Great! I'm writing from Italy. I'd also like to change it without going to the mechanic, but I'm a little scared as I'm not very familiar with this type of work. What is the name of the wrench you used to remove the steering wheel and battery? Could you kindly advise me where to buy the new steering wheel like yours? Thank you!
Hey! Thanks for watching :) the type of wrench I used in this video is called a ratchet. And the wheel was from Control Customs UK, a company that makes bespoke wheels. There are probably companies in Italy that do the same!
Nice video for steering wheel replacement, I am a mechanic and just wanted to give a little advice for anyone that has problems with horn not working or airbag fault, actually, this can be the same on many vehicles with switches on the steering wheel. On many occasion the fault can be in the unit behind the steering wheel (clock spring) , this unit has a computer ribbon wound up inside. As you turn the wheel one way or the other this ribbon unwinds and then re windes and eventually the thin wires break causing all sorts of problems.
Thanks for this explanation! I know my explanation in the video was pretty vague because I didn’t know exactly how it worked, and I have since been corrected on anything that I misspoke! Glad you enjoyed the video
Sorry for this late post but I noticed you put the airbag connector back the other way from original. Did this matter?. Also, you took the horn buttons off but couldn't you have just disconnected both at the common rotor?
Hi Keith, it doesn’t matter which way around the yellow wire plugs into the airbag. And yes I suppose I could have taken the buttons off that way, although I’d still have had to unthread them from through the wheel if that makes sense.
It made sense for me since I also wanted to restyle the wheel, but if it’s just more legroom you’re after then a steering wheel boss kit would be worth looking into. Brings the wheel closer to your body but in turn makes it sit higher and thus more room for your knees! 👍🏻
@@CarsWithWillo from the web site “ CARBON STEERING WHEEL Prices from £480 + vat Full custom reshape Carbon fibre Nappa/Perforated leather on the sides or alcantara Any colour of the racing ring at 12 o’clock to choose Any colour of stitching to choose.” Only going to go up up uppity you start customising it more?
Thanks Willo for the reply it shows how many people with problems with their MGF/TF are finding your site of great help. . I thought I may have to reset the immobilzer etc including the code for the doors which I dont think I have.so am a little bit reluctant to go disconnecting battery for any task. cdeelectrnic dor
Willo apologize for the spelling in my last however talking about steering wheels I have a 2005 TF with 75 K on the clock. and it has a wood and leather steering wheel as well as the beige leather and wood trim which together with a faultless body presents really well. Many years ago like 1969 I had a new MGB which I had to sell and bought a Fiat sedan so was looking to buy another MGB to play with but wasnt easy to get in so I finished up falling upon the TF which I find a great car probably better than the B to drive. Willo I had to have the head and cooling system done which cost me approx $6000 but now does the car drive beautifully. Thanks again for your excellent series and keep it up
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This channel is part of the reason I bought a mg tf
That’s awesome to hear. I hope you enjoy it! 😃
I didn’t realise I wanted a new steering wheel for my TF, but after watching this I really do.
It’s definitely one of those things that you don’t know you need until you’ve got! I enjoy it every time I drive 👍🏻
Great! I'm writing from Italy. I'd also like to change it without going to the mechanic, but I'm a little scared as I'm not very familiar with this type of work. What is the name of the wrench you used to remove the steering wheel and battery? Could you kindly advise me where to buy the new steering wheel like yours? Thank you!
Hey! Thanks for watching :) the type of wrench I used in this video is called a ratchet. And the wheel was from Control Customs UK, a company that makes bespoke wheels. There are probably companies in Italy that do the same!
Nice video for steering wheel replacement, I am a mechanic and just wanted to give a little advice for anyone that has problems with horn not working or airbag fault, actually, this can be the same on many vehicles with switches on the steering wheel. On many occasion the fault can be in the unit behind the steering wheel (clock spring) , this unit has a computer ribbon wound up inside. As you turn the wheel one way or the other this ribbon unwinds and then re windes and eventually the thin wires break causing all sorts of problems.
Thanks for this explanation! I know my explanation in the video was pretty vague because I didn’t know exactly how it worked, and I have since been corrected on anything that I misspoke! Glad you enjoyed the video
Instructions were vague my gti is now an mg 😔 kidding, class video mate 👌🏼
Sorry for this late post but I noticed you put the airbag connector back the other way from original. Did this matter?. Also, you took the horn buttons off but couldn't you have just disconnected both at the common rotor?
Hi Keith, it doesn’t matter which way around the yellow wire plugs into the airbag. And yes I suppose I could have taken the buttons off that way, although I’d still have had to unthread them from through the wheel if that makes sense.
Just love your steering wheel where i can find one ?
Thanks! It’s a custom wheel, there are a few companies around who will make them
Very nice. Ive just go a 2001 model over in Australia, really enjoying it. Thanks ,subbed
Awesome, glad you’re enjoying it! Thank you 🙌🏻
That looks ana ing. Great video
hi where can I find this steering wheel? do you have a link? Thank you
I don’t have a link, it was custom made
These videos are great, stunning car and wheel mate! I own a zt but watching these makes me want a tf to go with it haha
Cheers! They are great fun 😁
@@CarsWithWillo hi mate did they re trim the air bag too?
Yes they did 👍🏻
Beautiful stuff Willo
Cheers Richo
Hey Willo, thinking about buying one of these. I was just wondering how much it costs if you don’t mind me asking?
Varies depending on what car and what materials. Contact the company for a quote
Hi there any help I just brought a new mg zr and the horn doesn’t work ?
Hi! Couldn’t say for certain, but might be worth checking the fuse. If not, I saw a useful post on the mg rover forum so take a look on there.
@@CarsWithWillo where is the fuse located mate ?
Would be handy to know the torx & socket sizes.
Noted for future videos!
I like to watch your video👍🏻
Thanks! 🙂
I take it it makes getting your leg under it a lot easier?
Yes it does help a little bit. Not loads but at 6’4” and mostly limbs, I’ll take every inch of space I can get! 😂
@@CarsWithWillo I struggle and I'm only 5'8" so definitely looking at get one of these.
It made sense for me since I also wanted to restyle the wheel, but if it’s just more legroom you’re after then a steering wheel boss kit would be worth looking into. Brings the wheel closer to your body but in turn makes it sit higher and thus more room for your knees! 👍🏻
@@CarsWithWillo yeh I've seen them. Not sure id like the position of the wheel after tho.
Really nice this steering wheel
Thanks! 😃
Whats the website for the wheel mate?
Just search for control customs wheels 👍🏻
Sorry if I missed it but how much did it cost?
More than the car 😂
£480 + vat
It’s worth getting a quote because it varies depending on what you want 🙂 there’s no set price
@@CarsWithWillo from the web site “
CARBON STEERING WHEEL
Prices from £480 + vat
Full custom reshape
Carbon fibre
Nappa/Perforated leather on the sides or alcantara
Any colour of the racing ring at 12 o’clock to choose
Any colour of stitching to choose.”
Only going to go up up uppity you start customising it more?
Or cheaper depending on what materials you’d like 👍🏻
great video did disconnecting battery mean you had to reset any other systems after you reconnected.
Thanks! No, you shouldn’t need to reset anything after disconnecting and reconnecting the battery.
Thanks Willo for the reply it shows how many people with problems with their MGF/TF are finding your site of great help. . I thought I may have to reset the immobilzer etc including the code for the doors which I dont think I have.so am a little bit reluctant to go disconnecting battery for any task. cdeelectrnic dor
Willo apologize for the spelling in my last however talking about steering wheels I have a 2005 TF with 75 K on the clock. and it has a wood and leather steering wheel as well as the beige leather and wood trim which together with a faultless body presents really well. Many years ago like 1969 I had a new MGB which I had to sell and bought a Fiat sedan so was looking to buy another MGB to play with but wasnt easy to get in so I finished up falling upon the TF which I find a great car probably better than the B to drive. Willo I had to have the head and cooling system done which cost me approx $6000 but now does the car drive beautifully. Thanks again for your excellent series and keep it up
That’s great, glad you’re enjoying your TF and glad you’re finding my videos useful- there will be more coming up soon :)
You cant get them done no more thy stop doing them