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Aftermarket yoke steering wheel in Model 3
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JimShaw
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Did you do one side of the of the release spring and then the other OR did you do both at once?
LBM4
Tesla Fealty
I couldn't get both simultaneously. The right side went, then I got the left side.
Did you do one side of the of the release spring and then the other OR did you do both at once?
MaskedRacerX
Member
JimShaw
Member
Good because I have one 4m T Allen. I just got back from Lowe's and they didn't. There, one it is. I'll give it a try today again OR maybe tomorrow when I get my un-nervousness back.
I'll let you know if I can get it accomplished.
You've been a great help.
JimShaw
Member
Not sure what you mean
This is the only other item that came with the yoke
Now I know what you are talking about, the bolt, correct? No, they didn't
LBM4
Tesla Fealty
I don't know of anyone that supplies a new bolt with a Yoke steering wheel. There is no need to put a new one on, IMO.
The OEM one does not come with preset locktite or anything like that. I could understand if there was a CRUSH washer, then that would need to be replaced, but the bolt?
LBM4
Tesla Fealty
Give it a go. Seriously, there is nothing you can mess up just pushing the T-Handle Allen in there. You'll feel the resistance when you hit the release metal band, then press in a bit further. You'll feel the pop band pop off. Then do the other side.
All you are doing is releasing the horn, so even if you can only get one side, it won't prevent you from driving the car OR from using the horn.
You can do it!
MaskedRacerX
Member
TTY is Torque To Yield, basically the bolt is designed to permanently stretch and supply X amount of force, and generally those bolts should not be reused because they can lose clamping force or lose integrity and shear off with less than the originally spec'ed lb-ft.
There's a lot of TTY bolts on cars that suggest not to reuse, but sure, I've done it a few times
I was just noting what was indicated as a 'Tesla engineering manual' where it mentioned to discard.
JimShaw
Member
I DID IT
I REALY DID IT
Once I unplugged both battery connections, I felt bolden. When all was back together, the screen came on and ever thing looks good.
I going to back out of the garage and take it for a drive to make sure all's working
I REALY DID IT
Once I unplugged both battery connections, I felt bolden. When all was back together, the screen came on and ever thing looks good.
I going to back out of the garage and take it for a drive to make sure all's working
MaskedRacerX
Member
I DID IT
I REALY DID IT
Once I unplugged both battery connections, I felt bolden. When all was back together, the screen came on and ever thing looks good.
I going to back out of the garage and take it for a drive to make sure all's working
Nice! You'll have to post some pics
LBM4
Tesla Fealty
Great job Jim! I knew you could. You'll need to reposition the Yoke to sit higher than the normal wheel, and turning is going to feel weird.I DID IT
I REALY DID IT
Once I unplugged both battery connections, I felt bolden. When all was back together, the screen came on and ever thing looks good.
I going to back out of the garage and take it for a drive to make sure all's working
But, I personally prefer the yoke. I won't be going back to a normal steering wheel.
JimShaw
Member
Installed. Getting ready to back out of the garage and take it for a test run to make sure all's well.
So far, the startling difference for me it seems like there is no longer anything between me and the window. I now have a panoramic view
So far, the startling difference for me it seems like there is no longer anything between me and the window. I now have a panoramic view
wdskuk
Member
strider
Active Member
Variety is the spice of life. I plan to remove the yoke from my Model X the day it arrives. I also plan to add 3/Y stalks. The touch controls on the S/X yoke are horrific.
Enjoy the yoke!
Enjoy the yoke!
This looks cool! I was planning to get one for my Model 3. How's the driving experience?
Personally, it is more comfortable than the traditional wheel but the in-between / transitions need to be re-learned.
Driving on the highway: hands resting on the bottom.
In town: hands at 9-3
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