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Installing OEM non airbag wheel

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  1. Nike

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    Hi guys

    I know this topic has been discussed before but I don't really get What I need from these previous threads. Might be my poor english and I apologies for this and hope someone can help me understand better.

    I have a 355 that is fitted with the original airbag wheel from factory. What I want to do now is to install a OEM non airbag wheel of the type that was used on the early 355:s. What is it that I need for to be able to install this wheel in my car? Is it just an adapter and is this then available to buy and if so from where?

    All help would be highly appreciated.

    //Niklas
     
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    You also need the new wheel, as well as a way to fake the resistance of the airbag so that the airbag light does not come on.
     
  5. Nike

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    Thank you!

    I already have the wheel so just need to be sure What I need to install it. Anyone else can confirm that the adapter above is the correct one?
     
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    Send a private mail to Rockminster. He just did this.
     
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    I can confirm what I posted is correct.

    You can also swap the original hub if the wheel you bought came with it.
     
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    Resistor for the airbag light is easy though.
     
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    Or just remove both airbags and the bulb in the dash :)
     
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    haha. Harder to do than the resistor. ;)
     
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    Ya but you could then install a real glovebox you could actually reach without being a professional contortionist
     
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    Thank you guys!

    I have ordered the adapter and hopefully I will soon have a more beautiful non airbag wheel installed in my car :)
     
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    Just installed a 348 steering wheel In my 355 and used a hub adaptor from ricambi,worked great and made a world of difference In the driving,sounds crazy but to me a upgraded or custom steering wheel changes the whole fell of the car.
     

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