Changing Steering Wheel - Airbag To Aftermarket - Perth-WRX.com

JA50N · #1 21-09-2007, 09:59 AM

I'm putting a Sparco Race wheel on my WRX, but as I guess removing the yatch sized stock one with the airbag, it becomes illegal (removing a air bag - standard safety feature).

Has anyone been stickered for not having a air bag? Is it something we can get picked on for?

Obviously some Police will sting you for it, others wouldn't know the difference. (Notice I call them Police, not pigs - As I joined the Force

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BALISTC · #2 21-09-2007, 10:00 AM

Its not something I'd do, thats for sure

my head > Sparco steering wheel.

JA50N · #3 21-09-2007, 10:04 AM

I wasn't asking that fool

I was asking if anyone has been stickered for having a aftermarket one.

#4 21-09-2007, 10:13 AM

forget the legalities, make sure you get the right fit.

you need either an older hub pre97 or you cheat with an adaptor from autotechnica or momo and because its a sparco wheel you really need the quick release sparco boss (actually made by lifeline) in group n 6 x 70mm PCD steering wheel fitment for your sparco.

the steering wheel with the momo hub kit/spacer and quick release boss does make the wheel sit further back, which some people don't like.

photo of mine from a few years ago when i first went through all this.

BALISTC · #5 21-09-2007, 10:19 AM

If you do it, make sure you put a MoTeC MDD in it. If not, keep the stock one.

JA50N · #6 21-09-2007, 10:24 AM

Cheers for that mate. Awesome info. What size was your wheel? I'm hate small wheels, and hate big ones. I'm unsure of the size I like, 330mm (Momo Race size).

How is the suede to drive with? Any problems with sun? Not that I care, I will just buy another if it cooks!

JA50N · #7 21-09-2007, 10:26 AM

Found it. Sparco 323 Suede 330mm. So nice to drive with. Ash had one in his S13. Maddest wheel!

#8 21-09-2007, 10:26 AM

not long ago was looking through a "hot fords" (okay so im a fan) magazine i spotted an xd-f falcon with a AIM MXL dash on the steering wheel. now that's taking the piss.

if i had my time again i would just get the Pi X-Sport Dash for the steering wheel.

JA50N · #9 21-09-2007, 10:27 AM

That looks cool, but I dunno bout the positioning? It'd feel weird having that there, I'm guessing thats the top of the wheel right?

#10 21-09-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JA50N

Cheers for that mate. Awesome info. What size was your wheel? I'm hate small wheels, and hate big ones. I'm unsure of the size I like, 330mm (Momo Race size).

How is the suede to drive with? Any problems with sun? Not that I care, I will just buy another if it cooks!

my wheel is a sparco racer 2 330mm, grey alacantara with a blue boss. reason i went for this wheel is that it felt right in your hand and naturally was the only one in grey to match my seats. 330mm is quite small and i think perfect size, anything smaller and its go-kart time.

the alacantara feels awesome to touch. they do fade after a while and not because of the sun, but moreso, your hand sweat leaves them looking very ordinary.