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Old 11-12-2018, 06:51 PM
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Aftermarket steering wheel

Lets see those aftermarket steering wheels. I'm thinking about swapping mine out just because isn't so pretty. I like the OEM three spoke too, but mine is a two spoke, so I'm up for a custom factory 3 spoke or aftermarket. Will I get any airbag codes if I swap to an aftermarket?
 
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Interested in this too. My two spoke is pretty beat. Any airbag options out there?
 
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not aftermarket, Redline goods -- but turned out really well

 
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Old 11-14-2018, 01:32 PM
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I like it.
 
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Old 11-18-2018, 05:41 AM
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Why would you want to lose the safety of an airbag?
 
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I used to have a Martini edition MoMo mod 02 --- got it back in the day from a print edition Demon Tweeks mailorder catalog.

Should have never sold it!


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I was going to keep the stock 3 spoker in my R53, but I just don't like it as I find it too chunky and a bit restrictive as well because the damn spokes are so large.

I recently got a Sparco 215 that will be going on after I get the proper hub.
The 2 spoke rally style wheels are a favorite of mine.
In leather, not alcantara.



Nice deep dish and plenty of space for hand placement,
install example:

 
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Old 11-19-2018, 04:33 PM
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Well, it ain't a cool offshore wheel but it's comfortable, and has a little extra room to swing my legs past.
Sorry, no in car photo's yet.


And as for removing the airbag...I drive a motorcycle most of the time (no airbags)...see what I did there..! I've made it 68 years without one, I'll be ok.

Mike
 
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Here are some other options, some of the brands carry the hub adapters also.

MOMO
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-momo-parts/v-mini/

Sparco
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-sparco-parts/v-mini/

Renown (newer company)
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-renown-parts/v-mini/

Sabelt
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-sabelt-parts/v-mini/

ECS Carbon Fiber or Forged Carbon (like the OEM steering wheels but in carbon fiber/leather)

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...rior-steering/


 
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Here's some pornographic steering ...

 

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