Non oem steering wheel

zzdudaka · 02-09-2011, 12:22 AM

Wondering if anyone has gone to a non oem steering wheel? Can you post pics?
I have a Momo wheel from my Z32 I am considering putting on.

Lemers · 02-09-2011, 12:26 AM

What are the laws on removing the steering wheel airbag from a car?

zzdudaka · 02-09-2011, 11:33 AM

Excellent question.
There are no laws that prevent the airbag removal from a car. There is regulation that automobile manufacturers have to adhere to to sell cars in the US... but we shouldn't get those confused with what applies to us as a consumer.
I went through all of this on my Z32 it was a few years back. As a side note it turns out legally short people (5'4" and shorter if memory serves) actually should remove the airbag as they sit too close to the steering wheel for the airbag to be an effective safety device. As I recall it was recommended because the AB may cause more severe injury in the event of an accident. I read this some place when trying to figure this out with my 300ZX. Do not blame me however if you remove it and your insurance company blows up at you if you have a wreck and no airbag is there.

Anyway don't want to be rude, but lets consider all the legal stuff not to be an issue.

Just interested in what some other folks have done. I know some of you racing folks and some SEMA tuners have removed it. Can we see some pics?

SPOHN · 02-09-2011, 12:35 PM

I plan to go with a Sparco this summer. They really have several I like. But no, I haven't seen any 370's with them. Couldn't be much different from the 350.

kenchan · 02-09-2011, 12:37 PM

i use a momo on my dd and have been using it since like 3yrs ago. ive had another momo in my G years ago as well. it's great to have these smaller diameter steering wheels for that tighter steering feel and to get the wheel in the proper position to fit your body.

on the dd the main reason i did it was i dont use cruise control, car didnt offer any stereo/bt control, and wasnt telescopic. so added spacers to get the wheel in a better position.

im not too worried about not having an airbag on the steering wheel especially because 99% of the time i only use surface streets and speeds are under 50mph.

bullitt5897 · 02-09-2011, 01:26 PM

I have an NRG adapter for the 370z if anyone wants it... its only $100 + shipping.

Mike

Chupacabra · 02-09-2011, 01:38 PM

I have had a Momo Race steering wheel in its box for close to 8 years because i thought the airbag law was in full effect even for consumers.

zzdudaka · 02-09-2011, 03:18 PM

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a legislative mandate under Title 49 of the United States Code, Chapter 301, Motor Vehicle Safety, to issue Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Regulations to which manufacturers of motor vehicle and equipment items must conform and certify compliance.

KenChen, any Pics? I don't use cruise control either. Why get a Z and use cruise, that takes the fun out? I also dont use the stereo. I have turned it on once since I have had the car... when My wife and I went out for our Anniversary. I would just assume take it out.. other than the gaping hole in the dash. My favorite part of the Z32 is that there were no cup holders. I am disappointed the Z34 has one. You want cupholders... get a minivan.

anyway anyone with pics?

kenchan · 02-09-2011, 04:44 PM

yah, mine's on the dd right now, not on the Z. i used a daikei hub on my Fit, also for the G i had the momo Race wheel and used a worksbell. i dont use the Z's cruise control either but do use the stereo controls.

this is a momo champion wheel.

TypeOne · 02-09-2011, 04:56 PM

Works bell hubs FTW.

RayMaN · 05-16-2015, 12:01 AM

Hey.. Did the daikei or worksbell hub fit perfectly or did you have to make any adjustments? Want to change the steering wheel on my Z but I've heard of hubs not fitting well and having to make cuts.. I don't want to go through that..

cooltoy · 05-16-2015, 12:23 AM

Tonight we gonna party like it's 2011.

02-09-2011, 12:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
zzdudaka Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 130 Drives: 40th AnniverZary 370 Rep Power: 15	Non oem steering wheel Wondering if anyone has gone to a non oem steering wheel? Can you post pics? I have a Momo wheel from my Z32 I am considering putting on. __________________ Happy Z Motoring! zzdudaka 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z #357

02-09-2011, 12:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	What are the laws on removing the steering wheel airbag from a car? __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

02-09-2011, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
zzdudaka Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 130 Drives: 40th AnniverZary 370 Rep Power: 15	Excellent question. There are no laws that prevent the airbag removal from a car. There is regulation that automobile manufacturers have to adhere to to sell cars in the US... but we shouldn't get those confused with what applies to us as a consumer. I went through all of this on my Z32 it was a few years back. As a side note it turns out legally short people (5'4" and shorter if memory serves) actually should remove the airbag as they sit too close to the steering wheel for the airbag to be an effective safety device. As I recall it was recommended because the AB may cause more severe injury in the event of an accident. I read this some place when trying to figure this out with my 300ZX. Do not blame me however if you remove it and your insurance company blows up at you if you have a wreck and no airbag is there. Anyway don't want to be rude, but lets consider all the legal stuff not to be an issue. Just interested in what some other folks have done. I know some of you racing folks and some SEMA tuners have removed it. Can we see some pics? __________________ Happy Z Motoring! zzdudaka 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z #357

02-09-2011, 12:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I plan to go with a Sparco this summer. They really have several I like. But no, I haven't seen any 370's with them. Couldn't be much different from the 350. __________________

02-09-2011, 01:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	I have an NRG adapter for the 370z if anyone wants it... its only $100 + shipping. Mike __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

02-09-2011, 12:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i use a momo on my dd and have been using it since like 3yrs ago. ive had another momo in my G years ago as well. it's great to have these smaller diameter steering wheels for that tighter steering feel and to get the wheel in the proper position to fit your body. on the dd the main reason i did it was i dont use cruise control, car didnt offer any stereo/bt control, and wasnt telescopic. so added spacers to get the wheel in a better position. im not too worried about not having an airbag on the steering wheel especially because 99% of the time i only use surface streets and speeds are under 50mph.

02-09-2011, 01:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 200	I have had a Momo Race steering wheel in its box for close to 8 years because i thought the airbag law was in full effect even for consumers. __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?

02-09-2011, 03:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
zzdudaka Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 130 Drives: 40th AnniverZary 370 Rep Power: 15	Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a legislative mandate under Title 49 of the United States Code, Chapter 301, Motor Vehicle Safety, to issue Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Regulations to which manufacturers of motor vehicle and equipment items must conform and certify compliance. KenChen, any Pics? I don't use cruise control either. Why get a Z and use cruise, that takes the fun out? I also dont use the stereo. I have turned it on once since I have had the car... when My wife and I went out for our Anniversary. I would just assume take it out.. other than the gaping hole in the dash. My favorite part of the Z32 is that there were no cup holders. I am disappointed the Z34 has one. You want cupholders... get a minivan. anyway anyone with pics? __________________ Happy Z Motoring! zzdudaka 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z #357

02-09-2011, 04:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, mine's on the dd right now, not on the Z. i used a daikei hub on my Fit, also for the G i had the momo Race wheel and used a worksbell. i dont use the Z's cruise control either but do use the stereo controls. this is a momo champion wheel.

02-09-2011, 04:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	Works bell hubs FTW.

05-16-2015, 12:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
RayMaN Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 128 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z BK M6 Rep Power: 11	Hey.. Did the daikei or worksbell hub fit perfectly or did you have to make any adjustments? Want to change the steering wheel on my Z but I've heard of hubs not fitting well and having to make cuts.. I don't want to go through that..

05-16-2015, 12:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Tonight we gonna party like it's 2011. Trips, DEpointfive0 and Corona like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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