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Old 09-04-21 | 09:43 AM
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Does anyone know if the GS-F/RC-F Steering wheel is a direct, plug and play swap? While I prefer the thickness of the factory wheel and the actual spoke and button design, for spirited driving I would love to have a smaller diameter steering wheel. I just don't want to lose any button functionality.
Old 09-07-21 | 01:22 PM
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I would be interested in knowing this as well
Old 09-10-21 | 05:48 AM
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This might be helpful; ask @itsraysgs

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...l#post10985220
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Yes, plug and play.
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how much smaller is it? is it noticeable when driving?
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Originally Posted by itsraysgs
Yes, plug and play.
Does the existing airbag work/fit?
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Originally Posted by byungkuk
how much smaller is it? is it noticeable when driving?
It's a half inch smaller, which is noticeable. It's a rewrapped version of the IS/RC steering wheel.
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Originally Posted by panyo64
Does anyone know if the GS-F/RC-F Steering wheel is a direct, plug and play swap? While I prefer the thickness of the factory wheel and the actual spoke and button design, for spirited driving I would love to have a smaller diameter steering wheel. I just don't want to lose any button functionality.

I love my TL-SHAWD steering wheel. Perfect size
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does it have to be RCF/GSF, isn't this the same wheel as IS and RC? I see those wheels run around $250
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That's what I think; find a IS/RC/GSF/RCF wheel depending.
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Originally Posted by kietlander
does it have to be RCF/GSF, isn't this the same wheel as IS and RC? I see those wheels run around $250
It is, but it is fully wrapped in perforated leather and has the additional chrome around some of the buttons. In for a penny, in for a pound.
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