The front airbag cover is designed to peel/break away properly to allow the airbag to deploy correctly. The aftermarket solution wraps a piece a leather around it. I doubt it will work properly in the event of a deployment.
It is a very good observation, I will put it at 50/50 possibility, you are right that is covered by synthetic leather, but the material is very thin and the bag explodes in milli seconds at a speed of 200 miles per hour, I doubt that a synthetic piece of leather can stop it, the cover already has predefined cut lines where the air bag will come out but you can find these types of modifications in AUDI, BMW, MERCEDES, TESLA, etc... when making this type of modifications you do it with your own consent and risk, the same thing happens when you install MOMO steering wheels and RECARO seats that do not have air bags and so on among many accessories that no longer have these safety standards.
@@momo5757 Airbags are designed to deploy in a very controlled manner - Both in terms of speed and direction. If these variables are off in any way, the airbag might not be able to catch the head in the frontal impact and the noggin might slip off and hit the dashboard. Part of the leather covering might even fly off during the deployment and hit the face. Personally, I think aftermarket leather covering on the airbags are just a very very bad idea.
@@sgtjyf01 I’m agree with you in this manner, I know is not good idea in case on a accident and still there isn’t any video about showing airbags deploying with this kind of cover. I know is only a looks but the feeling of the steering wheel and the shape feels so great compare to the OEM. I hope in the future I don’t have any accidents or inconvenient, but so far everything good. Thank you for replying, is really good to see different ideas can lead to different solutions, if I see with the time something wrong with this steering wheel or the cover I will do a video too.
@@justindagoat9900 Congratulations Bro, your Lexus will definitely look even better if you make these upgrades. What colors did you choose for the interior and exterior of your car?
@@momo5757 White pearl exterior & of course red interior 😍 I was debating on getting the white interior but the red jus ties the whole car together making it feel more sporty
@@iesaTX Either The 2 connectors on the back of the air bag most like it they have bad connection when you removed or reinstall, you have to do it with out forcing itAnd the thin black cable on the side is the negative you need to check that one too. If you do this again remember the battery need to disconnected for 1 hour before working on it. - Another solution just to have a reference from where is coming the problem you can connect a OBDII reader and do a full scan. If you don’t have it, just go any auto part and they can do it for free Ore-ally or Autozone. - Another Can be the steering angle sensor. Those are just hints what it could happens, this is my question, when you reconnect the battery and start the car the light show right away or after you are driving car?
Anyone complaining - if you’re going to modify your car then be prepared the deal with the repercussions. He’s installing aftermarket part for aesthetics, not safety
@@Lp-io2br for that is diferente installation, you need to check the diagram of the power cable, when you turn on the head lights from your steering wheel you need to connect the red wired from the steering wheel there and the black wire on any bolt attach to the metal of the steering wheel, but for the rpm they need to include a OBDII to connect to the car to reprogram the rpm.
After steering wheel swap my paddle shifters aren't working what do you think the problem might be? I went ahead and bought two new paddle shifters by the way oem
@@ljc1821 The shifters is really unusual they will go bad both of them, on the minute 4:50 from the video there is a white and black connectors, the black is the connection for the shifters, the only I can think is just bad connection, you will have to removed again the air bag and check if the black connection is very well insert on the slot. That connection is the one go on the clock spring, if that was damage during the disassembly you will have to replace the clock spring. Let me know if you can solve the problem or if you have another question.
@@John-tk6wd I don’t have a link, looks like the seller is not active, but in Alibaba there is many sellers and cost me around $450 with shipping and tax included.
Replacing the sway bar bushing is really annoying, because is not too much space to work on it, if you are willing to do it, you need to do it, each side at a time, just need to disconnect the sway bar link, and on the bushing there is two bolts removed those and with a pry bar you can separate.
@@momo5757 yo cambie mi steering wheel por uno de fibra de carbono y cuando lo puse de nuevo perfi el centro y ahora mi volante queda un poco de lado y lo eh quitado y puesto y puesto en otras posiciones y queda igual
@@widerandrew6849 lo qué pasa es que como son aftermarket, los engranes no vienen en la misma posición, y a veces cuando enroscas el tornillo que sostiene el volante tiene un poco de movienmiento y eso hace que quede fuera de lugar, lo único que puedes hacer llevar el auto a que le hagan alineamiento para que el volante quede nuevamente recto. No pagues más de $50 si estas en California.
@@AC-if4sz sorry about that bro, because take time to disassemble and then find out it doesn’t fit any body will get mad, in any case send me a picture on Instagram mauricios_garage maybe we can figured out something. When you purchase the item they will ask you this couple questions: - the car has heated steering wheel? - is F sport or regular? - RWD, AWD?
@@yevgeniybabinov3394 regular shops will be hard to work on it, if they do they charge to much, I do side jobs too I’m in California but right now I don’t have a garage because I’m moving, but that depends where are you located.
Sorry Bro I don’t have a shop, I was just doing side works in my garage, but now I'm moving to another place so I haven't been able to work on cars lately.
@@leomorales5771 I bought it from Alibaba the supplier, it has the logo whit this letters ZDLZ in the photos of the steering wheels, when you search it, you will find it right away.
Hey this is dangerous why put it on your car..!! If it’s so dangerous why are you clicking on a video about this topic.??? Go ride your bicycle and be quiet me enjoy the video!!
Thank you shows how to disassemble and reassemble all the trim pieces. Exactly what I needed.
@@LOWLEX_ your welcome bro 👍🏻
The front airbag cover is designed to peel/break away properly to allow the airbag to deploy correctly. The aftermarket solution wraps a piece a leather around it. I doubt it will work properly in the event of a deployment.
It is a very good observation, I will put it at 50/50 possibility, you are right that is covered by synthetic leather, but the material is very thin and the bag explodes in milli seconds at a speed of 200 miles per hour, I doubt that a synthetic piece of leather can stop it, the cover already has predefined cut lines where the air bag will come out but you can find these types of modifications in AUDI, BMW, MERCEDES, TESLA, etc... when making this type of modifications you do it with your own consent and risk, the same thing happens when you install MOMO steering wheels and RECARO seats that do not have air bags and so on among many accessories that no longer have these safety standards.
@@momo5757 Airbags are designed to deploy in a very controlled manner - Both in terms of speed and direction. If these variables are off in any way, the airbag might not be able to catch the head in the frontal impact and the noggin might slip off and hit the dashboard. Part of the leather covering might even fly off during the deployment and hit the face. Personally, I think aftermarket leather covering on the airbags are just a very very bad idea.
@@sgtjyf01 I’m agree with you in this manner, I know is not good idea in case on a accident and still there isn’t any video about showing airbags deploying with this kind of cover. I know is only a looks but the feeling of the steering wheel and the shape feels so great compare to the OEM. I hope in the future I don’t have any accidents or inconvenient, but so far everything good. Thank you for replying, is really good to see different ideas can lead to different solutions, if I see with the time something wrong with this steering wheel or the cover I will do a video too.
@@momo5757 NEVER make assumptions based solely on your feelings and thoughts.
Jus got a 2022 f sport is350 fully loaded. Can’t wait to customize the interior and steering wheel
@@justindagoat9900 Congratulations Bro, your Lexus will definitely look even better if you make these upgrades. What colors did you choose for the interior and exterior of your car?
@@momo5757 White pearl exterior & of course red interior 😍 I was debating on getting the white interior but the red jus ties the whole car together making it feel more sporty
@@justindagoat9900 Great choice, the feeling to get inside the car and start to driving it feels great.
I installted this and now I have an airbag light what do I do
@@iesaTX Either The 2 connectors on the back of the air bag most like it they have bad connection when you removed or reinstall, you have to do it with out forcing itAnd the thin black cable on the side is the negative you need to check that one too. If you do this again remember the battery need to disconnected for 1 hour before working on it.
- Another solution just to have a reference from where is coming the problem you can connect a OBDII reader and do a full scan. If you don’t have it, just go any auto part and they can do it for free Ore-ally or Autozone.
- Another Can be the steering angle sensor.
Those are just hints what it could happens, this is my question, when you reconnect the battery and start the car the light show right away or after you are driving car?
Anyone complaining - if you’re going to modify your car then be prepared the deal with the repercussions. He’s installing aftermarket part for aesthetics, not safety
Hey, from where did u order the steering wheel.. Im looking to buy one ^^
@@KristiyanDimitrov-e6j I ordered it on Alibaba, but the seller is no longer listed, but there are many other sellers.
Hi I bought a steering wheel with the RPM Leds on it how do I make the Leds work ? Thanks
@@Lp-io2br for that is diferente installation, you need to check the diagram of the power cable, when you turn on the head lights from your steering wheel you need to connect the red wired from the steering wheel there and the black wire on any bolt attach to the metal of the steering wheel, but for the rpm they need to include a OBDII to connect to the car to reprogram the rpm.
After steering wheel swap my paddle shifters aren't working what do you think the problem might be? I went ahead and bought two new paddle shifters by the way oem
@@ljc1821 The shifters is really unusual they will go bad both of them, on the minute 4:50 from the video there is a white and black connectors, the black is the connection for the shifters, the only I can think is just bad connection, you will have to removed again the air bag and check if the black connection is very well insert on the slot. That connection is the one go on the clock spring, if that was damage during the disassembly you will have to replace the clock spring. Let me know if you can solve the problem or if you have another question.
how much is the steering wheel and where is the link in alibaba? thanks.
@@John-tk6wd I don’t have a link, looks like the seller is not active, but in Alibaba there is many sellers and cost me around $450 with shipping and tax included.
@@momo5757 I need a reputable source bro. Cuz it’s a huge risk is there reviews?
How close is the red to the factory leather? Perfect match?
Is a perfect match, you can’t notice any difference. But when I order they have 2 types of red, you need to code the one it looks less bright
do you know anything about replacing the front sway bar bushing
Replacing the sway bar bushing is really annoying, because is not too much space to work on it, if you are willing to do it, you need to do it, each side at a time, just need to disconnect the sway bar link, and on the bushing there is two bolts removed those and with a pry bar you can separate.
Does this get rid of the heated steering wheel function?
@@DannDaMan my steering wheel doesn’t have that option, but when you order they will ask you if you have that option and they will include it.
I lost my steering wheel alignment what is can do? I tried to fixing it but it didn’t work
Do you drive over a pothole or hit a curve? What do you have done to try to fix it?
@@momo5757 noo i change my steering wheel for a carbon fiber and then i lost my center
@@momo5757 yo cambie mi steering wheel por uno de fibra de carbono y cuando lo puse de nuevo perfi el centro y ahora mi volante queda un poco de lado y lo eh quitado y puesto y puesto en otras posiciones y queda igual
@@widerandrew6849 lo qué pasa es que como son aftermarket, los engranes no vienen en la misma posición, y a veces cuando enroscas el tornillo que sostiene el volante tiene un poco de movienmiento y eso hace que quede fuera de lugar, lo único que puedes hacer llevar el auto a que le hagan alineamiento para que el volante quede nuevamente recto. No pagues más de $50 si estas en California.
what size wrench did u use to remove the battery?
I used 10 mm wrench
@@momo5757 i got mine from alibaba and at 13:58 the left nut did not align with the hole 😡
im going to ask to replace or refund
@@AC-if4sz sorry about that bro, because take time to disassemble and then find out it doesn’t fit any body will get mad, in any case send me a picture on Instagram mauricios_garage maybe we can figured out something. When you purchase the item they will ask you this couple questions:
- the car has heated steering wheel?
- is F sport or regular?
- RWD, AWD?
where did you buy this?!
I bought it in Alibaba
Do you have a link to the listing ?
I don’t have a link, I just get it from Alibaba.
Just ordered it on Alibaba literally guy send you so many to choose from I chose this same one same color I have 2015 RC350
@@yevgeniybabinov3394 yes the guy has many options, and he is very accessible with any modification that you want on the steering wheel.
Nice thank you 🙏 I talked to him and ordered mine cannot wait now I have a question where do I find shops that can replace my steering wheel?
@@yevgeniybabinov3394 regular shops will be hard to work on it, if they do they charge to much, I do side jobs too I’m in California but right now I don’t have a garage because I’m moving, but that depends where are you located.
Do you have a shop & if so where are you located at?
Sorry Bro I don’t have a shop, I was just doing side works in my garage, but now I'm moving to another place so I haven't been able to work on cars lately.
Where did you buy that one from? It's the exact same one for my car & I would like to upgrade it like you did bro.
@@leomorales5771 I bought it from Alibaba the supplier, it has the logo whit this letters ZDLZ in the photos of the steering wheels, when you search it, you will find it right away.
@@leomorales5771 If you get the steering wheel maybe I will be working on cars again, I’m in California in the area of Anaheim.
Alright cool, I live around LA. Can you send me the link please. Nothing pops up on my end.
Awesome 👍🏼
Thanks
Can you show us how to do the inner and outter tie rod 🫡
I will try my best to do those videos too 👍🏻
Me encantó! Buen video
Muchas gracias 👍🏻
I want to buy one for my is200t 👍👍👍
@@VPBOYZ904 get it from Alibaba, actually they are really well made, you would really like it 🙌🏻
@@momo5757 do u have a link to it?
@@VPBOYZ904 I don’t have a link, I try to reach the company where I get it, but there’s no answer.
@@momo5757 how much.
Can you install mine? I’ll pay you.
@@robertprashad6551 Hi bro, for sure just message me on Instagram mauricios_garage
@@momo5757where are you located i have a custom steering wheel I want to get installed too. I’ll pay you good 😁👍🏽
@@Underliner07 I’m located in California you can text me on Instagram mauricios_garage so I can have more details of your steering wheel.
so hot🤩🤩
@@salehgh750 Thanks, I really like it too, make look the interior way better.
Hey this is dangerous why put it on your car..!!
If it’s so dangerous why are you clicking on a video about this topic.???
Go ride your bicycle and be quiet me enjoy the video!!
@@mrbungle112loser5 Thanks for your point of view Bro 👍🏻
Not worth it for me.
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