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    First - I did not disable the airbags. The entire system was D.O.A. when I bought this car.

    Well, I installed a 1987 Trans Am steering wheel into my 1993 Firebird today. It came out fine and looks very nice. The best part, I bought it for $5 on ebay. I will post some pics when I get a chance.

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    Here it is...

    The flash makes it look lighter then it is. It is actually dark charcoal gray.

    **Note the Bonneville shifter, I pulled it at the junkyard. It has nice finger grips.



    Last edited by nascar24jd; 02-22-2008, 06:44 PM.

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      i wouldnt have thought you could put an 3rd gen wheel into a 4th gen. looks good
      96 camaro auto base model<br />slp cai<br />pacesetter headers<br />flowmaster catback<br />35th anniversary ss wheels<br />richmond 3.73<br />98+ ss spoiler<br />hypertech 160 degree thermostat<br />transgo shift kit

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        Looks good! Nice change from stock wheel.

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          Whats D.O.A? Dead on Arrival? Dead or Alive?


          Horsepower is how fast you hit the Minivan... Torque is how far you take the Minivan with you... :wavey:

          Originally posted by Firehawk N Wv
          Mine were rusted also and the I had to cut my nuts off .

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            Originally posted by Byrd14 View Post
            Whats D.O.A? Dead on Arrival? Dead or Alive?
            Yes, Dead on Arrival.

            When I bought the car the entire air bag system was shot.

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              Originally posted by david8399 View Post
              i wouldnt have thought you could put an 3rd gen wheel into a 4th gen. looks good
              It did not fit without some persuasion. At first the plastic hub collar hit the steering column. So I trimmed it down about 1/8 of an inch. Then the hub was rubbing on the airbag clock spring. So I removed that. After that it fit just fine.

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                Originally posted by nascar24jd View Post
                Yes, Dead on Arrival.

                When I bought the car the entire air bag system was shot.
                ok so basically... if you buy your car and its "D.O.A" its legal to put an aftermarket steering wheel on it? and with no airbags?


                Horsepower is how fast you hit the Minivan... Torque is how far you take the Minivan with you... :wavey:

                Originally posted by Firehawk N Wv
                Mine were rusted also and the I had to cut my nuts off .

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                  No, it is not legal. My only point was that I would not disable working air bags for the sake of a better looking steering wheel. That point has been discussed many times on this board.

                  I just wanted to make the point that I did not disable a safety device, it was broken for a long time already.

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                    Originally posted by nascar24jd View Post
                    No, it is not legal. My only point was that I would not disable working air bags for the sake of a better looking steering wheel. That point has been discussed many times on this board.

                    I just wanted to make the point that I did not disable a safety device, it was broken for a long time already.
                    no.. i know what you mean... what im sayin is, if my airbag doesnt work i can just put any steering wheel on it? wouldnt they mandate you to have it fixed? or its not allowed on the street? or am i wrong?


                    Horsepower is how fast you hit the Minivan... Torque is how far you take the Minivan with you... :wavey:

                    Originally posted by Firehawk N Wv
                    Mine were rusted also and the I had to cut my nuts off .

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                      Yes, in most states you would need to fix it. However, in Florida we do not have State vehicle inspections. I am keeping the wheel in case they ever impose inspections. Then I will just put it back on as a dummy wheel. When I lived in NY they were very tough on vehicle inspections.

                      This is why I like FL so much.

                      Loud exhaust, no cat, old school steering wheel - no problem.

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                        Originally posted by nascar24jd View Post
                        Yes, in most states you would need to fix it. However, in Florida we do not have State vehicle inspections. I am keeping the wheel in case they ever impose inspections. Then I will just put it back on as a dummy wheel. When I lived in NY they were very tough on vehicle inspections.

                        This is why I like FL so much.

                        Loud exhaust, no cat, old school steering wheel - no problem.
                        oh... yeah its really strict in canada... even Evo's are not allowed and JDM's should be 15yrs or older... bummer


                        Horsepower is how fast you hit the Minivan... Torque is how far you take the Minivan with you... :wavey:

                        Originally posted by Firehawk N Wv
                        Mine were rusted also and the I had to cut my nuts off .

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                        • #13
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                          Hell yeah, Fla rocks!

                          Awesome job in getting the 3rd gen wheel in there.

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                          • #14
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                            id keep it, ive never seen that done on an fbody
                            Robby
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                            • #15
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                              I hope you dont break your face:)

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