msupra1 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) I have a 1997 RZ-S that came with the standard bulky airbag steering wheel. I bought a 'momo boss hub' and didn't work as it couldn't clear the part that has the airbag plug. So it looks like I need some type of hub that's made specifically to clear a factory airbag supra and that's more roomy on the inside.. anyone know where I can get one of these? It's for my Sparco wheel. I'm also in Canada but have no issues buying elsewhere if that's my only option. Edited March 21, 2014 by msupra1 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msupra1 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 I also don't have cruise control, just factory airbag basically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I bought mine from Driftworks. They're based in Birmingham, but I'm sure they would post abroad. I paid about £55 from memory, but that was for an HKB boss for a Supra with cruise control and an airbag. I had a lot of trouble with one I bought as it had no hole at all for a connector to go through, but the HKB one fitted perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msupra1 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 I just bought the HKB before you replied from Driftworks! I got the one without cruise control as I don't have it. On your dashboard do you still get the airbag warning light? or do I still have to remove that? I figured with the airbag boss kit, it will trick the car into thinking it has an airbag in place, so the light should go off and the passenger airbag should function? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I'm not too sure. The airbag was disabled when I bought the car and I assume the bulb has been removed as I don't recall seeing it. If it is there it doesn't come up when the engine is on. I'll check for you in a bit if one comes up at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I don't have an airbag warning light, so the bulb must have been removed. In the three MOTs I've had, no one has mentioned it, so I'm not sure if it would stop the light coming on or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideexitsupra Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Do a search on here to switch off the airbag light. Even I managed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msupra1 Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) So anyways, the airbag light is least of my concerns. I'm just having a hard time getting a proper hub to fit a wheel to begin with. The HKB hub I bought from driftworks.. does not fit. The diameter on the bottom surface, it's too large, so it hits the top part for airbag socket. One of the last hubs I had, which I sold with my previous steering wheel, I remember the diameter of the bottom surface being rather small, it was just metal and it cleared the top socket part just fine. This is the one I got from driftworks, Supra JZA80 Airbag w/o warning lamp - OT-163 http://www.driftworks.com/hkb-steering-wheel-boss-hub-nissan-honda-toyota-mazda-mitsubishi-subaru.html This is a 1997 RZ-S, it has the factory Camry style bulky steering wheel. So not sure which one I need now? I will contact driftworks. this is how it originally looks (I cut the airbag plug a while ago) Edited March 24, 2014 by msupra1 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I import the correct fitting boss kits from Japan. Not cheap but they work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I'm ordering the boss kit from whifbitz I contacted Paul, he directed me on his site complete ones he sells etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msupra1 Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 My currency is double what pounds is, so it wasn't exactly the cheapest to begin with .. paid express shipping as well. I already paid driftworks, so I'm hoping they can exchange for one that fits. Otherwise I will need look into this second option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 That's not going to fit at all, it needs the cutout. Explain that to them and they should be able to sort you one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msupra1 Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 Yep sent them a message, I don't have cruise control, but I'm thinking that the cruise control one should be able to work for me, as it did for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Yep sent them a message, I don't have cruise control, but I'm thinking that the cruise control one should be able to work for me, as it did for you? I'd have thought so. I should have got a picture of mine before I fitted it. I did lots of research at the time, but can't remember much now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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