HOW TO: Prova Steering Wheel 2008+ WRX/STI - Page 2

RallySport Direct · 01-28-2010, 01:48 PM

If Prova comes out with a GD unit, we will stock it

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RallySport Direct · 01-29-2010, 11:12 AM

Got word from Prova. THEY do have a GD wheel. We are trying to get some info on what model years it will fit. We will update as soon as we hear back from Japan.

andrewhans · 02-01-2010, 06:12 AM

^^^FTW

sszyma · 03-10-2010, 07:38 PM

I just installed this in my 07 WRX and the fit was perfect. As a side note you do not have to remove the airbag at all. Just rest it on top of the steering column as you unbolt and unscrew the wheel and install the new one. Now I do not know which method is safer but, if you are worried about unplugging the airbag you do not have to.

rockthebox50 · 09-03-2010, 09:02 PM

thats amazing i needa do that

HarryN · 12-22-2010, 09:50 PM

Wow... I wish I could see the install direction on a steering wheel that has that damn bluetooth crap on it. If I get one of these, I want to remove the bluetooth crap. I already have a headset (or 5). Would that be easy to do on this steering wheel?

RallySport Direct · 12-23-2010, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryN

Wow... I wish I could see the install direction on a steering wheel that has that damn bluetooth crap on it. If I get one of these, I want to remove the bluetooth crap. I already have a headset (or 5). Would that be easy to do on this steering wheel?

We did the wheel on our 2011 STi shop car, and the install was identical to the previous cars. The blue tooth is just 1 extra screw that holds the blue tooth assembly to the center cage.

Projekt Cars · 12-23-2010, 11:03 AM

I have alcantara on the seats and they have pretty much retained their color for three years....how does the oils from the hand affect the look of the steering wheel after a few years?

RallySport Direct · 12-23-2010, 11:06 AM

It will get matted down if you have sweaty or oily hands.
But you can use the shoe stuff they sell to bring it back to life.

dropkick711 · 01-06-2011, 11:58 AM

thanks for the write up. installed this on my GD last night

SUBYS R US · 02-08-2011, 10:12 PM

can you fit any on a 03 wrx

RallySport Direct · 02-08-2011, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBYS R US

can you fit any on a 03 wrx

You should be able to.

First, you would need to install a 05 STi steering wheel and airbag(05 came with the single stage airbag, and the 06+ came with the dual stage). Once the 05 STi wheel is fully installed, you can then install the Prova wheel, using the 05 STi airbag.

This would make for an awesome upgrade while still retaining the airbag for safety.

Thanks,
Rick

AnthonyWang · 08-29-2011, 02:07 AM

informative

Subaruswaxevos · 12-08-2011, 02:23 AM

great write up

silversubaru27 · 04-17-2012, 11:48 AM

Gotta have on for my GD

DJ_RamBam · 05-12-2012, 06:22 PM

Can anyone help me troubleshoot my install? I changed my to the prova d today in my 2011 sti and ever since. I have a blinking diff light and my hill assist and vdc light remain on.

I cannot seem to find the problem.

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RallySport Direct · 05-12-2012, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ_RamBam

Can anyone help me troubleshoot my install? I changed my to the prova d today in my 2011 sti and ever since. I have a blinking diff light and my hill assist and vdc light remain on.

I cannot seem to find the problem.

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That would typically mean that the center section (clock spring) was not positioned back properly after the wheel install.
Couple guy have run into this issue, what you will want to do is make sure that the clock spring is dead center when the wheel is dead center.

ketchupdtf · 08-04-2012, 07:22 PM

Subscribed for when i buy mine...... Added it to my RSD wish list....

derek1ee · 08-22-2012, 11:58 PM

I will be installing this once my 13 sti arrives.

one question:

What is clock spring? Photo would really help!

RallySport Direct · 08-23-2012, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derek1ee

I will be installing this once my 13 sti arrives.

one question:

What is clock spring? Photo would really help!

The clock spring is not a typical "spring". Its a loose term used in the industry for the mechanism that has the wiring inernally that runs to the steering wheel controls.

On the left of the picture, its the black center section around the steering input shaft that the steering wheel splines slide over and has the wires coming out of.

Kirill
RallySportDirect.com

derek1ee · 08-23-2012, 12:42 AM

Thanks, I will check the services manual for details too.

So if I align the new steering wheel with two plastic pin, will it guarantee I put the new one exactly the same position as the one I took off? There're so many teeth on the shaft I'm a bit worry I'm off by one...

RallySport Direct · 08-23-2012, 12:50 AM

The clock spring can spin free when the wheel is removed. so you need to make sure to park the car straight when you get ready to take the wheel off so its easier to re-align the pins if you on accident bump it out of place

Kirill
RallySportDirect.com

OrbitalEllipses · 08-23-2012, 01:39 AM

Time frame on a BRZ wheel?

derek1ee · 08-23-2012, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallySport Direct

The clock spring can spin free when the wheel is removed. so you need to make sure to park the car straight when you get ready to take the wheel off so its easier to re-align the pins if you on accident bump it out of place

Kirill
RallySportDirect.com

Thanks! I think what I'm going to do is when the airbag is off, I will put some tape on the clock spring and it's surroundings so it won't spin around. Then I can just align the new one with those two pins on the clock spring and I know I set it into the correct teeth. Any advise?

RallySport Direct · 08-23-2012, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Time frame on a BRZ wheel?

Nothing yet from Prova for the BRZ units.

Kirill
RallySportDirect.com

12-23-2010, 11:03 AM	#33
Projekt Cars Scooby Newbie Member#: 268000 Join Date: Dec 2010	Alcantara I have alcantara on the seats and they have pretty much retained their color for three years....how does the oils from the hand affect the look of the steering wheel after a few years?

05-12-2012, 06:22 PM	#41
DJ_RamBam Scooby Newbie Member#: 290264 Join Date: Aug 2011 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA Vehicle: 2011 STI Sedan OBP	Can anyone help me troubleshoot my install? I changed my to the prova d today in my 2011 sti and ever since. I have a blinking diff light and my hill assist and vdc light remain on. I cannot seem to find the problem. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Last edited by DJ_RamBam; 05-12-2012 at 06:51 PM.

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01-28-2010, 01:48 PM	#26
RallySport Direct NASIOC Vendor Member#: 33174 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Salt Lake City Utah Vehicle: We are Open Late! 888-457-2559 Every day!	If Prova comes out with a GD unit, we will stock it * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

01-29-2010, 11:12 AM	#27
RallySport Direct NASIOC Vendor Member#: 33174 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Salt Lake City Utah Vehicle: We are Open Late! 888-457-2559 Every day!	Got word from Prova. THEY do have a GD wheel. We are trying to get some info on what model years it will fit. We will update as soon as we hear back from Japan.

02-01-2010, 06:12 AM	#28
andrewhans Scooby Newbie Member#: 154128 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Feltwell, UK Vehicle: 1999 Legacy GL 2.0 Red	^^^FTW

03-10-2010, 07:38 PM	#29
sszyma Scooby Newbie Member#: 31399 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago Vehicle: 07 WRX Wagon Urban Gray Metallic	I just installed this in my 07 WRX and the fit was perfect. As a side note you do not have to remove the airbag at all. Just rest it on top of the steering column as you unbolt and unscrew the wheel and install the new one. Now I do not know which method is safer but, if you are worried about unplugging the airbag you do not have to.

09-03-2010, 09:02 PM	#30
rockthebox50 Scooby Specialist Member#: 150034 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Thousand Oaks Vehicle: 07 wrx satin white	thats amazing i needa do that

12-22-2010, 09:50 PM	#31
HarryN Scooby Newbie Member#: 250258 Join Date: Jun 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: People's Republic of Maryland Vehicle: 2011 Legacy WRX STI Dark Grey Metallic	Wow... I wish I could see the install direction on a steering wheel that has that damn bluetooth crap on it. If I get one of these, I want to remove the bluetooth crap. I already have a headset (or 5). Would that be easy to do on this steering wheel?

12-23-2010, 11:06 AM	#34
RallySport Direct NASIOC Vendor Member#: 33174 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Salt Lake City Utah Vehicle: We are Open Late! 888-457-2559 Every day!	It will get matted down if you have sweaty or oily hands. But you can use the shoe stuff they sell to bring it back to life.

01-06-2011, 11:58 AM	#35
dropkick711 Scooby Newbie Member#: 254710 Join Date: Aug 2010	thanks for the write up. installed this on my GD last night

02-08-2011, 10:12 PM	#36
SUBYS R US Scooby Specialist Member#: 99591 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Layton,UT Vehicle: 2003 18g w/38EWG PSM(siver)	can you fit any on a 03 wrx

08-29-2011, 02:07 AM	#38
AnthonyWang NASIOC Supporter Member#: 292823 Join Date: Aug 2011 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Gardena/Riverside Vehicle: 2003 WRX EJ207 TEC 20G 8cm	informative

12-08-2011, 02:23 AM	#39
Subaruswaxevos Scooby Newbie Member#: 302997 Join Date: Dec 2011	great write up

04-17-2012, 11:48 AM	#40
silversubaru27 Scooby Newbie Member#: 150487 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: toms river, nj Vehicle: 2006 STi silver	Gotta have on for my GD

08-04-2012, 07:22 PM	#43
ketchupdtf Scooby Specialist Member#: 175060 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Palmpton Vehicle: GR STi FYF Squad!	Subscribed for when i buy mine...... Added it to my RSD wish list....

08-22-2012, 11:58 PM	#44
derek1ee Scooby Newbie Member#: 279421 Join Date: Apr 2011	I will be installing this once my 13 sti arrives. one question: What is clock spring? Photo would really help!

08-23-2012, 12:42 AM	#46
derek1ee Scooby Newbie Member#: 279421 Join Date: Apr 2011	Thanks, I will check the services manual for details too. So if I align the new steering wheel with two plastic pin, will it guarantee I put the new one exactly the same position as the one I took off? There're so many teeth on the shaft I'm a bit worry I'm off by one...

08-23-2012, 12:50 AM	#47
RallySport Direct NASIOC Vendor Member#: 33174 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Salt Lake City Utah Vehicle: We are Open Late! 888-457-2559 Every day!	The clock spring can spin free when the wheel is removed. so you need to make sure to park the car straight when you get ready to take the wheel off so its easier to re-align the pins if you on accident bump it out of place Kirill RallySportDirect.com

08-23-2012, 01:39 AM	#48
OrbitalEllipses Scooby Specialist Member#: 178811 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: MoCo Vehicle: 2013 WRB BRZ :banana:	Time frame on a BRZ wheel?