Collapsible boss kit - requirement or even a safety benefit?

marty085 · Postby **marty085** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 5:22 pm

Bought a collapsible boss kit online to suit a new Nardi steering wheel.. not compatible with my NA8 (internal diameter of horn ring too large) so seller offered to swap for a non-collapsible.

Does it matter when the steering column is collapsible? Am i worrying too much?

Is it a legal requirement to have a collapsible one in NSW?

Cheers :beer:

marty085 · Postby **marty085** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 11:17 pm

Nobody? Couldn't find anything online or on this forum

Hjt · Postby **Hjt** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 11:52 pm

Unsure what you mean mate, but I doubt they would defect you on it.. but as long as its as safe asboem you should be ok

Smokinscotty · Postby **Smokinscotty** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:20 am

The steering wheels were rigid and mounted on non-collapsible steering columns. This arrangement increased the risk of impaling the driver in case of a severe crash. The first collapsible steering column was invented in 1934 but was never successful marketed.[11] In 1968, United States regulations (FMVSS Standard No. 204) were implemented concerning the acceptable rearward movement of the steering wheel in case of crash.[12] Collapsible steering columns were required to meet that standard

I was thinking the boss prolly shouldn't collapse. Could turn a column into a spear.