Is there any difference between the 2nd gen V6 brake pads and the 4 cylinder brake pads? I was under the impression that the V6 had bigger ones?

Also does anyone know if a 3rd gen non airbag steering wheel will fit a 2nd gen bolt on and how much you could pick one up 2nd hand? i like the look of the 3rd gen steering wheels better than the 2nd gen wheels.

yep the rotors are of different size between the 4 cyl and 6 cyl models.

I'm sure you can bolt the 3rd gen steering wheel on, but i can't say for sure. However how are you going to match the colours? The 3rd gens are really dark grey in colour. I did see a non-airbag 3rd gen wheel on eBay going for $50 the last time i saw it.