Replacing Airbag wheel

Griff · 31-01-2006, 12:04 PM

Hey guys.

Just wondering how easy it is to replace the standard airbag steering wheel. Mine is getting all deteriorated around the top, kinda like its hardened in the sun now it's breaking apart.

I like the SP20 wheel, do i have to replace it with another airbag wheel? was looking at Mcwilly's thread about his new isota(?) wheel, very pretty.

would another option be to re-trim the wheel i got now?

*EDIT* Just found the post about removing airbag wheel with the PDF instructions, so prob no real need to post to this message. *EDIT*

AstinaBoiV6 · 03-02-2006, 04:19 PM

umm just incase u dont know yet u cant replace a airbag wheel with a non airbag wheel... best option is retrim in watever u want...

Rupewrecht · 03-02-2006, 09:31 PM

What the monkey said

In a 1.8 they were optional - only standard on BA P3's i think - so you can get away with it.

You can get a Momo airbag wheel for BA in Japan (see traders section), but i'm not sure if the SP20 one plugs in to the BA, being a generation earlier

AstinaBoiV6 · 04-02-2006, 12:55 AM

cant you get a boss kit of some sort to allow it to fit?

Rupewrecht · 04-02-2006, 01:31 PM

You need a bosskit for an aftermarket wheel, but only non-airbag ones.

Because airbag wheels have an airbag (duh) they have the boss mount in them, as they need the room to have the airbag inside it. Non-airbag aftermarket wheels are generally pretty flat and don't have the room, for a start

BigMal · 05-02-2006, 11:52 PM

To run a normal wheel on a airbag car you need a special boss kit to
accomodate the different horn setup (Different plug). SRS Automotive
used to sell them EZZY had one but they closed so I dont know where
to get them from. If you find out let me know the little evil guy on my
shoulder keeps telling me to get one.

Rupewrecht · 05-02-2006, 11:59 PM

Only 1 wire for the horn on mine, and it's just a female blade plug more or less. So once you located that wire, i don't see you'd need a different hub. Got a pic tho?

Oh, and for the Vic people that want to engineer their aftermarket wheel, you'll need to get a collapsible boss kit too, not just the usual solid-sided ones

project.r.racing · 06-02-2006, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigMal

To run a normal wheel on a airbag car you need a special boss kit to accomodate the different horn setup (Different plug). SRS Automotive used to sell them EZZY had one but they closed so I dont know where to get them from. If you find out let me know the little evil guy on my
shoulder keeps telling me to get one.

just rewire the new wheel with a plug that will fit - or am i thinking too much?

Ryan

p.s. i'd say listen to evil guy

BigMal · 06-02-2006, 11:54 PM

Yes the airbag wheel has no copper ring for the horn. Instead
it has this big rectangle with 3 plugs for airbag and horn that
spin around and would foul against a normal boss kit. You do
need the special boss that will have a hole to accomodate the
plug

Mal

Rupewrecht · 07-02-2006, 10:23 AM

Well there you go

Griff · 07-02-2006, 11:17 AM

THe SP20 wheel is airbag isn't it? i thought mazda would just use a standard fit for their airbag wheels.

BigMal · 08-02-2006, 11:53 AM

My comments were about replacing with a non-airbag wheel.

31-01-2006, 12:04 PM	#1
Griff Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 28	Replacing Airbag wheel Hey guys. Just wondering how easy it is to replace the standard airbag steering wheel. Mine is getting all deteriorated around the top, kinda like its hardened in the sun now it's breaking apart. I like the SP20 wheel, do i have to replace it with another airbag wheel? was looking at Mcwilly's thread about his new isota(?) wheel, very pretty. would another option be to re-trim the wheel i got now? EDIT Just found the post about removing airbag wheel with the PDF instructions, so prob no real need to post to this message. EDIT Last edited by Griff; 31-01-2006 at 02:12 PM.

03-02-2006, 04:19 PM	#2
AstinaBoiV6 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Springwood MASSIVE Represent Car: ba Posts: 1,426 View Photos By: AstinaBoiV6	umm just incase u dont know yet u cant replace a airbag wheel with a non airbag wheel... best option is retrim in watever u want... __________________ Team AJ Member PM 4 details

03-02-2006, 09:31 PM	#3
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	What the monkey said In a 1.8 they were optional - only standard on BA P3's i think - so you can get away with it. You can get a Momo airbag wheel for BA in Japan (see traders section), but i'm not sure if the SP20 one plugs in to the BA, being a generation earlier __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

04-02-2006, 12:55 AM	#4
AstinaBoiV6 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Springwood MASSIVE Represent Car: ba Posts: 1,426 View Photos By: AstinaBoiV6	cant you get a boss kit of some sort to allow it to fit? __________________ Team AJ Member PM 4 details

04-02-2006, 01:31 PM	#5
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	You need a bosskit for an aftermarket wheel, but only non-airbag ones. Because airbag wheels have an airbag (duh) they have the boss mount in them, as they need the room to have the airbag inside it. Non-airbag aftermarket wheels are generally pretty flat and don't have the room, for a start __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

05-02-2006, 11:52 PM	#6
BigMal 1ST BA TURBO MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sydney Car: BA Astina Turbo Posts: 4,195 View Photos By: BigMal	To run a normal wheel on a airbag car you need a special boss kit to accomodate the different horn setup (Different plug). SRS Automotive used to sell them EZZY had one but they closed so I dont know where to get them from. If you find out let me know the little evil guy on my shoulder keeps telling me to get one. __________________ If you want wind in your hair add a Hairdryer !!!

05-02-2006, 11:59 PM	#7
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	Only 1 wire for the horn on mine, and it's just a female blade plug more or less. So once you located that wire, i don't see you'd need a different hub. Got a pic tho? Oh, and for the Vic people that want to engineer their aftermarket wheel, you'll need to get a collapsible boss kit too, not just the usual solid-sided ones __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

06-02-2006, 11:54 PM	#9
BigMal 1ST BA TURBO MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sydney Car: BA Astina Turbo Posts: 4,195 View Photos By: BigMal	Yes the airbag wheel has no copper ring for the horn. Instead it has this big rectangle with 3 plugs for airbag and horn that spin around and would foul against a normal boss kit. You do need the special boss that will have a hole to accomodate the plug Mal __________________ If you want wind in your hair add a Hairdryer !!!

07-02-2006, 10:23 AM	#10
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	Well there you go __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

07-02-2006, 11:17 AM	#11
Griff Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 28	THe SP20 wheel is airbag isn't it? i thought mazda would just use a standard fit for their airbag wheels.

08-02-2006, 11:53 AM	#12
BigMal 1ST BA TURBO MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sydney Car: BA Astina Turbo Posts: 4,195 View Photos By: BigMal	My comments were about replacing with a non-airbag wheel. __________________ If you want wind in your hair add a Hairdryer !!!

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