jusatad

you know, regarding the plastic pieces for the steer wheel components, I *might* be able to model those in CAD and then print them in plastic on my 3D printer.

Would you be willing to send all the pieces from a broken one so I can get precise measurements?  Not sure if my printer can create strong enough pieces, or if they will be precise enough, but I'd be willing to give it a try in my spare time.  This solution won't be fast however, and there is no guarantee it will work.  No cost to you.