New Steering Wheel & Quick Release Installed~!

[AlainMikli]

Finally I can get rid of the stock steering wheel:headbang: I hate the feeling, hate the position, hate everything of the stock wheel.

Finally, my dream steering wheel arrive 2 days ago(I want it for almost 2 months):tongue:

Here is some picture before install them.

I've searched around the forum and can't find a detail steering wheel installation guide, so I did a write up with detail pic to show HOW TO:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20313

enjoy:headbang::headbang:

[Jeemee]

Nice! I can't wait to see it installed.

[eTiMaGo]

wow, that's one sexy wheel!

[1NZYaris1]

:drool:, now that is nice , and best of all it would fit right into my color skeam .:biggrin:
:thumbup:

[AlainMikli]

:headbang::headbang::headbang::headbang::headbang: :headbang:

[BDD]

That looks fantastic! Good job!

[eTiMaGo]

Yes it does bring a personal touch... :biggrin: :thumbsup:

[A-tron]

holy sex on a stick batman!

[blacksandiegovitz]

Looks good man , good choice with the worksbell shorty hub/ refix ii quick release same set-up I'm running

[yaris-me]

Nice!:w00t:

[Tamago]

nice wheel. you'll have to wear gloves to drive your car or that suede is gonna get pretty nasty very quickly :(

[brody9981]

Airbag?

[Tamago]

Airbag?

not necessary.

[cali yaris]

Looks GREAT!!

...and the Works Bell hub and quick release came from where? :biggrin:

c'mon gimme my plug :laugh:

[cali yaris]

wait... please don't tell me I see a STOCK HU in that pic... :frown:

[Tamago]

someone has their priorities in the right place Garm ;)

[AlainMikli]

wait... please don't tell me I see a STOCK HU in that pic... :frown:

You are right, still stock HU in there, can't decide with system I should go with, pure stereo, or DVD TV thing, haha.

[AlainMikli]

Looks GREAT!!

...and the Works Bell hub and quick release came from where? :biggrin:

c'mon gimme my plug :laugh:

Of course got it from the coolest vendor: MI Garm. :bow:

[Tamago]

Airbag?

not necessary

[Tamago]

looks good.

[Gideon]

Looks GREAT!!

...and the Works Bell hub and quick release came from where? :biggrin:

c'mon gimme my plug :laugh:

Are you going to stock Works Bell hubs now? :drool:

[auxmike]

I can't get into red fuzz on my steering wheel.:iono:
But it's your car so enjoy!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I thought about an aftermarket steering wheel, but I can't get over the fact that if the CHP catches you, you're fined like $5k-$6k (not for the steering wheel, but for tampering with the airbag), or at least my friends told me.

[Gideon]

I don't know how much the tickets are, but yeah, if you remove any safety equipment from a vehicle, you can get a ticket.

My co-worker actually got a ticket for using his 4-point harness in his 350z instead of his seatbelt. He still had it present in the vehicle, but he got ticketed for not wearing it. :rolleyes:

[cali yaris]

Are you going to stock Works Bell hubs now?

in stock. :thumbsup:

[Malaya1221]

i want the quick release....please..:smile:

[Gideon]

in stock. :thumbsup:

My bank account hates you. :cry:

[solarVitz]

I thought about an aftermarket steering wheel, but I can't get over the fact that if the CHP catches you, you're fined like $5k-$6k (not for the steering wheel, but for tampering with the airbag), or at least my friends told me.

wow, :eek: I didnt know about this. so much for an awesome steering wheel. i was planning of getting an aftermarket steering wheel and quick release soon. i guess ill have to pass on this. id rather have all the safety i can get on my airbags if I do get into any accident in the future.

[Meteorite_Marty]

Stupid question maybe... but why would anyone want to remove their steering wheel over and over again? Theft deterant? That's a big key chain to lug around.

[Malaya1221]

for theft deterrence, for allowing easy access to the dashboard(above and under) during repairs and most of the times just purely for aesthetic reason!

[MadMax]

not necessary

Nor were the parachutes we used to wear when we flew. That, of course, was unless the airplane was crashing...:eyebulge:

Style up all you want, it's your choice; but in a small car like the Yaris I would prefer to keep the airbags in place!

[fuji]

Are there any other aftermarket wheels which will fit and still retain airbag function? I guess going aftermarket will fix the steering wheel distance problem

[AlainMikli]

Stupid question maybe... but why would anyone want to remove their steering wheel over and over again? Theft deterant? That's a big key chain to lug around.

the stock wheel: I don't like the position, the fake rubber feeling:frown:

[AlainMikli]

wow, :eek: I didnt know about this. so much for an awesome steering wheel. i was planning of getting an aftermarket steering wheel and quick release soon. i guess ill have to pass on this. id rather have all the safety i can get on my airbags if I do get into any accident in the future.

your only choice are
1. a toyota leather steering wheel from another toyota/sicon
2. a TRD racing steering with airbag

I really want a JDM TRD airbag wheel...They're just so darn expensive...

http://www.rhdjapan.com/images/product/18995/Image/Normal/Image.jpg

Cheers

I want to get the TRD one too, but not this model, however......the one I want with Red center airbag is like 800bucks:eek::eek::eek:

[eTiMaGo]

Airbag?

For wusses :biggrin:

You are right, still stock HU in there, can't decide with system I should go with, pure stereo, or DVD TV thing, haha.

Buy mine!!!
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m49/eTiMaGo/DSC_0733.jpg
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18832
:biggrin:

I really want a JDM TRD airbag wheel...They're just so darn expensive...

http://www.rhdjapan.com/images/product/18995/Image/Normal/Image.jpg

I may be mistaken but I saw some of these are a shop for about $400... and I don't think they were replicas, maybe second hand.. I can look into it if you want?

Cheers

[brody9981]

To the earlier poster who was looking for options.......the 08 S LB has a leather wrapped steering wheel. Don't know if the dealers could get them or not. Sorry folks, but I gotta vote with the "gotta have bags crowd". SAFETY FIRST!

[AlainMikli]

after I installed a pair of racing seats, I no longer have air bag anymore:tongue:

so the steering wheel one is useless for me....:biggrin:

[reaper]

very nice cabin set up eTiMaGo =:D

[PatrickJohnson]

most people who love bags have never been in an accident where they have broke your nose / face upon detonation. First thing i did was disconnect the air bag system. I cant stand air bags.


Those who broke their nose stood to lose a lot more without the airbags. it is plain scientific fact that airbags save lives. if you want to risk your own life with stupidity, be my guest, but please don't encourage others to do so.

I personally totalled a car once and the airbag busted my nose and gave me a couple of light chemical burns. however, had it not been there, i would have smashed my skull on the steering wheel and most likely died on impact. instead, i got a bloody nose and a couple of burns that healed in 2 days.

[brody9981]

Guess all the crash reports, federal regs are BS? :iono: In 2001, in a horrific accident, my airbag deployed. Broke my nose and I too had powder burn. HOWEVER, I am a big airbag supporter! I have seen many, many, many accidents in the last 6 years. I could not recommend to ANYONE to disable or remove their airbag systems.........However, it is your choice, and it is at your own peril. Just be respectful/responsible enough to not tamper with the passenger side! :respekt:

[PatrickJohnson]

i collapsed the back on of a car when i got clipped on the side at a stop light and the guy was doing 60mph

didnt have an air bag, no face damage, no harm done

he hit so hard he snapped the racing seat and popped the front hood up

sorry but i beg to differ on your theory

so, not a head on collision then, i take it, from your description...


ive seen air bags blow in super low collisions where it did more damage then if it wasn't there
Nope, you haven't. You can't argue with science man. You can't say it would have done less damage because you don't know. This is the same kind of thick headed logic that makes a lot of rednecks I've seen claim that they are safer without seat belts. Airbags have scientific data on their side, you have (if one is to assume you are correct that the damage would have been less in those cases) a couple of anecdotes. Science wins.

[auxmike]

There's a chance insurance would'nt cover the accident if you removed the airbag.
Heck, mines well cut out the seatbelts too..... Weight reduction, LOL!

[PatrickJohnson]

kustom's right on that one. As I explained in another thread, they cannot deny a claim you have coverage for, all they can do is raise your rates if the airbag missing is discovered. The only claims they can deny are when the situation is outside the limits of your coverage, such as how some policies are only good when the owner is the driver.

[auxmike]

kustom's right on that one. As I explained in another thread, they cannot deny a claim you have coverage for, all they can do is raise your rates if the airbag missing is discovered. The only claims they can deny are when the situation is outside the limits of your coverage, such as how some policies are only good when the owner is the driver.


In NY, that airbag better be in the car and functional or you will FAIL the annual inspection program.:eek:
I'm sure other states that have such programs require the safety apparatus be present and intact.

[AlainMikli]

brand new is 72450yen...

I want to get the Red one at the beginning, but when I saw the price:eek::eek:

[auxmike]

...or $776 US Dollars . Ouch!:eek:

[AlainMikli]

...or $776 US Dollars . Ouch!:eek:

:eek:that's what "TRD + Airbag" worth

[Malaya1221]

airbag does not need to be in the car, i passed my 06 xb with no airbag

they said it didnt matter, there a lot of wrong info floating around on this forum

+1...passed my california inspection w/o the steering wheel airbag...please show proof of any california law/s stating that this is illegal...ty

[brody9981]

Kustom's right on the NY laws......I pulled this off the NY DMV website. This was in the brochure in regards to what items will be checked during the inspection.

"Your vehicle's Air Bag Warning Lamp will be checked for proper operation. You will be informed if the vehicle's air bag warning lamp is on or is not working. This is an advisement only and not cause for rejection."

Couldnt find anything on CA DMV in regards to anything about airbags, but I didnt spend any time on it either.

[alexxxita]

Hi,
I know nothing about mecanics but can I install a quick release to the standard steering wheel and keep the air bag function intact since I'm only looking to extend the steering wheel?