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<blockquote data-quote="bigkeeko" data-source="post: 885480" data-attributes="member: 13366"><p>Took off my stock GT wheel a while back. I had never liked it and even tried to make it feel better by adding a wheelskinz cover. It made it thicker but still wasn`t `right`. Plus the cover looked ugly IMO.</p><p></p><p>Old wheel was easy enough off after disconnecting battery , then leaving SRS module backup run down for 15 mins.</p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/bigkeeko/11042011066.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p>^^^</p><p>Even with the wanky wheelskins cover is wasn`t doing it for me.</p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/bigkeeko/11042011067.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p>^^^</p><p> </p><p>New wheel going on. Its easy enough to see what goes where and fitting is a complete reversal of removal. </p><p>Your battery should be DISconnected at this stage.</p><p>Make sure your wheels are lined up straight. Slip the new steering wheel onto the steering wheel shaft.</p><p>Insert the steering wheel bolt and begin threading. Once it is snug, turn the wheel slightly right and pinch into place with your leg.</p><p>First, install the two small phillips screws in the center of the wheel. Reconnect the black wire connector at the top of the steering wheel.</p><p>Next, install the cruise control switches. The bottom part of the switches slide onto the metal piece on the wheel. The top part of the switch sits on top of the metal tab.</p><p> Next install the 2 horn contact switches with the allen bolts.The horn switches should push in and out easily when installed properly.</p><p>Install the 2 horn contact switches with the allen bolts.The horn switches should push in and out easily when installed properly. Insure all screws and connectors are installed.</p><p> Next is the airbag. Reconnect the yellow wire to the airbag module. be careful here and slowly slip the airbag back into place. Install the two airbag retainer screws and spoke covers.</p><p> Re connect your battery and test your horn. Hopefully all will be good to go.</p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/bigkeeko/11042011069.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p>^^^</p><p> </p><p>End result? MUCH better feel in the hands with the thicker more comfortable leather wheel from a 2003 Cobra. I can`t believe the difference a good steering wheel makes in a car. The FR500 would be king but sadly a nightmare to find.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bigkeeko, post: 885480, member: 13366"] Took off my stock GT wheel a while back. I had never liked it and even tried to make it feel better by adding a wheelskinz cover. It made it thicker but still wasn`t `right`. Plus the cover looked ugly IMO. Old wheel was easy enough off after disconnecting battery , then leaving SRS module backup run down for 15 mins. [IMG]http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/bigkeeko/11042011066.jpg[/img] ^^^ Even with the wanky wheelskins cover is wasn`t doing it for me. [IMG]http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/bigkeeko/11042011067.jpg[/img] ^^^ New wheel going on. Its easy enough to see what goes where and fitting is a complete reversal of removal. Your battery should be DISconnected at this stage. Make sure your wheels are lined up straight. Slip the new steering wheel onto the steering wheel shaft. Insert the steering wheel bolt and begin threading. Once it is snug, turn the wheel slightly right and pinch into place with your leg. First, install the two small phillips screws in the center of the wheel. Reconnect the black wire connector at the top of the steering wheel. Next, install the cruise control switches. The bottom part of the switches slide onto the metal piece on the wheel. The top part of the switch sits on top of the metal tab. Next install the 2 horn contact switches with the allen bolts.The horn switches should push in and out easily when installed properly. Install the 2 horn contact switches with the allen bolts.The horn switches should push in and out easily when installed properly. Insure all screws and connectors are installed. Next is the airbag. Reconnect the yellow wire to the airbag module. be careful here and slowly slip the airbag back into place. Install the two airbag retainer screws and spoke covers. Re connect your battery and test your horn. Hopefully all will be good to go. [IMG]http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/bigkeeko/11042011069.jpg[/img] ^^^ End result? MUCH better feel in the hands with the thicker more comfortable leather wheel from a 2003 Cobra. I can`t believe the difference a good steering wheel makes in a car. The FR500 would be king but sadly a nightmare to find. [/QUOTE]
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