197 steering wheel on a 182?

[GAZ 535]

I know it can be done but does anybody have any pictures?

Also will the cruise control work still?

 

[benkay]

Done it myself, can be done but not easy. I wrote a guide for v6clio.net, I'll try and get it up on here too.

 

[benkay]

Oh, and yes CC etc can be made to work but needs some soldering etc.

 

[GAZ 535]

awesome!! If i could have a copy of that guide that would be spot on! cheers mate

 

[markhinton]

I've done it to mine, was a simple plug and play - all the controls worked perfectly without having to solder!

Mine's a 200 wheel though, so at first it was a bit tight and it wouldn't centralise automatically but now it's perfect

 

[benkay]

Really? The cruise control connector from the car loom was totally different size and shape to the one in my 197 wheel!!

 

[markhinton]

Really? The cruise control connector from the car loom was totally different size and shape to the one in my 197 wheel!!

Must be different on the 200 wheel then? I had to snip a bit off one of the female clips so it connected properly, that's about it though!

 

[Dan]

Must be different on the 200 wheel then? I had to snip a bit off one of the female clips so it connected properly, that's about it though!

could you put up a guide for the 200 wheel?? my 182 wheel is dying atm and i need a good replacement that will keep my CC.

 

[markhinton]

could you put up a guide for the 200 wheel?? my 182 wheel is dying atm and i need a good replacement that will keep my CC.

I'll be honest it was years ago I did it and I can't remember how I fitted it. I'm sure I snipped a clip, and that's it!

 

[GAZ 535]

do you guys have any pictures?

 

[benkay]

Sure do! (sorry about the scruffy mats )

 

[markhinton]

Aye!

I need to get the RS insert like Benkay's Vee!

...just called Renault and ordered one, it was bugging me!

 

[benkay]

Haha, fair play mate. Sorry I just cost you some ££££

 

[Dan]

well the 200 wheel doesnt look out of place so will deffo be looking into doing this soon

any problems with any sensors ect when fitting??

 

[Dan519]

do NOT under any circumstances EVER place an airbag like this!!!!!!

ALWAYS place airbags face up, no matter what

 

[markhinton]

do NOT under any circumstances EVER place an airbag like this!!!!!!

ALWAYS place airbags face up, no matter what

I didn't know this! I assume it's because it'll forcefully 'jump' in the air if it's deployed? Lesson learnt!

 

[Kieran..]

what size is the 197 wheel? is it any smaller than the 1*2s?

 

[markhinton]

what size is the 197 wheel? is it any smaller than the 1*2s?

Marginally. I think Jenic has a comparison, but more than anything it's the fact it *shouldn't* wear like the 1*2's, and it's a chunkier wheel which feels nice in my hands... ooh err missus

 

[Dan519]

I didn't know this! I assume it's because it'll forcefully 'jump' in the air if it's deployed? Lesson learnt!

if that went off, it would exit through the roof of your car.

 

[Dan]

How much does a 197/200 wheel cost?

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

I just bought one for £230 used, I think they are about £400 new.

 

[RDH]

Look good but are still too big IMO. Easier to get your current one retrimmed.

 

[Jay.S]

£230 f**k me.

Wouldn't a snap off boss and OMP wheel be cheaper of course if that's what you want. I would go for the above though a retrim.

 

[182michael]

Buy a renaultsport accessories wheel they are just the same but are £150 iirc.

 

[bennno2005]

if that went off, it would exit through the roof of your car.

How the hell would it go off though? Has to be electrical current to set them off doesnt it?

 

[markhinton]

Mine only cost me £100, might have even been less I can't remember now!

 

[gti6steve]

just looked at the fitting guide on clio v6.net well worth the £5 to join for the guide alone lol

 

[benkay]

:clap: I should claim commission!!

 

[Ian_R]

Marginally. I think Jenic has a comparison, but more than anything it's the fact it *shouldn't* wear like the 1*2's, and it's a chunkier wheel which feels nice in my hands... ooh err missus

You would think that it wouldnt wear like the 1*2s, but with just 25500 miles on my 197 - had a new wheel as my one was melting.
Gotta love warranty

 

[polarbert]

You would think that it wouldnt wear like the 1*2s, but with just 25500 miles on my 197 - had a new wheel as my one was melting.
Gotta love warranty

Renault are cheeky b******s! I took my 182 into two different dealers when it was still under warranty and they wouldn't do Jack. Now looking at getting mine retrimmed for £200 less than Renault wanted for a brand new 'leatherette' steering wheel.

 

[Sam]

I think im going to have a go at putting a newer steering wheel in my 182.

 

[aucky]

The thumb grip on my 182 wheel is starting to split.
I've wanted an MK3 wheel for years but its a lot of money tbf.

 

[Sam]

I tried to find them in the renault sport accessories on the site but i dont think they do them anymore.

Hopefully will just find one kicking about somewhere.

I wish the guide was handy off clio V6.

Sam!

 

[Chrisgti6]

The 197/200 wheels wear just as badly as the 1*2's, so please don't buy one just because you think it'll last longer!

 

[benkay]

It's only a £5 to join v6clio.net, as someone said above it's worth it.

Guide includes everything, I recently updated it with the washer spec too which stops the wheel rubbing on the cowling of 172ph2/182s.