Got a standard TT steering wheel that is a bit tatty around the edge, and have seen a few aftermarket ones that I thought would look nice on my zed. The trouble is, most of the boss-kits state that they are not suitable for HICAS unless lock-out bars are fitted etc. Seen one on eBay last night that's quite close to me that the seller says is off a Z32 twin-turbo. I asked him where he sourced his boss for this and he sent me one of the ebay links I've already seen that state 'not suitable for HICAS, etc.' , He stated that the boss has NOTHING to do with HICAS and quantifies this by stating that his HICAS was working fine with the wheel/non-hicas boss combo.

From the reading up I've done, I find this information to be incorrect; something about a sensor & wiring at the rear of the wheel/column that activates/controls the HICAS? Have I mis-read this set-up, or is the guy feeding me duff-gen?

I'm aware of the wheel cruise control issue and have seen these moved/mounted on the dash, which doesn't bother me as its not something I tend to use....

Not sure if this helps, but these work with HICAS and cruise...

 

http://www.zcentre.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.tpl&product_id=208&category_id=76&keyword=boss&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=7

Zcentre are too expensive, you do need a special boss to work with hicas as it has a slip ring at the back that the boss turns to give steering wheel angle feedback to the hicas ecu. Driftworks are the best value for money imo, they sell one for non cruise control and a boss with 3 buttons on top to retain the use of cruise control:

 

http://www.driftworks.com/hkb-steering-wheel-boss-hub-nissan-honda-toyota-mazda-mitsubishi-subaru.html

 

The PN you require is ON-115 if you don't want cruise.

Or give Mike at MJP a call - he should also be able to supply the right part; and should be cheaper as well!!

 

Richard:chef:

Thanks Joel, £40 seems quite reasonable. Not too fussed about cruise control tbh.

Rich, who are MJP? Do they have a website?

Thanks Joel, £40 seems quite reasonable. Not too fussed about cruise control tbh.

Rich, who are MJP? Do they have a website?

 

They are traders on here

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?38-MJP-Eastern-auto

This is my thread on fitting Momo steering wheel if it helps.

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?157699-Fitting-aftermarket-steering-wheel&highlight=momo+steering+wheel

Cheers Gaz