86 Airbag installed!

[Calidrifter]

He can probably keep it or send it back to Japan for someone that wants to make their car USDM spec.

[Trojan_SC]

Originally Posted by Calidrifter

He can probably keep it or send it back to Japan for someone that wants to make their car USDM spec.

^What he said. And maybe I do want a $600 paper weight.

[Shagaliscious]

Originally Posted by Trojan_SC

^What he said. And maybe I do want a $600 paper weight.

You could just get a regular paper weight and give me $600

[Trojan_SC]

Originally Posted by Shagaliscious

You could just get a regular paper weight and give me $600

Negative. Lol

[tripjammer]

Originally Posted by russv

Always liked these cars. Too bad they stopped making them, they had a lot of potential.

Its gonna come back....acura would be stupid not to bring it back now...but call it integra!!!!

[tripjammer]

Originally Posted by WatchmaN

i'm working on it, but for myself instead I would have bought this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-2013-TO...f63e84&vxp=mtr

looks a lot more badass and seems to be the same price.

It does not include the airbag unit. So its like $800 for the airbag unit and $700 for the steering wheel...Would look pimp though...

[tripjammer]

Originally Posted by Trojan_SC

While I am not 100% certain because I didn't want to try destroying my airbag. This is what I observed:

There are only two parts to the airbag assembly. The charge(bomb) and the actual bag itself which is attached to the vinyl part. There is no way to separate the two without ruining the airbag. If you want to try, you can but know that a brand new Scion airbag retails for about $650. Take a look at the picture, that pink part is the actual bag which is nicely packed in there and right behind the vinyl.


While I do wish there was/is a more cost effective way to do the change, it really seems as though this is the only way to SAFELY do it. Please let us know if you discover another way man.

Your right, there is no way this is going to get any cheaper. The bomb is not the most expensive part, the airbag is...

I still say it is worth it, to get the 86 look. I am definitely going to do it, if I get a FR-S...

[tripjammer]

This would look cool

[wu_dot_com]

I saw your car at bj today. Mine was the white brz two cars down from where you park

[Trojan_SC]

Originally Posted by wu_dot_com

I saw your car at bj today. Mine was the white brz two cars down from where you park

I know bro! I posted on the spotted thread. I parked there on purpose haha.

[MattR]

Nice write-up on the bomb swap. Thanks. This is also on my list of mods once I get mine.

[SuperDave]

hey trojan_sc, did you get the rear Red brake light working? you know, the one between the reverse lights? i was wondering if you could also show how you got there if you've done it already, it's gonna annoy me to no end if i can't get that light working.

[Trojan_SC]

Originally Posted by SuperDave

hey trojan_sc, did you get the rear Red brake light working? you know, the one between the reverse lights? i was wondering if you could also show how you got there if you've done it already, it's gonna annoy me to no end if i can't get that light working.

There is already a write up on that. Technically that red part is supposed to be a fog light, not a brake light. Just FYI.

I haven't done it, but when I get the front fog lights, I will make the rear fog work as a fog light though.

[Evol_13]

Thank you very much for this write up! I for one can not stand looking at the Scion logo on my steering wheel! I also agree that this car should have never been a Scion to begin with. I will be doing this mod.

I am unsure why everyone feels they needs to express their opinions on your finances? If something is worh the $$$ is subjective! I for one, would not change the rims on this car. But someone will spend thousands on rims that make the car run slower, and the same people giving you a hard time will be drooling and taking out loans for their own rims.

To each is their own! The steering wheel looks great!!!! Update us on how the headlight swap goes as well! I want to do that swap as well!

EVOL_13