Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 10:10 pm, by: Joshua White(Joshua_88)
hey guys, i've got a 92 GT soarer with an airbag, i was looking at putting a more model but still stylish steering wheel in but i still want the airbag cause it'd be defective other wise and also the airbag could save a life. anyone know of any nice replacements?
Don Bagnall Moderator New Zealand I have WAY less Soarers than Hayden :-(
Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 05:13 pm, by: Don Bagnall(Baggs)
By: Michael Howatt
You can replace your current steering wheel with any 1992-2001 Lexus steering wheel and any pre-2001 Lexus air bag. The advantage of this mod is that newer Lexus steering wheels come in three-spoke designs and wood-grain inserts. Finding the wheel is easy enough, but matching airbags are harder to come by and much pricier.
Note that all 2001+ air bags are dual-stage deployment, which will not work with the SC's single stage system. The exception to the rule is the 2001 RX air bag, which is still a single-stage. Since the wiring harnesses are different on newer air bags, some basic wire splicing is required. Also note that four-spoke wheels between different models of Lexus do vary in size so fitting, for example, an LS400 four-spoke air bag on an ES300 four-spoke wheel will not match up perfectly, or at all. The same goes for three-spoke wheels and air bags. Also note that the gray leather on newer steering wheels looks a lot like the brownish leather on tan interior SCs, but they are not the same color! It's hard to notice by itself, but apparent once installed.
Another steering wheel option is the TRD three-spoke wheel for the Supra, however this is a non air bag model. This is a direct bolt on also, however they only come in black leather with black or colored inserts. No tan or gray is offered.
Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 10:14 am, by: Shaun Stephenson(Neonasty)
I got myself a Standard Supra steering wheel with Air bag. I think with some wire splicing it should fit nicely. I dont think it will match the rest of the interior colour wise but I really dont like the standard one.
Now, so work out what to do with the Cruise control system. I guess I'll make some buttons and mount them on top of the steering column.
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