steering wheels

[jimus888]

i have a ek1 and want to put on a civic type r steering wheel. is it a direct swap, and more importantly is it legal to change airbag steering wheels in NSW. i was told its not, even if you are putting airbag back on.
cheers

[marte]

check the rta website for a definite answer

[JasonGilholme]

or email them.

[BiLL|z0r]

I didn't think it's legal to change airbag steering wheels anywhere in Oz.

[JasonGilholme]

I know its illegal to change to a non-airbag equiped wheel but not certain about changing from airbag to airbag.

[Dylanamus]

The vast majority of aftermarket steering wheels are ilegal, airbag or nay. If any metal surfaces are exposed it is ilegal. Not that this is relevant when comparing a stock vehicle wheel, but just thought I'd add it for anyone else interested. Also, I can't see any reason why the steering wheel would vary much. Just adds to production costs unnecessarily. Try comparing visually.. where the studs line up...

[Shitscared]

I know its illegal to change to a non-airbag equiped wheel but not certain about changing from airbag to airbag.


Actually the QLD modification guide states that it is legal to exchange an airbag wheel for a non-airbag wheel as long as it was fitted by the manufacturer as an option on that model.