Steering Wheel
#1
I was wondering, the 1st gen RX7, the steering wheel column, is it coming apart or what, or is it made like that. It's has like an extension...??? Someone told me this is dangerous and it's a default in the steering column. I can I correct this.
THanks
THanks
#3
theres a plastic pin that keeps it from collapsing, and i guess it easy to break. if you do try to fix it your self make sure that you put some thing in there that will also fail easily, you dont want to be skewered by the steering column if you crash
#5
DODGY!
I think if its a crash-safety issue, you should at least look into am alternative like getting one from a wreckers or seeing if mazda has the plastic part for sale separately.
It does depend on if your safety concious or cashed up though.
my 2c.
I think if its a crash-safety issue, you should at least look into am alternative like getting one from a wreckers or seeing if mazda has the plastic part for sale separately.
It does depend on if your safety concious or cashed up though.
my 2c.
#7
Originally Posted by commanda' date='Jan 21 2004, 03:37 AM
The guy at the Mazda parts counter didn't even know what I was talking about.
And it's a mile better than another suggestion I found; pop rivets.
And it's a mile better than another suggestion I found; pop rivets.
PS That plastic model stuff is called scrimmage.
#8
Re the collapsible steering column, I have a basic question.
How does one determine if in fact the column has collapsed.
My steering wheel is able to be pulled forward, toward the driver, about 30mm, does this mean it has collapsed and if so can it be repaired in situ.
How does one determine if in fact the column has collapsed.
My steering wheel is able to be pulled forward, toward the driver, about 30mm, does this mean it has collapsed and if so can it be repaired in situ.
#9
Originally Posted by commanda' post='437156' date='Jan 20 2004, 01:47 AM
I had this problem with mine. Get some moulding from a plastic model kit, the round stuff that holds the actual parts together. Use it to replace the original plastic rivets.
Hope that helps.
Amanda
Hi Amanda,
Do you have to remove the steering column to replace the rivets?
Thanks
#10
Originally Posted by drifter' post='437669' date='Jan 20 2004, 06:38 PM
yikes! Thats true. pop rivets are definetly a bad idea.
PS That plastic model stuff is called scrimmage.
Thanks