Project RX-8: Nardi Steering Wheel Install
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- Tonight we install a new steering wheel into Project RX-8.
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Pop the steering wheel nut back on a couple of turns before pulling the wheel off. When you pull on the wheel and it pops off, the nut will stop the wheel from smacking you in the teeth. For those of us lacking your finesse...
lol, yes you can do that too! Thanks Mike 👍
I've been thinking of replacing the steering wheel since day one of owning the car , in my opinion it's too small , almost feels like an arcade game steering wheel. Awesome video ! I'm new to the channel
Ty for help.
Fun fact you uploaded this video on my birthday
Well happy birthday!
Thank you for the great video!
Quick tip put the nut back on just a few threads so when the wheel comes off u don’t hit yourself in the face ask me how I know
love the ending soundtrack, but now i understand about the grounding, for my NRG, but I really want the boss hub!
Great videos as always guys, amazing quality in depth, keep up the amazing work
Thanks bud!
Very good video. I loved how clear you were with your instructions. Can I get the links to the whole set up and add-ons not just one bit? Thankyou so much cant wait to out this on my 8!
Awesome video!!! Can you put the link to Daikei Steel Boss Hub? I am really interested. Thank you so much.
Thank you! I bought it from www.miataroadster.com
Thanks, Sir!!
I checked miata roadsters and their daikei kit doesnt come woth the 2 resistors or the multi pigtail harness off the clock spring. I dont plan on using steering controls but its nice knowing they are their if i ever did.
thanks dude for clear explanation
Yaaay you finally said Daikei right😅😂👍🏻 you read my instagram comment👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I listen! lol
10x better!
very classy
Thanks Mike 👍
Your running string of steering wheel installs and tours has me wanting a Personal for my 91 Miata now. Well done old chap! Do you find the 350mm is acceptable in terms of feel for a non-depowered steering rack?
Awesome man. I think 350mm is just about perfect for power and depowered racks in smaller sports cars. This is the size I run in just about everything.
get the HKS HI Power single exit exhaust, sounds great and shaves off around 15-20lbs
I think the HKS is probably too loud for daily duties. Having the header and no cat, I am going to need something with good mufflers. With that said, I am looking around to see if I can find something in between. Lighter than stock, but decent enough mufflers to keep the noise levels down.
yea it is a bit loud, There is a JIC Magic Full titanium exhaust for sale on Rx8Club , needs to have the inlet pipe welded where it joins the muffler.
definitely a loud exhaust with no cat bhr midpipe but never minded daily driving and road tripping with it. I don't have headers yet but one of my next mods but I don't plan on switching exhaust anytime soon. Love how deep it is at low rpm and high pitched over 6k
Talking about weight saving by steering wheel replacement is pretty funny when you have stock leather seats about 60-70 kgs each.
One mod at a time buddhayyyy! Give us some time!
Are you kidding? The oem seats are not that heavy, i have a complete interior seats set (front and back) in my garage, for custom rewrapping it and I can handle each seat alone with no problem at all and I'm defenetly not what you'd call a strong guy.
They probably weight 15/20 kgs each
Ok so, $300 for the steering wheel + $200 for the hub and quick release total of $500+ and you lose the cruise control, you lose the media buttons and you lose the safety airbag that can save your life. Now you have a big ass 360mm steering wheel in a little sports car. That is a great idea!
I'm sorry you seem upset by that
@@TheSlipAngle Nope, I think it is hilarious! I have a Nardi Personal steering wheel 330mm on my Honda CRX but my car never had cruise control or a airbag or multi media controls and it didnt come stock with a awesome steering wheel like the Mazda RX8 has..or in this case, had.xD
@@MyiptvWorld I get it. I'd rather crash in an RX-8 without an airbag anyday over any of the older cars that didnt have airbags from the factory.
I just got my RX8 about 2 weeks ago. I've been watching lots of your videos.
I still have the stearing wheel from my old FC do you think that could work in the RX8. Obviously it would be a nostalgia thing. The FC was my first car.
Were you able to eliminate the check engine light without the catalytic converter?
If so how did you manage to do it?
Im trying to lighten my rx8 as well. So far i opted for full titanium exhaust including exhaust manifold, mazdaspeed flywheel and clutchmaster lighter clutch plate. Im in the process of replacing my pulleys and radiator as well as removing the cat.
Im worried about the check engine light tho.
I am able to turn the parameters off that check the secondary o2 circuit with MazdaEdit.
I gutted my cat 2 years ago and have yet to throw a check engine light
Have you thought about putting an R3 interior in the rx8, maybe drop a bit of weight and improve looks?
I do like the R3 interior, but the costs are pretty high these days. I think I am going to move my Recaro Speeds into the 8 soon. I have some aftermarket leather wraps that I will be installing as well.
Where can I order the wheel with the buttons for the cruise control? If I skip the release would it make the wheel a little closer to the dash. (Miata 2014 issue)
Thanks
Ik I’m late but does anyone have a link for the daikei hub? I know it’s ugly but I’d really like to keep cruise control on my daily
Looks great. Makes me want to do the same to my RX8. How's the alcantara holding up after a year of use?
Hello, wich model is the daikei boss?
can you link to where we can get the hub adapter
I replaced my steering wheel with an aftermarket, but now I have the traction control light on and everytime I turn the car shuts off. I didn't connect non of the wires since the aftermarket market it's just a quick release nothing fancy like yours. Can that have something to do with it?? I already reset the light but it came back on and the same issue accur.
You need to use a resister for the airbag circuit like I did in this video
Any suggestions wheel for 2014 miata if just I could keep the steering wheels controls as well. My main goal is to get the wheel closer to the dash than the original wheel. Thanks.
@theslipangle sooooo when’s the next interior mod on the gr8 Rx-8??
Could you send me a way to buy these items
Google.com
Hi there, quick one , could you drop a list of all the items?
that is one complete kit, but isn't there any noise from the wires tucked inside the hub when turning the wheel ?
Happy birthday Quinn.
There is sometimes a very slight sounds from the resistors on the
inside, but it is not loud enough to hear while you are driving. And thank you!
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The stock sterling wheel is so nice on that car it looked way better plus you removed all the options on it plus the air bag 😒
Punishe R lol, BMW people... Smh
what a nardi is ? model ?
can t a link to the product you purchased? ive bought x3 boss kits and none are compatible with the Rx8, those clips at the bottom of the base seem to be where most kits fall short (not compatible) thanks in advance
Check MiataRoadster.com and contact Bill if you can't find it. Tell him I sent ya.
Do you do anything with your seatbelts? I know airbag cars have an extra loop in the seat belt so you fall into the airbag. Im less concern about airbags, just more concern about bashing my head into the steering wheel.
I have in the Miatas, but I haven't looked at if the RX-8 has the same stitching loop. I just threw this on the other day and haven't done anything with it since. I'll let you know if I find something.
you did mention 'lighter intake?, what exactly do you mean? thanks
Yes, the stock airbox and ram duct assembly weighs more than the AEM style intake I installed.
Did u feel like the steering got heavier when u installed the wheel
I just picked up a Nardi n902 which has the Classico style trim ring just like yours, but it did not come with the bolts. Do you know what the dimensions are for them?
Just google steering wheel bolts and you will find plenty of options with the thread pitch. I don't know it off hand.
Is the is Daikei kit you bought? I don't see the horn cruise control option in the picture and its not listed. You mention in the video you were surprised to get it so I guess you didn't see it listed either? Anyhow, I am hoping it is included as I would have liked to keep this functionality.
Yes, this is the Daikei kit. I didn't know it was coming with the controls. I did buy the SRS model. If you don't get the controls, hit me up and I'll sell you mine cheap as I have no plans of running them.
Works Bells offers a Cruise Control switch kit. It actually looks decent.
www.aj-racing.com/catalog/?product=worksbell-cruise-control-option-nissan-universal
Hey man, love your channel.
So one of the issues i find with the rx8 is the lack of adjustment for reach with the steering wheel. Do you feel this install brings the wheel a bit closer to the driver?
It would probably be my first mod for the car. Followed by some kit that makes the pedals a bit closer for heel toe! Find them perfect on miatas, but a bit far on the 8!
The introduction of the quick release puts the wheel closer to me, which I personally find more comfortable in this car.
@@TheSlipAngle Oh thats great. Yes with a sportscar I do feel positioning of controls has to be intuitive, and it gives you confidence to jump in and push!
@@TheSlipAngle Would you know how many inches closer the wheel is with the boss?
Do you have a link for the kit ?
Just why ?
Functional steering wheel replaced with something from the 1950’s
Right up there with cold air intakes and colored wheel nuts 🔩
Wahh
Ok so in this video u didnt use the other cables that you said where for the cruze control. What do they hook to if u wanted to use them? I dont see anybuttons lol. Thanks.
They plug into the controls that they give you with the hub kit if you want to run them.
@@TheSlipAngle thanks!
would you be interested in selling your old steering wheel?
I am sorry but I am keeping it and adding it to the collection of stock wheels lol :)
Looks cool know how to clean ssv p2070 stuck open
Thank you. There are plenty of write-ups on cleaning the SSV out there.
That nardi wheel looks like something for an 80's firebird not an rx8... And the nardi looks cheap AF, Doesn't autozone sell that?
Yup, I bought it from Autozone in the discount bin.
What website did you buy the hub from? Plz lmk
miataroadster.com
Where can I buy??
Hey man My friend has an Automatic 2004 Rx8, his mom is selling it it for $700. The thing is It doesn't run they dont know what's wrong with the car, me personally I wouldnt mind Fixing and putting money into the car. My question is would you buy an Automatic Rx8?? Or you would stick to a manual?
stick to manual as the auto has the 4 port motor which isnt as reliable as the 6 port, or make as much power
blasphemicwhale thanks for the tip I'll make sure to get a manual
I second what blasphemicwhale said.
If you wanna stay rotary hold out for manual. If you want to ls swap or something, your friends mom's car is ideal.
St33zy Steve Preciate it 😂
Did you measure the weight difference?
I did not, but there is definitely a few lbs shaved off with this.
Prefer an airbag
Hey so if I use that hub can I keep power steering
Mathwes Rudie your power steering doesn’t have anything to do with what hub you have. it’s a pump connected to the steering shaft so yes, you’re all goof
I know this is an old video..but Can i have you old steering wheel? heheh 😉
Sure, why not
@@TheSlipAngle wait.. For real? You would send it to me? I live in Canada though. 😁
Are you going to deals gap rotary rally this year ?
Possibly. I haven't figured out if I can make it work or not, but I would like to.
Garage Quinn Motors i will be there with my fd. Hopefully you make it this year !
please let me know where you got the nardi wheel from
jhpusa.com
@@TheSlipAngle Just wondering, is it possible to not use the trim ring with the nardi classic and still maintain the horn button?
I was looking at the same steering wheel! Lol
But are you sure about it being 350mm? I only see them in 340 & 360...
What would you prefer for daily driving? I have an RX-8 too xD
It's 360 mm. Every other wheel I own is 350 mm, which is probably why I said 350 lol. I like a mid size wheel personally. So this range, 350-360mm is what really works well for me.
I remember when ARC first started making their big neochrome parts and I thought "omg I hope that trend dies fast" 2018 here we are. Not for me.
same
What size rims?
350 mm
@@TheSlipAngle thanks💯
@@TheSlipAngle so about 14 inch?
Be defected in most countries by negating the crash safety level with no air bag although you do sit there in neutral and rev it to redline probably the worst thing to do to any engine much less a rotary.
Thank you Mark for taking time out of your day to consume out content and give us engagement. Cheers!
can you be my dad
lol no sorry :)
zigzag but he can be your daddy😏😏😏😏
Where did you get those srs airbag resistors
Came with the hub
lighter seats should reduce the weight
I have a set of Recaro SR3s sitting in the corner of my garage begging to be installed lol.
Love the stock S2 steering wheel in the 09 to 2012. S1 wheel is ugly.
I. M. O.
Same thought here, that's why i bought a used s2 steering wheel for my s1, wich is also same steering wheel of miata mk3; i'm just waiting to have another 300 dollars to throw away to reshape it and rewrap it in leather (i'd love to wrap in leather or c.f. the airbag cover as well, but i guess i'll have to go with a diy for that).
S2 steering is really nice, i completly agree👍🏻
raulduke85 have you fitted the r3 steering wheel?
Yo
sup
that adapter looks cheap and tacky af
your going to get me divorced
Beautiful stock steering wheel to ugly as fuck.....hope it was a huge difference in weight.
Tell me how you really feel :)
So much non race builds and stockness going on here lol
This car is my daily
Want to sell your stock wheel? Just the wheel, not the airbag.
Sorry but I am keeping it.
I never understand the need for this old retro steering wheels. The old steering wheel is really nice and then you go replace it with that thing from the 1960's. Weight saving? go on a diet and head to the gym.
Sleeper Cell it’s a personal taste that I see you don’t have. And I bet you don’t have an 8 so you’re just going to h8 ;)
@@ghostpro1293 I'm not h8ing really. It just looks so out of place such a stylish sleek car with that wheel. I just don't get it.
Normally I would totally agree with you that these retro style wheels work better in more retro looking interiors. I have Personal Neo Grinta's in my NB, S2000 and FD. Nardi Classico in the NA Miata. I don't know why but I woke up one day with the strange urge to put a black spoked, suede wrapped Nardi into the RX-8. It's something about the unorthodox styling of the car I think that did it for me. I can honestly say after living with it for an entire year season I don't regret it. I actually really do like it and it works for me. I like after market wheels in cars because they translate more feedback through the rack that you lose through the bigger beefier stock wheels. Plus this combo with that QR pushes the wheel close to more for a more ideal driving position for my body type. Yes there are some weight savings too which is cool. I did consider doing a wheel re-wrap with the stock wheel because I do think it is a nice wheel, just the faux leather doesn't feel the most endearing in hand. If it wasn't for the positioning thing, I probably would have just went that route.
@@TheSlipAngle If I do get an RX8 I think i would get one of the flat bottomed steering wheels for it. I'm fairly tall. They look like they are OEM and are the same as standard steering wheels but finished in alcantara and have a flat bottom. They look pretty awesome. Try googleing RX8 flat bottomed steering wheel.