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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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anyone in socal down to help me out? i dont even know where to start.. tried reading the DIY, but still lost.. parts are probably arriving late next week. please help!
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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If you're willing to drive out to Riverside, I'll be more than glad to help. I got all the tools required at home.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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is next saturday good for you? ill buy lunch or something.
anyone else? closer to LA?
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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Pics Eric, I'd like to see your setup!
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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its actually at west covina nissan right now. and im waiting on the short hub, because its not in stock til next week. no one else closer to LA?
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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Erick check out these guys..................

Elite Auto Performance
4615 W. Artesia Blvd
Lawndale Ca 92060
310-370-0377

Inzo or Big V.......
Every single Z in the shop has a aftermarket steering wheel and I would highly recommend them.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by erickim080387
its actually at west covina nissan right now. and im waiting on the short hub, because its not in stock til next week. no one else closer to LA?

its super easy to install urself.

the hub should have the Torqx wrench to take out the airbag (one on each side). airbag comes out, unclip airbag harness (two)

then unhook steering wheel control box (grey connector on left) and loosen nut in the center not all the way off. then wiggle steering wheel left right up down and yank toward you (besure not to smack your forehead) and when its off the spindle remove that nut.

note the arrow on the spindle in which direction is up and that is where your wheels are pointed straight. and put on the shorty hub, and turn that nut until your steering full LOCKS (i.e. turning the wheel w/o the key will lock the steering wheel) and then ur set to put on the QR. put in the two resistors, put the cover on. mount the steering wheel to the QR sleeve. put on horn. done.

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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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Next Sat. is fine with me. If you can't find anyone closer to you just feel free to PM me on Friday to confirm. No need for lunch, just glad to help out a fellow Z member. Besides, I remember a couple weeks back when I was bored on a Sat and you invited me over to a meet and gave me ideas of what was happening that day.... Karma
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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eric you might try hitting up arin, i know he's installed his own a few times. and he's a lot closer to you than some of these [very helpful!] guys. he might be able to help you out
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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I'll help you out next saturday eric.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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and...there you go!
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HAHA thanks ARIN!! thanks guys cheston, nastyboy, ed, and naeiri you guys were helpfull. nastyboy, ill let you know next friday if arin cant make it on saturday. haha cheston!! u make it sound so easy.. only wish it was that easy. im lost with this.
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Originally Posted by erickim080387
HAHA thanks ARIN!! thanks guys cheston, nastyboy, ed, and naeiri you guys were helpfull. nastyboy, ill let you know next friday if arin cant make it on saturday. haha cheston!! u make it sound so easy.. only wish it was that easy. im lost with this.
It is easy. lol

Make sure you have the two resistors though or else that airbag light will annoy the heck out of you.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 07:34 AM
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guys, what resistors do i need? i think the hub im getting comes with 1 male and 1 female airbag harnesses.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 07:55 AM
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get two of the male extensions like these. made by worksbell: its a 2ohm resistor

http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=5239
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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Yup works makes it, both have to be male like I told you.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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i am getting the works short hub

"These are included with Works Bell hubs, when purchasing the Works Bell hub you do not need to purchase these separately."

do i need another set?
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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I dunno, mine only came with one. I bought another one because I needed two.

Do you have it in front of you? Get the hub, open the box and look for the resistor(s). If you find one then purchase another one, if you find two male resistors then you're good to go.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 12:57 PM
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LOL... its still at WCN, im gonna pick them up sat morning..
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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Any places in the 951 or 909 that does this? I'm waiting on the short hub too from WCN to go with the GTC Hub and Vertex steering wheel.
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