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Steering Wheel Replacement?

Steering Wheel Replacement?

Postby G_Unit » Mon Aug 04, 2003 10:13 pm

WHATS UP Fellow Proud Toyota Owners.

I am posting this ?'s and wanting opinions on what I am about to do in a few days.

I bought a steering wheel (MOMO Millinieum) and a MOMO e-brake.

After debating 27,000 miles, what to do to my interior, I have decided I want to change my Steering wheel. Nothing wrong with mine, actually its still very nice. Black Leather with the preforation. I have an sle v6 with black leather.

I am waiting on the adaptor to come in, and then install it. I am having the guy at the shop do it, I am not that technically inclined.

If anyone has any opinions please tell me, I tried to search on the topic, but no luck. Please be hoenst. Since this is giving up my airbag and "unhooking" something Important. Please give me any advice, and tips I may need to tell the installer.

Thanks to everyone who responds. I will try to post pictures if I ever get a freakin day of sunshine down here in NC.
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Postby SammySolara » Tue Aug 05, 2003 6:54 am

I think if you like it... go for it! BUT keep in mind that your new steering wheel would not have an airbag, airbags are very important and after my wreck last week I cherish them even more.
If you consider yourself a "safe driver" go for it, but be careful. Also, no cruise control (unless it comes with the new one) for those long trips you make.
I know, you already bought the new steering wheel, but maybe a steering wheel cover will look just as good and it will keep your airbag...that's just my opinion.


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Postby happy_aggies » Tue Aug 05, 2003 7:20 am

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Postby Jai_Jai_Binks » Tue Aug 05, 2003 7:26 am

I think i would have gone to a celica steering wheel...didn't arief do that to his solara? i think if your wanting to change, you can..and buy new bags..and be safe!....
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Postby happy_aggies » Tue Aug 05, 2003 9:57 am

Yup, I use Celica steering wheels the one w/ leather wrap. 8)
Pics are above ur post. :wink:
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Postby xXsolaraXx » Tue Aug 05, 2003 10:16 pm

happy_aggies wrote:Yup, I use Celica steering wheels the one w/ leather wrap. 8)
Pics are above ur post. :wink:


i have that on my matrix! awesome wheel!
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Postby krook » Sat Dec 13, 2003 4:28 pm

hey arief,
where did you get your celica steering wheel from? i'm lookin' all over the net, but i can't find any site selling any.
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Postby swimshady906 » Sun Dec 14, 2003 12:08 am

happy_aggies wrote:Yup, I use Celica steering wheels the one w/ leather wrap. 8)
Pics are above ur post. :wink:

Does it connect in with no problems, i thought i remembered you saying something about having problems with the air bag?
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Postby krawzyazn » Sun Dec 14, 2003 3:22 am

watch out sometime cops can give you a ticket for changing your steering wheel I heard its somthing with the airbags and safty lol :drinking:
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Postby HKSV6SLE » Mon Dec 15, 2003 1:31 pm

cops will give you a ticket for anything, i know people who have gotten tickets for a small window banner.
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Postby MGLax13 » Mon Dec 15, 2003 3:56 pm

If you get rid of your air bag, you're supposed to report it to your insurance company. Your rates could possibly go up. If you do get into an accident and your insurance company finds out that you didn't have air bags, they'll probably drop you. This is what I was told concerning side impact air bags that are built into a seat that no longer function when the seat is replaced with like a sport seat, but I'm sure that it applies to steering wheels as well and all air bags in general.
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