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Old 20-01-2006, 12:45 AM   #1
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hi i want to put a sports wheel in my ef can i do that i have and air bag wheel but want a sports wheel can any body help me thanks

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Old 20-01-2006, 12:56 AM   #2
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I'm pretty sure you can only put an XR type sports steering wheel in, others wont be airbag compatible. Correct me if i'm wrong.
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Old 20-01-2006, 01:09 AM   #3
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Pretty sure you can no probs you just wont have an airbag anymore!!
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Old 20-01-2006, 07:18 AM   #4
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And the car will not be registerable? Air bags are SUPPOSED to be there.
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Old 20-01-2006, 08:07 AM   #5
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car has an airbag, that means it has to be present and working or its a defect, and why remove an airbag something thats designed to SAVE YOUR LIFE.
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Old 20-01-2006, 10:26 AM   #6
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yeh i just want to know as i have seen a couple of car that have them that should have airbags thanks any way
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Old 20-01-2006, 10:28 AM   #7
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Your best bet would be looking at AU XR wheels, which are discounted from time to time.
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Old 20-01-2006, 10:36 AM   #8
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nah if i cant get a sports wheel ill just stick to the normal wheel thanks people
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