"Racing" steering wheel legality

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Jul 12, 2020 | 09:48 AM

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F1blueRx7

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From: Defuniak Springs, FL

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Originally Posted by mkd

Have you ever heard of "California"?

I hear it's a nice place to look at from the border.

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Originally Posted by j9fd3s

when Newsom was mayor of SF he used to go through everyones garbage to make sure it was done correctly, garbage, recycle, compost. if it was too wrong, you would get a ticket.

Yikes. I wonder if he campaigned on that hot button issue.

Jul 12, 2020 | 09:54 AM

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TomU

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Originally Posted by F1blueRx7

Try an insurance company that will write a policy at agreed values for collector/modified vehicles and have it stated in the policy that you've removed the airbag from the car. They may even inspect it and document it for you. Problem solved. I still use progressive, but I understand many people with Hagerty do this.

This. If you modify your car, modify your insurance.

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Originally Posted by F1blueRx7

I feel less safe in an FD with Gen 1 airbags then I did in an FC with No airbags. And I've been hit pretty good by a drunk driver in an FC - I still would've chosen no airbags over what comes in the FD. Would have had additional unnecessary injuries.

I tend to agree (from personal experience with another car), but i think studies and statistics overall show airbags save lives. As for the FD, i guess each to their own to make that determination (and risk)

Jul 12, 2020 | 11:26 AM

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Sgtblue

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It is the owner’s choice as long as they take ownership of risk. Just like my enjoyment of the occasional cigar.
But the argument they don’t make you “feel safe” or that since there aren’t a half-dozen bags per occupant having none won’t matter is just rationalization. If your srs light isn’t blinking at you while driving it’s likely the system is functional.

Jul 14, 2020 | 11:41 PM

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braintumor

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Originally Posted by pd_day

I'd be more worry about getting into a collision and not having an airbag .... or getting into a collision and insurance deny payment because you misrepresented your car by removing safely equipment.

this. insurance will find any way to deny your claim plain and simple. I've kissed a steering wheel before, 13 stitches later and I'm pretty again, had an airbag get me too. left some minor burns. both sucked, but the airbag was the lesser of 2 evils. try and find a aesthetically pleasing one that has an airbag.