hangpilot

I posted this on the tech forum also but have not had any response. I have an '03 coupe without telescoping steering column. I have to put the seat all the way back for my legs to be comfortable but then the wheel is too far away. Is it reasonable to consider swapping out to a telescoping column? Are telescoping columns available? Is it cost prohibitive? I would do the work myself. Any input is appreciated.

71'AirStrike

no it is not.

to change over to a telescope unit requires the Memory seat function. To get the memory seat function requires a ton of parts (2 door moduels, 2 mirrors, oodels of wiring harnesses, seat moduels, and a PCM to match)

cheers
chad

hangpilot

Oh well, Thanks!

DeeGee

If you look at the wiring diagrams in the Service manual there are a bunch of extra functions and hook ups. It would be a big $$$ job.

I have it and really its not worth that investment. Way better mods to spend the $ on IMHO

EDenney

I'm with ya, if I didn't have the telescoping wheel I wouldn't even remotely be able to enjoy driving my car. I keep my seat all the way back and telescoped all the way, it's perfect for me. That's one of those deals where you really regret not paying for an option up front because of how difficult and costly it is to do it after the fact, although the memory option wasn't cheap at all from the dealer. It did come with a lot of other niceties that I like though besides the telescoping wheel. It's especially handy if you have a spouse or anyone else that occasionally or frequently drives the car.

vetter79

Have the memory option on mine also and wouldn't be without it!!