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August 2002
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ae86 steering wheel
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Wed, 13 November 2002 07:53
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went down to supercheap auto today to have a look 4 a new steering wheel, when i asked if they had a boss kit 4 a sprinter i got blank looks, the guy rang autotechnia (the place that makes the bosses) and they said that they couldent tell me definatly which one i needed cause halfway through the production of sprinters they changed the steering coulm type and if i had a certain type i needed some special spacer and a special boss. how do i know which type to get?
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Location:
Newcastle
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September 2002
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Wed, 13 November 2002 09:32
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I got a steering wheel from super cheap for my AE71 corolla and when i asked for a boss kit i got blank looks aswell! So i took a gamble and got one from a corolla-83-86 model its part no. is #401, it is ment for a FWD rolla but it works in my car. it puts the wheel about 20mm closer to me( which suits me fine,i was goin to make a spacer) i dont know if it will work on your sprinter tho.
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July 2002
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Re: ae86 steering wheel
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Wed, 13 November 2002 09:39
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better get the SAAS one..
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Location:
northern beaches
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August 2002
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Re: ae86 steering wheel
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Wed, 13 November 2002 09:55
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yea im thinking i might just take the risk and buy the one for the corolla. i was just wondering if anyone else had encountered the problem.
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Location:
northern beaches
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August 2002
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Re: ae86 steering wheel
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Wed, 13 November 2002 09:56
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does saas have one for a sprinter?
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Location:
Newcastle
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September 2002
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Re: ae86 steering wheel
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Wed, 13 November 2002 10:10
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The saas boss kit is a little shorter, my mate has one in his AE82 and it was to short so he had to make a spacer.
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July 2002
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Re: ae86 steering wheel
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Wed, 13 November 2002 10:23
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saas' got one for the sprinter, I've bought one more than a year ago, about 15cm long, I couldn't find the part number anymore, but they seems to have a different looking boss kit for the sprinter now, so I don't know how long the boss kit is, here's the link for you! 
http://www.saas.com.au/prod_adaptors_stand.asp?mod elID=Toyota Sprinter
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Location:
Eskilstuna, Sweden
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: ae86 steering wheel
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Wed, 13 November 2002 11:57
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awesome gt20v. I wish I knew this part number BK138XXL six months back. And to actually see a 'toyota sprinter' link on a page.
I went through the Auto-One blank look deal until the guy I was talking to called one of his mates who happenned to know that the kit of some Diahatsu (Autotechnica) fitted just fine. Still had to make a 30mm spacer up so my fingers would not turn on the indicator when I turned a corner though.
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Location:
Brisbane
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July 2002
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Re: ae86 steering wheel
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Wed, 13 November 2002 13:11
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Just to add my 2 cents then ...
Yes ... you're right in that people at Supercheap Auto will give you a blank look as the Sprinter AE86 is not on the Autotechnica boss catalogue list.
I still ordered an Autotechnica boss for an AE82 which fits in the Sprinter HOWEVER the only thing I found out later is that it is too short.
As the original Sprinter steering wheel is recessed, you'll find that a normal aftermarket steering wheel is too close to the steering stalk. The wheel will fit but just with enough clearance over the stalk.
I've had to adjust to this fact but after a while it grows on you. Then again, it can be a bit annoying at times. Still, you'll always see me indicating even before I turn ... 
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July 2002
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Re: ae86 steering wheel
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Wed, 13 November 2002 13:40
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from what I remember, the SAAS boss wasn't too short, as it came with a spacer already.. but I don't know about these new models as the pictures on the website looked different to the one I had.. But I assume SAAS should already have thought about this problem since they specified that the boss is for an AE86
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: ae86 steering wheel
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Wed, 13 November 2002 14:46
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Does anyone know if the the SAAS pattern is the same as any others? I have a MOMO wheel which has been installed on myproject car by the previous owner...lets just say they were...innovative 
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Location:
Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: ae86 steering wheel
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Wed, 13 November 2002 23:29
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look for the aw11 mr2 (long) boss - that's the one you want for an ae86.
T
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Location:
Adelaide
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May 2002
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Re: ae86 steering wheel
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Thu, 14 November 2002 04:21
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Rex bougt a boss with a Rocca's gift voucher (gay present, I know). But If I remember correctly they didnt have one designed for the Sprinter.
The one i ended up buying was one for a corolla or T-18 (cant remember, long time ago).
The wheel sat far too close to the indicator stalk so me 'n Pa whacked up the simple spacer below. Not only did it fix the problem. It also allowed me to set the wheel exactly where i wanted it.
And to the Rice Boys: It looks pretty racy/sik too...
[Sometimes these pics dot work so if yer want it mailed, let me know]
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Location:
Melb
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May 2002
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Re: ae86 steering wheel
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Thu, 14 November 2002 05:31
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yeh i have a autotechnica boss kit on my sprinter .. on the box it also has the number, 401
i haven't noticed anything different [maybe there r stuff that r, but hasn't affected me]
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Location:
northern beaches
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: ae86 steering wheel
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Thu, 14 November 2002 07:48
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rex could you send me the pic?
Cri_ag@hotmail.com
thanks for all the help guys
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Registered:
July 2002
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Re: ae86 steering wheel
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Thu, 14 November 2002 13:21
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the SAAS wheel's got 2 pattern, the autotechnica one and the momo one I think, it's got 12 holes..
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