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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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Anyone changed their steering wheel on an 05 GT? Is there a smaller one more suited to track use?
Old Jul 29, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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You can use the current Bullitt wheel, which I put on my car and the 2010 GT500 wheel works too but all the radio functions on the wheel will not work.

2010 GT500 wheel in a 2008 GT500


Bullitt wheel on 05-09
Old Jul 29, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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what did it cost to switch? Get it from Dealer or aftermkt? Thx
Old Jul 29, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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The stock steering wheel is just fine for track use, and the DOT frowns upon removing factory restrain systems like airbags.

My buddy just got a FAT ticket. Of the 17 , yes SEVENTEEN violations he was written up for, one of them was his Momo steering wheel.
Old Jul 29, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Call Kevin @ Clevenger Ford. 1 800 570 5554 - He specializes in mods for forum members. Your factory wheel will work fine nut the steering wheels above have a nicer texture leather to them and beefier, anatomical shaped grips. You wont have trouble with the law since its a factory wheel and it uses your SRS Airbag.
Old Jul 29, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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Is the bullitt wheel any smaller? If so,by how much?
Old Jul 29, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by whtcanbrwnd04u
Is the bullitt wheel any smaller? If so,by how much?
No, just a thicker more anatomical grip.
Old Jul 29, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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......ergonomic. ; )
Old Jul 30, 2009 | 01:57 AM
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You can swap it out yourself, here is a link to the instructions, although I do remember reading somewhere that the 25mm bolt is one-time use.

https://mustangforums.com/forum/s197...-for-s197.html

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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 01:59 AM
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24mm bolt, sorry.
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