new steering wheel!

[deathegg]

My original wheel had that "melting in your hands" feeling; just deteriorating badly.
So, off to Pick-a-part i went. And Look what i found, a like-new RX-7 wheel! Total cost: $11.00. What a big improvement, and it looks good with the dash too!
Me so happy!!

[Sparky]

It sure does look great!

[MONSOON]

^ Xs 2 ^
Just bolted right in with no problems or slop?

[BigElCat]

If that thing just bolted-on, I'll be doing this upgrade! What year of RX-7?

[deathegg]

not kidding when i say this; I think it took less than 3 minutes from start to finish; removing the old one, and putting on this new RX-7 wheel. So simple i wonder why i didn't do this sooner! Fits great, with no problems at all. Also i like having a big, round horn button instead of the two small "thumb" buttons the stock wheel had.

[deathegg]

BigElCat, it was a first generation model, but i didn't bother looking at the VIN to see what year exactly. Some of the first-gen models have a four-spoke wheel, but i like this 3-spoke wheel, which also has the round "mazda" badge instead of the rectangular one.

[spiko]

Looks really good, and can't be beat at that price.

[Safety Guy]

Great find Mark!

Mine is the 1st gen four spoked wheel. I paid about the same with no horn button or metal horn guts. Had to buy another wheel off ebay with those parts, so I'm around $50 now!

To those who want to bolt this right in: you will probably need an older turn signal assembly to go with it due to the signal stalk/wheel rim clearance. Otherwise, you'll be hitting the signal all the time.

Karl

[GenevaDirt]

Here's the 4 spoke....it seems to clear the signals ok....maybe a little better then the 3 spoke....it looks flatter for some reason. But I love it....

[deathegg]

Actually no clearance problems with the stalks. There may be a difference, but i don't notice it at all.

[93SOHC]

just did a 3 spoke on mine. Love it but it is kinda close to the turn signal stalk. No biggie, just have to decide if im changing the mazda emblem.

[canadianfestiva]

Hey! Thats neat! I want a 3 spoke one! can anyone get one? and ship? I cant seem to find any around the junkyards here

[deathegg]

What is your location?
I may be going to the JY this weekend, I'd be happy to see what I can find for you, but if you're not near CA I'm afraid that shipping costs may be too much.

[canadianfestiva]

Im up here in canada EH lol but you could ship to massena newyork, theres a ship and shop there, i live right over the border and could go pick it up. I have no idea how much shipping would be on an item like that. If you could let me know I would realllly like one please lol (depending on cost+shipping)
thanks