carl0s Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) One of the most frustrating things, in my opinion, about owning a non-VVTi facelift car, is that it has the old style four-spoke airbag steering wheel rather than the VVTi-style steering wheel. So I decided to do something about it, which involved sourcing a steering wheel, an airbag, and an airbag adapter harness, and praying it would all work out. Here are the results: http://www.css-networks.com/steering1.jpg http://www.css-networks.com/steering2.jpg What do you think? I have another complete set for sale if anybody's interested. This is an identical wheel, airbag, and airbag adapter harness. You need to use the horn plug from the existing steering wheel. Edited July 19, 2008 by carl0s (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I like the 4 spoke steering wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 I like the 4 spoke steering wheel Shut it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I like the 4 spoke steering wheel I didn't realise my 4 spoke was soooo "last week" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 I didn't realise my 4 spoke was soooo "last week" 'course it is! Everybody knows anything more than three spokes is unsporty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Nice job, but what did you have aginst the 4 spoke? I like it, although I will soon have a TRD wheel once it gets in from Japan. The only reason I went for the TRD over the 4 spoke was that I wanted a new airbag and Toyota charge approx £600+ (for wheel and airbag) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Is it true that airbags are meant to be tested every 10 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Only kiddin, it looks really good TBH, that's a fine job you've done I have to admit though: One of the most frustrating things, in my opinion, about owning a non-VVTi facelift car 4 spoke steering wheels wasn't on the tip of my tounge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 Nice job, but what did you have aginst the 4 spoke? I like it, although I will soon have a TRD wheel once it gets in from Japan. The only reason I went for the TRD over the 4 spoke was that I wanted a new airbag and Toyota charge approx £600+ (for wheel and airbag) I don't have anything against it, I just think it's old fashioned and not sporty looking. With the amount of people who buy aftermarket steering-wheels on here, I am surprised you went to all that expense to get an airbag for your four-spoke. Surely there are loads of 4-spoke Supra steering wheels sat in sheds that people wouldn't want more than £100 for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 from a celica gen7?? my dads got one on his. ***goes of to get the socket set and keys to the celica*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 Is it true that airbags are meant to be tested every 10 years? That's what it says in the Toyota literature. No idea how they're meant to be tested. It's after 10 years, and every two years then after. To be honest I still don't think this looks as good as the proper VVTi Supra one. The wheel is the same, but the VVTi airbag is a little different with an embossed Toyota emblem, and I think that looks better. Here's a pic: http://www.css-networks.com/steering-vvti.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 from a celica gen7?? my dads got one on his. ***goes of to get the socket set and keys to the celica*** Yeah, or an MR2. Some of the airbags have two plugs instead of one though, so that'd be no good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 my supes a non airbag, did it fit with out any problems? presume the wheel went on fine, then the nut? nothing else was needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 and for comparison. I mean, come on. How old fashioned? This is my old UK car: http://www.css-networks.com/dash.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Nice work mate - I've been thinking along the same lines as you as well LOVE the TRD wheel, and may get one - just think that the std 4-spoke is a bit naff. Trying to vouch £400 for a steering wheel is a lot of money though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 and for comparison. I mean, come on. How old fashioned? This is my old UK car: http://www.css-networks.com/dash.jpg Lol now you mention it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I see your point, I agree about the costs and all but I like the safety of an airbag and wanted a new airbag. Therefore my only real option was to go for the TRD, which I do also like quite a lot. I just think a new (leather) 4 spoke suits the car. It may look a bit dated but lets be honest, the car is dated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 The Supra has a terrible dash anyway......interior design has never been the Japs strong point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 LOVE the TRD wheel, and may get one - just think that the std 4-spoke is a bit naff. Trying to vouch £400 for a steering wheel is a lot of money though! I am thinking £150 for this spare set. That covers the cost of the wheel, airbag, adapter harness, and me having to drive quite a way to pick up the airbag. The Toyota badge on the airbag is a little dented though I'm sure I've seem them on eBay though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 The Supra has a terrible dash anyway......interior design has never been the Japs strong point! Blasphemy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) my supes a non airbag, did it fit with out any problems? presume the wheel went on fine, then the nut? nothing else was needed? Everything went on fine. The airbag has the wrong connector and needs this adapter harness, and the horn plug from the old wheel needs to be used. Other than that the spline is the same. Removing the nut was a piece of cake with the impact gun. I'm sure the breaker bar would have undone it fine too. Pulling the wheel off was difficult as it always is. I tried a lump hammer briefly then decided to just sit arms out straight either side and pull hard, remembering that the last time I did it I ended up smacking myself in the face with the steering wheel, so I made sure to keep my arms straight. Came off easy then. Edited July 19, 2008 by carl0s (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Blasphemy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Looking at the pictures reminded me to ask about the passenger airbag. Mine hasn't got one, but would there be the connector behind the dash if i wanted to connect it? I have a 95 J-Spec tt. Was this an option prior to the facelift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Nice work mate - I've been thinking along the same lines as you as well LOVE the TRD wheel, and may get one - just think that the std 4-spoke is a bit naff. Trying to vouch £400 for a steering wheel is a lot of money though! Exactly mate. I'd have to have a flush month to go TRD, which is the only wheel I'd look at. TBH steeribg wheel = input = I'd rather spend that on more functional, safe, mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I bought myself the limited edition genuine supra carbon fibre steering wheel, and then realised that I had a tiptronic wheel, so couldn't use it. I eventually sold it to my mate and now that I'm going manual I want to kick myself PS: Good job mate, like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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