SVX Network Forums Live Chat! SVX or Subaru Links Old Lockers Photo Post How-To Documents Message Archive SVX Shop Search |
IRC users: |
#1
|
||||
|
||||
Different steering wheels
I know a few SVXes now have different updated steering wheels, specifically from other more current Subarus. I know there are a couple WRX Momo transplants, as well as I think and Outback and maybe some others. Most of them look pretty good as the stock SVX steering wheel has that bloated look most of the early airbag cars did.
Just curious how people went about it, and beyond that, if anyone actually has one with a working airbag? Will the more modern style airbag work plug n play with the SVX wiring, sensors, etc?
__________________
Troy 1992 SVX LSL "Serenity" 250,000 miles! I don't care, I'm still free, You can't take the sky from me... |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Different steering wheels
I don't think any other airbags will work when swapping steering wheels as you need a certain voltage to pop it when the time comes. I'm sure if someone was electronicly inclined they maybe able to wire up some sort of resistor to pop the bag.
__________________
Seth 94' Barcelona Red w/ Tricoat black 2-tone AWD Ls -Sold Mods:AWD conversion/4.44 swap by Budfreak, Custom red interior lights, Custom Satin black dash, Power mode switch, Cold air intake, Permecool tranny filter,Sony xplode 10" sub, Sony xplode 1000w amp, Blitz in-line driver, DDM Tuning 6000k HID's, New paint job/body work by me, 97' Grill, QC shift kit, 17'' MB Motoring rims, 15&20 min mod, front & rear urethane swaybar bushings, Custom fiberglass sub box, Custom red led a/c control unit, perrin lightweight crank pulley, Black wrinkle finish powdercoated intake manifold w/ clear hoses , 02' outback heated/power black leather seats Soon to come:Fiberglass hood, upholster ALL suede to black leather Past subies: 92' Pearl White/black top LS-L-SOLD 96' Legacy Outback-TOTALED 99' Legacy Outback Limited 30th anniversary edition-TOTALED 98' Forester L -Totaled Other toys: 99' Forester S -WRX brake upgrade, soon an 04 wrx motor swap 06' B9 Tribeca-Stock 1982' Yamaha xj650 Maxim Mods: work in progress |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Different steering wheels
I'm currently planning to swap to a wheel without an air bag in the future, like some form of Sparco or Momo or something. If a WRX wheels fits, am I to assume that a quick release/hub adapter will fit an SVX? I know at least one person has done this but I think they modified a DSM one to fit.
|
#4
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Different steering wheels
Quote:
It's bad enough that we don't have an established resistor value to replace the airbag to trick the light, anyway. I'd like to sort out how to remove the charge from my WRX wheel's airbag, though...
__________________
Disclaimer: The above post is on the internet. |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Different steering wheels
2002 Outback Limited wheel with '03 WRX Airbag. The airbag is not connected. I have covered the filter for the light inside the cluster, so it appears to not be illuminated, even though it is on. The clock spring required a small adjustment for proper fit.
__________________
1991 SVX L JDM Last edited by Mike621; 02-19-2009 at 09:35 AM. |
#6
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Different steering wheels
Looks great Mike!
So why the mix n match with the airbag? Is the center of the 02 OBL really fugly or something?
__________________
Troy 1992 SVX LSL "Serenity" 250,000 miles! I don't care, I'm still free, You can't take the sky from me... |
#7
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Different steering wheels
The airbag for the Limited LLBean is different than the normal Legacy/Outback Steering wheel and airbag. I would have needed to find a Baja airbag or one from an LLBean Specifically and this would have been much more difficult. The only different would have been the absence of the MOMO logo and the presence of a subtle "SUBARU" across it. Honestly, the MOMO has grown on me. I really like the way it looks.
__________________
1991 SVX L JDM |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Different steering wheels
Oh duh, I didn't even consider that you acquired this steering wheel off a car with a popped airbag. I see what you are saying now, you had the exact wheel you wanted, minus airbag, so the challenge was the find an airbag that fit and wasn't yet popped.
No complaints on the Momo logo though. That gives you extra bragging rights anyway!
__________________
Troy 1992 SVX LSL "Serenity" 250,000 miles! I don't care, I'm still free, You can't take the sky from me... |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Different steering wheels
not that im an expert in this field
but what about those of us who wanna swap steering wheels, but have audio controls... and want to keep them |
#10
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Different steering wheels
You are out of luck. The only thing I would suggest is to put a wheel cover on it. Wheel Skins in CA has them and they have lots of different colors to choose from.
__________________
. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
#11
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Different steering wheels
Quote:
however, would anyone know what the chances are of retaining the usability of the buttons (on/off, am/fm, volume) when switching to an aftermarket headunit? |
#12
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Different steering wheels
They will not work on an after market head unit. They will only work on the stock unit. The stock unit will not pick up the US/CA frequencies unless a modification is done.
__________________
. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
#13
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Different steering wheels
You'd like to think that a certain amount of wire surgery would make it fly, yeh?
__________________
Disclaimer: The above post is on the internet. |
#14
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Different steering wheels
It can be done with a stalk adapter and a h/u that is made for it.
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Kee...ters&id=367370 So in reality, you could use any steering wheel with controls that an adapter is offered for that will fit the svx with a compatible h/u. Personally I don't like the look of buttons on a wheel, and most aftermarket head units have a remote, but to each his own. |
#15
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Different steering wheels
oh i know all about the band difference between japan and north america, believe me
driving 14 hours straight will sear that into your head i myself never really "got" the point of having a remote. i mean, if you cant just move your arm and press a button... plus its distracting. at least the wheel ones are pretty concise and somewhat intuitive i'd likely switch the am/fm button for something more useful like Source, or Mute or something but i think it would be pretty sweet to jimmy it up to function, at LEAST for the volume or somethin |
|
|