Would The Is300 Or Altezza Triptronic Steering Wheel To Fit The Aristo

[Anees]

Hi guys,

I am finding the standard Aristo steering wheel a bit large, and you do loose abit of feel because of it.

Does anyone know if the IS300 triptronic or the Atezza steering wheel would be compatible? I'd want something that looked OEM which is why I thought of the IS300 or Altezza, because I don't think they would look out of place.

Thanks,

Anees

[goodoldgrandad]

In theory the different steering wheels from these Lexus/Toyota cars work in a similar way and appear to have similar functions and same fitting spline on the steering column. Getting hold of them in perfect condition may however prove difficult. The "Up" and "Down" shift are only switches after all that give a signal to change the gears electronically. You would have to make sure the air bag, etc is perfect and you may have to fiddle with the electrical connectors if they are not the same type.

You can also buy triptronic style steeling wheels off the internet, but I've not seen any with airbags fitted. In the past I did change my Mitsubishi FTO trip-change wheel for a smaller version with actual paddle controls (not buttons), which I bought off the web from Japan.

[Peejay]

As above, you should be able to fit a steering wheel from one of the other models, for example, one of the CA members fitted a MK1 Aristo with an MR2 steering wheel, including wiring up the airbag, the only thing missing if I remember rightly was the cruise control lever.

[Anees]

A few IS300 steering wheels are going on eBay US at the moment for $150 + $40 shipping.

It is tempting to try it but I you need an Airbag too.........