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Will an RX8 steering wheel fit? And buying questions!
Posted: April 20th, 2009, 11:32 am
by onlytrueromeo
In the quest for the perfect interior, I have decided that I want to put a steering wheel in w/ cruise control and volume/media playback buttons on it like new cars. I know the RX8 steering wheel has it but I don't know if the rx8 steering wheel will fit. (Stock rx8)
Also, I have only found these on ebay, but they all have the fronts removed, I'm assuming thats where the airbags were. I don't know where to get the fronts, and since I have a 92 I don't have airbags in my car so I don't need them.
Re: Will an RX8 steering wheel fit? And buying questions!
Posted: April 20th, 2009, 6:21 pm
by Mooneggs
found what on ebay? are you missing a link?
Re: Will an RX8 steering wheel fit? And buying questions!
Posted: April 20th, 2009, 6:32 pm
by onlytrueromeo
Re: Will an RX8 steering wheel fit? And buying questions!
Posted: April 20th, 2009, 7:20 pm
by Mooneggs
it seems like you could make the regular mx-3 shape to work (maybe with a little cutting)... just take the one from your steering wheel...
like this one:
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Re: Will an RX8 steering wheel fit? And buying questions!
Posted: April 20th, 2009, 7:24 pm
by onlytrueromeo
Hmm I hadn't thought of that, but don't know if it'd work. Theyre definitely different shapes.
![Image](http://www.mx-3.com/interior/sw-na-01.jpg)
Re: Will an RX8 steering wheel fit? And buying questions!
Posted: April 20th, 2009, 7:25 pm
by Evo_Spec
glad my picture helped as a reference
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Re: Will an RX8 steering wheel fit? And buying questions!
Posted: April 23rd, 2009, 4:30 pm
by Silkwyrm
I've been thinking this too, but I was looking at Mazda 3 steering wheels. Most on ebay are with out the air bags, which cost a lot to replace. But I figured I could make a fiberglass piece to fit where the air bag was. I would love to know if the wheel splines would match.
Re: Will an RX8 steering wheel fit? And buying questions!
Posted: April 23rd, 2009, 4:36 pm
by onlytrueromeo
Yeah I dont want airbags I just want the piece for the middle! Mazda 3 wheels would be nice too.
Re: Will an RX8 steering wheel fit? And buying questions!
Posted: May 10th, 2009, 10:58 pm
by Mazdaspeed96743
Hey onlytrueromeo let me know if you need measurements or something for the RX8 steering wheel because I own one.
Re: Will an RX8 steering wheel fit? And buying questions!
Posted: May 12th, 2009, 1:44 am
by Micv
I've made a Mazda 6 steering wheel fit, so i guees a RX-8 would fit too. You have to make a small modification to the back. ( 5 min. with a grinder
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Re: Will an RX8 steering wheel fit? And buying questions!
Posted: May 12th, 2009, 9:30 am
by onlytrueromeo
Does the Mazda 6 steering wheel have radio buttons and cruise on it? I've been looking for one of these styles of wheels for a reasonable price w/ the middle insert and they're alot harder to find than you think!
Re: Will an RX8 steering wheel fit? And buying questions!
Posted: May 12th, 2009, 10:19 am
by kast2L
onlytrueromeo wrote:Does the Mazda 6 steering wheel have radio buttons and cruise on it? I've been looking for one of these styles of wheels for a reasonable price w/ the middle insert and they're alot harder to find than you think!
if your successful in doing the RX8 steering wheel PLEASE put up a how to do log of it. Cause i would definetely do that instead of trying to find a P5 steering wheel.
Re: Will an RX8 steering wheel fit? And buying questions!
Posted: May 12th, 2009, 2:18 pm
by Micv
onlytrueromeo wrote:Does the Mazda 6 steering wheel have radio buttons and cruise on it? I've been looking for one of these styles of wheels for a reasonable price w/ the middle insert and they're alot harder to find than you think!
Yes it does
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The airbag module is pricey but just keep looking...