steering wheel change

[kknudsen12]

We have a '96 RLX, and I think it would be fun to make a few upgrades, including changing the steering wheel. I like the Isotta wheels in the new Malibu's, and have found a few other steering wheels online that I like too. However, what would I actually need to switch steering wheels? If I bought one, will I need additional parts, or is it as simple as removing the original and screwing the new one on?

[Bill_AirJunky]

I've thought about doing the same thing on the Vride. All we need is a Group Buy on some Isotta steering wheels to put us over the edge!

[kknudsen12]

Sounds good! Is it possible?!

Also, I realize that I accidentally put this in the wrong forum.. should be in modifications.

[sgt1970-442]

i changed mine to a mahogany wheel, and added the mahogany throttle ball and it looks kickazz. very easy change just pop the center cover and pull the nut off. its a tapered fit and mine had threaded holes so i used my steering wheel puller, it came right off just like autos do. if you want to see mine i'll need an email address as i don't know how to post a pic on here.

[Jimmypooh]

i changed mine to a mahogany wheel, and added the mahogany throttle ball and it looks kickazz. very easy change just pop the center cover and pull the nut off. its a tapered fit and mine had threaded holes so i used my steering wheel puller, it came right off just like autos do. if you want to see mine i'll need an email address as i don't know how to post a pic on here.

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[Woober]

It depends which steering wheel you have now. I have changed mine twice. The first time I switched to the Issota wheel with the flat bottom I had to change the hub also. This year I switched to the new style Issota wheel and it just screwed right on.

[kknudsen12]

Right now the boat has a Dino (or is it Dyno?) wheel. I assume this was the factory standard wheel. How do you think that would compare, then, with the Isottas?

[99response]

You should really just upgrade to rack and pinion while your doing that and actually improve the boats performance.

-Chris

[Woober]

You will have to get a new hub for yours. Its not that hard to do. I got mine thru my dealer.

[kknudsen12]

You should really just upgrade to rack and pinion while your doing that and actually improve the boats performance.

-Chris

Ok, so I really know nothing about steering... What kind of steering does my boat have now, and what difference would rack and pinion make? Also, how much would that cost?