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That is a really nice setup. Now I don't mean to be a pessimist on this thread but I was wondering how safe these aftermarket steering wheels are. I came across a thread not too long ago of a guy in an e36 M3 that had his whole forehead smashed in due to the steering wheel. How prevalant are situations like this because I would really like a Nardi steering wheel but I like my forehead:)
 
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white goodman said:
That is a really nice setup. Now I don't mean to be a pessimist on this thread but I was wondering how safe these aftermarket steering wheels are. I came across a thread not too long ago of a guy in an e36 M3 that had his whole forehead smashed in due to the steering wheel. How prevalant are situations like this because I would really like a Nardi steering wheel but I like my forehead:)
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The issue of safety has come up regarding aftermarket wheels 1000's of times. I grew up in the 70's and 80's prior to airbags and, yes, people got hurt in car wrecks. I've also crashed plenty of airbag-free cars and have done my fair share of kissing dashboards, etc.
Then again, my grandmother had her face mashed in by a airbag and required a 6 week stint at Stanford to rebuild her face after a 15mph crash.
Its your choice. I'm not getting into that debate.
I do plan on a 4pt harness very soon though.
 
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grambo said:
The issue of safety has come up regarding aftermarket wheels 1000's of times. I grew up in the 70's and 80's prior to airbags and, yes, people got hurt in car wrecks. I've also crashed plenty of airbag-free cars and have done my fair share of kissing dashboards, etc.
Then again, my grandmother had her face mashed in by a airbag and required a 6 week stint at Stanford to rebuild her face after a 15mph crash.
Its your choice. I'm not getting into that debate.
I do plan on a 4pt harness very soon though.
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There was no debate of safety just curious if there was any evidence that a bagless steering wheel does not increase chances of severe injury by all that much.
 
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white goodman said:
There was no debate of safety just curious if there was any evidence that a bagless steering wheel does not increase chances of severe injury by all that much.
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Cool man. To answer your Q about the BMW guy, I have no statistical idea at all. It was never a concern. If God pulls my number, then so be it.

Honestly, I could see these lightwieght aluminum wheels simply bending into the dash during a wreck leaving the center portion to mash your face in.

I hope i never find out.;)
 
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Thanks for the credit and good work here. I'm not a fan of airbags in general and I have my reasons to support it, but were aren't here to debate the pros/cons. I do have 4 point harnesses in my car.
 
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VIR EURORALLY said:
Thanks for the credit and good work here. I'm not a fan of airbags in general and I have my reasons to support it, but were aren't here to debate the pros/cons. I do have 4 point harnesses in my car.
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No problem. Your posts and pics were very helpful dude.:tup::tup:
 
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I'm smart enough to not have the harness shoulder straps tied to the rear seat points. The shoulder straps are connected in with the rear child seat LATCH points which is a highly effective way to mount them when not using a cage, I have had a few race shops to confirm that as well.

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if you are running harnesses i certainly hope you have some sort of Anti Roll Bar, if not don't wreck.:rolleyes: if you roll you will snap your neck
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I've seen nothing on the WorksBell hub being used. He used the NRG hub.
 
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Maybe I missed it, but is there a link to an example of the exact Works Bell adapter we need to buy? Part number maybe? Is it the one that's listed for the "GC, GD, GF, GC", or the one listed for the "GDB-C"? And just to confirm, the Works Bell will work with the NRG Quick Release? Thanks for this thread. I was just about to try to install an NRG steering adapter on my '06, but it sounds like it won't work. :(

Here are a couple links to places selling them. Which one is the right model to buy?

201 Motorsports :: *Steering Wheels* :: Works Bell Boss Short Hub

Short Hub: Evasive Motorsports - PH: 626.336.3400, M-F 9am - 5pm PST
 
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Worksbell's japan website offers a fitement guide in PDF.

For a 2006 STI, you are going to need model# 116 or #116S. The S model is for a short boss designed to work with the rapfix. Both come with airbag resistor. However, depending on how tall you are, you MAY want to get a regular length hub to go along with your rapfix.

I do not know if the NRG quick release works with Worksbell hubs. To be honest, I don't see why it wouldn't since most of the NRG stuff are copied from Worksbell.

mav1c said:
Maybe I missed it, but is there a link to an example of the exact Works Bell adapter we need to buy? Part number maybe? Is it the one that's listed for the "GC, GD, GF, GC", or the one listed for the "GDB-C"? And just to confirm, the Works Bell will work with the NRG Quick Release? Thanks for this thread. I was just about to try to install an NRG steering adapter on my '06, but it sounds like it won't work. :(

Here are a couple links to places selling them. Which one is the right model to buy?

201 Motorsports :: *Steering Wheels* :: Works Bell Boss Short Hub

Short Hub: Evasive Motorsports - PH: 626.336.3400, M-F 9am - 5pm PST
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By looking at pic #1 in post #1 it should work since I was able to keep my clockspring intact and working on my '04. My thread from my install is MIA, I had to modify my hub somewhat to keep the clockspring. The area modified was the area where the airbag connector plugs in. It had to have the whole trimmed out to allow for the larger connector.

Here is a link to the same thread that is MIA here.
forum.flat4va.com - View topic - Aftermarket steering wheel & quick release hub install.
 
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