To those with the ford FRPP STeering wheel...

I just acquired this wheel...full with cruise control switches and the steering wheel backing (all for $75 shipped ). I have a couple questions:

1- do the mustang cruise control switches light up? If not, which cars have the light up buttons that I can use with this wheel?

2- has anybody with this wheel used the steering column gauge pod? I know you can use it on 94+ birds, but you had problems when tilting the steering wheel. Im wondering if this problem still persist with this different wheel/wheel backing.

Any info is appreciated. thanx!

off-topic but they DO make the steering column pods for the T-birds? Everywhere i look only lists them for trucks/mustangs/etc.

Why not just use a bolt in pod? Like the kind that just screws into the steering column, it doesn't look as bad as you think it would.

1FASTSC said:

Why not just use a bolt in pod? Like the kind that just screws into the steering column, it doesn't look as bad as you think it would.

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cause the column pods are just alot cleaner looking IMO. Are you talking about using a cup?

Blown 91 Bird said:

off-topic but they DO make the steering column pods for the T-birds? Everywhere i look only lists them for trucks/mustangs/etc.

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Yep, i know at least two people here have used the mustang one...which does fit the bird, but like i mentioned in my post above one of the guys said that you couldnt fully tilt your steering wheel b/c there was interference with the pod. I know there was an extensive thread about it, try a search and im sure you'll find it...i think it even had pictures of it installed.

**ah, also note that it only works on 94-95 sc's (94+ mn12's i guess). It doesnt work on 89-93 sc's. I mention it b/c i see from your siggy that you have a 91. It sux b/c i would have prefered that steering column pod for my 89 instead of the 94.

Oh and here's the link to the thread i was talking about: http://www.sccoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30572&highlight=steering+pod

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Yep, i know at least two people here have used the mustang one...which does fit the bird, but like i mentioned in my post above one of the guys said that you couldnt fully tilt your steering wheel b/c there was interference with the pod. I know there was an extensive thread about it, try a search and im sure you'll find it...i think it even had pictures of it installed.

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thanks. Steering tilt problems wouldnt bother me as my wheel always stays in the same position.


edit damn only works for 94+ birds... that sucks

I have no clue, if my camera works I'll go take a picture of my setup....gasp it's not on an SC, but the gauge pods are pretty much usable on any car. Camera has to charge a bit....

1FASTSC said:

I have no clue, if my camera works I'll go take a picture of my setup....gasp it's not on an SC, but the gauge pods are pretty much usable on any car. Camera has to charge a bit....

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maybe your talkin about the ones that are in many of the newer GTI's..which wouldnt be so bad if it wasnt right in the middle (blocking the fuel guage).




i think im just gonna break the "sleeper" look and get a a-pillar 2 guage pod

What are you trying to monitor? The only thing I monitor is AFR and Boost...I mean I really have to, with my setup. I monitor everything else with a laptop or palm pilot.






Pods cost 20 bucks a piece, and I still maintain the sleeper look....kinda, I had one guy who was racing me notice that I had gauges on the steering column...

The Mustang buttons don't light up, but I also have no idea if any other buttons from Ford do.

Dang! i guess ill have to check. I know the buttons on my bro's 00 ranger light up..and they look exactly alike. But then again, ours do too...and they dont fit.