12-02-2010, 03:15 PM
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Steering wheel change
i HATE the big steering wheel
i was thinking of changing it
is it possible and does anybody know what the specifics are tht i would need to know when buying one
Ideal wheel below
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12-02-2010, 03:24 PM
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2Screwy
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that's not ideal, and yes you can you just need the right hub adapter....
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12-02-2010, 03:25 PM
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My Ideal Wheel
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12-02-2010, 03:47 PM
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you have to disable the air bag before you pull your stock wheel off...and I think I'm going to quit posting in these threads now, for fear of getting banned
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12-02-2010, 04:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 03Sleepr
you have to disable the air bag before you pull your stock wheel off...and I think I'm going to quit posting in these threads now, for fear of getting banned
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12-02-2010, 04:22 PM
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That wheel you posted resembles this massive bucket of eff I just seen.
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12-02-2010, 04:24 PM
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I think that you should research more before buying a steering wheel and see how much everything will cost before you jump into a project also who is going to install this. Do u know how to take out the airbag and clockspring and reset the clockspring. u can injure ur self badly if you do not know what u are doing by setting off the air bag . How much is that steering wheel that u posted. also what is ur price range.
http://www.andysautosport.com/oldsmo...z00128069.html
http://www.andysautosport.com/oldsmo...r00143647.html
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Last edited by JLw7123 : 12-02-2010 at 05:16 PM.
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12-02-2010, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by spc2125
get banned??
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I'm sick of all these ignorant ricer threads..and I need to control myself before I say something to get myself banned....good enough explanation?
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12-02-2010, 04:42 PM
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Soon to be banned again
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you need to get a steering wheel puller, or even a 3 jaw puller will work. have to remove all of the trim pieces and then you disconnect the air bag and pull the wheel off with the puller.
you then get the correct hub adapter, i think i used a 96-02 full sized chevy truck hub adapter or something along the lines of that. then its really just following the instructions from the new steering wheel manual. make sure you get the matching brands hub adapter as you cannot mix these because of the mounting holes for the new wheel.
****you will have an air bag light on your gauges after doing this***
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I shaved my balls for this?
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12-02-2010, 05:09 PM
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Changing to a smaller steering wheel will not make much of a difference in steering as you might think. It looks good but driving without airbags might also be against your state law / insurance company. What needs to be changed is the steering ratio and since there is no rack kit that i know of... you would have to do a custom job.
If all you want is a change in appearance, and don't care about insurance / laws, do the change with care and definitely disconnect your battery first.
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12-02-2010, 05:48 PM
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or you could just get a grand am wheel and call it a day
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12-02-2010, 06:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jawa
or you could just get a grand am wheel and call it a day
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Except it would have a Pontiac emblem on it.
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12-02-2010, 06:04 PM
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I find out steering wheels are a normal decent size whats really wrong with them? I get in and out of my car with no issues and im 6'0 240 pounds + 2 door
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12-02-2010, 06:06 PM
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Just don't get in a crash..
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12-02-2010, 06:09 PM
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Aleromod part owner
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My advice to you.....
Put down the Civic catalog, stop watching the fast and the furious, step away for your dad's tool box, and call it a day
Yes removing the air bag (SRS system) is illegal
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12-02-2010, 06:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robalero
I find out steering wheels are a normal decent size whats really wrong with them? I get in and out of my car with no issues and im 6'0 240 pounds + 2 door
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I like mine but its a PITA sometimes...have to tilt it all the way up to get out and I still catch my legs..not to much leg room in these cars
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12-02-2010, 06:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redog
SRS system
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That's like saying VIN number.
Supplemental Restraint System System.
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12-02-2010, 06:15 PM
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Aleromod part owner
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^^ Yeah but he's not going to know what SRS means anyway
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12-02-2010, 06:16 PM
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i speed up for corners
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start with mods that will help ur car like exhaust, rims, lowering springs, headers. keep the car clean looking. you do not need an aftermarket steering wheel. you do not even have the right tools to take off a steering wheel. people may seem harsh sometimes but it for the best you want your car to look nice not like a ricer or someone who does not car about there car. There are a lot of people on this site that know a lot you can learn a lot from them. I know i did.
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Last edited by JLw7123 : 12-02-2010 at 06:23 PM.
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12-02-2010, 06:58 PM
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Captain Funpark
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All I'm going to say is it's your car and your money... Do with it as you will....
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