Switching a 97-99 Steering Wheel to a 2k
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Nope.the 5th gen clockspring will not bolt to the 4th gen column. I have the 5th gen steering wheel and airbag using the 4th gen clockspring. As stated before, the only way to retain full functionality of the 5th gen controls would be to swap over the entire column. Even then you'd have some wiring to do. I just stuck with rewiring the airbag and called it a day.
And my quest for that elusive, coveted mint 4th gen wheel continues...
Could you not just run switches elsewhere for CC and whatever else? You can surely just intercept them before the "cockspring"(lol) and then install on your dash or console somewhere. The steering wheel buttons wouldn't work but you'd still have functionality of the car as a whole..
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Could you not just run switches elsewhere for CC and whatever else? You can surely just intercept them before the "cockspring"(lol) and then install on your dash or console somewhere. The steering wheel buttons wouldn't work but you'd still have functionality of the car as a whole..
Lemme use that in a sentence:"My **** springs for a mint 4th gen SE steering wheel."
Try using magic erasers on your steering wheel, I did it and it seemed to really do well on mine."
and allow me a retort to your usage of cockspring:
"anytime I see my wermernz naked, i tell my **** "spring into action!"
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another one:
"I blew a cockspring after redlining with that hot chic i picked up at the bar last night."
Last edited by nismomaxse; Mar 24, 2013 at 08:42 PM.
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wow that looks nice i dont like my steering wheel in my 03 its stock but its all worn and i only have 80k miles! 
but i dont want a better cond steering wheel cause i think all maxima wheels look like mini van wheels lol
but i dont want a better cond steering wheel cause i think all maxima wheels look like mini van wheels lol
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Cliff's Notes Version of this thread:
1) OP asks a question.
2) OP learns that the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
3) Mr. Resurrection brings back thread from the dead.
4) Is told that the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
5) Mr. Resurrection accuses org members of having nothing productive to contribute.
6) Org member who has done the mod says the costs outweigh the benefits.
7) Mr. Resurrection realizes the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
8) Mr. Resurrection decides to continue to make stupid "cockspring" jokes after it is no longer funny thus contributing nothing.
Wow how the org has changed in the past 11 years?
Donkey
1) OP asks a question.
2) OP learns that the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
3) Mr. Resurrection brings back thread from the dead.
4) Is told that the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
5) Mr. Resurrection accuses org members of having nothing productive to contribute.
6) Org member who has done the mod says the costs outweigh the benefits.
7) Mr. Resurrection realizes the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
8) Mr. Resurrection decides to continue to make stupid "cockspring" jokes after it is no longer funny thus contributing nothing.
Wow how the org has changed in the past 11 years?
Donkey
Cliff's Notes Version of this thread:
1) OP asks a question.
2) OP learns that the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
3) Mr. Resurrection brings back thread from the dead.
4) Is told that the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
5) Mr. Resurrection accuses org members of having nothing productive to contribute.
6) Org member who has done the mod says the costs outweigh the benefits.
7) Mr. Resurrection realizes the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
8) Mr. Resurrection decides to continue to make stupid "cockspring" jokes after it is no longer funny thus contributing nothing.
Wow how the org has changed in the past 11 years?
Donkey
1) OP asks a question.
2) OP learns that the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
3) Mr. Resurrection brings back thread from the dead.
4) Is told that the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
5) Mr. Resurrection accuses org members of having nothing productive to contribute.
6) Org member who has done the mod says the costs outweigh the benefits.
7) Mr. Resurrection realizes the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
8) Mr. Resurrection decides to continue to make stupid "cockspring" jokes after it is no longer funny thus contributing nothing.
Wow how the org has changed in the past 11 years?
Donkey
Cliff's Notes Version of this thread:
1) OP asks a question.
2) OP learns that the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
3) Mr. Resurrection brings back thread from the dead.
4) Is told that the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
5) Mr. Resurrection accuses org members of having nothing productive to contribute.
6) Org member who has done the mod says the costs outweigh the benefits.
7) Mr. Resurrection realizes the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
8) Mr. Resurrection decides to continue to make stupid "cockspring" jokes after it is no longer funny thus contributing nothing.
Wow how the org has changed in the past 11 years?
Donkey
1) OP asks a question.
2) OP learns that the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
3) Mr. Resurrection brings back thread from the dead.
4) Is told that the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
5) Mr. Resurrection accuses org members of having nothing productive to contribute.
6) Org member who has done the mod says the costs outweigh the benefits.
7) Mr. Resurrection realizes the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
8) Mr. Resurrection decides to continue to make stupid "cockspring" jokes after it is no longer funny thus contributing nothing.
Wow how the org has changed in the past 11 years?
Donkey
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Not much brother. You're still in Bayou City right? I should be back stateside around the 18th of May or so. We need to get together for an adult beverage.
Oh. And for Mr. Resurrection. Here's some contributing information for you.
1) Don't go to Afghanistan for an extended period of time. It sucks!
2) Learn how to take the advice of those who try to help you, or STFU!
Oh. And for Mr. Resurrection. Here's some contributing information for you.
1) Don't go to Afghanistan for an extended period of time. It sucks!
2) Learn how to take the advice of those who try to help you, or STFU!
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Posts: 30
Cliff's Notes Version of this thread:
1) OP asks a question.
2) OP learns that the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
3) Mr. Resurrection brings back thread from the dead.
4) Is told that the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
5) Mr. Resurrection accuses org members of having nothing productive to contribute.
6) Org member who has done the mod says the costs outweigh the benefits.
7) Mr. Resurrection realizes the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
8) Mr. Resurrection decides to continue to make stupid "cockspring" jokes after it is no longer funny thus contributing nothing.
Wow how the org has changed in the past 11 years?
Donkey
1) OP asks a question.
2) OP learns that the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
3) Mr. Resurrection brings back thread from the dead.
4) Is told that the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
5) Mr. Resurrection accuses org members of having nothing productive to contribute.
6) Org member who has done the mod says the costs outweigh the benefits.
7) Mr. Resurrection realizes the costs outweigh the benefits of the mod.
8) Mr. Resurrection decides to continue to make stupid "cockspring" jokes after it is no longer funny thus contributing nothing.
Wow how the org has changed in the past 11 years?
Donkey
The OP was only looking for someone who had experience with the subject to chime in, but people without said experience were chiming in needlessly, contributing nothing to the inquiry.
The jokes were just an attempt at levity, which some people did find funny.
Thank you very much.
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And you are very welcome.
Last edited by d_warner; Mar 25, 2013 at 12:44 PM.
Hold your donkey, OP never accused the org of #5, only a couple members.
The OP was only looking for someone who had experience with the subject to chime in, but people without said experience were chiming in needlessly, contributing nothing to the inquiry.
The jokes were just an attempt at levity, which some people did find funny.
Thank you very much.
You are correct. The OP (Original Poster), BrooklynK3Y, never did accuse anyone of having nothing productive to say. That was you.
The jokes served the exact same purpose that you accused other org members of in posts #7, #9, #18, #20, and #22 to wit "nothing pertinent to say."
And you are very welcome.
The jokes served the exact same purpose that you accused other org members of in posts #7, #9, #18, #20, and #22 to wit "nothing pertinent to say."
And you are very welcome.
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1) Hold your donkey, OP never accused the org of #5, only a couple members.
You are correct. The OP (Original Poster), BrooklynK3Y, never did accuse anyone of having nothing productive to say. That was you.
2) The OP was only looking for someone who had experience with the subject to chime in, but people without said experience were chiming in needlessly, contributing nothing to the inquiry.
The Original Poster (BrooklynK3Y) got the response from org members that the cost to do the mod would likely be more expensive and less functional than most common alternatives. The OP dropped the subject at the time at the suggestion of more experienced org members.
3) The jokes were just an attempt at levity, which some people did find funny.
Thank you very much.
The jokes served the exact same purpose that you accused other org members of in posts #7, #9, #18, #20, and #22 to wit "nothing pertinent to say."
And you are very welcome.
You are correct. The OP (Original Poster), BrooklynK3Y, never did accuse anyone of having nothing productive to say. That was you.
2) The OP was only looking for someone who had experience with the subject to chime in, but people without said experience were chiming in needlessly, contributing nothing to the inquiry.
The Original Poster (BrooklynK3Y) got the response from org members that the cost to do the mod would likely be more expensive and less functional than most common alternatives. The OP dropped the subject at the time at the suggestion of more experienced org members.
3) The jokes were just an attempt at levity, which some people did find funny.
Thank you very much.
The jokes served the exact same purpose that you accused other org members of in posts #7, #9, #18, #20, and #22 to wit "nothing pertinent to say."
And you are very welcome.
First of all, the original OP- BrooklynK3Y did not get a specific and detailed response why the swap would not work, just denial that it would not, thus the question was still in the air, unanswered and without specificity.
The OP "dropped the subject at the time" or more accurately- gave up on his inquiry as no one with any specific experience to share came forward.
The jokes were made after the inquiry was fulfilled and specifically answered. They did not serve the same purpose I had accused others of.
The people I had mentioned wrote impertinent, needless replies, some of which were derogatory and offered nothing in the way of specificity, which i was requesting.
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From: Huntsville, TX
Thank you very much.
1) The whole point of the situation is that a question was asked many years ago.
2) An answer was given. It may not have been with personal experience, but it was given non-the-less. There was likely a reason that it was not with personal experience.
3) The question was brought up again recently, and the exact same answer was given as was previously. Unfortunately, this was not acceptable by some, so it was still questioned, and without respect.
4) The question was finally answered definitively, by a friend of mine LOL. That answer was the same as what had already been given both previous times as well.
The moral of this story is that there are many people here on the org that have a vast knowledge of what will and will not work with these cars. If something hasn't been done, it is likely because it either can't be done, or it just isn't practical. In this case, it just wasn't practical, but Cliff is unique. LOL But don't come in here bragging about being a 'n00b' and immediately start being rude to members who more likely than not, know more about these cars than you do. It's not going to get you anywhere but embarrassed.
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From: Huntsville, TX
No need for a ban. He could become a contributing member some day. He just needs to be reminded that he was the first to use "smh" when welcomed to the org, and the first to accuse a member of "having nothing pertinent to say" after that member told him "You will probably end up with people asking why, but maybe someone will have an easy yes or no for you" which just happened to be EXACTLY what did happen.
Had respect been given immediately, it likely would have been earned immediately.
I wouldn't agree that a ban be in order, I just say chalk it up as a lesson learned.
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Thank you very much.
1) The whole point of the situation is that a question was asked many years ago.
2) An answer was given. It may not have been with personal experience, but it was given non-the-less. There was likely a reason that it was not with personal experience.
1) The whole point of the situation is that a question was asked many years ago.
2) An answer was given. It may not have been with personal experience, but it was given non-the-less. There was likely a reason that it was not with personal experience.
3) The question was brought up again recently, and the exact same answer was given as was previously. Unfortunately, this was not acceptable by some, so it was still questioned, and without respect.
None of my posts were without respect, some that replied were disrespectful and derisive, calling me "asstart" and such, and got away with it.
4) The question was finally answered definitively, by a friend of mine LOL. That answer was the same as what had already been given both previous times as well.
The moral of this story is that there are many people here on the org that have a vast knowledge of what will and will not work with these cars. If something hasn't been done, it is likely because it either can't be done, or it just isn't practical. In this case, it just wasn't practical, but Cliff is unique. LOL [I]But don't come in here bragging about being a 'n00b' and immediately start being rude to members who more likely than not, know more about these cars than you do. It's not going to get you anywhere but embarrassed.
I was never rude to anyone, i only took offense to those that decided to chime in with nothing pertinent and specific to say, some of whom were very rude and even posted derogatory images, and for some reason i'm the one accused of being rude because i did not put up with it?
The moral of the story is that this is a forum, and questions are asked and answered on a forum, like they have been since it's inception. There is nothing wrong with asking a question. I am thankful to everyone that replied in earnest and took their time and i'm glad to be a part of this great community.
I look forward to contributing in any way i can in the future, Thank you all.
Last edited by nismomaxse; Mar 25, 2013 at 01:31 PM.
No need for a ban. He could become a contributing member some day. He just needs to be reminded that he was the first to use "smh" when welcomed to the org, and the first to accuse a member of "having nothing pertinent to say" after that member told him "You will probably end up with people asking why, but maybe someone will have an easy yes or no for you" which just happened to be EXACTLY what did happen.
Had respect been given immediately, it likely would have been earned immediately.
I wouldn't agree that a ban be in order, I just say chalk it up as a lesson learned.
I was the welcoming member that foretold the future.
The self proclaimed OP will learn.
Bad start is all.
Edit: I'm still laughing about when
accused me of PMing him malware. 
Last edited by Fakie J Farkerton; Mar 25, 2013 at 01:54 PM.
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OK. Well I am just about done with this thread. Apparently I am not getting my point across, and we are so far off topic now, it is ridiculous.
From my point of view: (Yes this is a disclaimer so you don't have to take offense to it)
Someone should not have to actually attempt something in order for their knowledge to be definitive on the subject. To say "definitive knowledge that can only come with the experience of actually attempting such a thing" is like suggesting that a psychologist would have to attempt suicide in order to help someone who is suicidal.
There have been threads in the past of suggesting rear wheel drive V8 powered Maximas and the like. It is common knowledge that an idea such as this, although is technically possible, is outrageous and would not be beneficial or work completely without a ridiculous amount of effort and money.
Good luck on your effort to get your 5th Gen steering wheel in your 4th Gen, and getting it all to work. Maybe you will be the first, and when you do, I will be the first to congratulate you.
I'm through with this. I'm leaving this thread to wither page by page back to the bottom of the list from where it was dragged.
From my point of view: (Yes this is a disclaimer so you don't have to take offense to it)
Someone should not have to actually attempt something in order for their knowledge to be definitive on the subject. To say "definitive knowledge that can only come with the experience of actually attempting such a thing" is like suggesting that a psychologist would have to attempt suicide in order to help someone who is suicidal.
There have been threads in the past of suggesting rear wheel drive V8 powered Maximas and the like. It is common knowledge that an idea such as this, although is technically possible, is outrageous and would not be beneficial or work completely without a ridiculous amount of effort and money.
Good luck on your effort to get your 5th Gen steering wheel in your 4th Gen, and getting it all to work. Maybe you will be the first, and when you do, I will be the first to congratulate you.
I'm through with this. I'm leaving this thread to wither page by page back to the bottom of the list from where it was dragged.
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From my point of view: (Yes this is a disclaimer so you don't have to take offense to it)
Someone should not have to actually attempt something in order for their knowledge to be definitive on the subject. To say "definitive knowledge that can only come with the experience of actually attempting such a thing" is like suggesting that a psychologist would have to attempt suicide in order to help someone who is suicidal.
Someone should not have to actually attempt something in order for their knowledge to be definitive on the subject. To say "definitive knowledge that can only come with the experience of actually attempting such a thing" is like suggesting that a psychologist would have to attempt suicide in order to help someone who is suicidal.
There have been threads in the past of suggesting rear wheel drive V8 powered Maximas and the like. It is common knowledge that an idea such as this, although is technically possible, is outrageous and would not be beneficial or work completely without a ridiculous amount of effort and money.
For the 5th gen wheel swap to be fully functional as detailed earlier by someone here, is for the cruise controls to be rewired, and a 5th gen wheel w/ airbag and steering column can be had for $100.
I plan on having my whole front suspension replaced soon, with raxles, new control arms and the works so this can be done at the same time if i choose to, with little increase in labor cost, that's not quite "a ridiculous amount of effort and money."
Good luck on your effort to get your 5th Gen steering wheel in your 4th Gen, and getting it all to work. Maybe you will be the first, and when you do, I will be the first to congratulate you.
I'm through with this. I'm leaving this thread to wither page by page back to the bottom of the list from where it was dragged.
Now, this thread will serve as a resource for posterity, unlike before,
"from where it was dragged."
Last edited by nismomaxse; Mar 25, 2013 at 02:34 PM.
http://craftcustoms.com/_borders/cclogo3.jpg
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I had my stock steering wheel sent out and refinished. The work is flawless and the customization is endless also good quality leather. It will look stock again. Speak to Carter from Craft Customs.
http://craftcustoms.com/_borders/cclogo3.jpg
http://craftcustoms.com/_borders/cclogo3.jpg
Color, customization, price? Any pics?
It is not cheap, if you are looking for a cheap way then dont bother contacting them. I didnt care how much it was because I have had this car since a baby (1997) original owner and I will run it to the ground before getting rid of it.. So everything I do to my max is an investment.
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I sent my steering wheel in to Craft Customs to have the factory leather removed and redone with perforated black leather with red stitching. I also had grayish wood trim on the upper and lower part of the steering wheel. I picked up an old 4th gen wheel from a junkyard for 50 bucks and away it went.
It is not cheap, if you are looking for a cheap way then dont bother contacting them. I didnt care how much it was because I have had this car since a baby (1997) original owner and I will run it to the ground before getting rid of it.. So everything I do to my max is an investment.
It is not cheap, if you are looking for a cheap way then dont bother contacting them. I didnt care how much it was because I have had this car since a baby (1997) original owner and I will run it to the ground before getting rid of it.. So everything I do to my max is an investment.
It'll be by second choice option if i can't find a nice 4th gen wheel.
Thanks, I love the way it came out and it looks way better in person. I only had the steering wheel redone (leather and woodgrain) at Craft Customs. The air bag I had done at a different place. Try calling them because if you only want the leather redone it will be cheaper. Obviously if you want the wood grain it will cost more.
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Thanks, I love the way it came out and it looks way better in person. I only had the steering wheel redone (leather and woodgrain) at Craft Customs. The air bag I had done at a different place. Try calling them because if you only want the leather redone it will be cheaper. Obviously if you want the wood grain it will cost more.
And with the carbon fiber at the top, i won't have to worry about wear.