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AlainMikli · 07-20-2009, 08:29 PM

after I installed a pair of racing seats, I no longer have air bag anymore

so the steering wheel one is useless for me....

reaper · 07-21-2009, 12:08 PM

very nice cabin set up eTiMaGo =:D

PatrickJohnson · 07-21-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kustom play

most people who love bags have never been in an accident where they have broke your nose / face upon detonation. First thing i did was disconnect the air bag system. I cant stand air bags.

Those who broke their nose stood to lose a lot more without the airbags. it is plain scientific fact that airbags save lives. if you want to risk your own life with stupidity, be my guest, but please don't encourage others to do so.

I personally totalled a car once and the airbag busted my nose and gave me a couple of light chemical burns. however, had it not been there, i would have smashed my skull on the steering wheel and most likely died on impact. instead, i got a bloody nose and a couple of burns that healed in 2 days.

brody9981 · 07-21-2009, 05:38 PM

Guess all the crash reports, federal regs are BS?

In 2001, in a horrific accident, my airbag deployed. Broke my nose and I too had powder burn. HOWEVER, I am a big airbag supporter! I have seen many, many, many accidents in the last 6 years. I could not recommend to ANYONE to disable or remove their airbag systems.........However, it is your choice, and it is at your own peril. Just be respectful/responsible enough to not tamper with the passenger side!

PatrickJohnson · 07-21-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kustom play

i collapsed the back on of a car when i got clipped on the side at a stop light and the guy was doing 60mph

didnt have an air bag, no face damage, no harm done

he hit so hard he snapped the racing seat and popped the front hood up

sorry but i beg to differ on your theory

so, not a head on collision then, i take it, from your description...

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ive seen air bags blow in super low collisions where it did more damage then if it wasn't there

Nope, you haven't. You can't argue with science man. You can't say it would have done less damage because you don't know. This is the same kind of thick headed logic that makes a lot of rednecks I've seen claim that they are safer without seat belts. Airbags have scientific data on their side, you have (if one is to assume you are correct that the damage would have been less in those cases) a couple of anecdotes. Science wins.

auxmike · 07-21-2009, 07:00 PM

There's a chance insurance would'nt cover the accident if you removed the airbag.
Heck, mines well cut out the seatbelts too..... Weight reduction, LOL!

PatrickJohnson · 07-21-2009, 08:36 PM

kustom's right on that one. As I explained in another thread, they cannot deny a claim you have coverage for, all they can do is raise your rates if the airbag missing is discovered. The only claims they can deny are when the situation is outside the limits of your coverage, such as how some policies are only good when the owner is the driver.

auxmike · 07-21-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PatrickJohnson

kustom's right on that one. As I explained in another thread, they cannot deny a claim you have coverage for, all they can do is raise your rates if the airbag missing is discovered. The only claims they can deny are when the situation is outside the limits of your coverage, such as how some policies are only good when the owner is the driver.

In NY, that airbag better be in the car and functional or you will FAIL the annual inspection program.

I'm sure other states that have such programs require the safety apparatus be present and intact.

AlainMikli · 07-22-2009, 11:00 PM

brand new is 72450yen...

I want to get the Red one at the beginning, but when I saw the price

auxmike · 07-22-2009, 11:04 PM

...or $776 US Dollars . Ouch!

AlainMikli · 07-22-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by auxmike

...or $776 US Dollars . Ouch!

that's what "TRD + Airbag" worth

Malaya1221 · 07-23-2009, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kustom play

airbag does not need to be in the car, i passed my 06 xb with no airbag

they said it didnt matter, there a lot of wrong info floating around on this forum

+1...passed my california inspection w/o the steering wheel airbag...please show proof of any california law/s stating that this is illegal...ty

brody9981 · 07-23-2009, 05:49 PM

Kustom's right on the NY laws......I pulled this off the NY DMV website. This was in the brochure in regards to what items will be checked during the inspection.

"Your vehicle's Air Bag Warning Lamp will be checked for proper operation. You will be informed if the vehicle's air bag warning lamp is on or is not working. This is an advisement only and not cause for rejection."

Couldnt find anything on CA DMV in regards to anything about airbags, but I didnt spend any time on it either.

alexxxita · 09-01-2009, 12:48 PM

Hi,
I know nothing about mecanics but can I install a quick release to the standard steering wheel and keep the air bag function intact since I'm only looking to extend the steering wheel?

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07-21-2009, 07:00 PM	#42
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	There's a chance insurance would'nt cover the accident if you removed the airbag. Heck, mines well cut out the seatbelts too..... Weight reduction, LOL! __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

07-22-2009, 11:04 PM	#46
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	...or $776 US Dollars . Ouch! __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

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07-23-2009, 05:49 PM	#49
brody9981 Drives: 09 Mazda Miata MX5 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta Area GA Posts: 42	Kustom's right on the NY laws......I pulled this off the NY DMV website. This was in the brochure in regards to what items will be checked during the inspection. "Your vehicle's Air Bag Warning Lamp will be checked for proper operation. You will be informed if the vehicle's air bag warning lamp is on or is not working. This is an advisement only and not cause for rejection." Couldnt find anything on CA DMV in regards to anything about airbags, but I didnt spend any time on it either.

09-01-2009, 12:48 PM	#50
alexxxita Drives: Yaris 2009 Dark Grey Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 3	Hi, I know nothing about mecanics but can I install a quick release to the standard steering wheel and keep the air bag function intact since I'm only looking to extend the steering wheel?