Steering Wheel Spacer
 

Since the 370z does not have a telescoping steering wheel, I always found myself in a less than ideal seating position.

I found some old threads, but the issue was unresolved.
http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/...el-spacer.html
http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...el-spacer.html

I recently came across this and was wondering if anyone has experience with it. Seems pricey for what it is, but it could potentially help us folks with T-rex arms.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293852470287

Bumping this up because I'm wondering about the same product. Was debating this or go aftermarket wheel with the gktech control mount.

Hmmmm

Seems terribly expensive. And the eBay ad doesn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling either.

Sub'd for more info but I'm hoping the telescoping steering wheel on the new Z is plug and play with the 370Z.

Stock position sucks for taller folks

Take the opportunity to get a Works Bell Hub and Quick release

They have spacers of varying thickness and the appropriate screw

Combine with a concave steering wheel to being it even closer

I ended up purchasing this due to not wanting to remove the steering wheel (SC drivers are preeeeety turrble) and really loving my ricer LED steering wheel :rofl2:

Anyway, I ordered it April 6th and received it today (13th) via DHL so a week from order to reception coming from Italy. The product itself is nice and solid, and brings the steering wheel approximately 2.5" closer to the driver which is a much needed change in hand/arm position. Unfortunately, the company neglected to include the extension harness for the airbag so I was unable to complete the install and am currently awaiting a response on how they plan to remedy the situation; a bit disappointed in that part (especially considering the cost of the item) but things happen.

I'll update this thread with install pictures when I receive the harness (or send the part back because they didn't).

I look forward to hearing if there's a resolution to the airbag harness length issue... I'm ready to pull the trigger other than that.

This is why i recommended the Worksbell Boss hub + Rapfix QR + concave wheel

The Worksbell stuff comes with the wiring:
https://www.z1motorsports.com/steeri...ub-p-9171.html

They have spacers to tune the positioning

A concave wheel looks good and also brings it closer to you

I made a mistake... I said "extension harness for the airbag" I meant the harness for the radio/cruise controls on the steering wheel; the yellow/orange connections that activate the airbag are long enough and reach fine...

However, the company said they don't provide them for the 370Z... so unless I can find a male/female set to make my own extension, I'm just going to return it.

The steering controls harness looks fairly long in this teardown, but I can see how it could be tight after adding 2.5" and considering that you need room to actually fit your fingers in there to plug it in. https://youtu.be/CGjLhYY2Q_Q?t=279

Still, the fact that it's "only" steering wheel controls gives me some confidence. I wouldn't mind splicing some extensions on a radio wiring harness, but much less likely to muck around with air bag circuitry.

How difficult is it to re-pin the existing male/female control harnesses with longer wires? Is there a tool for it?

As much as I love the look, as I mentioned previously: I didn't want to lose my airbag and I like the steering wheel I currently have.

Pretty much what I'm considering... A friend of mine has some extra Deutsche DTM 8-pin male/female connector sets so an option is to just splice and solder the control cables and use the connectors in the middle. Regarding the length of the harness: each side is a different length, so while one side can reach, the other cannot and they merge near the connector.

From the connector to the steering wheel controls, I haven't unwrapped the wiring so I'm not sure how it looks on the control end. The matching male connector (from the airbag side) goes to the clock spring so there would be no point in I'm not messing with that side since, from what I can tell, they don't sell the female side separately from the clock spring.

NorthStyle, did you get a chance to work out a solution to the steering wheel controls?

Yes, I actually extended the harness with the Deatsch DTM harness as planned. I've been studying for an AWS certification so I kinda forgot about updating this.

https://i.imgur.com/bQyAq6Hl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/MHm8pTpl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/OziidZul.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/XIX20s6l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/jrEktdAl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/1W4og2dl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/az1Mz9Wl.jpg

The spacer is approximately 2.5-3" closer and creates a MUCH nicer driving position. Obviously, it's a bit expensive so it won't be for everyone and there's also the alternative like OptionZero presented with the NRG/Works Bell hubs/spacer and deep corn wheels like the Nardi. However, as I mentioned, I wanted to keep the airbag and this works perfectly for what I wanted.

Great work! Any chance for a how-to?

I found this on amazon, would this be correct?
https://www.amazon.com/Deutsch-8-pin...4549705&sr=8-5

Is this basically just cutting the existing harness, and soldering it to the DTM harness on both ends to get the extra length? Hope my questions make sense, my electrical experience is less than average.

I appreciate you being the guinea pig with this!

I was going to do a How-To but with there already being one for removing the steering wheel/airbag and another few for adding aftermarket wheels/spacers, I didn't see the point. Really, once you have the spacer in hand it only goes one way and the only partially confusing part is making sure you don't mix the washer that comes with the spacer vs the OEM one on the 19mm steering wheel nut.

For the connector, you'd ideally want one that is 20awg or above, probably a 22awg if you can find one. But, yes, beyond that its' just cutting/matching/soldering. Extremely simple so long as you have a set of helping hands (or an extra set of hands).

Finally pulled the trigger on this and so glad I did! I had to extend the harness as well, but that was not too difficult.

Just remember to line up the steering wheel when installing. My first attempt I was a few splines off and the wheel was slightly turned when the car was pointed straight. It does trigger a traction control code if not aligned correctly.

Another thing to note is that the turn signal stalk does not move so now the left hand needs to come off the wheel to reach the stalk. Definitely a weird feeling, but worth the sacrifice.

So how did you solve the harness issue? Got a ready kit from somewhere to order?

I used this to extend the harness.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K74624T...roduct_details

How many pins connector did you need? This one is not in stock currently, just to know what I should look for. Also, if you've got the link to the extender piece too, I'll be thankful :)

You need the 8-pin and the link to the extension is in the first post.

The link in the first post doesn't work :/

I see. After looking through my purchase history, the company is no longer actively selling on eBay. The spacer is still available through their website, but it seems like it is made to order now.

https://www.spacershop.com/en/produc...r-nissan-370z/

Thanks for the help. Any idea if these are the good option? They seem like the same ones as from the original post:
https://www.amazon.com/Connector-Pig...e-d6df97cf3699

Truthfully, the type of connector/pigtail that you use doesn't matter so long as it has 8 pins. I used the DTM since it was what my friend had laying around. Just make sure that the pigtail you use is small since space is limited in that area.