so i was browsing through the classifieds and saw a 91 prelude for sale. the car was nice but i was wondering if anyone put the prelude steering wheel into a crx/civic. i think it would look pretty nice. heres what the wheel looks like:



what do you guys think?

 

in that pic it looks kinda large, but i think its just the pic. i say go for it!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crx-treme &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">in that pic it looks kinda large, but i think its just the pic. i say go for it! </TD></TR></TABLE>

if you say so . theres a whole bunch of 90-91 preludes at the junkyards with these steering wheels thats why i i thought of doing it. i'll try it tommorrow then post some pics.

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=173731

It sits further away from your body and closer to the turn signal and wiper stalks (and your knees).

 

was it a simple task to do? i'm pretty short ( like 5'5'') so my seat is pulled all the way up. you think i'll have problems driving?

 

I just put a '91 Prelude Steering wheel into my '89 Civic Sedan.

After converting to a CRX dashboard, I lost a few inches of room between the steering wheel and my legs.

I had to modify the backside of the Prelude wheel in order for it to sit flush against the steering column, and I also had to convert to the Civic cruise control harness, but after the modification, it fit fine.

It's about 1/2" away from the headlight/wiper stalks, but it's actually quite comfortable in my opinion and doesn't get in the way.

Since the steering wheel sits closer to the steering column, you gain a few inches between your chest and the wheel. Which is again, in my opinion, more comfortable.

The reason I chose this wheel is because I feel it's the best looking OEM wheel that has factory cruise control function integrated. I love it.

If you don't have cruise control you'll have to do what crxgator did to his wheel. The link to his thread is the one Targa posted.

We-todd-did is down so excuse the host i'm using!

http://server4.pictiger.com/im...l.jpg

 

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It sits further away from your body and closer to the turn signal and wiper stalks (and your knees).</TD></TR></TABLE>

who is this username=no more fellow...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jonathan_ED3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Since the steering wheel sits closer to the steering column, you gain a few inches between your chest and the wheel. Which is again, in my opinion, more comfortable.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You must have unusually short legs I find that the steering wheel is already too far away from me at the stock position.

 

Well...I'm 5'9". I guess it's possible that my legs are oddly short though.

My hybrid CRX dash, along with DA seats, and the Prelude wheel really changed the comfort zone in my car. It took a while to get used to, but now I like it.

I find it humorous that my 1st and 2nd gen Civics have more leg room than any of my EF's ever have.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jonathan_ED3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I find it humorous that my 1st and 2nd gen Civics have more leg room than any of my EF's ever have.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Heh . . . most people think I'm crazy when I tell them that my CRX has twice the legroom of a Pilot or Odyssey.

 

im just worried it might be too far away . i usually drive with my hand on on like 7 o'clock position.

 

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It sits further away from your body and closer to the turn signal and wiper stalks (and your knees).</TD></TR></TABLE>
Here are some pics of my Bro's 88 STD (the pics make the steering wheel look old but it's not that bad)

 

Are those 1st gen Integra seats?

 

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Here are some pics of my Bro's 88 STD (the pics make the steering wheel look old but it's not that bad)

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you think an nrg steering wheel hub will work to bring it out further?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by em Dot &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> you think an nrg steering wheel hub will work to bring it out further?</TD></TR></TABLE>
You can't use an aftermarket hub with a stock wheel.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jonathan_ED3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Are those 1st gen Integra seats?</TD></TR></TABLE>
there LS integra seats (installed by previous owner)

 

so would this help tall lanky EF owners?

 

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there LS integra seats (installed by previous owner)</TD></TR></TABLE>

Cool, so they are first gen Integra seats. I always liked those.

 

that wheel would be nice if you installed the cruise control from an LX sedan on a CRX too.

 

Or installed a CRX dashboard into an LX like I did I love it!

 

that would look flippin' sweet in a crx!