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Old 12-31-02, 11:04 PM
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Miata Steering wheels

Anyone know if the newer miata steering wheels will work in a 1990 second gen? Specifically Im looking at this one


Also, anyone know where I can find one of those? I looked on e-bay but couldnt find one.
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That wheel has an airbag, and would not be compatible with any FC (including the 90-91 'verts with airbags).

the spline/mount is the same, however the electrical connections would not be, as well as you would have an explosive device 2 feet from your face.
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That steering wheel is sexy
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you cant ship air bags in airplanes because they are bombs, putting one in front of your face is not smart

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couldn't u just take the air bag device out of the wheel??



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Originally posted by j9fd3s
you cant ship air bags in airplanes because they are bombs,.........
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Not exactly true. I flew big jets carrying airbags all the time. There are special rules and handling procedures, but it is done.

Also, You have put a lot of personal prejudice into your statement about bombs.
They do work as intended more often then not. That means they are worth having.
One saved my life.
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Originally posted by rx_7_driver
couldn't u just take the air bag device out of the wheel??
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That would work!
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If the splines are the same, you can use that steering wheel. You can remove the airbag stuff or you can leave it in there, it doesn't mater, you won't have a way to set off the charge anyway.
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You'd have to have the cover off to install it anyways... take the bag out and sell it. air bags are expensive as ****.
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i wanna know if this will fit. someone should be a ginnue pig....
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