I like the look of the stock steering wheel just fine!

soul_sword34 · Post by **soul_sword34** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:01 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mciUK50J ... re=related

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 4:28 am

Repost.

I look at it this way- the driver's door didn't pop open at the latch, the driver wasn't ejected, the airbag did exactly what it was supposed to do, etc. After viewing this video, I still feel safe in my Neon.

soul_sword34 · Post by **soul_sword34** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:32 pm

Yeah the airbag did it's job that's my point. I was going to get an aftermarket steering wheel but after watching this video...ouch!

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 2:25 pm

^^Oh, I see. My bad.

Wenuden · Post by **Wenuden** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:19 pm

It's pretty common knowledge that if you install an aftermarket steering wheel, you should put in racing seats with at least a 4 point harness for safety.

excon · Post by **excon** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:34 pm

Hate to threadjack, but...

In regards to a 4 pt. harness: I've thought about doing this and leaving in the stock seatbelts in case the passenger wants to attach the stock belt. Would we need to install a harness bar to the B pillars or could you rig them up to work without one? Also, could the stock seats be used?

Wenuden · Post by **Wenuden** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:02 am

I don't see why you couldn't install a harness with stock seats without a bar, but I would get actual lightweight racing seats with pass-thru harness slots. I'd also not let a passanter use the shoulder belt if I pulled the front airbags, for liability reasons.

It's illegal to have a 4 or 5 point harness installed in your car, even if the stock belt is still functional, in some states. It's illegal to remove any front airbag from a street car in all states. Keep that in mind when you're trying to decide on mods like these.

soul_sword34 · Post by **soul_sword34** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 3:56 pm

Guess I'll just go with an 03+ steering wheel but the airbags that are always sold separately are sooooo damn expensive. I hate the pre 03 steering wheels.

Swordfish2Cowboy · Post by **Swordfish2Cowboy** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:24 pm

The 00-02 wheels are more comfortable to use.

Also, any way to custom mod the stock steering wheel to add buttons to control the radio, etc.?

Bluerocketsneeks · Post by **Bluerocketsneeks** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:24 pm

haha if you like the 00 - 02 steering wheels... I will trade you... and ship to you first so you dont go with a car

kornholio788 · Post by **kornholio788** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:35 pm

Meh. I have both air bags out of my car, and aftermarket wheel, and racing seats. I don't care. Neons suck when it comes to crash safety anyway. I could care less about breaking a leg..it is the whole messing up my paint and body work I am going to be pissed about.

Swordfish2Cowboy · Post by **Swordfish2Cowboy** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:04 pm

Bluerocketsneeks wrote:haha if you like the 00 - 02 steering wheels... I will trade you... and ship to you first so you dont go with a car

Pics? Also, it HAS to be leather.

Bluerocketsneeks · Post by **Bluerocketsneeks** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:17 pm

nah... i have a stock dodge and plymouth steering wheel set up.. and i have a leather SRT steering wheel but it has cut mark at the bottem... but i need an 03+ airbag and clock spring

Swordfish2Cowboy · Post by **Swordfish2Cowboy** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:23 pm

Sorry man. Good luck.