Replacing the steering wheel?
07-09-2009, 11:37 AM
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Replacing the steering wheel?
I'm curious has anybody replaced the stock steering wheel in their 8 with an aftermarket removable wheel like a Momo/Sparco? I'm wondering about advantages/disadvantages of doing so and how hard it is to swap a new wheel in. I know I would be giving up the radio controls and the airbag.
07-09-2009, 01:01 PM
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yes i have recently
you have to buy a steering wheel puller otherwise you cant get it off
you might lose traction control and airbag light will go off
also make sure u disconnect your battery and discharge all electricity in car unless u like airbags exploding in your face and you will need extending quick release and hub from NRG for 200 dollars because with the hub alone the steering wheel is too close to blinkers and windshield wipers
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDU3M...rom=PL&index=1
you have to buy a steering wheel puller otherwise you cant get it off
you might lose traction control and airbag light will go off
also make sure u disconnect your battery and discharge all electricity in car unless u like airbags exploding in your face and you will need extending quick release and hub from NRG for 200 dollars because with the hub alone the steering wheel is too close to blinkers and windshield wipers
Use this as reference
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDU3M...rom=PL&index=1
07-09-2009, 08:05 PM
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VS8, did you find it worthwhile to swap to an aftermarket wheel? What advantages and benefits has it had? I'm not 100% sold on swapping it, but I'm definitely curious.
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I know you're a grown man and you can take responsibility for anything that happens to you, but I *really* wouldn't go without an airbag if I were you :P
Take the word of someone who put his cavalier into a tree at 60 MPH and walked away with nary a scratch because the airbag kept his face from slamming into the steering wheel :P
Take the word of someone who put his cavalier into a tree at 60 MPH and walked away with nary a scratch because the airbag kept his face from slamming into the steering wheel :P
07-09-2009, 11:07 PM
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I know you're a grown man and you can take responsibility for anything that happens to you, but I *really* wouldn't go without an airbag if I were you :P
Take the word of someone who put his cavalier into a tree at 60 MPH and walked away with nary a scratch because the airbag kept his face from slamming into the steering wheel :P
Take the word of someone who put his cavalier into a tree at 60 MPH and walked away with nary a scratch because the airbag kept his face from slamming into the steering wheel :P
07-11-2009, 11:04 AM
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My head would literally swing right down on that thing.
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