replacing steering wheel

debbie · Post by **debbie** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 10:16 pm

hi everyone, was enquiring about getting a new steering wheel, but as my steering wheel has air bags, i cannot find anyone who will change it for me. has anyone changed theres or know someone who does it?

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 11:31 pm

Momo makes steering with airbag, so just ask the mod/workshop if they can get it.

Daz_FTO · Post by **Daz_FTO** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 11:29 am

Dont you need to get the car recomplianced though as you are playing around with the airbag? Also is it even legal to remove the airbag from a car that came with one?

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 11:35 am

If you getting qualify professional to replace it with the Momo airbag one, then you don't. But if you get some dodgy backyarder, then your car is not road worthy.

debbie · Post by **debbie** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 8:48 pm

thanks for your help guys, so does anyone know who soes change steering wheels if they have an air bag in them? i want to get one without an airbag.

DarkRain · Post by **DarkRain** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 6:38 pm

Its illegal to replace a steering wheel with airbag with one without airbag, unless of course, when your car is imported, its already been changed. I think you will need to disable the sensors too, if not, the lights will just come on when you start the car.

Airbag steering wheels don't come cheap either with the airbag itself already 1,000 plus. Factor in the steering wheel, should come close to $1,500. Thats why many dodgy smash repairers like to claim for airbag replacement from insurers eventhough its fine.

I saw the airbag steering wheel in the EVO 8 and thought about changing as mine was badly worn out by the previous owner. But the costs just too high.

debbie · Post by **debbie** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 7:50 pm

sounds like i will have to get mine retrimmed to make it look unique

thanks

DarkRain · Post by **DarkRain** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 8:08 pm

I wanted to get mine retrim too. If you managed to find a place with retrims at a reasonable price, please let me know too. I was quoted $330-$550 for a retirm of the leather momo airbag steering wheel!

debbie · Post by **debbie** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 8:13 pm

what city are you in? i know car toys retrims them, but have to ring and get a price in the next few days.

DarkRain · Post by **DarkRain** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 8:17 pm

Alternatively, if you just want a colour change, you can buy paints specially for leather or vinyl and spray over. (not dyes as the leather on steering wheels are usually painted leather) I'm in the process of trying to patch up the damage done by the previous owner. The top layer of the leather was all worn and exposed the bottom softer layer. So I'm trying to repaint it to restore the finish. So far results are quite encouraging.

debbie · Post by **debbie** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 8:26 pm

ah... too many options, too many things i want to do! not enough time not enough money

Boris · Post by **Boris** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 1:47 am

So, where would you get a boss kit for an aftermarket steering wheel for the fto? How much are they anywayz?

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 10:38 am

Boris wrote:So, where would you get a boss kit for an aftermarket steering wheel for the fto? How much are they anywayz?

The CE Lancer one will fit, & also i'm aware that Autobarn have a listing of boss kit for FTO.

Jono · Post by **Jono** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 8:04 pm

modyourcar.com.au sells one for $100

Jono

Slither · Post by **Slither** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 9:15 pm

Well i just replaced my steering wheel (non airbag) and i got a boss kit from autobarn, i think it was an auto technica but not entirely sure

fto12345 · Post by **fto12345** » Fri Aug 06, 2004 12:17 pm

Hi,

On the side note, I think the boss kit for the steering wheels with air bags are different. And definately are more expensive too.

The ones you guys are talking about here are just for normal steering wheel without an air bag.

From memory that's what it is....i used to work in the car accessories shop...and going back to work there as a part timer this time...just can't get away from cars man~~~
Geez~