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BrownPantsRacing 05 September 2018 04:07 PM

DAMD steering wheel for Newage Impreza GD & FSTI SG
 
Following the sale of my beloved 2004 SG Forester STI this weekend I now have for sale a few parts that were removed before sale.

DAMD Steering Wheel. GD/GG Impreza Black Leather with Red Stitching - GD models pre 2007 This also fits all SG model Foresters 2003-2008 so long as you have a later type airbag.

This wheel can be used with newage impreza widetrack STI airbag or the hawkeye WRX airbag, as I have used it with both myself and on both the cars mentioned above.

Still in excellent condition as seen in the pictures. This makes such a difference to how the car feels to drive it's crazy. I promised myself I would never drive another Subaru without one of these wheels. Worth every penny.

Sadly this doesn't fit my 2014 Impreza, so now it's up for sale.

£350 including delivery to UK. No offers.

As fitted to my hawkeye WRX:
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...2d507a5d1a.jpg

As fitted to my 2004 FSTI:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...2f46b41b91.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...6930fca39e.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Andy

Binny 06 September 2018 07:52 AM

Sooooo much want but unfortunately it’s up for sale at the wrong time for me. :(

Unless it comes with the STI airbag...? (As id need one of those too)

BrownPantsRacing 06 September 2018 10:57 AM

haha. No, it certainly doesn't come with the STI airbag for that price!!!! :D

STI Airbag on ebay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sti-steer...MAAOSwPXdbhDns

and WRX airbag:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Im....c100005.m1851

scotty75 06 September 2018 11:23 AM

Must resist would look nice in a another blue foz haha .

Binny 06 September 2018 11:55 AM


Originally Posted by BrownPantsRacing (Post 12025503)
haha. No, it certainly doesn't come with the STI airbag for that price!!!! :D

STI Airbag on ebay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sti-steer...MAAOSwPXdbhDns

and WRX airbag:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Im....c100005.m1851

Oh well. I'm gutted TBH as this is on my MUST HAVE list but it's just come at the wrong time. If there was a deal to be had with an STI airbag I'd see what I can do but with your helpful ebay links I assume you don't have one to sell in the first place. If it's still available in the not to distant future I'll be in touch but I bet it won't hang around for long. Even worse I'm local to you too (Beds/Northants). I'd wish you luck in the sale but I really don't want you to sell it!!!



BrownPantsRacing 06 September 2018 12:08 PM


Originally Posted by Binny (Post 12025515)
Oh well. I'm gutted TBH as this is on my MUST HAVE list but it's just come at the wrong time. If there was a deal to be had with an STI airbag I'd see what I can do but with your helpful ebay links I assume you don't have one to sell in the first place. If it's still available in the not to distant future I'll be in touch but I bet it won't hang around for long. Even worse I'm local to you too (Beds/Northants). I'd wish you luck in the sale but I really don't want you to sell it!!!

I don't have an STI airbag to do a deal with I'm afraid and £350 for a DAMD wheel like this is VERY cheap on it's own. It will sell I'm sure of that.

BrownPantsRacing 06 September 2018 12:09 PM


Originally Posted by scotty75 (Post 12025508)
Must resist would look nice in a another blue foz haha .

Stop resisting!!!!! :D

It's honestly the best steering wheel you will own. Makes the car SO much nicer to drive. It transforms how it feels.

Jon T 06 September 2018 12:52 PM

Can't belive this hasn't sold yet. I was looking for a while but they rarely come up. Ended up buying a new one last month if I hadn't I would have ripped your hand off. £350 is a bargain

Binny 06 September 2018 07:14 PM

I’ve caved. PM sent.

Jon T 06 September 2018 07:46 PM

You won't be disappointed mate money well spent.

BrownPantsRacing 06 September 2018 07:58 PM


Originally Posted by Binny (Post 12025605)
I’ve caved. PM sent.

Replied to your PM.

BrownPantsRacing 09 September 2018 06:22 PM

SOLD.

And fitted.

Thanks Steve, nice to meet you.

:thumb:

Binny 09 September 2018 07:49 PM


Originally Posted by BrownPantsRacing (Post 12026052)
SOLD.

And fitted.

Thanks Steve, nice to meet you.

:thumb:

Likewise Sir BrownPants! Looks great, thanks for sorting it out for me.

Binny

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...49dcff829.jpeg

Binny 09 September 2018 07:58 PM

Oh and as a final sign off just wanted to offer some info for those who may want it in future :

Neither myself nor Andy knew for sure whether a widetrack airbag is a direct swap for a pre- widetrack Blob, neither we’re we sure of whether there were any further swap issues such as horn parts, wires/terminal modding etc. I can confirm fitting a DAMD wheel to a pre- widetrack Blob is a direct swap from a old style grey airbag to a widetrack STI version, simply plug and play with no mods needed. Thanks to fellow member Dan1, Scott @ Scoobyspares and Matty @ MB developments for their help in confirming.

BrownPantsRacing 09 September 2018 08:07 PM

Lovely wheel on a lovely car mate. Was a pleasure.

Kaosone 21 October 2018 03:09 AM


Originally Posted by Binny (Post 12026065)
Oh and as a final sign off just wanted to offer some info for those who may want it in future :

Neither myself nor Andy knew for sure whether a widetrack airbag is a direct swap for a pre- widetrack Blob, neither we’re we sure of whether there were any further swap issues such as horn parts, wires/terminal modding etc. I can confirm fitting a DAMD wheel to a pre- widetrack Blob is a direct swap from a old style grey airbag to a widetrack STI version, simply plug and play with no mods needed. Thanks to fellow member Dan1, Scott @ Scoobyspares and Matty @ MB developments for their help in confirming.

But what's it like to drive now? :confused:

Binny 22 October 2018 07:41 AM


Originally Posted by Kaosone (Post 12031483)
But what's it like to drive now? :confused:

I love it. I bought it mainly for the look tbh but many had commented about how it makes the car feel after fitting and I have to agree it does make a difference in a positive way (as much as a steering wheel can).

It took a while to get used to though, the wheel is MUCH thicker than the standard wheel but now I’m used to it I don’t know why I didn’t do it earlier!

Kaosone 22 October 2018 07:53 AM

Interesting, so what smaller diameter = less force or sharper steering or is there more to it than that?

Cheers :thumb:


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