Non-SRS steering wheel replacement - how to get rid of the SRS light?
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Question: steering wheel replacement.
I want to remove my SRS steering wheel ( because its ugly) and install a Momo titanium . If i do this will the srs light stay on and if so how do i defeat this?
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Re: Question: steering wheel replacement. (Comp97GSR)
or you can trick the system into thinking you still have a drivers side airbag, so that the passenger side will still work. i did this on mine...
click here for how to
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Re: Question: steering wheel replacement. (itr206)
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Re: Question: steering wheel replacement. (Rene M)
out of curiosity.. did anyone have to report this to insurance companies? or check if it's legal in their province/state? just wondering 
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Re: Question: steering wheel replacement. (R-Spec)
On the legality issue it is illegal to remove any srs devise, hell your not even supposed to race in SCCA with a steering wheel change because it lightens the car and speeds reaction times. Getting a state inspection also will be a problem.. So keep all of this in mind...
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Re: Question: steering wheel replacement. (penpen)
It is NOT illegal to remove your airbags in Canada. I called insurance (but didn't give out my identity) and they said it was ok.
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Re: Question: steering wheel replacement. (Rene M)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rene M »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">On the legality issue it is illegal to remove any srs devise, hell your not even supposed to race in SCCA with a steering wheel change because it lightens the car and speeds reaction times. Getting a state inspection also will be a problem.. So keep all of this in mind... </TD></TR></TABLE>
You might want to check your sources about something.
NASA and SCCA <u>require</u> that the SRS system be removed for racing. Moreover, it is perhaps even a good idea if you're a Group 3/Group 4 person w/a roll cage.
If you're racing or you're all that advanced a driver, you have to face the fact that in track conditions it's very possible you will eventually encounter a situation that might set off the SRS and limit your ability to control a situation that would be otherwise controllable without the SRS.
The user "Grumpy" is NASA Safety Director and Honda Challenge Race Director. You can IM him for a verification of what I've said, if you want.
As far as the legality of it goes: If you are removing your SRS on a vehicle that will be driven on the street, then ask you local safety inspector if it will pass and be prepared to explain to him why you want or need to remove it.
There are cases where the removal of the SRS is allowed by both state and federal law.
These cases can involve a high performance driving instructor's car, or a car whose owner's physical dimensions make the SRS dangerous to have.
You can definitely still get a car inspected in some states under some conditions, but there's no way to tell for sure until you just ask your local inspector.
You might want to check your sources about something.
NASA and SCCA <u>require</u> that the SRS system be removed for racing. Moreover, it is perhaps even a good idea if you're a Group 3/Group 4 person w/a roll cage.
If you're racing or you're all that advanced a driver, you have to face the fact that in track conditions it's very possible you will eventually encounter a situation that might set off the SRS and limit your ability to control a situation that would be otherwise controllable without the SRS.
The user "Grumpy" is NASA Safety Director and Honda Challenge Race Director. You can IM him for a verification of what I've said, if you want.
As far as the legality of it goes: If you are removing your SRS on a vehicle that will be driven on the street, then ask you local safety inspector if it will pass and be prepared to explain to him why you want or need to remove it.
There are cases where the removal of the SRS is allowed by both state and federal law.
These cases can involve a high performance driving instructor's car, or a car whose owner's physical dimensions make the SRS dangerous to have.
You can definitely still get a car inspected in some states under some conditions, but there's no way to tell for sure until you just ask your local inspector.
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Re: Question: steering wheel replacement. (Tommy_Gunns)
good info, thanks guys
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tommy_Gunns »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It is NOT illegal to remove your airbags in Canada. I called insurance (but didn't give out my identity) and they said it was ok.
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does insurance require that you disclose it to them though? it might be legal... but would it affect our rates at all?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tommy_Gunns »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It is NOT illegal to remove your airbags in Canada. I called insurance (but didn't give out my identity) and they said it was ok.
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does insurance require that you disclose it to them though? it might be legal... but would it affect our rates at all?
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Call them back, and tell them who you are and what your doing.
Then see what they say.
Technically, if you look at the laws in canada, and whats stated, you "could" in theory take them off.
But according to insurance companies (i worked as a broker who delt with leased cars) you are altering the safety devices in the car. And if you do get into a crash, and you get hurt, or something or another, they can/probably will void your insurance completely for tampering. They will usually void your insurance if they find out too, because you become a HUGE liability to them.
Theres not really a fine line, its really hit or miss with insurance companies in canada. If you call back and your insurance company says its 100% fine (using your name), post that company up, because to my knowledge I cant name one off the top of my head thats ok with it.
The only 100% legal way to get around airbags is to have legal documents stating that you can get seriously hurt in an accident if you keep them enabled based on the way you drive, ie. asian grandma driving, or the size of person you are. Its really easy for a tiny guy, or any girl, to legally have the bags out.
There was also a really really good writeup somewhere about this, I dont remember where I saw it though.
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Then see what they say.
Technically, if you look at the laws in canada, and whats stated, you "could" in theory take them off.
But according to insurance companies (i worked as a broker who delt with leased cars) you are altering the safety devices in the car. And if you do get into a crash, and you get hurt, or something or another, they can/probably will void your insurance completely for tampering. They will usually void your insurance if they find out too, because you become a HUGE liability to them.
Theres not really a fine line, its really hit or miss with insurance companies in canada. If you call back and your insurance company says its 100% fine (using your name), post that company up, because to my knowledge I cant name one off the top of my head thats ok with it.
The only 100% legal way to get around airbags is to have legal documents stating that you can get seriously hurt in an accident if you keep them enabled based on the way you drive, ie. asian grandma driving, or the size of person you are. Its really easy for a tiny guy, or any girl, to legally have the bags out.
There was also a really really good writeup somewhere about this, I dont remember where I saw it though.
Cheers.
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Re: Question: steering wheel replacement. (penpen)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by penpen »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">good info, thanks guys
does insurance require that you disclose it to them though? it might be legal... but would it affect our rates at all? </TD></TR></TABLE>
you dont get the SRS deduction.
does insurance require that you disclose it to them though? it might be legal... but would it affect our rates at all? </TD></TR></TABLE>
you dont get the SRS deduction.
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Re: Question: steering wheel replacement. (penpen)
Depends on your insurance company. Since you are in T-dot, I'm gonna say yes 
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does insurance require that you disclose it to them though? it might be legal... but would it affect our rates at all? </TD></TR></TABLE>
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does insurance require that you disclose it to them though? it might be legal... but would it affect our rates at all? </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: Question: steering wheel replacement. (Azcheron)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Azcheron »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">removing SRS is ******* retarded!
hope you dont hit something.....
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so would u say that buying an older car such as a DA, is ******* retarded too?
i plan on getting a harness and a roll bar later...then there's no use for the air bag anyways.
hope you dont hit something.....
</TD></TR></TABLE>so would u say that buying an older car such as a DA, is ******* retarded too?
i plan on getting a harness and a roll bar later...then there's no use for the air bag anyways.
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Re: Question: steering wheel replacement. (Azcheron)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Azcheron »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">removing SRS is ******* retarded!
hope you dont hit something..... </TD></TR></TABLE>
dont worry about this guy, hes always talking from out of his ***.
hope you dont hit something.....
</TD></TR></TABLE>dont worry about this guy, hes always talking from out of his ***.
