Different Steering Wheel?- NOT?
 

In the "What did you do to your BRZ\" today" thread there was a photo of a Nardi steering wheel mod.
At the time, I thought that this would be a super mod to do. Upon some more thought, however, I realized that this would delete the steering wheel airbag and this is not going to happen. Am I right?

This is a personal question. Do you want to trade off some safety, and potentially break your skull for a steering wheel?

I'd only run a non-airbag steering wheel in a. a car that never had an airbag or b. a car that has a harness so that I don't have to worry about hitting my head on the wheel.

Regular seatbelts are designed to give in an accident to allow the airbag to function properly. Not great for a non-airbag wheel.

I believe there is a momo steering wheel you can order that keeps the stock airbag.

there is a TRD one coming for sure, at least in Japanland.

DCT offers a steering wheel upgrade that wont get you maimed in an accident. $700 but still street legal and you can modify the carbon, leather, or stitching however you like. Been a favorite with the Porsche crowd, we have one in the GTR and 997tt

Cusco also makes a beautiful wheels that allow you to retain the factory airbag, and I do know a few other manufacturers with wheels in the works.

Cusco Sport Suede:
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/cata...63_as_1_lg.jpg


Cusco Sport Leather:
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/cata...763_a_1_lg.jpg


Cusco sport Carbon Fiber/Leather:
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/cata...63_ac_1_lg.jpg

Thanks,
Rick

@JPM Coachworks also offers some variations.

Yeah, they look amazing too! Loving all of the options out there for this car, and always excited to see what is coming out next.

Thanks,
Rick

Don't crash.

Thanks, everyone. I needed that. No aftermarket steering wheel for me.