Replacing stock steering wheel

by ID » Fri May 02, 2003 7:45 pm

I'm just curious, has anyone replaced their stock steering wheel with an aftermarket one? Also is it possible to use a Celica's or Is300's steering wheel? thanks~

by **krook** » Fri May 02, 2003 8:05 pm

the celica wheel is possible. you need to use a puller though. i coulda swore someone on the boards here swapped theirs out....

by ID » Fri May 02, 2003 9:53 pm

what's a puller?

by **happy_aggies** » Fri May 02, 2003 11:06 pm

U dont need a puller.

I have celica steering wheel installed and looks great.

by ID » Sat May 03, 2003 7:16 am

Is the Celica steering wheel smaller than ours?

by **01RDSLE** » Sat May 03, 2003 7:25 am

krookedsolara,

is that you dansing around in there? hahahahahahahahah

ps on the swapping of the stock wheel . . . make sure your out of the blasting zone for your airbag just in case . . . further, better make sure your airbag is code from the Celica to the Solara. you can do what you want, but if you crash and try to sue someone, may get stuck with the bill. The Solara's crash panels are in tune to the stock airbag size and blow force . . . and to check if any aftermarket wheel for that matter . . . well matters. :lol:

by **krook** » Sat May 03, 2003 2:00 pm

happy_aggies wrote:U dont need a puller.

I have celica steering wheel installed and looks great.

really? do you have any recent pics of it? i looked through your album, but got stuck on the last pic with Chester pimpin' it.

by **happy_aggies** » Sat May 03, 2003 3:15 pm

As requested. http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290232009

Bonus: 340 hp WRX w/ 19" and neighbor's Solara.

by ID » Sat May 03, 2003 4:06 pm

wow, that looks nice. I'd definitely want to change to a Celica steering wheel. Did you encounter any problem during the installation? Is it hard to do? Also, could you tell me is the Celica steering wheel smaller than Solara's? Thanks!

by **Yanks0114** » Sat May 03, 2003 4:31 pm

Wow nice. The wheel looks great. How much was it?

by **happy_aggies** » Sat May 03, 2003 8:47 pm

The Celica steering wheel is almost the same size w/ stock Solara,
just a bit smaller. I would say almost un-noticable.

But the Celica steering wheel is lighter so it takes more power to turn,
and making it more stable during high speed.

Problem is minor, you have to use Solara cruise control plug instead of
Celica plug. I think I have to switch the airbag plug as well.

Thats the only problems.

Yanks0114, which wheel do you refer to? steering wheels or the rims?

I'll update the album w/ install procedure.

by **Yanks0114** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:09 pm

happy_aggies wrote:
Yanks0114, which wheel do you refer to? steering wheels or the rims?

I'll update the album w/ install procedure.

Well both look great but i was refering to the steering wheel

by **happy_aggies** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:17 pm

I got it from krazee for $200.
Now, I am lookin for TRD sticker to replace the Toyota symbol. :wink:

Oh, I updated the page, w/ steering wheel install, not so good tho, don't forget to ask q.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290232009

Website · by **xyntax** » Sat May 03, 2003 10:52 pm

Wow! That's nice Aggies! I also like the Rav4 steering wheel:

I think it is smaller than the Celica steering wheel, and sportier too (looks and feel). I wonder if it fits the Solara.

by **krazeee1707** » Sun May 04, 2003 2:02 am

happy_aggies wrote:I got it from krazee for $200.
Now, I am lookin for TRD sticker to replace the Toyota symbol.

Oh, I updated the page, w/ steering wheel install, not so good tho, don't forget to ask q.
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290232009

Like the steering wheel bro. Look's sick in your ride.

Replacing stock steering wheel

Replacing stock steering wheel

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