wood steering wheel swap questions
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Well, it is kind of reddish brownish cherry , so I certainly hope it would be kind of close to the brownish wood on the JDM wheel . I don`t think we have any other choice , so , as long as it is close enough I will be content .
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Even the" Lexus" letters on the door sill plates still have their plastic factory cover on the 4 doors, .including the driver`s door too .
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ttaylor993, no this shouldn't be a sticky. There are plenty of wheel replacement thread on this site, along with pics. That what I used to install mine.
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Guinea pig?? You think you're the only one who has used this wheel? Seriously?? If you search, your answers would be right in front of you. There is practically NOTHING that will be a "new" mod on this gen. Your seats look good though!
ttaylor993, no this shouldn't be a sticky. There are plenty of wheel replacement thread on this site, along with pics. That what I used to install mine.
ttaylor993, no this shouldn't be a sticky. There are plenty of wheel replacement thread on this site, along with pics. That what I used to install mine.
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BTW, I received an answer to the question I placed for the Ebay seller and he stated that the JDM steering model made for 98-00 will fit the original 98-00 airbag perfectly . Problems arise when you want to install a 01-05 model , then you need a different airbag .
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I know what he meant, that's why I said it. I've personally read threads on this site discussing that wheel, along with viewing random photos online, That wheel is super old, so don't think that you are the 1st to try the wheel. More searching will get you your answer you seek. The hardest part about removing thewheel was lining up the torx screws to remove the bag.
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I know what he meant, that's why I said it. I've personally read threads on this site discussing that wheel, along with viewing random photos online, That wheel is super old, so don't think that you are the 1st to try the wheel. More searching will get you your answer you seek. The hardest part about removing thewheel was lining up the torx screws to remove the bag.
I wish I had found all these answers from someone who has actually done it and cut tell exactly what to expect .
I am , however , mostly convinced that the JDM wheel will be something of a close match , my air bag would fit correctly on it , and that , then , I will be a happy man ... Amen to that .
About removing the wheel , Sevenevez inserted some very helpful pics previously on this thread .
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I know what he meant, that's why I said it. I've personally read threads on this site discussing that wheel, along with viewing random photos online, That wheel is super old, so don't think that you are the 1st to try the wheel. More searching will get you your answer you seek. The hardest part about removing thewheel was lining up the torx screws to remove the bag.
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Well, it may be old news for you , but it is new to me . Would you mind terribly posting info about this JDM wheel swapping ? I have not been able to get almost anything about the fitting and procedure with this JDM steering wheel on a GS-400 or 300 , if it would match the wood or not and if the leather will be different in color , etc . so I do feel like an official guinea pig on this .
I wish I had found all these answers from someone who has actually done it and cut tell exactly what to expect .
I am , however , mostly convinced that the JDM wheel will be something of a close match , my air bag would fit correctly on it , and that , then , I will be a happy man ... Amen to that .
About removing the wheel , Sevenevez inserted some very helpful pics previously on this thread .
I wish I had found all these answers from someone who has actually done it and cut tell exactly what to expect .
I am , however , mostly convinced that the JDM wheel will be something of a close match , my air bag would fit correctly on it , and that , then , I will be a happy man ... Amen to that .
About removing the wheel , Sevenevez inserted some very helpful pics previously on this thread .