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Old 04-28-04, 08:08 PM
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Aftermarket Steering Wheel Adapter for FD- Found the perfect one!

I am pleased to have found a steering wheel adapter than makes the installation of a Momo, Sparco or other such steering wheel a simple bolt on job for US Spec air bag equipped 93-95 RX7s.

A couple of years ago I installed a Momo steering wheel on my '92 Miata and loved it. I purchased a custom adapter from "Finish Line Performance" that is designed specifically for the air bag equipped 1st generation Miata. It comes with proper wiring to make the air bag warning light not go on and the horn connection a true plug and play experience. The adapter also cancels the turn signal perfectly.

I wanted to put a Momo Steering Wheel on my FD also and I was remarking at how the steering wheel setup on the two cars appear indentical. So I took a gamble and purchased the same hub adapter I used for my Miata and it works PERFECTLY. No air bag light, horn works fine, turn signals cancel, location is perfect and no cutting wires or modifications at all. The whole install took 20 minutes at a liesurely pace.

Here is a link to the website that sells it. You want the '90-'97 Miata steering wheel hub adapter:


www.finishlineperformance.com/miata_steeringwheels.html

Just thought I'd pass the word around!

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Old 04-28-04, 08:17 PM
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Nice to know, should post it in the interior section as well...
Old 04-28-04, 08:35 PM
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Awsome thats good to know, do you have any pics of it installed?

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kick ***, thanks for sharing the love.
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on another note, i though a grant steering wheel adaptor for a fc would fit a fd but turns out, it does not. the horn/cruise control stuff gets in the way and you cant fit it on to the hub without taking or breaking the little plastic nub for the horn/cruise control
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what about the horn??
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which wheel did you get?
does it block the gauges?
is there enough room now below the steering wheel for heel-toe?

thanks a lot dude!
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which wheel did you get?
does it block the gauges?
is there enough room now below the steering wheel for heel-toe?

thanks a lot dude!
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There is more room for heel toeing because the steering wheel is a little smaller in diameter. It doesn't really block the gauges... maybe a little bit more than the stock wheel cause the rim is fatter but nothing bad.

I got the Momo Competition Wheel. I like the plain black and the design.

Yes, the horn works fine.
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By the way the adapter is $120 which is kinda pricey. But it's a true bolt on and I find that they ship the same day.
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Originally posted by John Magnuson
By the way the adapter is $120 which is kinda pricey. But it's a true bolt on and I find that they ship the same day.
better price than the mazdaspeed adapter i am sure.
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i have a momo wheel coming and this adapter....is there a write up on how to install or is it pretty simple and will learn by taking things apart?
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Matty, if it was like mine it's uber simple. There is usually instructions in the adapter kit.

basically
1. unplug negative battery
2. remove 10mm bolts on the back of the wheel that is holding the airbag (3, I think)
3. remove airbag.
4. remove wheel nut...its a 22mm or something.
5. remove steering wheel.
6. place new hub on
7. bolt in place with 22mm
8. run wires thru hub (horn and cruise if you have it)
9. place resistor on airbag portion of the plug
10. put plastic cowl over hub
11. bolt new steering wheel to hub.
12. plug in horn to button and snap button in place.
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Matty,

it literally took me 15 mins to do this....and I was taking my time.
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Originally Posted by matty
i have a momo wheel coming and this adapter....is there a write up on how to install or is it pretty simple and will learn by taking things apart?
wow old thread...but here you go ^_^

http://miata.net/garage/momo/index.html its for a miata but everything is the same as the rx7
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The website has changed and I can't seem to find this anymore. Anyone know where it is? I need to order one...
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http://www.finishlineperformance.com/

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Has anyone seen or tried this one?

http://www.dgemotorsports.com/store/...products_id/36
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Sounds shitty since you have to remove the clockspring (turn signals won't cancel) and has no provisions for horn/airbag.
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Get a Works Bell hub.
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Would this work?

http://www.metromotorsports.com/prod...sp?PprodID=157
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jkstill, the adapter you are referring to was designed for racing purposes, not street application.
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Originally Posted by dgemotorsports
jkstill, the adapter you are referring to was designed for racing purposes, not street application.
And why would that not work on a street car?
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B/c most of us want the turn signals and horn to work.

From their site:
Note: The plastic turn signal cancelling mechanism has to be removed in order for this unit to fit. This piece is easily removed without destroying any parts so they can be reinstalled if necessary.
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Oh, I thought he was talking about the Daikei unit.


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