New here with a couple of questions...

brandt · September 30th, 2008, 11:09 PM

Hi all...

I have a 1998 Convertable, and for the longest time I have wanted to switch out the steering wheel... I just do not like this type, its big and kinda ugly to me, I love the 2005 ones or even the 1998 but not the sand color.... is there any way to swith it out... I have asked some shops and they all said no because of the airbag... also any options withe shifter (its an automatic)

I recently got the outside looking good (colors and faux scoop) so now would like to get the inside a bit more comfy....

Thanks for being here and I a, sure you will be hearing a lot from me...

Brandt

Stang8Grand · September 30th, 2008, 11:19 PM

This is JUST my opinion but i wouldnt mess with the steering wheel. The stock ones arent that bad not the nicest thing in the world but it serves its purpose. As for shifters as much as im not a fan of summit check their inventory on B&M Shifters for your auto they have some nice options.

brandt · October 1st, 2008, 10:00 AM

Hey thanks for the reply.... are there any decent coverings for these steering wheels or any paint that I could use to at least get it black?

thanks again

B

'97'Cobra · October 1st, 2008, 02:39 PM

IMO if you goin dickin around painting that material you will figure out that it wasnt a good idea and by then its to late. The paint will come off rather easly special when it gets hot and sun fade.

TheUNZippee! · October 1st, 2008, 02:41 PM

Welcome to MM.

'97'Cobra · October 1st, 2008, 02:42 PM

oh ya. Good to have you on the Forums!

Seabee · October 1st, 2008, 02:48 PM

50resto has some, and so does americanmuscle i think...the steering wheels, the stock ones i believe

brandt · October 1st, 2008, 08:49 PM

that is very true about the paint, i had not even thought of that.... and with the paint peeling off it would look much worse... I just do not care for the sand color (its alright on the seats and door panels and interior) but for some reason I just think the steering wheel should be black or at least have a colored tribar w/ pony... but those are just my silly fantasies... again thanks everyone... has anyone done a steering wheel swap? and if so is it difficult (or as the shops around here say even legal)

B (and thanks for the welcomes)

brandt · October 1st, 2008, 09:05 PM

or (as I realize replacing something that ain't broken and will not increase performance might be silly) are there any nice tight fitting coverings... all of my experience with steering wheel covers has always been terrible, but that was way back in the day...

basically I have the exterior looking like i want it, I am fairly satisfied with performance, so now I just want to tweak the interior... and probably tint my windows (is that interior or exterior... hmmm...)

B

97S281 · October 1st, 2008, 09:53 PM

just paint the pony in the middle black. it will make it look alot better.

Blower Head · October 2nd, 2008, 09:55 AM

If you just want to change the color to black I would suggest looking around some bone yards for one in good shape that is from a year with the same design. I just changed the one in my 98 Expedition with one off of a 2001 F150 and they only charged me $10 for the wheel. The color is a little darker grey than the original but it also matches other parts of the interior and it leather wrapped which is what I was after.

MustangMatt96GT · October 2nd, 2008, 10:05 AM

FR 500 wheel will work... And any wheel will work if you don't want the air bags...

brandt · October 2nd, 2008, 10:59 AM

is it a DYI type of thing to replace the wheel? (the only way I am mechanically inclined is I have a few screws loose

) and are there any legalities (massachusetts) about switching out a steering wheel?

thanks

B

'97'Cobra · October 3rd, 2008, 11:49 AM

just be sure to punch your airbag to deploy it before you start working on the wheel. thats what i do...

brandt · October 3rd, 2008, 11:52 AM

and then duck?

97S281 · October 3rd, 2008, 08:07 PM

You'll need a steering wheel/crank pulley remover. it's about $18 at any parts store.

brandt · October 4th, 2008, 11:10 PM

I would like to thank everyone for all of their input.... this place is great...

I do not think i have the know-how (or the money to pay someone who does) to switch out the steering wheel... so i will probably just opt for a decent covering (just to get the ring black without messing with the airbag)... so any thoughts on what is good would be welcome...

the other 2 things i would like to get done is smoked or blacked out headlights, but i hear it is extremely illegal in Mass... I like how these look (total replacement) but again do not know the complexities of installation

Amazon.com: 94 95 96 97 98 Ford Mustang Projector Headlights Smoke: Automotive

brandt · October 7th, 2008, 10:41 PM

well i figured out one place to get the door inserts but i cannot find them anywhere else... also i see they have a black console which i think would look awesome, are these easy to replace?

thanks

B

Blower Head · October 8th, 2008, 12:21 PM

Consoles are pretty easy to replace. I got a black one out of a 98 Cobra to get the better cup holder setup and I used it with the parchment lid off of the original to give me the 2 tone look.

brandt · October 8th, 2008, 01:28 PM

cool... that was actually what i was thinking... esp if i can switch out the door inserts and then the console, that way the black coming down from the top of the dash into the middle ac/radio area continuing into the console would really look cool... no issues with the convertible switch or the extra power plug on the bin area?

thanks

B

September 30th, 2008, 11:09 PM	#1
brandt Newbie 1998 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mass Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	New here with a couple of questions... Hi all... I have a 1998 Convertable, and for the longest time I have wanted to switch out the steering wheel... I just do not like this type, its big and kinda ugly to me, I love the 2005 ones or even the 1998 but not the sand color.... is there any way to swith it out... I have asked some shops and they all said no because of the airbag... also any options withe shifter (its an automatic) I recently got the outside looking good (colors and faux scoop) so now would like to get the inside a bit more comfy.... Thanks for being here and I a, sure you will be hearing a lot from me... Brandt

September 30th, 2008, 11:19 PM	#2
Stang8Grand Regular 1996 Mustang GT 13.85 on stock garbage tires Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 109 iTrader: 0 reviews	This is JUST my opinion but i wouldnt mess with the steering wheel. The stock ones arent that bad not the nicest thing in the world but it serves its purpose. As for shifters as much as im not a fan of summit check their inventory on B&M Shifters for your auto they have some nice options. __________________ Mods in garage. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-11489/

October 1st, 2008, 02:41 PM	#5
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Welcome to MM. __________________

October 1st, 2008, 02:48 PM	#7
Seabee Whatever it originally would be 05 Saleen #824 Fast as fuck Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Ca/Beach Park IL Posts: 7,253 iTrader: 4 reviews	50resto has some, and so does americanmuscle i think...the steering wheels, the stock ones i believe __________________ MILITARY CREW ANTI ILLEGALS CREW FOUNDER

October 1st, 2008, 09:53 PM	#10
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Zebulon N.C. Posts: 6,259 iTrader: 13 reviews	just paint the pony in the middle black. it will make it look alot better. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

October 1st, 2008, 10:00 AM	#3
brandt Newbie 1998 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mass Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey thanks for the reply.... are there any decent coverings for these steering wheels or any paint that I could use to at least get it black? thanks again B

October 1st, 2008, 08:49 PM	#8
brandt Newbie 1998 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mass Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	that is very true about the paint, i had not even thought of that.... and with the paint peeling off it would look much worse... I just do not care for the sand color (its alright on the seats and door panels and interior) but for some reason I just think the steering wheel should be black or at least have a colored tribar w/ pony... but those are just my silly fantasies... again thanks everyone... has anyone done a steering wheel swap? and if so is it difficult (or as the shops around here say even legal) B (and thanks for the welcomes)

October 1st, 2008, 09:05 PM	#9
brandt Newbie 1998 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mass Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	or (as I realize replacing something that ain't broken and will not increase performance might be silly) are there any nice tight fitting coverings... all of my experience with steering wheel covers has always been terrible, but that was way back in the day... basically I have the exterior looking like i want it, I am fairly satisfied with performance, so now I just want to tweak the interior... and probably tint my windows (is that interior or exterior... hmmm...) B

October 2nd, 2008, 09:55 AM	#11
Blower Head Regular 1996 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: blaine, MN Posts: 259 iTrader: 1 reviews	If you just want to change the color to black I would suggest looking around some bone yards for one in good shape that is from a year with the same design. I just changed the one in my 98 Expedition with one off of a 2001 F150 and they only charged me $10 for the wheel. The color is a little darker grey than the original but it also matches other parts of the interior and it leather wrapped which is what I was after. __________________ 96 GT vert, Aftercooled Vortech, Lightning MAF,42# injectors, saleen cams, Bullitt intake, tune by Hitech, Magnaflow catback and O/R xpipe, Cobra brake upgrade, lowered bilstein suspension w/MM c/c plates and subframe connectors 3000 stall and 3.73's

October 2nd, 2008, 10:05 AM	#12
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,168 iTrader: 3 reviews	FR 500 wheel will work... And any wheel will work if you don't want the air bags... __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

October 2nd, 2008, 10:59 AM	#13
brandt Newbie 1998 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mass Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	is it a DYI type of thing to replace the wheel? (the only way I am mechanically inclined is I have a few screws loose ) and are there any legalities (massachusetts) about switching out a steering wheel? thanks B

October 3rd, 2008, 11:52 AM	#15
brandt Newbie 1998 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mass Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	and then duck?

October 3rd, 2008, 08:07 PM	#16
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Zebulon N.C. Posts: 6,259 iTrader: 13 reviews	You'll need a steering wheel/crank pulley remover. it's about $18 at any parts store. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

October 7th, 2008, 10:41 PM	#18
brandt Newbie 1998 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mass Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	well i figured out one place to get the door inserts but i cannot find them anywhere else... also i see they have a black console which i think would look awesome, are these easy to replace? thanks B

October 8th, 2008, 12:21 PM	#19
Blower Head Regular 1996 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: blaine, MN Posts: 259 iTrader: 1 reviews	Consoles are pretty easy to replace. I got a black one out of a 98 Cobra to get the better cup holder setup and I used it with the parchment lid off of the original to give me the 2 tone look. __________________ 96 GT vert, Aftercooled Vortech, Lightning MAF,42# injectors, saleen cams, Bullitt intake, tune by Hitech, Magnaflow catback and O/R xpipe, Cobra brake upgrade, lowered bilstein suspension w/MM c/c plates and subframe connectors 3000 stall and 3.73's

October 8th, 2008, 01:28 PM	#20
brandt Newbie 1998 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mass Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	cool... that was actually what i was thinking... esp if i can switch out the door inserts and then the console, that way the black coming down from the top of the dash into the middle ac/radio area continuing into the console would really look cool... no issues with the convertible switch or the extra power plug on the bin area? thanks B

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