Different Steering Wheel?- NOT? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BRZfan · 03-06-2013, 07:04 PM

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?

Rayme · 03-06-2013, 07:05 PM

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

SubieNate · 03-06-2013, 07:10 PM

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.

post_break · 03-06-2013, 08:15 PM

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

SubieNate · 03-06-2013, 08:43 PM

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

vividracing · 03-06-2013, 08:59 PM

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

RallySport Direct · 03-06-2013, 10:14 PM

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:

Cusco Sport Leather:

Cusco sport Carbon Fiber/Leather:

Thanks,
Rick

disgruntld · 03-06-2013, 10:20 PM

@JPM Coachworks also offers some variations.

RallySport Direct · 03-07-2013, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disgruntld

@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

NemeGuero · 03-07-2013, 01:06 PM

Don't crash.

BRZfan · 03-07-2013, 10:01 PM

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

03-06-2013, 07:04 PM	#1
BRZfan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013BRZ Premium St Silver Metallic Location: USA Posts: 824 Thanks: 79 Thanked 212 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	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?

03-06-2013, 07:05 PM	#2
Rayme The Answer Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Mazda 2 Location: Moncton, NB Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 488 Thanked 661 Times in 315 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is a personal question. Do you want to trade off some safety, and potentially break your skull for a steering wheel? __________________ \| Roof wrap thread

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vividracing Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,593 Thanks: 491 Thanked 1,065 Times in 617 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	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 Attached Images

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SubieNate Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Ultramarine Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 959 Thanks: 288 Thanked 560 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

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SubieNate Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Ultramarine Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 959 Thanks: 288 Thanked 560 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	there is a TRD one coming for sure, at least in Japanland.

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RallySport Direct Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2014 Widebody Cosworth FR-S Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 4,542 Thanks: 205 Thanked 1,199 Times in 554 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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: Cusco Sport Leather: Cusco sport Carbon Fiber/Leather: Thanks, Rick

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BRZfan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013BRZ Premium St Silver Metallic Location: USA Posts: 824 Thanks: 79 Thanked 212 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Thanks, everyone. I needed that. No aftermarket steering wheel for me.

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