Considering getting an aftermarket steering wheel...
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Re: Considering getting an aftermarket steering wheel...
Originally Posted by eng
That's a generalization. In some (maybe most?) situations it won't hurt anything, but there are certainly cases of people getting killed because of an airbag.
I'm of the belief that wearing a seatbelt alone is more than adaquate and the benefits of having an airbag don't outweigh the risks as long as you always buckle up. I'd love to see some data (where seatbelt + airbag did better than a seatbelt only) to the contrary though. That's not even taking into consideration a more advanced restraint system.
I'm of the belief that wearing a seatbelt alone is more than adaquate and the benefits of having an airbag don't outweigh the risks as long as you always buckle up. I'd love to see some data (where seatbelt + airbag did better than a seatbelt only) to the contrary though. That's not even taking into consideration a more advanced restraint system.
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Originally Posted by mnchvgs79
It saved my fathers life not even 6 months ago.
Newer generations of airbags are more effective and FAR safer than the late '80s-mid '90s airbags.
If I had an airbag in an early '90s car I'd take it out immediately, regardless of the law.
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Re: Considering getting an aftermarket steering wheel...
Originally Posted by dave22
How old was the car?
Newer generations of airbags are more effective and FAR safer than the late '80s-mid '90s airbags.
If I had an airbag in an early '90s car I'd take it out immediately, regardless of the law.
Newer generations of airbags are more effective and FAR safer than the late '80s-mid '90s airbags.
If I had an airbag in an early '90s car I'd take it out immediately, regardless of the law.
it was an 00 Mazda Pickup.
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Re: Considering getting an aftermarket steering wheel...
you can personally do it, but there is the standard red tape shit to go through to legally do it. you have to write the NTHSB to get a release application, and if you have a legitimate reason for it, they will issue you a release form, and then you can have it done.
or just yank the bulb and all traces of an airbag system off of it
or just yank the bulb and all traces of an airbag system off of it
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Re: Considering getting an aftermarket steering wheel...
Well since my car is a '91 volvo and the only airbag is in the steering wheel, I figure if I did it noone would give it a second look.
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Re: Considering getting an aftermarket steering wheel...
one of my friend's dad that does inspections told me a while ago that you can only fail the airbag safety inspection if your SRS light is on. Remove the bulb and you should be set.
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Originally Posted by b18c1delsol94
one of my friend's dad that does inspections told me a while ago that you can only fail the airbag safety inspection if your SRS light is on. Remove the bulb and you should be set.
thats for inspection, not the federal law that prevents tampering. you can try to get away with it without the paperwork, but like all government runn shits, it might come back to get ya. i wouldnt do the paperwork myself, but it is a good idea in case of an accident or something in this litigation happy society.
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Originally Posted by fc735
thats for inspection, not the federal law that prevents tampering. you can try to get away with it without the paperwork, but like all government runn shits, it might come back to get ya. i wouldnt do the paperwork myself, but it is a good idea in case of an accident or something in this litigation happy society.
Do you think a officer of the law will write you a ticket for a "altered" steering wheel? Just wondering. I've been tosing the idea around about getting rid of my airbag, I hate it, I'm scared of it. And getting a different wheel. Thanks.
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Re: Considering getting an aftermarket steering wheel...
Originally Posted by Jarrod
This is a very serious question.
Do you think a officer of the law will write you a ticket for a "altered" steering wheel? Just wondering. I've been tosing the idea around about getting rid of my airbag, I hate it, I'm scared of it. And getting a different wheel. Thanks.
Do you think a officer of the law will write you a ticket for a "altered" steering wheel? Just wondering. I've been tosing the idea around about getting rid of my airbag, I hate it, I'm scared of it. And getting a different wheel. Thanks.
If you get pulled it's 50/50 whether you'll get a ticket because of the steering wheel, just know that you can get one so don't complain if you do.
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