May have been mentioned already but a little pro-tip I learned when doing anything like this is to take photos on your phone of everything as you disassemble it as it helps if you get stuck on reassembly. Great video though. Many thanks
This was so amazing and you made it like it is so easy to install. I have watched so many videos to install a new steering wheel in my Mazda 3, but nothing really helped. Seriously, great work!!
+everythingdiy Just on looking at it, what do you think of the Corksport wheel? Would you have gone with it if it were available to you at the time you purchased the current one? I just bought a MS3 and the one thing that bugs me about is actually the stock wheel. Its just too thin for my tastes so its likely one of the first mods i will do to it.
Yes pretty easy if the tie rods aren't bent. You can loosen the tie rods on each side an spin them in the opposite direction a quarter turn, then you tighten the tie rods back up go for a short drive and see where the wheel is. If it's still off you can loosen and spin the tie rods again another quarter turn then test drive. You do this over and over until your steering wheel is straight. Be careful and make sure when you spin each tie rod the exact same amount or your alignment will be off.
Thanks for posting this helpful video. I broke the horn harness retention clip also and had to use a zip tie upon re-assembly. The angle is really tough, even with good needle-nose pliers.
alot of negative comment's not cool I think it looks good and she always dose something different I'm thankful you do these youtube video's so I get some ideas with my ms3 ...thank you
Hi, great tutorials, was wondering is it possible to take of the logo/emblem/badge from the middle part of the steering wheel? ( for example if we wanted to replace the badge or repaint it a different colour) Thanks
So, I have the second gen Mazda3 in i-Sport sedan 5-spd trim. Love it. 99,000 miles in 4 years and no hiccups. Stayed away from the Speed3 because I can't afford to pay the tickets. Anyway, my car did not come with Cruise Control. I don't plant to get rid of the car, but I would like some nice features. The 2nd gen uses throttle by wire. Corksport released a new wheel for the last gen Mazda which i want to install. if I were to buy another mazda wheel with the cruise controls, could I just install it onto the new wheel (or my current wheel) and use it? Like just "plug and play"
Thank you angel. This gave me the confidence to tinker with my Air-bag. I was always expecting the worse and never took the risk, but you made it look easy. I have a base line Mazda 3 2010 and picked up a nice leather steering wheel like your stock one. I'm trying to activate cruise control on my car (plug and play) but now that I have the wheel installed, still no cruise :(
Got my Mazda 3 about a year ago and wanting to do upgrades. Great video! Definitely will be getting a new steering wheel. How do I figure out if I have a first gen or second like you mentioned in the early part of the video?
Yo DIY, I know this vid is 6 years ago but did you ever do a video or have footage of you using the flat bottom wheel ? The GF just bought a 2013 Mazda 3 and I'm thinking of upgrading the narrow stock wheel with the CorkSport for better feel and ergonomics but I'm worried about the flat bottom for her as a fairly new driver. (I've never used one either) I can't find any videos thus far of people actually going through daily maneuvers with a flat bottom and talking about any pros/cons if there are any about them vs a round wheel. Thanks so much, and if anyone else reading this has a link of content of people using flat bottoms, please help out :) Thanks :D
G’day from Australia.. my Mazda 3 2012 has the paddle shifter attached to steering wheel. Do you know if this aftermarket steering wheel is compatible with a steering wheel with paddle shifter. Thanks
Will a 2nd gen fit a 1st gen Mazda 3? I have an Audi A6 2009 too and I know you can put the next gen. wheel on it, so hoping I can do the same with a 2007 Mazda 3?
I have a 2015 2.5 GT with a horribly worn steering wheel and I was dreading doing the replacement myself and thinking I'd have to take it to somebody. Now I'm thinking it doesn't look too bad at all. Great video!
I would thanks for this video But I want ask you for mazda3 2010 Its didn't have a cruise control If I pay the cruse control Are its run in my car or not Thanks
This sounds crazy. Is it possible to install a wheel that has steering wheel controls into a vehicle that originally didn't come with them? The stereo would be aftermarket as well.
Just maybe a few things: it is a good measure to use a fresh Loctite on the securing screw, and holding the wheel when tightening the screw, do not rely on the steering lock, the torque needed could easily damage it.
+nms789 35 ft lbs in the center of a steering wheel is hardly enough force to cause any damage to a steering wheel lock. More forces are placed on the wheel when using it to reposition yourself in your seat or get out of the car. In fact, during our entire install the forces used to remove and install the securing bolt never put enough pressure to even engage the wheel lock. If it did of course I would have held it in place. Additionally, our repair manual did not specify the need to reapply thread locker, the same with the Corksport install guide. Thanks for watching!
Loctite is unnecessary if you notice the wheel has pins that actually Prevent the wheel from ever spinning out of place both itself is 35 foot pounds no way it’s gonna come loose
Did you get any airbag lights staying on after you removed and put the wheel back..I’m getting a lot of info from other people that actually got the lights after they did this maybe they did something wrong ,but just ask
you just proved my friend wrong and all the mechanics that told me switching my plastic 2015 Chevy Malibu -GM steering wheel to a leather 2015 Chevy Malibu GM steering wheel could possibly cause problems even though the steering wheels are the same mechanically wise and made by GM. the only difference is one has leather around it. the steering wheel looks absolutely marvelous and no hick ups or malfunctions.
Hello girl, i just discovered your channel it is very cool !! I like watching your videos about car, i'm a mechanic, and it is interessant to learn about different cars :) I don't know why the hell you don't have mire subscribers !!
Auto exe is better. The lower half of the steering wheel on the CS is elongated and hexagonal which is much less balanced than the more circular auto exe. I'm sure the CS is high quality just the shape sucks.
You do such a great job on all your videos and explain everything to a T... Keep it up. You are stunning and you have the most beautifulist eyes.. They make me melt. That sweater made you extra cute.😉
all i wanted to do was wrap the silver trim piece in vinyl with it out of the car.... lol def not doing all this just to get that piece out. Great video and details were spot on though. glad i found this before i tried it and got pissed off lol
+59hemikiller Sorry no it's only for the 2nd generation Speed 3's and Mazda 3's. I don't believe I've ever seen an aftermarket wheel for the Speed 6 that retains all the factory controls. If I ever see one I'll let you know. Thanks for watching!
i hear ya man, i have been a fan of the hatch 3 for a while, and well, my dad raced a gen 1 rx7 for about 30 years without rebuilding the motor. so i was sold
That wheel looks AMAZING! I just bought a MS3 and really like your tutorials for all the ideas of modifications. I'm starting with the chassis and suspension first. Would you suggest a front sway bar with a top strut bar. I haven't seen you post a video of front sway bar install, wondering if its needed. I'm definitely going to upgrade the rear sway bar with better end-links, and upgrade the RMM. Also, any opinions of Coilovers? Thank you. Keep up the Great Work.
Unfortunately corksport doesn't make one for the gen pu as yet. To the person that said the corksport wheel for the gen 1 is a piece of crap, I'm not sure what you're talking about. I have it on my car and it's very well made, and I love it!
clean install, and I like the wheel, similar to a Mclaren, and it looks like you know what you're doing. it's nice to see some girls working on cars, just make sure you get the dirt out from under your finger nails. thanks great video!!!
great video, thanks for sharing, i just sub and like. can you also make a video of how to remove the central console? (i kind of know how but my 3i have bluetooth and the mic is just over the vents, dont want to screw that up lol)
Very cool stuff.. just remember to drive the car to reset the DSC and re-set the one touch on the drivers window.... if the battery is dis-connected also test all the buttons before driving anywere.. stereo , phone but maybe not cruise.... Flat bottoms/bootys are never great.. but on steering wheels they are good..:) and rename the vid mazda 3 steering wheel.. then all us Mazda guys may check it out..... Neil Mazda 3 MPS driver uk :) x
You got skills. Better than most women in the industry. Keep up the videos. Get yourself an assistant or team member and do up cars and sell them to see who gets the most money.
May have been mentioned already but a little pro-tip I learned when doing anything like this is to take photos on your phone of everything as you disassemble it as it helps if you get stuck on reassembly. Great video though. Many thanks
Your videos are some of the best DYI videos available for the Speed 3. Thanks a lot!
Nice video! Can this wheel go on a 2012 Mazda 6 V6? Because the cruise control layout is different.
Its not JDM if u dont use a zip tie on a mod! Great install
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This was so amazing and you made it like it is so easy to install. I have watched so many videos to install a new steering wheel in my Mazda 3, but nothing really helped. Seriously, great work!!
Links to Autoexe steering wheel's in video description are fixed. I also added a link to the new Corksport wheel for the 2010-2013 Mazda 3 & Speed 3.
+everythingdiy Just on looking at it, what do you think of the Corksport wheel? Would you have gone with it if it were available to you at the time you purchased the current one? I just bought a MS3 and the one thing that bugs me about is actually the stock wheel. Its just too thin for my tastes so its likely one of the first mods i will do to it.
Yes pretty easy if the tie rods aren't bent. You can loosen the tie rods on each side an spin them in the opposite direction a quarter turn, then you tighten the tie rods back up go for a short drive and see where the wheel is. If it's still off you can loosen and spin the tie rods again another quarter turn then test drive. You do this over and over until your steering wheel is straight. Be careful and make sure when you spin each tie rod the exact same amount or your alignment will be off.
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everythingdiy I installed a steering wheel and and not my steering is off do you know how to fix it
How to change the symbol of the wheel
Just gave you a shoutout on my most recent video. I used this walkthrough to help me with the CS Steering Wheel for my Gen 2. Thanks again!
Good job.
I need one of these steering wheel for my second gen Mazda Atenza GH.
Video quality was AMAZING. I'm not a Mazda fan, but I do enjoy your videos!
Thanks for posting this helpful video. I broke the horn harness retention clip also and had to use a zip tie upon re-assembly. The angle is really tough, even with good needle-nose pliers.
alot of negative comment's not cool I think it looks good and she always dose something different I'm thankful you do these youtube video's so I get some ideas with my ms3 ...thank you
Thank you for this video, it made the installation of my corksport steering wheel so much easier 👍
Hi, great tutorials, was wondering is it possible to take of the logo/emblem/badge from the middle part of the steering wheel? ( for example if we wanted to replace the badge or repaint it a different colour) Thanks
So, I have the second gen Mazda3 in i-Sport sedan 5-spd trim. Love it. 99,000 miles in 4 years and no hiccups. Stayed away from the Speed3 because I can't afford to pay the tickets. Anyway, my car did not come with Cruise Control. I don't plant to get rid of the car, but I would like some nice features. The 2nd gen uses throttle by wire. Corksport released a new wheel for the last gen Mazda which i want to install. if I were to buy another mazda wheel with the cruise controls, could I just install it onto the new wheel (or my current wheel) and use it? Like just "plug and play"
Great video and install, can you get the same wheel upgrade for the Mazda 6, with the red stitching?
Thanks Rik.
Thanks guys, I've been restoring a 2000 Toyota Celica GT-S, so this video will help!
Thank you angel. This gave me the confidence to tinker with my Air-bag. I was always expecting the worse and never took the risk, but you made it look easy.
I have a base line Mazda 3 2010 and picked up a nice leather steering wheel like your stock one. I'm trying to activate cruise control on my car (plug and play) but now that I have the wheel installed, still no cruise :(
I have a 09 Mazda 6. Can you do a video on how to repair or replace the control buttons for the radio?
Wow wonder if that would fit my regular mazda3. Do you still have this wheel? How did it hold up?
A girl who knows about cars..... I AM IN LOVE.
Got my Mazda 3 about a year ago and wanting to do upgrades. Great video! Definitely will be getting a new steering wheel. How do I figure out if I have a first gen or second like you mentioned in the early part of the video?
Great video! Installation looks super clean.
For another video can you do one demonstrating the installation of your racing pedals.
Yo DIY, I know this vid is 6 years ago but did you ever do a video or have footage of you using the flat bottom wheel ? The GF just bought a 2013 Mazda 3 and I'm thinking of upgrading the narrow stock wheel with the CorkSport for better feel and ergonomics but I'm worried about the flat bottom for her as a fairly new driver. (I've never used one either) I can't find any videos thus far of people actually going through daily maneuvers with a flat bottom and talking about any pros/cons if there are any about them vs a round wheel. Thanks so much, and if anyone else reading this has a link of content of people using flat bottoms, please help out :) Thanks :D
G’day from Australia.. my Mazda 3 2012 has the paddle shifter attached to steering wheel.
Do you know if this aftermarket steering wheel is compatible with a steering wheel with paddle shifter.
Thanks
You made quick work of that project. Nicely done.
Hi, When you disconnected the battery before removing the air bag, did you wait a certain amount of time before disconnecting the air bag?
great video very helpful for people like myself. I like saving money by doing it myself.
Thumbs up all the way, good video. Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Will this fit on my '13 Mazda 6?
Will a 2nd gen fit a 1st gen Mazda 3? I have an Audi A6 2009 too and I know you can put the next gen. wheel on it, so hoping I can do the same with a 2007 Mazda 3?
Happy holidays!
I have a 2015 2.5 GT with a horribly worn steering wheel and I was dreading doing the replacement myself and thinking I'd have to take it to somebody. Now I'm thinking it doesn't look too bad at all. Great video!
I wish there were more Speed 6 diy videos out there. Nonetheless, I subscribed anyway. Good video
Great Job!. It's very helpful me to take my mazda3 steering wheel assemble.
I would thanks for this video
But I want ask you for mazda3 2010
Its didn't have a cruise control
If I pay the cruse control
Are its run in my car or not
Thanks
I enjoy it well dome your easy to watch
Thanksz
.Great Visio, it making changing a steering wheel on a newer vehicle as daunting. Thanks.
Is there an easy way to fix the faded Mazda emblem on the air bag? Is buying a new air bag the only way?
99% of this video was necessary for replacing my broken volume control. That thing is buried in there! Thanks for sharing!
A q buen cambio y buena la explicación... Ahora tienes nuevo seguidor...👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
what steering wheel would you suggest for a 2010 mazda 6?
Your awesome mechanics and manual A++
Would you please create a video for how to install 2014 - 2016 Mazda 3 MZD connect screen on Baseline model
Do you have to torque the bolt that holds the steering wheel to toe shaft?
no just hand torque it to be not too hard
Well explained ❤
Wonderful job.
your the best, woman, mechanic, in the world!
do u know if it is possible to put 3rd gen steering wheel on 2nd gen?
This girl is fantastic!
You make great videos very helpful
Nice! I've been waiting for Corksport to make one for the 2nd Gen Speeds, but this one will do!! Thanks for posting!
I tryed using a 17mm bolt with ratchet & didn't come out what else would you suggest ?
This sounds crazy. Is it possible to install a wheel that has steering wheel controls into a vehicle that originally didn't come with them? The stereo would be aftermarket as well.
What is that blue computer connected in the obd2 port?
A Cobb dildo
Would a 2013-2016 Mazda 3 steering wheel fit on this generation?
corksport is making one for gen 2.. cant wait
cool upgrade
Do you still have that steering wheel? I’m lookin for a stock one. Willing to pay anything below 380
I'll sell you my stock one. $200.
I found your channel by accident... been watching the videos awesome by the way! but I just gotta ask... how did you learn so much about automotive!
Just maybe a few things: it is a good measure to use a fresh Loctite on the securing screw, and holding the wheel when tightening the screw, do not rely on the steering lock, the torque needed could easily damage it.
+nms789 35 ft lbs in the center of a steering wheel is hardly enough force to cause any damage to a steering wheel lock. More forces are placed on the wheel when using it to reposition yourself in your seat or get out of the car. In fact, during our entire install the forces used to remove and install the securing bolt never put enough pressure to even engage the wheel lock. If it did of course I would have held it in place. Additionally, our repair manual did not specify the need to reapply thread locker, the same with the Corksport install guide. Thanks for watching!
Loctite is unnecessary if you notice the wheel has pins that actually Prevent the wheel from ever spinning out of place both itself is 35 foot pounds no way it’s gonna come loose
Thank you very much from México !!!!
A better Steering Wheel is one of the best upgrades for a MS3.
It's a different between day and night. My one is fitted since april and it's amazing
Did you get any airbag lights staying on after you removed and put the wheel back..I’m getting a lot of info from other people that actually got the lights after they did this maybe they did something wrong ,but just ask
you just proved my friend wrong and all the mechanics that told me switching my plastic 2015 Chevy Malibu -GM steering wheel to a leather 2015 Chevy Malibu GM steering wheel could possibly cause problems even though the steering wheels are the same mechanically wise and made by GM. the only difference is one has leather around it. the steering wheel looks absolutely marvelous and no hick ups or malfunctions.
beautiful work!
Hello girl, i just discovered your channel it is very cool !!
I like watching your videos about car, i'm a mechanic, and it is interessant to learn about different cars :)
I don't know why the hell you don't have mire subscribers !!
what will u recommend corksport or autoexe
Auto exe is better. The lower half of the steering wheel on the CS is elongated and hexagonal which is much less balanced than the more circular auto exe. I'm sure the CS is high quality just the shape sucks.
Does anyone know of where and how I can get this Steering wheel?
Nice work
Great work! Thank you!
I want that sweater!!
You do such a great job on all your videos and explain everything to a T... Keep it up. You are stunning and you have the most beautifulist eyes.. They make me melt. That sweater made you extra cute.😉
Freak.
How do you make it look so easy....
it doesnt look like it has an airbag does it can you use this for any car
How to replace a ignition knock sensor on a 1999 f150 6 cy. please
Well done!
all i wanted to do was wrap the silver trim piece in vinyl with it out of the car.... lol def not doing all this just to get that piece out. Great video and details were spot on though. glad i found this before i tried it and got pissed off lol
would this wheel fit a 07 speed 6?
+59hemikiller Sorry no it's only for the 2nd generation Speed 3's and Mazda 3's. I don't believe I've ever seen an aftermarket wheel for the Speed 6 that retains all the factory controls. If I ever see one I'll let you know. Thanks for watching!
sweety will this work on a genwon ?
where can i get it ?
i have an 09 grand touring, what gen is that?
+RIVER_CITY_TACTICAL ----this must be a troll....lol
+drew agustin lol word
roger that sir, much appreciated as i am coming from the honda world
i hear ya man, i have been a fan of the hatch 3 for a while, and well, my dad raced a gen 1 rx7 for about 30 years without rebuilding the motor. so i was sold
That wheel looks AMAZING! I just bought a MS3 and really like your tutorials for all the ideas of modifications. I'm starting with the chassis and suspension first. Would you suggest a front sway bar with a top strut bar. I haven't seen you post a video of front sway bar install, wondering if its needed. I'm definitely going to upgrade the rear sway bar with better end-links, and upgrade the RMM. Also, any opinions of Coilovers? Thank you. Keep up the Great Work.
Always remember to replace the lock bolt on mazda!
If u want to fit a wheel like a sparco u need a boss kit btw
will a 2010 steering wheel fit a 2012
yeah, 2010 - 2013 fall into the gen 2 model line and that's what this wheel is designed for.
Beautifull
How do you move so fast!!!! :)
link to Autoexe still not woring!!
I think I need some hands on help :D. maybe teach me how to golf too ;P
Awesome video..... But because of your sweater the song "what does the fox say" is stuck in my head.
+everythingdiy Hi sis! Are you related to the automotive industry one way or another? Thank you for all these very useful tips.
Unfortunately corksport doesn't make one for the gen pu as yet. To the person that said the corksport wheel for the gen 1 is a piece of crap, I'm not sure what you're talking about. I have it on my car and it's very well made, and I love it!
ur the woman, I've watched several of ur vids and u know ur ish, u should do a ride along video
clean install, and I like the wheel, similar to a Mclaren, and it looks like you know what you're doing. it's nice to see some girls working on cars, just make sure you get the dirt out from under your finger nails. thanks great video!!!
great video, thanks for sharing, i just sub and like. can you also make a video of how to remove the central console? (i kind of know how but my 3i have bluetooth and the mic is just over the vents, dont want to screw that up lol)
You are awesome
Very cool stuff..
just remember to drive the car to reset the DSC and re-set the one touch on the drivers window.... if the battery is dis-connected
also test all the buttons before driving anywere.. stereo , phone but maybe not cruise....
Flat bottoms/bootys are never great.. but on steering wheels they are good..:)
and rename the vid mazda 3 steering wheel.. then all us Mazda guys may check it out.....
Neil Mazda 3 MPS driver uk :) x
Idk if it's my browser but the link doesn't work
love you❤
You got skills. Better than most women in the industry. Keep up the videos. Get yourself an assistant or team member and do up cars and sell them to see who gets the most money.