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Postby FST4RD » Mon Sep 24, 2012 12:05 pm

I'm trying to find a boss lit to suit my 1998 Suzuki Alto Ha11. So far no luck, tried Google and all sorts.
If I was to count the splines and measure the diameter, is there a way to find if other cars suit?
I have found boss kits for older models, and the following model but not mine. Also it seems Suzuki used the same steering wheel across most of their range for particular years, but again for mine I'm not 100%.
1983 Mitsubishi Starion
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http://toyspeed.blakjak.net/profiles/pr ... hp?id=1542
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Postby Rob_GTZ » Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:13 pm

HKB Boss kits list 5 options for a 1998 Alto, seems like there is a model change/facelift in September 1998. Various options depending on if your car had/has airbags or airbag warning lights.

Application list here

http://www.japauto-products.com/english/Suzuki%202006-%20HKB%20Boss.pdf

Jap race is the best local supplier I have found of HKB, but not sure if Suzuki would be sought after enough to be kept in stock. If they suggest a equivilant bosskit that's not HKB I would be vary cautious, the monza/autotechnica ones they supply are rubbish
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Postby FST4RD » Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:06 pm

Thanks, so it seems I need an ou171.
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Postby Rob_GTZ » Mon Sep 24, 2012 5:29 pm

Yeah & where it says 'needs spacer' it means they recommend putting a spacer between bosskit & sterring wheel to bring wheel closer to you. I find that will depend on your choice of wheel & seating position.

Let me know if you have trouble finding one, i can chuck one in with my next box from Japan, they're around $25 NZ over there, probably around $50 all up with postage
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Postby FST4RD » Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:39 pm

Rob_GTZ wrote:Yeah & where it says 'needs spacer' it means they recommend putting a spacer between bosskit & sterring wheel to bring wheel closer to you. I find that will depend on your choice of wheel & seating position.

Let me know if you have trouble finding one, i can chuck one in with my next box from Japan, they're around $25 NZ over there, probably around $50 all up with postage


When you bringing over your next box?
I don't mind flicking you some coin and beer :D
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Postby Rob_GTZ » Tue Sep 25, 2012 10:45 am

Probably have something ready to go in next couple of weeks
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