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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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Was thinking about doing an after market steering wheel.. I see the momo "adapters" for sale, but how easy is the install? Or how difficult I should say, And how do you hook up the horn? Any info greatly appreciated.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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and how illegal? why very illegal. you know why, you will no longer have a driver side airbag, and as soon as you get pulled over or hve to go for inspection you fail, or get a fix it ticket or whatever.

so unless your tc is a showcar, forget about replacing the steering wheel. it is a very pointless mod anyway.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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But maybe he wants to be like Bow Wow and carry it on the back of his backpack like in Tokyo Drift.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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any aftermarket steering wheel is off road use only...

forget it man.. even if i would have money for it.. i wouldnt get it..
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Easy install -- horn button hooks up with two wires.

Originally Posted by CSOCSO
any aftermarket steering wheel is off road use only...
So are your HIDs...
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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[quote="CSOCSO"]any aftermarket steering wheel is off road use only...

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incorrect, it is perfectly legal to do so if you have a car that was not originally equiped with air bags.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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Tc= not a racecar. Ricer.
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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I didnt ask about legality of the steering wheel. I asked about the install and what not. I had a MOMO that already came installed on my previous car, and I never ever got any tickets or any thing for it, yes I had to pay to get my inspection done privately, but I never had any tickets for it, so anyways, does any body know about the install? k thanks.
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Originally Posted by Obsoletepunk04
But maybe he wants to be like Bow Wow and carry it on the back of his backpack like in Tokyo Drift.
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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the install is easy, you just have to make sure to disconnect your battery and all that so the air bag doesn't deploy, Not saying it will but i heard of accidents with this, Just buy the kit for the car and its done fast.

I did it to a track tc that my boss owns and it was quick.
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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Cool thanks wolf.
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it's a little difficult for first timers. i had some trouble at first, but thanks to the many wonderful people here on SL i got it done. They have NRG quick releases and hubs that might be cheaper than the momo. that's what i got on my car...
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 02:50 AM
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Alright Cool Man thanks
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people in these forums SUCK! All he asked was about the install. Dont hate on him because of something that he wants. He was asking for tech help, not your stupid opinion.
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 03:12 AM
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Thanks so much leggsbro. I thought maybe it was me for a moment. But then I noticed the guy who made the comment claims to be 31 years old.. lmao. No offense, but I hope I drive somthing better than a tc and don't sit on forums and bash people when i'm 31. lmao.
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Originally Posted by deezangelly
Thanks so much leggsbro. I thought maybe it was me for a moment. But then I noticed the guy who made the comment claims to be 31 years old.. lmao. No offense, but I hope I drive somthing better than a tc and don't sit on forums and bash people when i'm 31. lmao.
well, u live in new jersey, so u better keep ur fingers crossed.

also, isnt it illegal to give advice on something illegal, even if its on the internet?
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 04:43 AM
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Wait, why should I keep my fingers crossed?
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Originally Posted by WoLF
the install is easy, you just have to make sure to disconnect your battery and all that so the air bag doesn't deploy, Not saying it will but i heard of accidents with this, Just buy the kit for the car and its done fast.

I did it to a track tc that my boss owns and it was quick.
Also make sure that your wheels are perfectly straight when you take you stock wheel off or your aftermarket wheel will look like you're taking a turn when you are driving straight
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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LMAO, okay
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Parting my Scion out

But it cheap on ebay!

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