Hey guys... when I bought my GSR project, it came with a used momo steering wheel. Instead of using the momo hub I decided to go with a quick release. After looking for a horn button I decided that I couldn't find one I liked that would give me the "Racecar look" that I wanted. My simple solution was to make a delete plate for the horn button that would sandwich between the steering wheel and the hub. If I decide I want to keep the horn I will be putting a separate button somewhere else near the wheel or column. Anyway... here are the pics of my simple fab mod.

The first thing I did was set a piece of 20 gauge scrap steel under the wheel and traced the center and bolt holes for the steering wheel.



Here you can see it traced. I am using the outline of the steering wheel as a guide to know how big to make the delete plate.



Here is the rough cutout of the plate. I drew a circle inside the outline that I traced of the wheel. I then used a beverly shear to make my rough cut but you can use a handheld pair of snips if you have to. If you bend it while trimming just set it on something hard and flat and tap it flat again.



Here it is after cleaning up the outside edge with a belt sander. You can use any grinder to do the same thing but do so CAREFULLY.



The next step was to center punch the holes for the bolts so they lined up with the steering wheel. Get them close by eye and you should be just fine. I always plan on using a bigger hole than needed for the bolts so I have some wiggle room.



Drill a 1/8th inch pilot hole for each of your bolt holes. I finished it off by drilling a quarter inch hole for each bolt. Again, this should be big enough but if one hole is a little bit off you can always use a file and open the inside edge up a little bit. I rushed marking my holes so I may have to.



After I drilled my holes I sanded the plate down with 150 grit paper on a DA sander to clean it up for paint. Then I added a real quick design with a bead roller for character. It looks rough in the picture but it looks good when behind the wheel.



Here are a couple of pictures of it painted black and behind the opening of the wheel. I didn't have to open the holes up at all for the bolts. Success! I will get installed pics on the car later tonight when I put the wheel on. But this is all there is to it guys! Very quick, very easy, and a simple way of finishing off the steering wheel/hub setup in my teg. Technically it's a "for off road use only" type of mod... but... I will just leave it at that. haha

 

The finished piece inside the wheel center almost looks like a leathered texture rather than steel. Pretty cool

 

I took a center cap from a 86 accord.
Then the aluminum center H from an cx wheel sanded it polished it and did this.

 

Thanks! I think it gives it a different look.

Not a bad idea!