Aftermarket Steering Wheel Hub Issues

definitionxmk · 07-02-2013, 11:16 PM

So after searching furiously and reading up on steering wheel installs, I come to this:

My hub cannot go all the way in as it is sitting on top of two connectors (female) (pictured above).

These are the two connectors:

and they are making contact with the hub at these two locations:

I cannot find a way to rid of these connectors (nor is it safe to) and now I'm blaming the hub design itself.

And I have both NRG and Worksbell short hub. They both don't fit.

So does anyone (particularly the people with aftermarket steering wheels) know what the work around is on this? There is no DIY on this forum... All i can find are 350z DIYs and they do not have those two connectors.

le sigh. spent all day trying to figure this out =(

dimitarm · 07-03-2013, 06:43 AM

i recently bought nrg complete kit with steering wheel and it doesnt fit my nissan 370z (2011)... i am really dissapointed

dimitarm · 07-03-2013, 06:45 AM

All of you who are planning to buy nrg hubs for their 370z's please dont do it, it is a waste of money!!!!

SPOHN · 07-03-2013, 09:30 PM

You have to remove the steering wheel sensor too. The piece that you said has the ''two connectors''. Once this is removed it will fit perfect. But once it is, I've heard the slip light or one of the those lights will be on. Mine already were for other reasons so not sure the direct result.

definitionxmk · 07-03-2013, 10:49 PM

^thanks! Yeah i called NRG earlier and we DO have to remove the clockspring. All it was is to remove the bottom plastic housing and getting to the three screws tying the whole clockspring unit down. While removing the clockspring, there are two clips on each side of the unit... once you get them out, wiggle it free. Place the hub on top then screw it down. Replace the bottom plastic for the housing and you are ready to install the aftermarket steering wheel.

WARNING the air bag, VDC OFF, and the slip light (all three) will be on. I forgot to mention having to plug in the horn adapter but i didnt do that because i could not find instructions/directions on what holes i had to plug them in. ill post some pics when i get home.

dimitarm · 07-04-2013, 05:20 AM

Here is the actual situation of my steering wheel removed...my problem is that i cant fit the nrg hub...please suggest some solution...i am desperate

kenny's 370z · 07-04-2013, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dimitarm

Here is the actual situation of my steering wheel removed...my problem is that i cant fit the nrg hub...please suggest some solution...i am desperate

find the horn and cruise wires in the column,identify and relocate them.i did it on my frontier no problem.and slice the plugs off with a dremel (making sure the hub will go down first) if you are making this install permanent then you need to be buying a backup clock spring if you decide you want to sell the car

dimitarm · 07-04-2013, 10:21 AM

and this way the vdc/abs/slip lights will be on? if so why is abs bypass wires included in the package?

kenny's 370z · 07-04-2013, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dimitarm

and this way the vdc/abs/slip lights will be on? if so why is abs bypass wires included in the package?

dont have a clue on the z as i dont have mine anymore.on the frontier,i deleted the steering wheel angle sensor which is what was responsible for cutting fuel on me.actually the deletion was by accident and im glad it was.the swervy light stayed on but not after i opened the cluster :-0.clean display is what i have .good luck

nismo13807 · 07-25-2013, 12:47 AM

so did anyone install a aftermarket steering wheel with works bell or nrg hub and quick release with out vdc/abs/slip light being on yet?

Wonka2581 · 07-25-2013, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismo13807

so did anyone install a aftermarket steering wheel with works bell or nrg hub and quick release with out vdc/abs/slip light being on yet?

What he said^^

McdreamyZ · 08-09-2013, 06:18 PM

iv installed the nrg hub on with no lights wat so ever i drilled a big enough hole on the hub to where the plug gos in and i slaped it on didnt have to remove any connections

dimitarm · 08-09-2013, 06:24 PM

i wanted to do the same but some people told me that there is danger of cracking because the hub gets weaker

Mengly · 08-21-2013, 04:14 PM

gonna cut mine as well

dimitarm · 10-02-2013, 07:22 AM

Guys if i remove the clockspring behind the steering wheel and airbag light comes on, does that mean that all of the airbags in the car will go off?

07-02-2013, 11:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
definitionxmk Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 973 Drives: Stage 2 SC 370Z Rep Power: 17	Aftermarket Steering Wheel Hub Issues So after searching furiously and reading up on steering wheel installs, I come to this: My hub cannot go all the way in as it is sitting on top of two connectors (female) (pictured above). These are the two connectors: and they are making contact with the hub at these two locations: I cannot find a way to rid of these connectors (nor is it safe to) and now I'm blaming the hub design itself. And I have both NRG and Worksbell short hub. They both don't fit. So does anyone (particularly the people with aftermarket steering wheels) know what the work around is on this? There is no DIY on this forum... All i can find are 350z DIYs and they do not have those two connectors. le sigh. spent all day trying to figure this out =( __________________ *FALKEN . AMUSE . STANCE . INVIDIA . MINES . TOMMY KAIRA . BRIDE . VOLK RACING . GTM* Featured in DSPORT issue #137 - Follow me on Instagram: @definitionxmk

07-03-2013, 09:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	You have to remove the steering wheel sensor too. The piece that you said has the ''two connectors''. Once this is removed it will fit perfect. But once it is, I've heard the slip light or one of the those lights will be on. Mine already were for other reasons so not sure the direct result. Trips, kenchan and MyKindaGuise like this. __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 07-04-2013 at 12:18 AM.

07-03-2013, 10:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
definitionxmk Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 973 Drives: Stage 2 SC 370Z Rep Power: 17	^thanks! Yeah i called NRG earlier and we DO have to remove the clockspring. All it was is to remove the bottom plastic housing and getting to the three screws tying the whole clockspring unit down. While removing the clockspring, there are two clips on each side of the unit... once you get them out, wiggle it free. Place the hub on top then screw it down. Replace the bottom plastic for the housing and you are ready to install the aftermarket steering wheel. WARNING the air bag, VDC OFF, and the slip light (all three) will be on. I forgot to mention having to plug in the horn adapter but i didnt do that because i could not find instructions/directions on what holes i had to plug them in. ill post some pics when i get home. __________________ *FALKEN . AMUSE . STANCE . INVIDIA . MINES . TOMMY KAIRA . BRIDE . VOLK RACING . GTM* Featured in DSPORT issue #137 - Follow me on Instagram: @definitionxmk

08-09-2013, 06:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
McdreamyZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san pablo Posts: 9 Drives: 370z, B13 SENTRA Rep Power: 15	iv installed the nrg hub on with no lights wat so ever i drilled a big enough hole on the hub to where the plug gos in and i slaped it on didnt have to remove any connections Mengly likes this.

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07-03-2013, 06:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
dimitarm Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Macedonia Posts: 196 Drives: 370zSportManual Rep Power: 15	i recently bought nrg complete kit with steering wheel and it doesnt fit my nissan 370z (2011)... i am really dissapointed

07-03-2013, 06:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
dimitarm Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Macedonia Posts: 196 Drives: 370zSportManual Rep Power: 15	All of you who are planning to buy nrg hubs for their 370z's please dont do it, it is a waste of money!!!!

07-04-2013, 10:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
dimitarm Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Macedonia Posts: 196 Drives: 370zSportManual Rep Power: 15	and this way the vdc/abs/slip lights will be on? if so why is abs bypass wires included in the package?

07-25-2013, 12:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
nismo13807 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 340 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 3367	so did anyone install a aftermarket steering wheel with works bell or nrg hub and quick release with out vdc/abs/slip light being on yet?

08-09-2013, 06:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
dimitarm Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Macedonia Posts: 196 Drives: 370zSportManual Rep Power: 15	i wanted to do the same but some people told me that there is danger of cracking because the hub gets weaker

08-21-2013, 04:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mengly Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 14 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z pw m6 Rep Power: 14	gonna cut mine as well

10-02-2013, 07:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
dimitarm Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Macedonia Posts: 196 Drives: 370zSportManual Rep Power: 15	Guys if i remove the clockspring behind the steering wheel and airbag light comes on, does that mean that all of the airbags in the car will go off?