Aftermarket Steering Wheel on NB8a

turboalfa · Postby **turboalfa** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:27 pm

Hi,

Considering putting an aftermarket steering wheel on my NB8a. How easy is this to do considering the airbag? Does a boss kit to suit earlier MX-5 suit?

Any help appreciated.

Thanks

Fatty · Postby **Fatty** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 2:03 pm

it's illegal (not to mention stupid!) to remove the airbag so forget it, unless it's a dedicated track car.

Orphan · Postby **Orphan** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:56 pm

I don't know if I would call it STUPID to remove it but you are removing a safety device which could save your life so definately better to have it on a road car and as said Aus wide it is illegal to replace a air bag steering wheel with a non air bag wheel. I doubt anyone gets pulled up on this on the road but if the car goes for an inspection they will probably pick up on that. There is no real point changing it unless it is a dedicated track car and your trying to shed every kilo you can.

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 6:46 pm

I think fatty used the right description(s) - enough of political correctness.

lightyear · Postby **lightyear** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 7:23 pm

f it was optional it is not required that you have it. Does anyone know if either airbags where optional? And what year was it standard for both or just driver?

NMX516 · Postby **NMX516** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:13 pm

Never an option, always standard at least on Aussie cars anyway. All NB's had both passenger and driver.

Behind the wheel there is just a normal steering spline which can take a hub such as a Momo, so it is certainly possible, just not road legal.