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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 05:03 AM
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help on install aftermarket steeringwheel

i know there bunch of thread about this already. But i want someone to explain this better. that guy there explain it really well. but it would help ALOT more if he had some pictures. And also would our horn button still work if we install the aftermarket steering wheel?
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 05:04 AM
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https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...b+Installation

this was the guy that did a good job explaining, but he needed pictures.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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It's pretty straight foward.

I had two kinds of aftermarket wheels. One was a 3 bolt with 3bolt adapter hub and the other i have currently is a six bolt with a "jdm" boss six bolt hub. They both go on the same way pretty much.

You line the holes in the hub up with the plastic tabs, push the hub in so you can expose a few threads on the end of the column and then thread the nut on some. Mount the wheel, tighten the bolts and hold the wheel while you secure the bolt on the end of the column.

It's pretty easy.

However, my horn button is wired to a button on the underside of my dash so if i get pissed b/c some ******* cuts me off, all i need to do is hit it with my shin and can keep both hands on the wheel. J/k. I didn't do it, previous owner did. I dont run a horn button on my wheel or a center cap. Saves weight..... J/k. It's just useless crap i felt i didn't need and really simplified my install.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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i installed everything how the instruction told me. horn button doesnt work =/ i dont know how to connect the horn wires. and on top of that my steering wheel isnt straight. =/ anyone locally can help me out?
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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what steering wheel did you buy?

The top of my wheel isn't straight either. Either put it 1 spline in either direction or leave it. It's not that big of a deal. You get used to it.

Take pictures.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 01:18 AM
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we need pictures or atleast more info all i did was connect one to ground nd the other spliced it to the button so when u put in the horn part it touches the metal and thats when it works. still need pics though.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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I did an aftermarket steering wheel on my Grand am (with airbag) and that was a pain in the butt. This should be a lot easier for you.

We need pics
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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here a picture of it sitting in the car. Name:  IMG_0049.jpg
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Size:  53.2 KB This morning i tried to straighten it some more. but it doesnt matter what i do it still tilts off to the side.
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 10:22 AM
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That's because your hub is on crooked.
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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After four years he's probably used to it.
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