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M1 Miata steering wheel in my RX-7?

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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 06:13 PM
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Question M1 Miata steering wheel in my RX-7?

Hi all:

I have a 90 Miata steering wheel with airbag and was wondering if it would fit into my 85 GS? I could always remove the bag, but was wondering if there are any fitment issues? Any insight is greatly appreciated.

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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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bump?
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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Yes it will bolt right in. But the air bag won't work and it is possible that it might blow up in your face. The NA35 air bags are known to blow up from just sitting.
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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would there be anyway of getting around the airbag?, maybe i way to seal it off our remove it without ruining the front?
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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you can unbolt the air bag then you have an ugly steering wheel. if you set it off then the whole assembly is toast anyway. just put it in and hope you don't hit any bumps... FYI I am not responsible for anything that happens to you or your vehicle.
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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i've had an airbag deploy and its no fun. id just like a steering wheel a little more "updated" looking.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by slate84
i've had an airbag deploy and its no fun. id just like a steering wheel a little more "updated" looking.
FD man! or m2 miata.
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