Replace steering wheel on AU Falcon?

[sanjay]

the NF leather is grey though, not black? really want to stick with the original black (perforated doesnt bother me that much).

otherwise good price :(

[JC]

It can be black if you want it to be. I use a dye (have done a few wheels and gear knobs over the years), and you would be hard to notice the difference.

[sanjay]

Originally Posted by Cooper69S

I paid $250 for my momo brand new from autotek.com.au
they're all listed in the oem section of the website. The also do some other designs that people on here have bought and say are more comfortable to use than the momo's (same price)

can you show me where on that website i can look at and order that model wheel (or the $200 one that JC talks about)? that website is damn near indecipherable to me. :(

thanks for the offer JC, i think i would like to stick with the perforated leather or one of these "cheap" momo wheels from autotek, pending i can work out where they are on the website

[ronwest]

Originally Posted by JC

That would be the BA GT style wheel. For $200, it's the best wheel for an AU, IMO; especially if you have big hands.

Have to agree. It's one of my better purchases. I thought the standard leather one was ok until I bought this one. Very, very comfortable steering wheel.

sanjay, I've never been able to find them on Autotek's web site. Maybe an email will flush them out?

[whiskers]

try this link for autotek http://www.autotekconcept.com/ go to the top click shop online and just go from there. I found this by just doing a bit of surfing on their site.

good luck
Whiskers

[GK]

Here's a "How To" that I did when I changed the wheel in my SR. It may help.

BTW, JC recommends changing the security type bolts for allen key items and if I ever change a wheel in either AU again, this is what I'll do.

Changing Steering Wheel
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...1&postcount=59

GK

[ronwest]

Originally Posted by whiskers

try this link for autotek http://www.autotekconcept.com/ go to the top click shop online and just go from there. I found this by just doing a bit of surfing on their site.

Yeah, but if you look under "steering wheels" you'll find that they are all non-airbag type. Not much use to us.
I was chasing the BA GT type for my brother about 18 months ago and they only had non-airbag models then.

[Cooper69S]

go to www.autotek.com.au (or autotekconcept.com - same thing)
in the top right corner is a link to 'oem'
then you can browse products -> steering wheels

[ronwest]

Originally Posted by Cooper69S

go to www.autotek.com.au (or autotekconcept.com - same thing)
in the top right corner is a link to 'oem'
then you can browse products -> steering wheels

Brilliant! It still shows it there as well ;)

[sanjay]

i can browse products then steering wheels but i cant see prices for them nor can i see any links to order one. im not that stupid guys :p

[ronwest]

Originally Posted by sanjay

i can browse products then steering wheels but i cant see prices for them nor can i see any links to order one. im not that stupid guys :p

No, there aren't any prices listed. An email or ph call should set you straight.

[sanjay]

got a response from them, all styles are $350.

sod that. how did you guys get it for $200 - $250? would love a GT style chunky wheel but it aint worth that much to me.

[ronwest]

Originally Posted by sanjay

got a response from them, all styles are $350.

sod that. how did you guys get it for $200 - $250? would love a GT style chunky wheel but it aint worth that much to me.

Got mine brand new off ebay for $100.
Was a one off from a private seller though...

[sanjay]

im pretty stoked

managed to get a brand new (!) AU charcoal leather perforated XR series wheel from ford spares in lonsdale for $145, and my god it looks and feels so much better than the 200,000km old wheel (i thought the shiny leather was normal till i saw the new one! :P)

and this is before installing it - i went to repco but they said that i should get the relevant part numbers for the bits i need as they may need to order them in.

i figure that the 5 sided star bit will cost like $30 so if my mechanic can install it cheaply tomorrow (while ive got it booked in to get the handbrake adjusted again and brakes upgraded) then i will just go down that route.

also got to take my car down the southern expressway, 100kmph is nice and smooth in a falcon (better than the juddery, shaky experience in my U13 bluebird!)

[T-Pak Addict]

got my set from bunnings I think (might have been supacheap) for $15

[sanjay]

mechanic wouldnt do it, some soot about not being allowed to funk with the airbag.

AU Falcon 99, can you give me some more details on the set you bought that had the right bit? maybe a photo so i can match it up in store? if its "super works" brand then chances are it came from supercheap.

can someone tell me the repco/supercheap stock codes for both the 5 sided secure torx bit to remove the two side bolts, and what the hell do i use to get rid of the big bolt in the middle of the wheel behind the airbag? the kind man at repco let me go to town in their glass cabinet taking out bits and testing them to see if they fit but none did...after which i realised they were all 6 sided bits! :p

love the word filter :p

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by sanjay

mechanic wouldnt do it, some soot about not being allowed to funk with the airbag.

AU Falcon 99, can you give me some more details on the set you bought that had the right bit? maybe a photo so i can match it up in store? if its "super works" brand then chances are it came from supercheap.

can someone tell me the repco/supercheap stock codes for both the 5 sided secure torx bit to remove the two side bolts, and what the hell do i use to get rid of the big bolt in the middle of the wheel behind the airbag? the kind man at repco let me go to town in their glass cabinet taking out bits and testing them to see if they fit but none did...after which i realised they were all 6 sided bits! :p

love the word filter :p

dont need to undo big bolt in middle, wheel will just pull off

[StealthAu]

Originally Posted by StealthAu

Bits required to remove the air bag are sold at Repco.
ABW part no.70930

For those that missed it on the first page

[StealthAu]

Originally Posted by sanjay

mechanic wouldnt do it, some soot about not being allowed to funk with the airbag.

AU Falcon 99, can you give me some more details on the set you bought that had the right bit? maybe a photo so i can match it up in store? if its "super works" brand then chances are it came from supercheap.

can someone tell me the repco/supercheap stock codes for both the 5 sided secure torx bit to remove the two side bolts, and what the hell do i use to get rid of the big bolt in the middle of the wheel behind the airbag? the kind man at repco let me go to town in their glass cabinet taking out bits and testing them to see if they fit but none did...after which i realised they were all 6 sided bits! :p

love the word filter :p

I can't remember what bit I used for the centre bolt (which does need to be removed so the wheel can just simply pull off) I had a set of bits I got from K-mart for $15, hase around 100 bits in it (but no 5 points).

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by StealthAu

I can't remember what bit I used for the centre bolt (which does need to be removed so the wheel can just simply pull off) I had a set of bits I got from K-mart for $15, hase around 100 bits in it (but no 5 points).

been a long time since i did one so i will go with your answer! :

[StealthAu]

Originally Posted by b2tf

been a long time since i did one so i will go with your answer! :

It makes sence, otherwise the wheel would come of when driving

[StealthAu]

Also, it is ment to just slip off, but mine was stuck good, I menaged to destroy 3 steering wheel pullers and bend the stock wheel in half before it came off.

[sanjay]

oh bloody hell. not looking forward to this then. :(

[superroo]

Folow GK's method and you will be right:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...1&postcount=59

The only addition to that guide will be don't fully remove the center T-50 bolt. Undo it so that it sits out from the wheel, but isn't removed. That way it won't hit you in the face when it comes off.

Apart from that, wiggle it side to side, forwards, backwards, any way you can think of and it will eventualy come free.

Cheers

[T-Pak Addict]

Originally Posted by sanjay

mechanic wouldnt do it, some soot about not being allowed to funk with the airbag.

AU Falcon 99, can you give me some more details on the set you bought that had the right bit? maybe a photo so i can match it up in store? if its "super works" brand then chances are it came from supercheap.

can someone tell me the repco/supercheap stock codes for both the 5 sided secure torx bit to remove the two side bolts, and what the hell do i use to get rid of the big bolt in the middle of the wheel behind the airbag? the kind man at repco let me go to town in their glass cabinet taking out bits and testing them to see if they fit but none did...after which i realised they were all 6 sided bits! :p

love the word filter :p

its a 3/8 socket type set, I will try and get a photo in the morning.

it has a variety of sizes from real small to big enough to to the seat bolts (which is why I bought them) 10 different sockets I think

[sanjay]

and it included the correct sized, 5-point star secure torx bit that you required? bizzare!

[5L]

is there a pic of this gt steering wheel, i tried to find it but couldnt see it

[sanjay]

oh for s sake.

NOWHERE i went (went to motor traders, coventry fasteners, repco, bunnings) has the 5 headed torx bit, repco said i had to order it in a pack of five of them for $40 ( that) and if i wanted the bit by itself itd be $30 ( that).

coventry fasteners took my number and said if they could get it itd be about $10.

motor traders had the ABW kit (70930) but wanted $40 for it. I WANT ONE BIT, i dont want to pay that bloody much for something im going to use ONCE.

i dont really want to chip apart a screwdriver. can someone please tell me where to get the correct bit for cheap :(

got the T50 6 sided torx bit from repco for $9, which was fine

[JC]

Originally Posted by sanjay

oh for s sake.

NOWHERE i went (went to motor traders, coventry fasteners, repco, bunnings) has the 5 headed torx bit, repco said i had to order it in a pack of five of them for $40 ( that) and if i wanted the bit by itself itd be $30 ( that).

coventry fasteners took my number and said if they could get it itd be about $10.

motor traders had the ABW kit (70930) but wanted $40 for it. I WANT ONE BIT, i dont want to pay that bloody much for something im going to use ONCE.

i dont really want to chip apart a screwdriver. can someone please tell me where to get the correct bit for cheap :(

got the T50 6 sided torx bit from repco for $9, which was fine

Seriously, for all the trouble you're having getting the 5 sided torx bits, go and buy a $2 screwdriver, and cut a notch in it - it WILL work on the airbag screws. Just apply slow, even pressure in a counter clockwise direction, and the bolts will budge. If the first screwdriver brakes, either trim it and renotch it, or buy another $2 one and try again.

You can replace these bolts with 15mm or 25mm long 6mm metric threaded allen key head bolts - available at bunnings for around $2.50 for 3 or 4 in a pack. These are not as secure as the torx bits, but harder for a thief to get out than a standard bolt (as found in the EF/ELs).

The big bolt is a T-50 6 sided torx bit.

[sanjay]

good, i got the right bit for the big bolt (see last line)

ive heard about this notch in the screwdriver but i have no freaking idea how im meant to do that unless i have a dremel or something (which i dont, and dont want to spend even more money on this freaking venture) :(