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Phil Gibson
Goo Roo
WA
'94 black/black UZZ31

Posts: 1043
Reg: 07-2005

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Sunday, April 29, 2007 - 04:16 pm, by:  Phil Gibson (Sciflyer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Dont know whether anyone has mentioned this before but the factory Supra steering wheels are an excellent replacement for the stock Soarer ones!

I always thought the factory Soarer wheel was way too big, the Supra ones are about 20mm smaller and more importantly a fair bit chunkier, feels so much better and more comfortable to drive, while also retaining the stock appearance that i wanted.

So yeah this should definately be an option, particularily if you need an airbag wheel but dont want to fork out $800 for a TRD one ( which may not work on pre-'96 or cruise control cars anyway)

The Supra wheels came in 3 and 4-spoke designs both with and without airbags, on the 4-spoke that i got the only change necessary was a small adjustment to the mounting of the cruise control stalk - other than that it was pretty easy to install, remembering to disconnect the battery before unplugging the airbag!

Mustafa Akgul
Goo Roo
NSW
JZZ30-GTTL

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Sunday, April 29, 2007 - 04:40 pm, by:  Mustafa Akgul (Muzzy) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

is that a us wheel?
Phil Gibson
Goo Roo
WA
'94 black/black UZZ31

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Monday, April 30, 2007 - 09:44 pm, by:  Phil Gibson (Sciflyer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Nope, standard JDM JZA80 Supra
Ali Yazici
TryHard
Victoria
Stock UZZ31 with Lexus Badges :-(

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Monday, April 30, 2007 - 09:57 pm, by:  Ali Yazici (Wa_ali) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I would say the only downfall is that you dont have the Griffin Emblem??? Unless you can get that from some where as well...

I do believe Neil has it on his car....a custom 3 spoke wood grain trim steering wheel with the Griffin emblem smack in the middle.... Maybe ask Neil on the replacement centre caps for the steering wheels??
Mustafa Akgul
Goo Roo
NSW
JZZ30-GTTL

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Monday, April 30, 2007 - 10:43 pm, by:  Mustafa Akgul (Muzzy) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Mustafa Akgul wrote on Sunday, April 29, 2007 - 04:40 pm:

is that a us wheel?



reason i asked is the cruise stalk is on the right hand side.
Benny Gammelmark
Goo Roo
NSW
V8 UZZ31

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Monday, April 30, 2007 - 11:08 pm, by:  Benny Gammelmark (Oldfield) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The cruise stalk is on the right hand side on mine as well. I thought that was standard.

Maybe TT's are different?
Adrain Parsons
Tinkerer
Qld
JZZ30 tt

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Monday, April 30, 2007 - 11:14 pm, by:  Adrain Parsons (Ace1975) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

My TT has the cruise on the right side!! all original!
Benny Gammelmark
Goo Roo
NSW
V8 UZZ31

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Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 12:19 pm, by:  Benny Gammelmark (Oldfield) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

So Muzzy, is YOUR steering wheel a US One?
Murray Gauld
Tinkerer
Queensland
TT

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Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 08:12 pm, by:  Murray Gauld (Muzzagod) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

A question for the moderator, what software do I need to see Phils photos'? All I see is a rectangle with a red X in one corner. Thanks in advance.
Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer
South Australia
GT4.0 V8

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Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 08:14 pm, by:  Peter Nitschke (Pen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Murray, the problem isn't at your end. The pics are actually links to another site and it looks like the other site is either offline of the pics have been deleted.

For this reason, I am considering disabling the thumbnail (link) option.
Brian Timms
TryHard
New South Wales
TT Soarer Goodness.

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Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 08:20 pm, by:  Brian Timms (Turbo_brian) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Was it a straight fit including air bag???

If so, VERY interested..

B.
Murray Gauld
Tinkerer
Queensland
TT

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Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 08:32 pm, by:  Murray Gauld (Muzzagod) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks Peter, so with an air-bag wheel, does someone have a link or can tell me how/when/where I can look for them - and dollar value as well.
Phil Gibson
Goo Roo
WA
'94 black/black UZZ31

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Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 10:43 pm, by:  Phil Gibson (Sciflyer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yep the site hosting my pics is down, sorry bout that

Straight fit Brian, i looked at the tutorial on here to get teh wheel off, just make sure you disconnect the battery before unplugging the airbag.

As i said the only mod is if you have cruise control you need to reposition the stalk a little but its not that difficult, it still mounts in basically the same way.

The Supra wheels could be had secondhand from an import wrecker or from somewhere like Supraforums AU

Obviously if you dont need/want an airbag one it will be a lot cheaper, i got mine for $250 which i think is pretty good considering
Shaun Stephenson
TryHard
Vic
Jzz30 TT & ST162

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Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 12:29 pm, by:  Shaun Stephenson (Neonasty) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

BAH! I didnt want to tell anyone but I was working on this too!

I got one in great condition for real cheap. it doesnt have Cruise control, so I was going to modify the stock control to fit.

Then some smart ass goes and does it while Ive been sitting on my ass not doing it. DAMN!

Beat me to it.
David Henderson
Tinkerer
Nsw
TT

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Monday, October 08, 2007 - 05:48 pm, by:  David Henderson (Hendo) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Anyone got pics? really interested, mine has had it and i'm up for a replacment.
Carl Johnson
TryHard
NSW
93 LTD UZZ 31 Manual 1UZFE

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Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 08:13 am, by:  Carl Johnson (Carlos) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

What ended up happening with this thread....two months & no posts?

2nd the pics comment, I would really like to see pics (pref with airbag)
Dave Billings
DieHard
Louisiana
SC 300, 2JZE, 5 Speed

Posts: 968
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Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 01:53 pm, by:  Dave Billings (Waveman1717) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ditto!
Brian Kelly
TryHard
Colorado USA
SC300 5-speed

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Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 05:59 pm, by:  Brian Kelly (Whereswaldo583) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Sounds like a neat upgrade. Pics please!
Carl Johnson
TryHard
NSW
93 LTD UZZ 31 Manual 1UZFE

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Friday, December 28, 2007 - 08:27 am, by:  Carl Johnson (Carlos) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

PM sent to Phil, hopefully he will snap as a pic for a peek.
David Tra
Tinkerer
qld
TT

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Saturday, April 19, 2008 - 04:21 pm, by:  David Tra (Bookie) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

keen on pics please

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