Help with Steering Wheel mod. - Toyota Yaris Forums

roneezy360 · 05-26-2012, 11:28 PM

Okay, so the stock steering wheel on my LB 2007 Yaris is too big and I kinda want something new.

Anyone know if this is compatible and reliable with my Yaris compared to spending $100-300 for a mom and a hub?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COMBO-RED-ST...ed00d6&vxp=mtr

fnkngrv · 05-27-2012, 12:11 AM

It says that it is...only thing you can really do is purchase and try. If it doesn't work or doesn't fit your taste then you can send it back or throw it up for sale yourself. There aren't too many folks that have done a different wheel.

Qmobile · 05-27-2012, 04:49 AM

I thought it was illegal to remove a steering with w/airbag

mazilla · 05-27-2012, 10:39 AM

I have an aftermarket wheel(Momo) with the NRG short hub and NRG quick release...

@ roughly 150.00 per piece you'll be in for a couple of bucks if you go that route, but the control you get from a small wheel(mines approx 13" dia.) is unbelievable.

The hardest part of the install is rigging up the contact for the horn, which isn't very hard at all. I'd be weary of the ebay stuff, what are you going to do if that wheel suddenly comes off??

cali yaris · 05-27-2012, 11:14 AM

Pretty sure a cheap wheel like that will fall apart pretty quickly (year or two). But hey, for that price, you can go through 6 of them for the same money, so why not?

weedtank · 05-27-2012, 05:26 PM

Do it right the first time. I have a brand new works bell hub for sale in socal if you're interested.

roneezy360 · 05-27-2012, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weedtank

Do it right the first time. I have a brand new works bell hub for sale in socal if you're interested.

I would want to, but shit lol I really am trying to get Tokico shocks first. I really need em, Ive been running on stock shocks with MI springs for about a year and my shocks squeek and are just worn out. After that I plan on getting spacers, HID, vitz spoiler, and maybe the wheel after all that..

why? · 05-30-2012, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qmobile

I thought it was illegal to remove a steering with w/airbag

it could be in your state, but every state is different. Some don't let you do anything, some let you have any steering wheel as long as it has an airbag, some let you use any steering wheel at all.

bzinn 1 · 06-13-2012, 02:43 AM

every cheap steering wheel I have ever seen over the years falls apart very fast or breaks,save a bit and get a good wheel like Momo or Sparco....there are even many other brands out there that make good quality wheels for under $200

The NRG or Bell hubs are great,and a quick release is not needed but is nice to have on the setup.

Airbag may be illigal to remove in some states just check your state and local laws to be sure,I know in Washington I got harrassed last month over my steering wheel and if my insurance knew.....well yes I told them I had no airbag and was not gonna replace the thing....they are not concerned and I am sure they wold not cover injuries in my car no matter what at this point.

To trick the computer it is also easy to use the resistors and the horn is a fairly easy thing to do....

remember buy cheap and end up buying again sooner than you may want.

05-26-2012, 11:28 PM	#1
roneezy360 Drives: Toyota Yaris 2007 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 71	Help with Steering Wheel mod. Okay, so the stock steering wheel on my LB 2007 Yaris is too big and I kinda want something new. Anyone know if this is compatible and reliable with my Yaris compared to spending $100-300 for a mom and a hub? http://www.ebay.com/itm/COMBO-RED-ST...ed00d6&vxp=mtr

05-27-2012, 12:11 AM	#2
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	It says that it is...only thing you can really do is purchase and try. If it doesn't work or doesn't fit your taste then you can send it back or throw it up for sale yourself. There aren't too many folks that have done a different wheel. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

05-27-2012, 04:49 AM	#3
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	I thought it was illegal to remove a steering with w/airbag __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

05-27-2012, 10:39 AM	#4
mazilla advocatus diaboli Drives: 07 Yaris hatch Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Jacinto California Posts: 1,126	I have an aftermarket wheel(Momo) with the NRG short hub and NRG quick release... @ roughly 150.00 per piece you'll be in for a couple of bucks if you go that route, but the control you get from a small wheel(mines approx 13" dia.) is unbelievable. The hardest part of the install is rigging up the contact for the horn, which isn't very hard at all. I'd be weary of the ebay stuff, what are you going to do if that wheel suddenly comes off?? __________________ -Type 07 FFL- My odometer 03/11 http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...a/2843ed85.jpg

05-27-2012, 11:14 AM	#5
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Pretty sure a cheap wheel like that will fall apart pretty quickly (year or two). But hey, for that price, you can go through 6 of them for the same money, so why not? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

05-27-2012, 05:26 PM	#6
weedtank I need more stars Drives: Liftback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 123	Do it right the first time. I have a brand new works bell hub for sale in socal if you're interested. __________________

06-13-2012, 02:43 AM	#9
bzinn 1 Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: University Place,WA Posts: 828	every cheap steering wheel I have ever seen over the years falls apart very fast or breaks,save a bit and get a good wheel like Momo or Sparco....there are even many other brands out there that make good quality wheels for under $200 The NRG or Bell hubs are great,and a quick release is not needed but is nice to have on the setup. Airbag may be illigal to remove in some states just check your state and local laws to be sure,I know in Washington I got harrassed last month over my steering wheel and if my insurance knew.....well yes I told them I had no airbag and was not gonna replace the thing....they are not concerned and I am sure they wold not cover injuries in my car no matter what at this point. To trick the computer it is also easy to use the resistors and the horn is a fairly easy thing to do.... remember buy cheap and end up buying again sooner than you may want.

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