Steering wheel replacement
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From: Any City USA
Originally Posted by shopdog
I don't know if the airbag can be swapped, but I'd be a bit surprised if they used a custom airbag rather than a generic off the shelf product. That would be extra manufacturing expense for no good reason, and the GM bean counters usually don't like that.
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Originally Posted by V Vette
Thanks Shopdog! With that said, maybe Fred Bean can let us know if the air bag is inluded in the price.. Im ready to swap it out!!!! PS.. Im getting rid of dough boy not because of the spokes, but due to the truck size it is.. You will also be able to see your side dash controls......V
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Originally Posted by JimLely
With the '05 wheel you get two resting positions for your hands versus one with the '06.
Team Owner
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From: San Francisco CA
I'm sure there would be some warranty safety issues if you change this
I would also like to change the 05 steering wheel which is too large. Maybe to a 2006 steering wheel. Won't do anything aftermarket so how much will this all cost? Will a dealership or shop do this kind of work regarding liability issues? 
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From: Any City USA
What if I have a slight front end bumper "accident" and the bag employs. I will have to take it to chevy for replacement/resetting- maybe then replace it with 06 wheel/bag.... 
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Racer
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From: SF Bay Area California
Group purchase on this one!!! I can't wait to get rid of my malibu steering wheel. Every cheezy shortcut GM took on this car is about out of my z-51, now! This is one a few last minute details that I need to dump! Sounds like we could be close!!!
Drifting
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Originally Posted by tfenton
Group purchase on this one!!! I can't wait to get rid of my malibu steering wheel. Every cheezy shortcut GM took on this car is about out of my z-51, now! This is one a few last minute details that I need to dump! Sounds like we could be close!!!
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From: Any City USA
Originally Posted by FLC6
So what are we waiting for? Whoever has it stock just needs to see if the air bag from our 05's will fit. How hard can it be to check on this?
Hello?
Lets get the ball rolling.
Hello?
Lets get the ball rolling.
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Originally Posted by V Vette
What if I have a slight front end bumper "accident" and the bag employs.
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From: Naples Florida
Originally Posted by shopdog
Huh? Seems to me both wheels give you one place to rest your hands, the rim, gripping at 10 and 2.
The first position on the '05 is 10 and 2 (actually it's 9 and 3). The second position is 5 and 7.
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From: Las Vegas Location: Earth
Originally Posted by aggie88
Ya know, US cars have had mandatory drivers side air bags since 1993. Are there any after market wheel mfrs making sporty wheels with airbags?
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Originally Posted by JimLely
It's only dangerous if you're a girlie-man.
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From: Naples Florida
Originally Posted by shopdog
Perhaps you are so small that your forearm doesn't slam into your thigh if you need to make a quick turn while using the 7 and 5 hold. But if you're normal size, it will, and you will lose control of the car. With a 10 and 2 hold, your arms have plenty of room to move when making a turn.
It might help if you try adjusting your steering wheel vertically. How do you get a 10 and 2 position? It's 9 and 3. Go to your car and confirm the 9 and 3. Do it now, I'll wait.
Two more positions for your hands: 1)9 and 5; 2)7 and 3. That's 4 viable positions with the doughboy.
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by shopdog
Perhaps you are so small that your forearm doesn't slam into your thigh if you need to make a quick turn while using the 7 and 5 hold. But if you're normal size, it will, and you will lose control of the car. With a 10 and 2 hold, your arms have plenty of room to move when making a turn.
if you are suddenly approached from your right by an incoming hazard, your first, natural reaction is to reflexively move away from the right. If you're holding the wheel below the hoizontal, that reflex will move you toward the danger.