Gire Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 My 2005 MOMO-made leather steering wheel is one of the nicest things in my interior. Highly recommended for an upgrade. And this was before audio controls came out too! I can't imagine how nice it is with controls at your finger tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 4th mod, after clutch switch bypass, LGT rear sway bar & axelback. The hardest part was finding the LGT wheel. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toneranger Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 you have the touring package correct toneranger? not sure exactly whats extra in it, but looks like the wheel is. You're exactly right sulk - looked the brochure up, the leather steering wheel IS part of the Touring Package.....thanks! Maybe a good thing to know for anyone wanting to upgrade their wheel - a 2.5i with Touring Package might be easier to find than a GT, it's the same wheel minus the audio controls! __________________________________ Steve C. 2009 Legacy 2.5i Wagon Touring Package Satin White Pearl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulk Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 You're exactly right sulk - looked the brochure up, the leather steering wheel IS part of the Touring Package.....thanks! Maybe a good thing to know for anyone wanting to upgrade their wheel - a 2.5i with Touring Package might be easier to find than a GT, it's the same wheel minus the audio controls! I think it may be easier to find gt wheels, rather then the touring package. AFAIK the touring package was only offered in wagons? And of the ones I've seen they were always white. But yea, I drove a SE 2005, and it had a leather wheel as wheel, while my normal 2.5i didnt come with one. After reading this thread, and seeing a good steal come up locally I ended up buying one! Should be here by monday, can't wait to install it. By any chance, does anyone know if the 05 2.5i can handle gear shifting from the steering wheel? I guess I'll find out soon, but yea just be nice to know beforehand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulk Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 So just an update, an 06 Outback XT leather steering wheel came up locally for a good price, so I grabbed it. Simple swap into my 05, and the steering wheel shifting buttons work, plug and play. I thought one of the cars I test drove had the shifting on the wheel, but I don't remember, might have been a 3.0 that it was on, and not a 2.5i But anyways, yea shifting on wheel works, if your car didn't come with it stock. I'll take some pictures sometime, might be a while from now cause I'm swamped with school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestratomaster Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 will an impreza wheel work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanB Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 So just an update, an 06 Outback XT leather steering wheel came up locally for a good price, so I grabbed it. Simple swap into my 05, and the steering wheel shifting buttons work, plug and play. I thought one of the cars I test drove had the shifting on the wheel, but I don't remember, might have been a 3.0 that it was on, and not a 2.5i But anyways, yea shifting on wheel works, if your car didn't come with it stock. I'll take some pictures sometime, might be a while from now cause I'm swamped with school That is VERY interesting! So the wiring harness for this to work was already present in the steering column, or what? You can now shift with the console shifter or the steering wheel buttons? Can you post pics of the wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulk Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 That is VERY interesting! So the wiring harness for this to work was already present in the steering column, or what? You can now shift with the console shifter or the steering wheel buttons? Can you post pics of the wheel? Here's the pictures, finally got some time to take some. http://imgur.com/JHDYw.jpg http://imgur.com/JdDTV.jpg http://imgur.com/kxvZW.jpg Plug and play, no problems. I don't know if they are supposed to light up at night or not, as I have never seen a stock GT wheel in a GT. As a side note, it seems like the 05-08 have perforated leather steering wheels, and the later models have a solid leather wheel(AFAIK), because my wheel is different then the OP's. Also, excuse the shift knob, got it for free from a friend, and it looks better then stock, so im happy with it, haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanB Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenryiv1 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 As a side note, it seems like the 05-08 have perforated leather steering wheels, and the later models have a solid leather wheel(AFAIK), because my wheel is different then the OP's. 05-07 are the perforated. 08+ are smooth. The two designs are not interchangable without swapping the airbag. Patrick Looking for spacers or adapters to install aftermarket speakers in the doors of your Legacy? CLICK HERE or PM me! http://www.carstereoadapters.com./ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulk Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 05-07 are the perforated. 08+ are smooth. The two designs are not interchangable without swapping the airbag. Ah ok, yea I always forget when the facelift happened. I'm guessing thats when the change in styles occured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenryiv1 Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Ah ok, yea I always forget when the facelift happened. I'm guessing thats when the change in styles occured? Several minor changes were made at odd through the 05-09 run. Wheels went to 17" Aux-in was added Steering wheel changed Fog light and front bumper design changed Rear bumper design changed Patrick Looking for spacers or adapters to install aftermarket speakers in the doors of your Legacy? CLICK HERE or PM me! http://www.carstereoadapters.com./ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Just bought a WRX wheel leather wrapped will be doing this mod ASAP YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 ^ Que mucho dinero, GEE OTTO? 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naimouasta Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 i want a leather wheel too. but the good thing about the vinyl steering wheel for a daily driver is i don't have to worry about scratching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 ^ que mucho dinero, gee otto? $175 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 will an impreza wheel work? My wheel came from a 2009 WRX premium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 ^0o wonder if the sti wheels would work? i'm thinking about going maximum rice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulk Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 As long as the horn pattern has the same dimensions it should work. (and I'd assume cruise control is on the wheel too) That is if you just want to change the wheel, if you want to change the whole thing, I'd assume any would work, though I don't know how interchangeable the airbag is between models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanB Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 What other wheels have the shifter buttons on the steering wheel besides the Outback XT? Are all the the wheels that fit the same diameter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanB Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 What other wheels have the shifter buttons on the steering wheel besides the Outback XT? Are all the the wheels that fit the same diameter? Bump for an answer to this question. I noticed the DAMD aftermarket wheels that use the factory switches and airbags are a smaller diameter, but want to know if any of the OEM wheels are smaller as well? Anyone know? Maybe WRX or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulk Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I'd think any LGT thats auto would have the shifters. But only 05-07 would work, as they changed the wheel after that. Not sure if any of the wrx/impreza would have it. I know for a while the wrx didn't have the triptronic, but I guess they got it eventually (no idea if they got it on the wheel) If you post a general thread in the 4th gen forums, asking whether or not all autos had the buttons, you should get a good answer from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanB Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I'd think any LGT thats auto would have the shifters. But only 05-07 would work, as they changed the wheel after that. Not sure if any of the wrx/impreza would have it. I know for a while the wrx didn't have the triptronic, but I guess they got it eventually (no idea if they got it on the wheel) If you post a general thread in the 4th gen forums, asking whether or not all autos had the buttons, you should get a good answer from that. I have a pretty good handle on which application have the shifter buttons at this point, I was moreso wondering if all the wheels that fit are the same diameter, or if some of them were smaller diameter. Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulk Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Ah, sorry misread that. I'd think that the wrx wheel would be smaller, but I guess someone else or gee-otto can give a real answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stclark13 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I have an 09 2.5i and was wondering if i swap over to a lgt wheel is there a way to get the paddle shifters to work? Or are the paddles part of the column? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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