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Do aftermarket steering wheels fit Fieros? by jeffndebrus

Started on	: 08-15-2004 05:15 AM
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Report this Post08-15-2004 05:15 AM

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I am looking at some different aftermarket steering wheels and just wondering what type adapters we need to mount them on 1985se
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Almost any aftermarket wheels will fit the Fiero as long as you can find an adapter kit for the car.

I have a Grant wheel in my 84 to make it a bit easier to get in and out.

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If you get a Grant wheel, the adapter is part #3196. It is a bit thick which brings the wheel a little closed to you. If this is a problem you can get a thinner one through Summit (# unknown).

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With the Grant wheel adpter does the wheel have to be Grant? Or could you use APC?

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I have an APC steering wheel installed in my 88. I purchased the APC adapter, but a part of it was missing (the actual adapter flange) and it would have made the steering wheel 1-2" closer to me... which I did not want.

I used some 1/4" steel and made my own adapter (grinder & drill are all that are needed) in about an hour. I used the APC splined hub, the APC contoured cap (covers the outside of the column, then my 1/4" adapter (bolted to the APC splined hub) and then the new APC wheel (bolted to my 1/4" adapter). I have not noticed any difference in the location of the wheel.

If I can get my digital camera to work, I will post a pic of it installed.

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Grant makes their own adapter that's about 1" thick. It's a heck of a lot better than that one with the sleeve that brings the wheel closer by about 2". I'ts noticeable.....

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Report this Post08-23-2004 06:18 AM

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I have a grant wheel with the 1" adapter. Puts the wheel right where the factory one was. Perfect.

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Report this Post08-23-2004 08:29 AM

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Well, there was a Grant wheel in my 86GT and I didn't like it. It was very hard and so small it hurt my hands to drive it.
Thanks for all the suggestions.

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quote

Originally posted by GSXRBOBBY:

With the Grant wheel adpter does the wheel have to be Grant? Or could you use APC?

Yes. Grant wheels are interchangable with APC. I have an APC wheel with a Grant billet adapter.

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