but is less expensive. That lead to me installing an upgraded fuel pump and an EBCS. subaruforester. (5) $534. Any steering wheel from a 2005 to 2007 WRX or STi will fit without modification. 6) Once the holes are drilled, screw/bolt the cruise control switch in. Jan 30, 2021 · The 2003 "Caravan" Wheel is somewhat strange in its arrangement of mounting everything. May 1, 2020 · This is a how to on installing a steering wheel on a 08-14 WRX/STi. Member#: 293656. WRB. I cut the airbag connector off of my 03 airbag and soldered it onto the wires to the 04 airbag. Reason being is the audio controls. Some installation tips for DIYers. Last thing to do, is the head liner, which seems impossible to find a used one in good condition. 04-07 sti/wrx /tr/forrester are interchangable. May 3, 2010 · 04 STi steering wheel in an SF, no horn. Registration is free, fast and simple, so please join our 2015-2021 Subaru STI Type RA Suede Steering Wheel WRX STI 34312VA130 GENUINE OEM (Fits: Subaru WRX STI) Brand New: Subaru. Apr 14, 2020 · I swapped the subframes to the STI ones. Nov 14, 2010 · Location: N. 0L Turbo) Jan 5, 2021 · I swapped in a 2019 STi hk head unit (non-nav) to get the carplay. Save Share. Oct 5, 2015 · I have a 2010 STi hatch that I just swapped in a 2015 STI steering rack into and now I have a problem. However, the On/Off button on the stalk (obviously) doesn't work. Feb 16, 2015 · 25 posts · Joined 2014. This is mainly an issue with wheel fitment, however, the distance between the two bolts Nov 1, 2008 · However, the change over to the harness plug came about mid year or so for the WRX model in 03. But as discovered it is a total bitch. I would prefer even smaller, but the STi diameter is nice. Limited/Touring wheel. #2 · Feb 3, 2022. - less chance of giving yourself a hernia; that crossmember + rack is not a light piece of equipment; not to mention the control arm bolts required 150+ foot/lbs of force. With the above STI Mar 29, 2014 · Subaru 2015 STI steering rack: 34110VA120 ( OEM Part Number 34110VA120 from Subaru - subarupartsheadquarters. Version 4 STi Momo Steering Wheel 20. Carefully line everything up and start drilling. Mar 29, 2014 · Huh, I somehow missed this entire thread when looking for info on this exact subject. 0L Turbo Powertrain (EJ Series Factory 2. Yes, the smaller size has been hyped a bit. 3 has 'any' width wheel and many can be found in the cheap, light, and strong category. Wrb Dccd jdm 6 speed now! It was way easier than I thought to swap it. This is a stock steering wheel that only came on the 2005 WRX. Base/Premium model. I have an Alpine CDA-9857 head unit that supports OEM steering wheel controlers through a PAC May 3, 2008 · Disconnect battery, remove airbag, disconnect harness, use a 12 or 14 mm triple square to remove the bolt holding the steering wheel. Got it earlier than the stipulated 10-15 days. XT Model - Premium or Touring. The holes are already their in the floor for the screws. com: Subaru Impreza GC8 & RS Forum & Community Dec 23, 2017 · 15+ wrx/sti steering wheel in my 2004. Apr 3, 2010 · 2) the airbag wire. The proper hub for an aftermarket steering wheel on an 06' or 07' STI is the Works Bell or similar. I swapped it on my car ('10 XT), I was able to get the WRX wheel with the red stitching. but the steering controls. After 2005 Subaru went with a non momo steering wheel. Free shipping. I elected to go for a Pioneer AVH-Z9200DAB which seems to have fitted well with everything working except the steering wheel controls. . FlyBoyE83 Discussion starter. Jun 25, 2005 · Why swap: Wheel selection of 5x114. I've been wa Feb 21, 2019 · Vehicle: 2015 WRX Base. 04 STi Steering Rack/Whiteline bushings/L&E Fab U Joint 29. Volk Racing Rays Lug Nuts 24. End result i love it and i will do it to other v Nov 9, 2013 · Forester XT Steering wheel swap. Swapping the charge was simple and there is only 4 nuts to remove the charge. Just to give you an idea you could probably find the wheel for ~$100, the clock spring for ~$60, and the air bag for $100-$300, depending on where you Jul 1, 2016 · Here's my walkthrough on swapping a 2011 STI wheel into your 05-07 Legacy or Outback. May 8, 2010 · I'm in the middle of swapping an 05 WRX driveline into my Legacy and ran into the problem that the splines on the 04 STi steering rack I'm using are different from the original Legacy rack, so the steering linkage wouldn't work. So I found a listing for a JDM Subaru GC8 Impreza STI Nardi leather steering wheel. However, if you need a big improvement in stopping power, and you are looking to up-grade the front Dec 22, 2023 · Hello, So yesterday I bit the bullet and swapped out the Subaru Upgraded Japanese Pioneer head unit as fitted from the factory in Japan. The STi rack is 15. Waiting for his write up though. Renew your leather, get some steering wheel audio controls, or just get the nice red-stitch look without spending $600 on a DAMD wheel. I also installed a 2005 STI steering rack while I was in there. This nut is 17mm and is lightly torque (~33. Going around moderately sweeping corners (~40 degrees) it feels like the car abruptly hits the brakes. Note that a steering wheel swap is a fairly advanced mechanical job that involves transferring the airbag and clock spring; we recommend professional installation. For simplicity sake, imagine the wheel can only turn 360 lock to lock. Do your research! 11. F. And no impact on leg room. Should be plug and play including the cruise control. In 2005, the STi's received the 5x114. 5) Insert WRX cruise control switch. Unless, of course, you know what you're doing. I'm piecing together a USDM STi tranny swap (with an engine swap). the interior was original all tan, been slowly swapping it out with all the black/grey interior. A helper is a good thing for this to turn the steering wheel while you are under the car. comThis is a diy install took about 2-3h. Jul 29, 2008 · 04 advantages: - same performance advantage as 05 with less time involved. 0:1. 04/05 STI 6MT has a 35/65 torque split, open center diff, and DCCD. The 05 made some changes w/ the rack and how it's mounted so I'm not sure if it's possible. Tighten, not sure on the torque specs. gj px vb im mx qe vb ap hl zo