visitor Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Quick question- I have a 1993 grand prix ste, it has the steering wheel controls, and it just seems so.. dated. question I have is- if i pull a column out of a newer 4 door gp (94-96 ish) can I bolt it right up? I do not care if the airbag works, so thats not an issue.. Only thing im thinking about is the multifunction switch, etc.. How hard is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 I dont think its been tried... I am sure the mounts are the same tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visitor Posted July 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Ya physical mounting doesnt seem too bad, main worry is the wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 the physical mounting is different. the upper holes will not line up. TIP: look at the other 3 model lines of 88-93 w-cars. notice they all have the multifunction switch? You could adapt one of those as long as you are also willing to route all the wires necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Ball Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 What do people do when they do a complete updated interior swap? I ask, because this is on my list to do sometime in the next 5 years lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonpro03 Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 I would assume it would be easier to swap the steering wheel instead... just no swrc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 What about replacing your steering wheel with one that doesn't have swrc... But yet is from an 88 to 93 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visitor Posted July 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 What about replacing your steering wheel with one that doesn't have swrc... But yet is from an 88 to 93 That looks just as dated IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 how about a wheel from a different model of car? maybe a 90 firebird wheel? wait... these cars are dated, anyhow.... FAIL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1kicker Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Why not just putting a newer steering wheel on, not the whole column. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpchris Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Theyre right the newer columns will not bolt up to the MAG bracket. Which is why i had to drill and tab holes for my column when i did my 5speed swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visitor Posted July 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 how about a wheel from a different model of car? maybe a 90 firebird wheel? wait... these cars are dated, anyhow.... FAIL! No argument there. however that doesnt mean that you cant make an effort to make it look more appealing to your eye.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visitor Posted July 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 Why not just putting a newer steering wheel on, not the whole column. im going to try this. hoping the wheels mount the same.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 IMO, the 89-93 SWC steering wheels may look dated, but they are at least retro-modern and unique. 94-96 steering wheels look dated with their bloated oversized airbags and just plain, boring, and cheap. Maybe I am just extra geeky, but I think backlit buttons looks way more cool than a large expanse of bulging vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visitor Posted July 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 IMO, the 89-93 SWC steering wheels may look dated, but they are at least retro-modern and unique. 94-96 steering wheels look dated with their bloated oversized airbags and just plain, boring, and cheap. Maybe I am just extra geeky, but I think backlit buttons looks way more cool than a large expanse of bulging vinyl. I can see where you are coming from. I am actually looking into an 04+ steering wheel. Need to find out if it mounts the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 I say put a Cadillac wheel on it and be done with it. I love my swrc, behind the wheel lol it would make the car worth more. (part cadillac) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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