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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Mirror & Steering Wheel Conversion

I want to swap my side-view mirrors on my '01 CL with either '02 or '03 CL mirrors. Are the '02 and '03 mirrors the same (smaller size compared to the '01 mirrors and fully painted to match the body paint unlike the '01 mirrors with a combination of black and the color of the body paint)? Also, would the swap just be a simple take-off old ones, put-on new ones situation with no modifications neccessary?

I also want to swap out my original steering wheel with another CL steering wheel since mine is severely worn. Would any Acura CL steering wheel work? Would it be another swap that is a simple take-off old one, put-on new one situation with no modifications necessary?
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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I was thinking the same thing with the steering wheel , I would REALLY love on with the bowling ball trim that they Type-s has but they are pricey.. If u get a stock one with air bag its pretty pricey also, You can swap the air bag from yours to the new one but i dont know if its plug-n-play!

Does anyone have a boling ball steering wheel they wanna trade me for the stock one and some cash?
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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i've seen type-s steering wheels go for about 50 bucks, w/o the airbags.

on the side mirrors, i'm planning on testing with accord or civic mirrors.
i'm just getting tired of how big and blinding they are.

i had to drop my car off some where and had a friend drive it while i was following in the back. those mirrors make it look like a fucking mickey mouse.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:52 AM
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You can properly fit an Acura MDX steering wheel on a CL. I bought a woodgrain wheel off of an MDX for 99.00 shipped out of Mechanicsville VA. It is also a direct fit for our airbags also! Any help you need, just lemme know.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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Steering wheels yes. They are a direct swap.Any 01-03 CL is interchangeable. Some MDX ones can be swapped in as well. Even RSX & TSX can be put on but you will have to use that model's airbag & splice wiring.
The mirrors are not. You would have to mold them to fit the door contour. Not sure how hard that is, but they are not a direct swap.
Same thing with other Honda mirrors.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by TOPHER33884
You can properly fit an Acura MDX steering wheel on a CL. I bought a woodgrain wheel off of an MDX for 99.00 shipped out of Mechanicsville VA. It is also a direct fit for our airbags also! Any help you need, just lemme know.
^^werd! we have the same steering wheel. lol
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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^ Oh hell, that's right....I pointed you in that direction didn't I?! How you liking it bro? Nice saving almost $400 bucks wasn't it? LOL
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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^^werd! we have the same steering wheel. lol
what year MDX steering wheels fit ??
or better yet what year steering wheel did u guys buy
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TOPHER33884
You can properly fit an Acura MDX steering wheel on a CL. I bought a woodgrain wheel off of an MDX for 99.00 shipped out of Mechanicsville VA. It is also a direct fit for our airbags also! Any help you need, just lemme know.
magauto.com/Mechanicsville Honda!!

Awesome people up there.

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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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If you could do tsx or 07-08 TL mirrors and custom fit em that would be awesome. I love the turn signals in them
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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magauto.com/Mechanicsville Honda!!

Awesome people up there.

/completely useless contribution to this thread.
Dude i just bought a steering wheel from them on MOnday I called and gave Rob all the info over the phone and he said he will ship it tuesday and i will get a tracking #, still no tracking # and i called him this morning and he said he "thinks" it got shipped yesterday and I will get a tracking # but still has not came. I really hope i didnt get screwed cuz I REALLY want that wheel!
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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Dude i just bought a steering wheel from them on MOnday I called and gave Rob all the info over the phone and he said he will ship it tuesday and i will get a tracking #, still no tracking # and i called him this morning and he said he "thinks" it got shipped yesterday and I will get a tracking # but still has not came. I really hope i didnt get screwed cuz I REALLY want that wheel!
Nevermind I just got a email from him, my bowling ball wood wheel and all weather mats will be here tommorrow.. I CANT WAIT...
My wheel is beat up everytime it rains or gets wet the leather turns my hands black, its nasty I am soo amped about this wheel!
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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Yea, they've moved to a new location about 2 months ago just to find out they need to move everything back to the old one. Things have been alittle hectic over there the past two weeks or so. They're straight up people, Rob, Chris, Greg, Christina, and Christie.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by poisx7
what year MDX steering wheels fit ??
or better yet what year steering wheel did u guys buy
+1 on this please, I need one really bad. The leather is so worn its tearing off
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by invisiblewar
+1 on this please, I need one really bad. The leather is so worn its tearing off
They have it on Ebay for like 109 shipped for the black wood CL-s steering wheel, I got it today , put it on today and LOVE IT.
I always wanted this wheel just didnt wanna spent $400-$500 for it.

I dont belive it I got the black wood (well its real plastic but looks hot ) steering wheel and all weather mats for $160 shipped what a F'in deal..

I'm so stoked!
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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CALL 800-531-2756 WITH QUESTIONS
Ask for ROB and just tell him u dont wanna go through E-bay. I just called him gave him a CC# and he shipped it the next day I got it 2 days later give him the part # in the pic!
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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does it come with a matching airbag cover / center piece, what ever that thing with the acura logo on it is called?
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Futureman
does it come with a matching airbag cover / center piece, what ever that thing with the acura logo on it is called?
That's the airbag that has the logo on it...no matching cover.

The 01-02 version has an embossed "A"

Whereas...the 03 has a glossy emblem version of the "A"
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Futureman
does it come with a matching airbag cover / center piece, what ever that thing with the acura logo on it is called?
No you have to replace your bag use the same air-bag and radio/cruise controls off your old wheel u want me to take a pic so u can see how it looks on my car. I had a tech put mine on yesterday! I LOVE IT!
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Futureman
does it come with a matching airbag cover / center piece, what ever that thing with the acura logo on it is called?
The airbag is EXSPENSIVE the one with the BLACK/Chrome acura emblem is like $300 on EBAY not worth it in my opinion!
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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Thank you for the clarification. I wanted to get a black steering wheel and use my airbag, however my airbag cover is tan, that would look goofy.
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Futureman
Thank you for the clarification. I wanted to get a black steering wheel and use my airbag, however my airbag cover is tan, that would look goofy.
Your interior is tan then, correct?
The tan interiors have that real wood look, correct?
I think they make a wheel that will match the tan interior, give them a call!
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by StonedCL
Your interior is tan then, correct?
The tan interiors have that real wood look, correct?
I think they make a wheel that will match the tan interior, give them a call!
Yes tan interior. I would prefer a black steering wheel with a black airbag cover. I thought the cover didn't have anything to do with the airbag itself. I guess I was wrong.
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by nf3d0149ab
That's the airbag that has the logo on it...no matching cover.

The 01-02 version has an embossed "A"

Whereas...the 03 has a glossy emblem version of the "A"
And it sucks that you can't install an 03' airbag on an 01' easily. I really like the way the 03' airbag logo looks.
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