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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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I was hoping to get a Grant steering wheel for my car (04 Mustang, sorry for the slow word) but they do not make an installation kit. Short of putting in a whole new steering column, I am stuck with what I got.
Just to bitch a little - the guy from a reputable parts company told me that it was illegal since the air bag has got to go. I found that a little odd since most of the stuff they sell is also illegal (on the street anyway). Funny to me, my husband had no problem getting an exhaust with no cats and a resonator I can stick my arm through. Illegality shall not be an excuse!
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 01:47 AM
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The guy was right. Removing the airbag is illegal. Removing the CATs is also illegal in most states. That doesnt stop some people from doing what they want anyway...until they fail inspection. It all depends on your local state's laws.
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 03:15 AM
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Call a different company... Plenty of drag cars that have removed their airbags...
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 08:32 AM
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go with a different company.... ie momo ect
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by DEMONBIRD
Call a different company... Plenty of drag cars that have removed their airbags...
Right....drag car...not a street car.
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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Last I heard it was not illegal for a car owner to remove an airbag. Are you sure about that?
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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its not illegal that ive heard, its done all the time (3/4's of the ricers for example) auto manufacturers just put airbags into cars to add safety features. im sure you can find an installation kit call jegs or summit racing? anyhow most good parts companys should be able to find you something
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by johnpr
auto manufacturers just put airbags into cars to add safety features/
They dont do it just out of good will or marketing. Its required by law for all cars to come from the factury with driver and passenger airbag. Labeling a car a "kit car" or pulling off some other import trick can exempt it though.
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 01:19 AM
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just leave it alone!
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Originally Posted by lilmangto
just leave it alone!
What a helpful post
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 12:43 PM
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They dont do it just out of good will or marketing. Its required by law for all cars to come from the factury with driver and passenger airbag. Labeling a car a "kit car" or pulling off some other import trick can exempt it though.
Required safety equipment from the manufacturer does not equal illegal to remove.
A Momo wheel was my very first mod when I got my Camaro about 5 or 6 years ago. I like it much better than the stocker.
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get some pics from TIM99WS6, he has a pic posted there, the thread was right below this one, STANG SHIFT HANDLE
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Originally Posted by Bud M
Required safety equipment from the manufacturer does not equal illegal to remove.
A Momo wheel was my very first mod when I got my Camaro about 5 or 6 years ago. I like it much better than the stocker.
Depends on the state and the inspector during the inspection. Either way, do whatever you want.
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if you bring bubba down at the jiffy lube a 6-pack hes not gonna say a word.
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