New Steering Wheel, Dash, and Airbag
OEM+ Upgrades | New Gauge Cluster, New Steering Wheel, and New Airbag
The Steering Wheel
As Seen in the image below, the OEM steering Wheel and Dash we’re in very good condition for a car from 1999 and having been in an accident. however I wasn’t a huge fan of the look, I wanted something a little more modernized, I ended finding a really nice looking steering wheel online, this is the ChiperAuto NB steering Wheel
Changing the steering wheel seemed like a major task, and I’ll admit, I didn’t know what I was getting into. But surprisingly, it turned out to be a whole lot easier than I thought. After removing the steering column cover (which was just three screws), I had to deal with two bolts holding the airbag on. Then, using a 22mm socket on my impact gun, I was able to break the steering wheel bolt loose and remove it without any issues. Next, to get the OEM wheel off, I had to give the edges of the wheel a few solid hits. However, in my enthusiasm, I accidentally hit a bit too hard and ended up ripping off the connector to the clock spring. So, in addition to the new steering wheel, the car also got a shiny new clock spring. Sometimes, a little DIY adventure can lead to unexpected upgrades! \
Chsnging the Dash
I also wanted to change the dash color from the ugly factory green light to a sleek cool white, and I stumbled upon a website called revlimiter. The owner over at revlimiter is a really cool guy and does a lot of work in the Miata community, so I was stoked to make a purchase from him. After browsing through the wide selection on his website, I was torn between the GT-40 and the Revolver Gauges. Ultimately, I decided to go with the Revolver set because I felt it had that perfect OEM+ vibe and looked like something that would come straight from the factory if the car were produced today.
Almost Done
As seen below, the new steering wheel and dash looked great together. However, I felt that the OEM Nardio logo airbag seemed a bit outdated for this steering wheel. Consequently, I visited a local junkyard where I found a wrecked 2003 Mazda Protege. I retrieved the airbag from that car and installed it into the Miata, and the result is stunning.
Stunnting Outcome
