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AustSV21 · 05-28-2005, 09:31 AM

what other toyota steering wheels can I use as a replacement to the one in my gen 2 camry? I don't have an airbag. I would like one which is smaller and thicker than the stock one.

JetspeedCamry · 05-28-2005, 07:18 PM

The only other Toyota one that I know that fits the Gen 2 is a Celica wheel. My friends ST162 wheel fits on mine and vice-verca. Not sure about later models of Celica/Camry though. Wouldn't an aftermarket wheel be better suited to you? You can always re-trim them to look like a genuine Toyota wheel too (which is proboly better because standard sports wheels that have no padding in the middle of them are illegal anyways.).

AustSV21 · 05-28-2005, 10:42 PM

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standard sports wheels that have no padding in the middle of them are illegal anyways.).

really, so those autotechnica ones with just the logo on the metal bit in the middle are illegal? bummer

JetspeedCamry · 05-29-2005, 12:25 AM

Yes, if the wheel has no padding in the centre section, then it's is illegal. Most of the time, cops don't care, but technically it is, and if you went for a roadworthy, then it won't pass. The only way to get a wheel like that legal, is tho pad and cover the centre section.

Mushroom_Toy · 05-29-2005, 01:32 AM

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really, so those autotechnica ones with just the logo on the metal bit in the middle are illegal? bummer

I have no airbag in my truck....my wheel is not soft...it's hard plastic. If I had a wreck it woudln't protect me so I'd just rather slam into a prettier metal one.

JetspeedCamry · 05-29-2005, 01:36 AM

Oh, and this is all assuming your in Australia too! hehe.

Mushroom_Toy · 05-29-2005, 01:40 AM

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Oh, and this is all assuming your in Australia too! hehe.

Aww...you got my hopes up that I had an illegally made car...with my hard plastic/rubber and all...XD

AustSV21 · 05-29-2005, 01:44 AM

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Oh, and this is all assuming your in Australia too! hehe.

yeah bro, melbourne too

ill have to have a look around, try to find a nice one, anyhwhere better than autobarn to get one? what's the best toyo wreckers? I usually go to thomastown,

JetspeedCamry · 05-29-2005, 03:49 AM

Melbourne!! Where bouts??

As for wheels, Autoarn or Repco are the only two places that I know of that are good quality/pricing. You could try Super Cheap Auto..but be careful on quality, you don't want it breaking on ya!!

As for Toyota Wreckers, the BEST IMO is ToyoParts in Clayton. 9551 7111. Speak to Anthony. He's the best sorta guy you could know! Very helpful.

terrastrife · 05-29-2005, 08:44 AM

actaully

autotenica isotta and af ew outher brand have got most of their steering wheels adr approved now and theyre legal, go to a store and ask em, they should know whichs ones are and arent.

JetspeedCamry · 05-29-2005, 05:25 PM

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actaully

autotenica isotta and af ew outher brand have got most of their steering wheels adr approved now and theyre legal, go to a store and ask em, they should know whichs ones are and arent.

Of course dude, if there ADR approved, then it's obvious there going to be legal. I gurantee you, for them to get ADR apprpval, they will be padded however!