Helpful vid, bud. Let a girl borrow my car a few years ago and she got irremovable glitter on the steering wheel. Finally got around to getting a replacement and I'm going to go install it... now!
How did that go? Wanted to do it to my 2016 but I’m told u have to re wire the buttons on steering wheel the 2017-18 one to get cruise to work and u will also loose ability to reset your info like mpg average speed etc so I gave up if u found a way plz plz share it cause I’d love new wheel
@@joshymcdaniel9233 I didn't bother rewiring so I did lose the ability to change the information display but I made sure to set it to the range screen before removing the old wheel. Cruise control also no longer works but I never used it anyway.
@@iwetino cruise is just an easy solder an extra wire and connect it to a pin google search should bring up how but yah the info button can’t find any info on it’ surprised the ui changed that much it isn’t just a direct plug n play like most r
@Greg, hey I know its been a little since you've done the actual install but have a question I think you can answer, especially with your electrical know how compared to average folks. That being at around the 5:20 mark your covering briefly the connections and wanted ask you if that bottom electrical connector is a 12v supply?? I just got a LED steering wheel and what little instructions we got was laughable. From what my mechanic and I understand the best way to power this fancy thing is thru a 12v connection or else things will get really complicated. Hope you can shed some light on the power supply and aka the bottom connector. Thanks - Joe
Yeah its been a while... but thanks for the kind words. So i honestly dont know what the voltage coming from those conmectors are. But i would imagine they arent 12v bc its for the controller but i could be totally wrong. You could test the output with a volt meter.
How do you move the steering wheel tabs to push the airbag off without reconnecting the battery and moving the steering wheel to a potion to make the tabs accessible?
so grateful for this channel, I have 3rd gen mazda3 hatchback and I've been desperately looking for someone else who's modding one. I'm assuming you went with the carbon and suede steering wheel? Edit: do you know if the leather + carbon one also comes with the paddle shifter extensions?
can i still drive the car with no air bag at all or it needs to be connected or it will cause an electrical short when i connect the battery back and turn on the car
gawdammmmnnn thats nice! I was trying to wrap the fake carbon fiber in red but I could never get the damn airbag off. WIth your video I have a better understanding on how to get it off now. Thanks!
Hey bro~ The steering wheel looks awesome and thank you for the tutorial! Can you give us your user experience after actually using it? Does it feel smooth great or abit funky? Thank you so much for doing this
Hi, I'd like to have dedicated voice assistant button on the steering wheel. Can I swap the left command part/ the whole wheel and get it working? Easier, can I map aftermarket stereo with a combination of pressing like double press or long press of existing buttons?
@Greg, got a follow up question. Ordered your carbon fiber extension paddles and will hook them up asap, so this could be super obvious but how will I install the new extension paddles on the oem set up? Thanks for the help in advance. P.S got that led steering wheel working a couple months ago and put the post on the club. It was difficult but worth the time. For me at least lol!
What Trim Level do you have? I have an S Touring and mine had stock paddles. So If yours doesnt, then you need to install those first. then the extensions fit right on them. you will see when you get them! How do you like your LED steering wheel? I was thinking about it a while back before I got my suede carbon fiber one.
@@GregPettus I gotcha, guess I won't need to over think it haha 😆 And I'm loving the new LED steering wheel. Hard to believe I'm the only one in North America with one but I understand after doing the install. Absolutely zero support provided from OHC realistically and electronics don't always carry same from car to car. So that being said I had to consult with a few folks online and in person. Even my dealership tech took a look and didn't know where things needed spliced. Worth the hassle but the cost, delay in parts and 5/5 electronic splicing difficulty are overkill for most in our community I feel. But it's still fire :p
Greg F. Pettus I’m not sure where all you can find this specific wheel, but probably ordering from the link in the description. I’ll do a little searching for similar models along with the corksport wheel.
@@GregPettus man, that looks incredible enough! Was it just a generic one, or a specific wrap for the Mazda? Also, keep up the good work, your videos and car is awesome
Yo man let me know if you can make the video tutorial of the center console removal or not. If not I'll just try to risk it and see if I could plan on doing it myself. I'm not trying to come off as ignorant but I'm only saying this because I know you're a lot more DIY inclined than I am and you have more experience doing these things with a higher success rate. Anyways man thanks. If you can't do it, I'll just do some super planning on how I'm going to approach this. Anyways, Peace.
Any ideas why my steering wheel isn't straight while driving? (2015 Mazda 3 sport sedan) The suspension was checked by the dealer and third party garage. Tire pressure is fine as well...
How much was this? I am debating about the Corksport one with Alcantara ... or one that everyone has this other Carbon Fibre looking one... have you seen cars with either? comparison?
$500. Depends on what style you like. The Cs one is nice cuz its flat bottom but otherwise stock. I like this Carbon on because one its real CF and it just feels beefier. And i really like the flat top and bottom
I also got the Keyless Mazda but my Steering Lock always kicks when I start turning the steering wheel in so I can't turn the steering wheel without the battery connected to unlock it again. Can you help me? How did you do it?
Great video, like you the website you have a lot of great stuff, I want to add that mid spoiler to my 3 but do they make a black one not a carbon one is to much. How long does it take to get parts in. Thanks
Let me find out for you. Depends on the product. If its already made its 2 weeks. But things like the steering wheel its made to order so like about a month.
I'm subscribing because you're one of, if not, the only YT channel that does tutorials on Mazda installs like this
Haha yeah there arent many of us. Thanks for the sub!
Helpful vid, bud. Let a girl borrow my car a few years ago and she got irremovable glitter on the steering wheel. Finally got around to getting a replacement and I'm going to go install it... now!
Just used this video to upgrade my 2014 wheel to the newer 2018 one. Thanks heaps!
woooo! glad I could help
How did that go? Wanted to do it to my 2016 but I’m told u have to re wire the buttons on steering wheel the 2017-18 one to get cruise to work and u will also loose ability to reset your info like mpg average speed etc so I gave up if u found a way plz plz share it cause I’d love new wheel
@@joshymcdaniel9233 I didn't bother rewiring so I did lose the ability to change the information display but I made sure to set it to the range screen before removing the old wheel. Cruise control also no longer works but I never used it anyway.
@@iwetino cruise is just an easy solder an extra wire and connect it to a pin google search should bring up how but yah the info button can’t find any info on it’ surprised the ui changed that much it isn’t just a direct plug n play like most r
@Greg, hey I know its been a little since you've done the actual install but have a question
I think you can answer, especially with your electrical know how compared to average folks.
That being at around the 5:20 mark your covering briefly the connections and wanted ask you if that bottom electrical connector is a 12v supply?? I just got a LED steering wheel and what little instructions we got was laughable. From what my mechanic and I understand the best way to power this fancy thing is thru a 12v connection or else things will get really complicated.
Hope you can shed some light on the power supply and aka the bottom connector.
Thanks - Joe
Yeah its been a while... but thanks for the kind words.
So i honestly dont know what the voltage coming from those conmectors are. But i would imagine they arent 12v bc its for the controller but i could be totally wrong. You could test the output with a volt meter.
How do you move the steering wheel tabs to push the airbag off without reconnecting the battery and moving the steering wheel to a potion to make the tabs accessible?
so grateful for this channel, I have 3rd gen mazda3 hatchback and I've been desperately looking for someone else who's modding one. I'm assuming you went with the carbon and suede steering wheel?
Edit: do you know if the leather + carbon one also comes with the paddle shifter extensions?
The paddle shifter extensions were separate.
@@GregPettus oh, good to know. Are they on your site?
@@GregPettus Are you going to restock the carbon spoiler?
can i still drive the car with no air bag at all or it needs to be connected or it will cause an electrical short when i connect the battery back and turn on the car
Got a 2015 Mazda 3 and i like it so much. Thanks for inspiration. :)
gawdammmmnnn thats nice! I was trying to wrap the fake carbon fiber in red but I could never get the damn airbag off. WIth your video I have a better understanding on how to get it off now. Thanks!
Youre Welcome!
Hey bro~ The steering wheel looks awesome and thank you for the tutorial! Can you give us your user experience after actually using it? Does it feel smooth great or abit funky?
Thank you so much for doing this
I personally love the feel. My build was smooth and does feel right. Different at first obviously. Overall no complaints and i drive it daily.
Great video! Could you do a Head Up Display installation video? I want to put one to my Mazada 3i Sport
Looks great!!!
Thanks!
I still trying to release the steering wheel
Hi, I'd like to have dedicated voice assistant button on the steering wheel. Can I swap the left command part/ the whole wheel and get it working? Easier, can I map aftermarket stereo with a combination of pressing like double press or long press of existing buttons?
I would think you would need to check a manufacturing manual to see where all the plugs go
@@GregPettus I really don't know what to look for?
@@gd3265 there might be a post somewhere where they upgraded there wheel. I would start there and ask them. Sorry not super helpful there
@@GregPettus thanks
Looks great!! Far more beautiful than the original.
@Greg, got a follow up question. Ordered your carbon fiber extension paddles and will hook them up asap, so this could be super obvious but how will I install the new extension paddles on the oem set up?
Thanks for the help in advance. P.S got that led steering wheel working a couple months ago and put the post on the club. It was difficult but worth the time. For me at least lol!
What Trim Level do you have? I have an S Touring and mine had stock paddles. So If yours doesnt, then you need to install those first. then the extensions fit right on them. you will see when you get them!
How do you like your LED steering wheel? I was thinking about it a while back before I got my suede carbon fiber one.
@@GregPettus I gotcha, guess I won't need to over think it haha 😆
And I'm loving the new LED steering wheel. Hard to believe I'm the only one in North America with one but I understand after doing the install. Absolutely zero support provided from OHC realistically and electronics don't always carry same from car to car. So that being said I had to consult with a few folks online and in person. Even my dealership tech took a look and didn't know where things needed spliced. Worth the hassle but the cost, delay in parts and 5/5 electronic splicing difficulty are overkill for most in our community I feel.
But it's still fire :p
Quick question but i just got a 2010 mazda 3 sedan and was wondering if i can use this steering wheel?
Would you think to remove this stealing wheel would be the same as the 2021 almost???
Id imagine it would very similar
Will this fit 2017-2018?
This one no. But there is a 2017 version
Actually going to be ordering one for my 17’ Mazda 3 soon lol
@@Hellavit heck yea. I love mine. Where are you getting yours from if you dont mind me askin?
Greg F. Pettus I’m not sure where all you can find this specific wheel, but probably ordering from the link in the description. I’ll do a little searching for similar models along with the corksport wheel.
Greg F. Pettus do you have the link for the 2017 version?
So is the new wheel lighter then the old one?
Would this be similar or the same for a 2015 Mazda 6? The steering wheel looks the same...except for the paddle shifters.
Can you put in quick release wheels to the 3rd gen Mazda 3s?
you can, bunch people have in the forums and groups.
Do the paddle shifters work?
Where did you buy the steering wheel? Id like to buy the same its hot af
does it work on mazda 6gt?
Err steering wheel may be different?
Can you install a quick release steering wheel on these BM Mazdas?
Yes you can. But i have not myself
@@GregPettus do you know if it causes issues when you remove the clock spring and the airbag sensor
@@kenb5995 i actually dont know. Sorry
@@GregPettus no worries thank you!
Will this fit 2015 Mazda 3 hatchback ? Can I just pay for installation somewhere?
Yes and yes.
Is the old steering wheel the original with a wrap on??
Yeah put a suede wrap on it
@@GregPettus man, that looks incredible enough! Was it just a generic one, or a specific wrap for the Mazda?
Also, keep up the good work, your videos and car is awesome
Aftermarket one but specific for mazdas.
Yo man let me know if you can make the video tutorial of the center console removal or not. If not I'll just try to risk it and see if I could plan on doing it myself. I'm not trying to come off as ignorant but I'm only saying this because I know you're a lot more DIY inclined than I am and you have more experience doing these things with a higher success rate. Anyways man thanks. If you can't do it, I'll just do some super planning on how I'm going to approach this. Anyways, Peace.
Hey man. I probably wont get to it for a while sorry. There is a few people that were able to do it but you gotta look on forums or the fb page
Is it heated
It is not
Heyy, I love the video! I'm just wondering whether your model is BM or BN?
hi, i have a mazda 3 2018 you know if it is possible to install the shift paddles?
Yes look up max tan or mtjy on youtube he did it to his
Any ideas why my steering wheel isn't straight while driving? (2015 Mazda 3 sport sedan) The suspension was checked by the dealer and third party garage. Tire pressure is fine as well...
Could be alignment or your steering wheel might not be centered correctly.
How much was this? I am debating about the Corksport one with Alcantara ... or one that everyone has this other Carbon Fibre looking one... have you seen cars with either? comparison?
$500. Depends on what style you like. The Cs one is nice cuz its flat bottom but otherwise stock. I like this Carbon on because one its real CF and it just feels beefier. And i really like the flat top and bottom
How miles does your Mazda have ?
Roughly 50k
I also got the Keyless Mazda
but my Steering Lock always kicks when I start turning the steering wheel in so I can't turn the steering wheel without the battery connected to unlock it again.
Can you help me? How did you do it?
I just started the car briefly so i could turn the wheel.
Great video, like you the website you have a lot of great stuff, I want to add that mid spoiler to my 3 but do they
make a black one not a carbon one is to much. How long does it take to get parts in. Thanks
Let me find out for you. Depends on the product. If its already made its 2 weeks. But things like the steering wheel its made to order so like about a month.
You from Canada cyclone?
@@tarek3702 no am not from Canada, I did visit Toronto two years ago had a great time.
I still can't take off the air bag
Very helpful 👍👍
Was the wheel initially hard to pull off of the hub?
Not really. Some resistance but not crazy
Does anyone know if the 2017 steering wheel fit the 2016 mazda 3? I wanna swap cause I like the 17 model
Can swap just need to swap everything tho. Like the buttons and cables....
Nice 👌
Hi!
Where did you buy the paddle shifters?
Where can I find and order for my Mazda 3 2014(automatic version in Europe)?
Thanks.
I need to find the paddle shifters too lol
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Aye man, you got any idea where I could find slimline window shields for this car? You know, those nice sleek ones. ☹️
Not exactly sure. Ebay or aliexpress would be your best bet