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Author Topic: Capri Steering Wheel  (Read 3443 times)

Andrew H

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« on: February 09, 2011, 04:18:00 PM »
I have noticed that all Capris sold in the US have an airbag ( this was never even an option in Australia) the steering wheel also seems to have buttons on it presumbly for the sound system. I think it is quite a smart looking wheel and would like to put one on my Capri. Of course there is no wiring or sensors for the airbag but I might be able to get the radio buttons to work (if that is what they are). Is the wheel trimmed in leather and does any body have one for sale?
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rcdraco

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« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2011, 04:28:00 PM »
Nope.  Inner buttons are cruise control, outer are the horn buttons.  The wheel is either leather or leather-like.  They seem to hold up pretty nice, from what I've seen of my car and the ones I root through in the scrapyard.  

If you find a later mustangs, they share the same wheel.  It doesn't exactly match ours since we have mercurys, but it should work fine since yours is badged as a ford.  But those buttons are for cruise, a bit of cutting and splicing it MIGHT be possible to do the volume control on the radio.
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Andrew H

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« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2011, 09:54:00 AM »
Thanks for that When you say later model Mustang what year are you talking about?

Cheers Andrew
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drbob

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« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2011, 10:32:00 AM »
you can also buy a 1993 Aston Martin Volante (saw one for sale at $175K) and use it's steering wheel.
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rcdraco

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« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2011, 01:10:00 PM »
1987-93, before the smooth style is a DEFINITE.  I would suggest against the aston, since you A. won't find one and B. A mustang one would have a ford badge in the middle.
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drbob

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« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2011, 01:35:00 PM »
I'd get the Aston, that way you can say you've got the steering wheel of a $175,000 car.  That should get you the polished turd award at this years gathering.
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CapriTypeR

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« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2011, 03:30:00 PM »
Any other wheel will NOT fit! At least, not without a hub adapter. Any adapter you get will have to modified, as well, as there is nothing available "bolt on". The US wheels will not fit your AU capri, either.
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Andrew H

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« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2011, 04:58:00 PM »
Ok
I can't use the US steering wheel on my RHD Capri because it won,t fit.

I won,t get the Aston Martin because i can't be bothered rumaging around for small change.

I am however very interested in the polished turd award Best make some space on the Mantle.

Cheers Andrew
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