87slyroc

i would really like to put an early model forth gen steering wheel in my 87 iroc, the kind that has the two horn buttons, one on each side of the center part. the question i have , first off, is this possible? second, my car didn't come with an air-bag, so if i wanted to leave the air-bag connection out of the equation, could i do so? just wondering???

trackbird

I wouldn't do it. If the airbag were to deploy (static electricity?, since it is no longer grounded or connected) it could make for a very bad day. There are strict procedures in the Helms manual for handling airbags (in case of accidental deployment when moving them around the shop, etc). I don't think that it would be worth any potential risks. Besides, you could probably get a reasonable amount of money for a wheel with a good airbag from someone on need (or pay alot to get one).

My thoughts.

2camaros

Agreed with 2nd poster, because it has the airbag its not a good idea.

Pneumatic_Tire

I dont even think it would look good at all. Them steering wheels are all thick and rounded off. I think they are ugly. Stick with the 3 spoke camaro one.

87slyroc

i would keep my stock one but it is all tore up, the horn doesn't even work. the metal connections on the back of the horn button are all rusted . i don't really know if i wanted to go with the forth-gen steering wheel, the question was mainly from the air bag stand point. but i'm not sure how it would look, so i was assking to see if anyone has actually done this, so i could see it for myself. then make the judgement. you know, every one has a diff opinion on what looks good and what doesn't, so i guess it is all up to the owner's taste.

trackbird

I was only concerned with safety, I never considered the appearance. I'd just hate to see anyone hurt by an accidental air bag deployment.

Pneumatic_Tire

"i would keep my stock one but it is all tore up, the horn doesn't even work. the metal connections on the back of the horn button are all rusted . i don't really know if i wanted to go with the forth-gen steering wheel, the question was mainly from the air bag stand point. but i'm not sure how it would look, so i was assking to see if anyone has actually done this, so i could see it for myself. then make the judgement. you know, every one has a diff opinion on what looks good and what doesn't, so i guess it is all up to the owner's taste."



Maybe you could find a good wheel in the boneyard. There's a pretty good bit of junkyards with camaros around my small town, so I bet you could find one. Ebay?

87slyroc

sorry for the confusion trackbird, my last statement wasn't directed at anyone in general. and i do appreciate your point on the static electricity. i would never of thought of that. and yes it would suck to be driving down the road and get slamed by an unexpected air bag. thanks for the helpful information. by the way, i found a pic of a thrd gen 91 with a forth gen steering wheel, and it was pretty ugly.lol. guess tire was right...oh well, on to the next idea..............?

trackbird

I was pretty sure that wasn't directed at me. I just wanted to clarify my reasons for concern.

Safety first!

87slyroc

i tried ebay last night for a third gen, nothing worth while was there. plus i go to school up here in glendale hieghts, and i don't really know of any junklawns around here. not to mention i got high hopes for this car and i would like to keep it looking as good as possible. i'm sure i'll ind something soon enough. thanks for the help......

trackbird

Grant steering wheels. I'd start there.

87slyroc

thanks for the heads up bird........ safety is upmost important. thats why i asked about the open connection. i wanted to make sure everything was fine for me to put an air bag equipped wheel in my car, but since its not, i'll find something.....

87slyroc

tire- i looked at some grant wheels in a catalog not too long ago and didn't really see anything that fit my likeings. but if they have a web site or something, i could give them another look

trackbird

http://www.grantproducts.com/

87slyroc

thanks guys. i'll check into it and keep ypu posted....