Tweet
Has anyone swapped in a tilt column into a Festiva?
I KNOW...
I KNOW...
-
I KNOW... -
I think there's a thread about it somewhere. I could be wrong thou!1992 white L, Bp, American racing 13's, stock trans.
1991 White L, BP/F5MR, protege header, full aspire swap with gr2's, seats, and sway bar, 15" konig's, short throw, escort console.
1991 blue L, 5 speed.
1988 red L-plus-all stock. -
I'm sure there is somewhere deep in the vault of festiva lore!Originally posted by 91mcnasty View Post
Depending on how tall you are, it might not be worth the effort if driving comforts what your looking for.'93 Blue 5spd 230K(down for clutch and overall maintanence)
'93 White B6 swap thanks to Skeeters Keeper
'92 Aqua parts Car
'93 Turquoise 5spd 137K
'90 White LX Thanks to FB71
"Your God of repentance will not save you.
Your holy ghost will not save you.
Your God plutonium will not save you.
In fact...
...You will not be saved!"
Prince of Darkness -1987
Comment
-
I've done it. You only get approx 2-3" of travel. Prolly won't see me do it again though it really is easy. Just a lot of swapping.-BryantComment
-
-
Ok that was some what helpful, can some one post a photo of the tilt installed. And a write up on it?
I KNOW...I KNOW...Comment
-
Hey, anyone want to go over and do the swap for him?'93 Blue 5spd 230K(down for clutch and overall maintanence)
'93 White B6 swap thanks to Skeeters Keeper
'92 Aqua parts Car
'93 Turquoise 5spd 137K
'90 White LX Thanks to FB71
"Your God of repentance will not save you.
Your holy ghost will not save you.
Your God plutonium will not save you.
In fact...
...You will not be saved!"
Prince of Darkness -1987
Comment
-
I'll do a write up right quick. Unplug everything from the column, unbolt the u-joint from the bottom of the steering shaft, take out the four bolts that hold the column in, then curse a lot while untangling the wiring and wiggling the column out of the dash. Then put the new column in by reversing the steps. There is no difference in how they bolt up, its just take one out, put the new one in. You'll probably want to swap your ignition switch over to the new column while you have it out, otherwise your old key may or may not work in the new ignition on the new column.
Once your done you can enjoy the fact that you can now drop the wheel down to hit yourself in the crotch whenever you want
I'll try to remember to take a pic of the tilt wheel in my wife's car (came like that from the factory) when I get home, but I'll probably forget. Hopefully that was some what helpful...No festiva for me ATM...Comment
-
Hey good quick wright up, straight to the point, now about hitting you in the crotch, my 90 LX column drops down about an inch and does not tilt. The only reason i have one is to say i have it, not because of comfort.An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.Comment
-
No thanks I'll do it myself! Just nice to see it done before hand. Sorry this bothers youOriginally posted by Pu241 View Post
I KNOW...I KNOW...Comment
-
Thank you.Originally posted by htchbck View PostI'll do a write up right quick. Unplug everything from the column, unbolt the u-joint from the bottom of the steering shaft, take out the four bolts that hold the column in, then curse a lot while untangling the wiring and wiggling the column out of the dash. Then put the new column in by reversing the steps. There is no difference in how they bolt up, its just take one out, put the new one in. You'll probably want to swap your ignition switch over to the new column while you have it out, otherwise your old key may or may not work in the new ignition on the new column.
Once your done you can enjoy the fact that you can now drop the wheel down to hit yourself in the crotch whenever you want
I'll try to remember to take a pic of the tilt wheel in my wife's car (came like that from the factory) when I get home, but I'll probably forget. Hopefully that was some what helpful...
And was this only on the 89-91 Festiva or can the column come from a 323 or???
I KNOW...I KNOW...Comment
-
hmmm... the one in wifey's 88LX only drops about an inch and a half maybe, but it still hits me in the crotch. Maybe I have a bigger crotch :-P :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:Originally posted by sc72 View Post
This is for an 88-93 Festiva. The 88-89 is actually a little easier because you can take out the part of the dash directly below the column allowing it to drop all the way out rather than wiggling it out of the hole in the dash (requires less cursing than the 90-93 cars). Also, I have no idea about a 323. I vaguely remember someone trying or at least comparing one once, but thats something you'd need to use the search function to locate.No festiva for me ATM...Comment
-
UMM, no comment.Originally posted by htchbck View PostAn idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.Comment
-
I'll get over it!Originally posted by donnie316 View Post
Now since you were looking for a "How To" why don't you make one if you do the swap? I will even critic it and put it in the article section myself. But, you must have pics so it shows how things come apart and go back together.Last edited by Pu241; 06-09-2011, 01:15 PM.'93 Blue 5spd 230K(down for clutch and overall maintanence)
'93 White B6 swap thanks to Skeeters Keeper
'92 Aqua parts Car
'93 Turquoise 5spd 137K
'90 White LX Thanks to FB71
"Your God of repentance will not save you.
Your holy ghost will not save you.
Your God plutonium will not save you.
In fact...
...You will not be saved!"
Prince of Darkness -1987
Comment
-
Just do what I did and buy one that already has tilt installed.....then you can just keep driving and not have a Festy down."FLTG4LIFE" @FINALLEVEL , "PBH"
89L Silver EFI auto
91GL Green Auto DD
There ain't no rest for the wicked
until we close our eyes for good.
I will sleep when I die!
I'm a little hunk of tin, nobody knows what shape I'm in. I've got four wheels and a running board, I'm not a Chevy, I'M A FORD!Comment
Comment