Steering wheel swap
06-06-2007, 03:53 AM
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Steering wheel swap Did anyone ever swap out the stock steering wheel for something else, say a steering wheel from another GM vehicle? I wanna keep my airbag for safety reason that why I said "a steering wheel from another GM vehicle". I'm kinda like to my Grand Prix steering wheel coz the airbag is not as big as F-body.
Anyone?
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06-06-2007, 11:57 AM
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Is 98-99 different than 01-02? I really don't like the my 99 Bird's steering wheel. The airbag is way too big. But the horn buttom is way too small. I can get a Grand Prix steering wheel and airbag for cheap. That's why I asked. I just wanna make sure it'll work b4 I tear everythign down.
06-06-2007, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by darknessxyz
Is 98-99 different than 01-02? I really don't like the my 99 Bird's steering wheel. The airbag is way too big. But the horn buttom is way too small. I can get a Grand Prix steering wheel and airbag for cheap. That's why I asked. I just wanna make sure it'll work b4 I tear everythign down.
06-06-2007, 12:20 PM
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I'll post pic later today, going to zoo with my wife.
Let me explain, in my GP, the whole airbag will horn no matter where I push in. I always hold my steering wheel at 8 o'clock position. I can just push the airbag with my thumb to horn at 8 o'clock position.
But in my bird, I HAVE TO push the exact little horn icon on the airbag to horn, which located in between 9-10 o'clock position. I experience so many time that when I need to horn, it doesn't because 8 o'clock position doesn't work. After I move my hand back to the correct spot, it's too late I already avoid the situation.
Let me explain, in my GP, the whole airbag will horn no matter where I push in. I always hold my steering wheel at 8 o'clock position. I can just push the airbag with my thumb to horn at 8 o'clock position.
But in my bird, I HAVE TO push the exact little horn icon on the airbag to horn, which located in between 9-10 o'clock position. I experience so many time that when I need to horn, it doesn't because 8 o'clock position doesn't work. After I move my hand back to the correct spot, it's too late I already avoid the situation.
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06-06-2007, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by darknessxyz
But in my bird, I HAVE TO push the exact little horn icon on the airbag to horn, which located in between 9-10 o'clock position. I experience so many time that when I need to horn, it doesn't because 8 o'clock position doesn't work. After I move my hand back to the correct spot, it's too late I already avoid the situation.
06-06-2007, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SSINISTR SS
'97-'99 is the same, '00-'02 is a little nicer with the stereo controls in them.
06-07-2007, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by darknessxyz
My 99 has a steering wheel radio control too. I just hated that the firebird airbag is waaay too big.
07-09-2008, 02:13 AM
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i agree with what youre saying. you might be able to use a GP or grand am steering wheel, but youll need to see the bolt pattern. chances are the bag itself uses a similar signal, but you might want to read the electrical layout of the system first.
Ive been trying ot find a suitable wheel for my camaro with a chevy logo, not a pontiac one. the corvette one wont work because believe it or not, they never came with stereo controls. you pontiac people are lucky, you have more options.
Ive been trying ot find a suitable wheel for my camaro with a chevy logo, not a pontiac one. the corvette one wont work because believe it or not, they never came with stereo controls. you pontiac people are lucky, you have more options.
07-09-2008, 04:05 AM
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i agree with what youre saying. you might be able to use a GP or grand am steering wheel, but youll need to see the bolt pattern. chances are the bag itself uses a similar signal, but you might want to read the electrical layout of the system first.
Ive been trying ot find a suitable wheel for my camaro with a chevy logo, not a pontiac one. the corvette one wont work because believe it or not, they never came with stereo controls. you pontiac people are lucky, you have more options.
Ive been trying ot find a suitable wheel for my camaro with a chevy logo, not a pontiac one. the corvette one wont work because believe it or not, they never came with stereo controls. you pontiac people are lucky, you have more options.
