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This is a discussion on Changing Octy steering wheel? within the Maintenance & Performance forums, part of the General Motoring Discussions category; I was peering through the window of a new (old shape) octy tonight at a local dealers and saw that ...
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20-08-2004, 18:55
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| Briskodian  Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo
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| Changing Octy steering wheel? I was peering through the window of a new (old shape) octy tonight at a local dealers and saw that the steering wheel now comes with stereo controls fitted. Would it be possible to add these to a normal steering wheel , or would it need the whole thing changing over , as the wheel itself seemed identical bar the contols poking out the side of the centre cover. If it is possible to add them , will the wiring be there (03 plate elegance) to go to the stereo or would that need to be added as well.? I know I will need an adaptor to connect the Remote socket on a Sony HU to the factory fit wiring as well. Oh and if anyone wants a cheap octy , they have 04 plate pre-registered Ambiente SEs with the PD 130 engine for £12595 which is a very good price indeed.
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20-08-2004, 18:56
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| Briskodian  | That'll be the "Multi Function" steering wheel i would guess? It's a cost option IIRC. |
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20-08-2004, 19:19
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| Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo
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| Ah , so a retro fit might be an option. No doubt Big K will be along soon to offer an opinion.
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20-08-2004, 19:34
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| FatFurryCatpuss  Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cornwall
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| Not sure if it would be a cost effective thing to do. If you can buy the wheel without the airbag module, then I guess it might be. Otherwise, I reckon it would be pretty pricey. Bagpuss. |
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20-08-2004, 22:02
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| A multifunction steering wheel costs £366. You will also need a new airbag at £323.
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20-08-2004, 22:03
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| Briskodian | Is that all Denis? I'll take 2 |
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20-08-2004, 23:44
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20-08-2004, 23:51
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| It would be cheaper to employ someone to sit in the car and control the stereo for you |
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21-08-2004, 06:43
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| You could always get a voice controlled HU like I've got, its called the wife also works with the Aircon and acts as an Auto Pilot if your too drunk to drive home after a night at the pub. 
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21-08-2004, 06:48
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