chadnol10

iTrader: (41)

does anybody know if i can put an aftermarket steering wheel on my car and take the factory one off? i'd really like to do this but wasn't sure about the air bag. does it pretty much just depend on the people you get it inspected by or what's the deal?

02trns_am

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I personally think it would be dumb to get rid of your airbag. I mean it is there to help save your life....

dailydriver

You would probably have to contact an automotive/DOT/NHTSA specialist lawyer to know for sure (if it's actually legal), but yes, it does come down to the ***** inspecting your car.
I am in one of the WORST states as far as inspection goes (probably only second to Cali!), and I go right through with a Sparco 375 suede wheel.
But I DID tape over the Service Vehicle Soon light (you WILL get this when you disconnect the airbag), and the rest of my car is legal (stock cats/down pipe, exhaust manifolds, air pump, NO tint, only slightly lowered, but SLP TOTL catback [NOT too loud!], and lid).
I know if they see ANY dash lights (not just the SES light) at my inspection station, you FAIL, NO chance for any explanation!!!

greysteel_M6

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lmao! the title reads funny, it's late, :-/

1meantransam

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i thought from the title heading this guy must have just got his drivers license and first car asking if AM rims are legal lol

Revelation Z28

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**** airbags. eat the wheel!

chadnol10

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i should look maybe there is just a fuse you can pull for the air bags and the light won't come on?

JohnnyC

The safety ratings of the F-body aren't exactly world class, so why would you want to make your car even more dangerous by removing one of it's few safety features? I would keep the stock wheel and air bag and spend the money on a big cam.

SparkyJJO

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Depends on your state. You could probably call the local state patrol office and ask, they could tell you. I don't think that it would be illegal, simply because there are so many cars still out there that don't have airbags at all and they pass OK. But do check and make sure.

Starz T/A 17

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yea, Im pretty sure in NC it would fail if you went by the books 100% but even if it was legal why take it out when it could save your life?

Dr. Teeth

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I took mine out over here in Michigan. I figured that at the speeds I am driving an airbag deployment wouldn't do much anyway... It does allow me to see the gauges a little better though. These F-car wheels are huge. Maybe put a round pad in the center like at the go-kart track if you're worried?

3.4camaro

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Call DPS.