Steering Wheel Horn Buttons
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Steering Wheel Horn Buttons
I recently parted from a 96 Accord and bought a 08 Civic. The Accord was a decent car, but it can't compete with a modern Civic. However, the one thing I desperately miss from the Accord are those horn buttons located near the rim of the steering wheel. I loved not having to take my hands off the wheel when using the horn.
Unfortunately, it seems like all new cars, not just Hondas, opt for those god-awful pressure sensitive horn pads right in the center of the steering wheel. I can't imagine why anyone would want those. When someone's about to cut you off and cause an accident, the last thing you should do is take a hand off the wheel, even to use your horn.
I'd like to add these buttons to my Civic. However, short of retrofitting it with a 92-95 Civic's steering wheel, there don't appear to be any options. Does anyone know if this is possible? The only OEM steering wheels I could find are those lame "racing" steering wheels, which don't even have a horn or airbag.
Unfortunately, it seems like all new cars, not just Hondas, opt for those god-awful pressure sensitive horn pads right in the center of the steering wheel. I can't imagine why anyone would want those. When someone's about to cut you off and cause an accident, the last thing you should do is take a hand off the wheel, even to use your horn.
I'd like to add these buttons to my Civic. However, short of retrofitting it with a 92-95 Civic's steering wheel, there don't appear to be any options. Does anyone know if this is possible? The only OEM steering wheels I could find are those lame "racing" steering wheels, which don't even have a horn or airbag.
#2
RE: Steering Wheel Horn Buttons
You can get brackets that go on the steering wheeel column which have an arm with a horn button at the end. they are right by your finger. Just had a look on eBay and can't find any, but I know they exists. They are built for people who have sports steering wheels, but want a horn.
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RE: Steering Wheel Horn Buttons
ORIGINAL: alecrust
You can get brackets that go on the steering wheeel column which have an arm with a horn button at the end. they are right by your finger. Just had a look on eBay and can't find any, but I know they exists. They are built for people who have sports steering wheels, but want a horn.
You can get brackets that go on the steering wheeel column which have an arm with a horn button at the end. they are right by your finger. Just had a look on eBay and can't find any, but I know they exists. They are built for people who have sports steering wheels, but want a horn.
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RE: Steering Wheel Horn Buttons
I much prefer the pressure sensitive area in the middle because the buttons on the side didn't help me when some asshat crashed into me because I was turning the wheel and couldn't find the damn buttons...I don't like the 2 button arrangement because there are certain driving situations that would make pressing and finding the buttons very hard or impossible.
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RE: Steering Wheel Horn Buttons
ORIGINAL: 99lx
I much prefer the pressure sensitive area in the middle because the buttons on the side didn't help me when some asshat crashed into me because I was turning the wheel and couldn't find the damn buttons...I don't like the 2 button arrangement because there are certain driving situations that would make pressing and finding the buttons very hard or impossible.
I much prefer the pressure sensitive area in the middle because the buttons on the side didn't help me when some asshat crashed into me because I was turning the wheel and couldn't find the damn buttons...I don't like the 2 button arrangement because there are certain driving situations that would make pressing and finding the buttons very hard or impossible.
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RE: Steering Wheel Horn Buttons
you guys makes me laugh. seriously, is this that big of a deal? i mean understand what you mean, i had to use the horn the other day, and its in the center of the steering, but come on its not that hard. Its just a matter of reflex.
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RE: Steering Wheel Horn Buttons
ORIGINAL: civic_burns_all
you guys makes me laugh. seriously, is this that big of a deal? i mean understand what you mean, i had to use the horn the other day, and its in the center of the steering, but come on its not that hard. Its just a matter of reflex.
you guys makes me laugh. seriously, is this that big of a deal? i mean understand what you mean, i had to use the horn the other day, and its in the center of the steering, but come on its not that hard. Its just a matter of reflex.
I really don't see why there's such opposition to this basic idea. It seems pretty intuitive. Granted, someone at Honda apparently doesn't think it's a big deal either.
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