Steering Wheel

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by ozmdd

If you can get your hands on the factory leather wheel, its a pretty easy swap. I did it, and the leather wheel is a huge improvement. Someone listed the part # on here somewhere. I think the xA wheel might have ben the same too, but not sure about that.

different airbag.

[cali yaris]

Hard to post in this one without posting corrective steering technique. Lots of aftermarket steering wheels to look at on here - buy one!

I have Works Bell hubs/quick releases in stock. They will allow you to use your horn safely with an aftermarket wheel; no other brand uses your clock mechanism, as far as I know.

[wheelhater]

Originally Posted by gokartride

My personal proportions and Yaris ergonomics seem to somehow be perfectly matched 'cause I have no problem w/ comfort and actually like the feel of the steering wheel very, very much. That said, if I was taller/shorter/larger/smaller it might be a problem as there are somewhat limited ways to dial things in. As it is, though, no problem.

What is your height?

[wheelhater]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Hard to post in this one without posting corrective steering technique. Lots of aftermarket steering wheels to look at on here - buy one!

I have Works Bell hubs/quick releases in stock. They will allow you to use your horn safely with an aftermarket wheel; no other brand uses your clock mechanism, as far as I know.

Do the aftermarket wheels incorporate the air bag? What is a clock mechanism? What is good corrective technique?

Thanks.

[ozmdd]

Originally Posted by Tamago

different airbag.

Good to know. If the steering wheel frame is the same, then you'll be able to use all of your oem airbag/clockspring/plastic trim on the new wheel.
I'm pretty sure my leather wheel came from an S package that someone put an aftermarket wheel onto. It is the exact same wheel underneath, but leather wrapped.
If someone is interested in getting a wheel professionally leather-wrapped, I'll sell you my oem wheel cheap and you won't have to go without your car in the meantime.

[ozmdd]

I just checked...I bought the wheel from blacksandgeovitz last year.

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by wheelhater

I find the steering wheel on my 2009 Yaris to be intolerable. I'm planning on replacing it with an aftermarket wheel. This means there will be no driver side airbag. Anyone else hate this wheel? Any suggestions?

P.S. I just found some info on this website and it looks like I'm not the only one with complaints.

too lazy to check if it has already been said, but...

I find it intolerable to be stricken to a wheelchair, or dead...

[wheelhater]

Originally Posted by talnlnky

too lazy to check if it has already been said, but...

I find it intolerable to be stricken to a wheelchair, or dead...

You don't need to apologize for being lazy if you are in a wheelchair and dead. Best wishes to you.

[cali yaris]

Do the aftermarket wheels incorporate the air bag? What is a clock mechanism? What is good corrective technique?

1. I haven't seen an aftermarket wheel that does.

2. A clock mechanism is a disk-on-disk conductive system that allows your horn (and other electrical controls, like stereo volume, etc) to work even though you can turn your wheel. It's the only way I would use an aftermarket wheel and have my horn be functional.

3. Corrective technique -- thanks for asking. This comes from basic performance driving training. (I'm an instructor for a local racing organization). It can be dangerous to allow the wheel to slip through your fingers. "hand over hand" or "shuffle" techniques allow you to retain control over your car's direction at all times. For example, if you're coming out of a turn, letting the wheel slip through your hands, you cannot control your car with any precision if you need to make a quick move.

Just a thought, and I'm only posting the advice because you asked (and I thank you for asking).

If the steering wheel frame is the same, then you'll be able to use all of your oem airbag/clockspring/plastic trim on the new wheel.

That's not always true. MOMO and Sparco hubs do not use the clockspring and therefore are dangerous when hooking up horn wires that will twist every time you turn your wheel.

[rob323]

I was told about a recent fatality over here, where the inprint of a guys watch was found on the deceased's forehead. Guess where his hand/ arm was when the air bag went off. Apparently the coroner knew the exact time of death.

[advocate]

Originally Posted by rob323

I was told about a recent fatality over here, where the inprint of a guys watch was found on the deceased's forehead. Guess where his hand/ arm was when the air bag went off. Apparently the coroner knew the exact time of death.

That's one hell of a story
Wrong time to check the time?

[MUSKOKA800]

Originally Posted by ozmdd

If you can get your hands on the factory leather wheel, its a pretty easy swap. I did it, and the leather wheel is a huge improvement. Someone listed the part # on here somewhere. I think the xA wheel might have ben the same too, but not sure about that.

Apparently no Toyota/Scion is available in the charcoal grey to match my sedan's interior. A lighter grey and possibly black, but no charcoal.

[Liltoaster]

I have seen some aftermarket steering wheels with airbags..... not worth the price lol