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Steering wheel.

Discussion in 'Exterior' started by Tonyota, May 18, 2008.

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    Tonyota VVTI BLOWN..??

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    Steering wheel.

    Just thinking here. However if I decide to change out my wheel. Has anyone done this ? Thought for sure Vamp would of, but didnt see anything. Just curious what I would be getting into. Also I need to find out if its legal to remove the airbag. I keep hearing different things as its legal and then no it wont pass safety ?
    Tonyota, May 18, 2008
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    JspeXAE102 Well-Known Member

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    yes

    legality varies from state to state. Also your insurance company may choose to drop your covage.
    JspeXAE102, May 19, 2008
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    Tonyota VVTI BLOWN..??

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    Is it pretty straight forward ? What if any thing I need to be aware of ?
    Tonyota, May 19, 2008
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    JspeXAE102 Well-Known Member

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    you just need a star screwdriver bit to remove the airbag and a ratchet to remove the center bolt for the steering wheel itself. Then just pull the wheel straight out.
    JspeXAE102, May 19, 2008
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    94corolla-chafita uhh im a dude..

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    you should just upgrade to a nicer wheel with airbag from like a celica or just thought of this right now, 10th gen rolla. hmm wonder if that will worrk?
    94corolla-chafita, May 19, 2008
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    i think if ur using ur car everytime, it would be a bad idea to have a steering wheel without airbag. ur gonna have to be carefull. just my two cents....
    tsburt, May 19, 2008
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    JordanInc ZZE110

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    i prefer steering wheels w/ airbags lol
    JordanInc, May 19, 2008
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    JspeXAE102 Well-Known Member

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    JspeXAE102, May 19, 2008
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    Tonyota VVTI BLOWN..??

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    Airbags yea agree..But I like the D wheel. Also car is not used only on weekends now days. Being built for looks and should be able to surprise a few peps. OK sounds dam straight forward. Thanks all.
    Tonyota, May 19, 2008
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    Ares Active Member

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    I do it everyday.... :shutup::shutup::shutup:
    Ares, May 20, 2008
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    falnfenix Well-Known Member

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    he did...he bought the Celica/Corolla S wheel.
    falnfenix, May 20, 2008
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    JordanInc ZZE110

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    if i am correct, old cars dont have airbags on their steering wheels, so i believe its legal to have no airbag steering wheels in all states
    JordanInc, May 20, 2008
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    Vibe New Member

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    i dunno if its legal everywhere to go from a car with airbag to having no airbag..
    Vibe, May 20, 2008
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    falnfenix Well-Known Member

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    it's likely as legal as it is to put an older motor in a newer car (in other words, it likely isn't).
    falnfenix, May 20, 2008
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    Tonyota VVTI BLOWN..??

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    You are correct at least here... However I can have the new wheel just wont pass inspection. So Ill install once a year.
    Tonyota, May 20, 2008
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    Ares Active Member

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    There is an alternative to that too... :ninjastea
    Ares, May 21, 2008
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    Tonyota VVTI BLOWN..??

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    Yea know someone......
    Tonyota, May 21, 2008
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    I have the 9th gen steering wheel on my 7th gen corolla. No airbags though.
    corolla, May 22, 2008
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    94corolla-chafita uhh im a dude..

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    new guy with 7th gen!! i think cars prior to some certain year can go without airbags or something like that.
    94corolla-chafita, May 22, 2008
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    JspeXAE102 Well-Known Member

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    it all depends on if your car came factory equipped with airbags or not.
    JspeXAE102, May 22, 2008
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    Tonyota VVTI BLOWN..??

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    Thats what the law is here.
    Tonyota, May 22, 2008
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    wow so expensive
    as nice as it is, im still not convinced to buy one for that price and knowing theres no airbag
    JordanInc, May 22, 2008
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    DOT. Noypi ako!

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    Those HAVE airbags.;)
    DOT., May 22, 2008
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    JordanInc ZZE110

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    oh shitt lmao
    JordanInc, May 22, 2008
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    yep, pnp for all toyota/lexus/scions
    JspeXAE102, May 22, 2008
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    I would be scared to remove a steering wheel(without proper step by step instructions) with airbag for the fear that it will activate and deploy! Ouch! :D
    yakuza13, May 30, 2008
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    GSE21tuner Formerly rollatuner110. Representing AZLexus.club

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    Unplug the battery and wait a good half an hour or longer if you're paranoid. LOL :D
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    Tonyota VVTI BLOWN..??

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    My hell... Dont turn the key on. The airbags have no power until the key is switched on. Look at your diagram.
    Tonyota, May 31, 2008
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    there's still a current going through the car, however, and it's recommended to disconnect the battery.
    falnfenix, May 31, 2008
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