Should You Buy an Aftermarket Steering Wheel?
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
- In this episode of versus, we explore the pros and the cons of switching out your steering wheel for an aftermarket one. We compare quick release setups vs OEM replacement steering wheels to find out which one is best for you.
You can buy aftermarket steering wheels on our website here:
www.subispeed.com/collections...
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I'm not removing the airbag if there wasn't one there in the first place.
If your vechile is old where it does not come with an airbag 100 percent go for it. For example my 72 chevy c20 cam with an old massive plastic steering wheel that hindered turns because it would be right but against my thighs and the thing was a boat to turn corners with but after a new steering wheel with quick release it fixed that problem entirely and made it a more enjoyable driving experience plus a new safety feature being a quick release. (Considering it never came with a airbag to begin with)
Love the quick release look. Even though I drive my wrx a lot, I feel like a harness can replace the safety of the airbag somewhat.
I agree. I believe the airbag in cars is supplemental safety. I am no expert, but I don't think there have been many accidents where airbags were the deciding factor on whether someone lived or walked away from a crash. On the other hand, your airbag isn't going to do shit if you don't buckle your seat belt.
Safety doesnt come down to individual components, but rather the systems put into place. We can compare thee systems, the oem system of a 3 point belt and an airbag, the aftermarket system with the 6 point harness, roll bar/cage, helmet, and hans device, and the mix system of the same without the roll bar and hans device, which is what most show cars have. For the sake of simplicity, we’ll label them systems 1, 2, and 3 respectively. For the first system, they all work in tandem, from crush points on the car, the the 3 point belt slowing but securing your body, to the airbag slowing your head down and reducing strain on your neck. In the case of a rollover, the 3 point belt allows your body to lean to one side, providing slight protection for your neck. For the second system, it works amazingly, having your body snug and secure in the 6 point harness (with reduced chances of compression fractures to your clavicle and shoulders due do shoulder straps being secured on the roll bar/cage rather than the back of the seat), more so than a 3 point belt. The hans device slows your head down better than an airbag and significantly reduces strain on your neck, but requires the use of a helmet, meaning youre sacrificing convenience for safety, and the roll bar/cage also protects your neck in a case of a rollover. Now for the third system, or the “budget” and more common setup for less serious people, the 6 point harness provides protection in the case of a head on crash, but your head is not secured, plus with the lack if an airbag due to the use of an aftermarket quick release steering wheel, the crash leaves significant strain on your neck and the high likelihood of a spinal fracture. Moreover, because the shoulder straps are not secured to a roll bar and instead to the back of the seat, the placement increases strain on your shoulders and clavicle leading to a higher chance of fracture in a head on collision. In the case of a rollover, your body stays secure, but your head and neck again are left to dangle. If the roof caves, your neck will break as you dont have room to lean your body as you would in the 1st system with a 3 point belt. There are a lot of things to consider when replacing things on the interior of your car and you have to ask yourself if you’re willing to sacrifice safety for aesthetics, or dish out a significant amount of money to have an aesthetic “race” care that is also safe.
@@medschooltutor8100 You put a lot of work into that comment and I appreciate it. I am still undecided personally, as researching more has also lead me to see that insurance may not like you removing airbags, and in the case of my car, removing the driver airbag also disconnects the passenger airbag from working which is a big problem for me..so not sure I will ever get a quick release now which is sad..unless they someday make one with an airbag in it but I mean that's part of what makes some wheels so ugly...but I am just not sure it's worth these issues now, especially since a harness may actually make things worse AND be illegal..so not sure yet on what I will do..maybe nothing.
@@mattswank Of course, all for our collective education and safety! There definitely is a lot to consider and learning from our community has been an eye-opener, but also disappointing knowing that its not the smartest decision to have bucket seats and a quick release wheel on my daily driver :(
From what I understand, your not supposed to be using harnesses for ‘safety’ with out proper head restraint and at least partial cage. (But who wants head restraint in their street car?). The reason the harness alone would be unsafe is in the event of a wreck your body is strapped in but your head becomes a floating weight attached to your neck and spine.
I dont even have a car why am watching this
Same
Hahaha I used to do that. Just save guys. You'll get your car soon. I recommend a Honda Accord V6. Reliable, fast, balanced, you only need suspension, wheels, steering wheel
@@rainretribute9852 I'm 15 and in Europe, long way till i own a car
Lmao same
LOOL, hopefully you can find work and save up.
Still rocking the stock steering wheel in my 18 WRX STi. I definitely want a SubiSpeed steering wheel at some point
bruh im wildin rn but from 1:46 to 1:56 or so your hand movements with the beat scares me lmao. what a coincidence smh
Woah wtf😂
Whoah
holy shit LMFAOO
Yo that’s crazy 😂
Frr tho😂
Best channel ever!! Subscribed🤜🤛
Good video! I have a custom carbon fiber steering wheel in mine. I never cared for the quick release ones
Hi there, where would you recommend one purchase a modified steering wheel from?
As they have my steering wheel controls I would get it I need them and love them.
You should do a video comparing different harnesses
I’m rocking the Momo monticarlo with a works bell short hub and a works bell quick release
My go to is a 350mm momo tuner. Have had 3 cars with one.
I want the OLM Alcantara Pro +12R in my future :)
PK style is my favorite by far. 😍
@subiSpeed
That carbon fiber one looks mad clean!! Is there anyway to get one with blue stitching to match the paint?
I'd like to see something that's not red stitching. Not sure why this isn't an option. Blue should be a pretty common color
do a comparison between duckbill spoilers!!
I get 200-250, any singular wheel is more expensive but if my steering wheel is more expensive than a singular wheel then I will keep my stock detailed for now (I do want one but because of covid I can't drop 600-700$)
When is the next sale going to happen? I need a APR Splitter
I have a lancer ralliart 2006 and i would love to put a evo 8-9 stearing wheel with custom wrap but u know , not a necessity right now.
What if you are making a car that is both your daily driver and track build
i have the sti one on the 15 forester and its a nice simple touch
OKAY final post....WHAT if similar to modern airbag motorcycle suits a car driver simply wears a vest with integral airbag?? Perhaps it comes with sensor you stick on inside the bumper and then it "talks" to your vest via radio remote of some type? Now you have advantage of an airbag AND your coveted aftermarket wheels? Yes??
Random question: could you do a diy on new TORQUE SOLUTION CYLINDER 4 COOLANT MOD???
HEY!!! My baby made it in the video!!!
Such green, such nice!
Love the vids can you guys do a 2min Tuesday video on the olm dry carbon speedometer carbon bezel
Any difference between the OLM and Subispeed OEM styles?
What is the light in the doorway at 1:41. It’s cool I have a 15 wrx limited is that something that came with newer models.
If safety was amain concern I wouldn't be driving at 90s Geo Metro with the turbocharged 1.0L engine
Hi, iv ordered a 320mm wheel and concerned about how much heavier the steering will be, the existing wheel is 370mm, it's on a 2009 ford focus not the lightest of steering to start with, thanks
I got a Type RA so no 😁
Although the carbon/alcantara one is pretty damn tempting.
My wife has titanium framed sunglasses that can literally be crumpled and they go right back into original shape...seems like aftermarket SWs could use that same property to create a more forgiving wheel that still would not permenantly collapse like the cheap one shown in the video where he smacks it with both arms and it just crumpled ....ya know??
I'd want a quick release steering wheel but I don't like the look of them, probably a dumb question but, can you have a quick release while keeping the stock wheel?
Only reason is for safety, can't drive off with my civic if it doesn't have a wheel, right? 😅
Would an STI aftermarket wheel go on a base model Impreza?
Do you have DIY leather or suede leather wrap???
I have a e46 and my airbag doesn’t work so I did a quick Luis
Any recommendation's for 2008 Subaru legacy spec b ?
Is vertex worth it?
I own a Volvo 244 gl which doesn’t have any airbags already because it is from 1989.
Im just tired of my ripped wack ass steering wheel, the last owner was in an accident and the airbag went off soooo oof on that. And I honestly want somethin smaller and thats cheap but decent, any suggestions??
Kyostar adapter on Amazon 55$
Nrg quick release $100 -170$ depending on model
Nrg steering wheel 120$
i just got a flat bottom sparco i hate it. i dont have the same grip when im going hard and want the wheel to slip in my hands on purpose its bs
What if i removed steering wheel while driving
I would think that aftermarket steering wheels could be made deliberately "soft"/bendable (edit OR flexible titanium? see my other post)? Perhaps with a nice pad also over the nut/horn point....really I don't understand why they don't optionally provide for some kind of airbag even if it is significantly less of one than the OEM? Maybe it only inflates to 1/4 size of OEM keeping it smaller but still offering SOME protection?? If all the aftermarket companies went in to together they could perhaps engineer and produce such in significant numbers to lower the cost?
Late reply here but to answer your question
Thing is that racing steering wheels are designed to be used in conjunction with racing seats, harnesses, half cage at the minimum and a HANS device being worn with a helmet. So if you are secured in the seat with the harnesses, your body will not move out of place at all in the event of a crash, thus making an airbag redundant as your body will not reach it if it makes sense. That's what all the other features are there for as they complement a safety system if you will that's designed for track use
Now, thing is that the only way if could somewhat be viable in a street daily car, it's if racing wheels were made with airbags and the harnesses made with the same "stretchiness/rebound" as OEM belts so you could have the looks and safety features of a daily at the same time without having to commit all the way to a specific "build" but it would kinda negate the point of an actual racing setup
What seats are those
skip to 1:28 if safety isn't you're #1 concern
anyone know where i can find an oem steering wheel for a 2003 acura cl type
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Why some aftermarket sterring wheels shallow whereas some are just flat out . Is there a specific explanation for it?
Just personal preference. Some people prefer the flat bottom so that there is less of a chance it hits your legs and may be easier to get in and out of the car.
ATC any good
I think a quick release steering wheel on a daily is so stupid. Unless you have a harness and are actually using it probably. Even if you have a harness on a daily you probably don’t have it tight enough and will still end up slamming your head on the wheel in the event of a crash. Makes sense on a track car, with the correct safety measures, but not the daily. You don’t look cool
Thief protection
I prefer Toyota stock wheel (like in a80 supra) or stock trd 2000gt supra
It looks cool and its good quality 😁
Ferrara ital is the original steering wheel of ferrari from bologna modena Italy FYI little boys
Wish y’all kept kev :’(
How tall are you.
Does Forester XT fits or WRX only?
They are different fitments. Any quick release wheel will work with a Forester, but if you are looking to keep the airbag we would recommend this one: www.subispeed.com/2014-subaru-forester/interior/steering-wheels/damd-steering-wheel-black-leather-red-stitch-2013-2016-crosstrek-2014-2016-forester
My 94 civic doesn’t have airbags so fuck it we die like real men 😅
I daily a 76 Monte Carlo so there wasn’t a airbag to begin with lol 😂
Is this only for Subaru’s? I have a 98 dodge van i need a new one
Any suggestions
Didn’t even think about the airbag problem lol, I’m disappointed
Can you do it to a automatic?
A steering wheel change?
If the CVT change to momo steering wheel, how can I change to sport or sport#?
You cant
@@redd3589 i know，been half year really-_-
Where can I buy a aftermarket steering wheel with an airbag?
😂
Bro what 😂😂😂
That made me question life😂😂 can you really put a aftermarket steering wheel with an airbag
It’s so expensive
It's a small price to pay for salvation.
Vinny G A big price to pay for a downgrade
@@Nothin3482 Downgrade?
ed surita downgradev
Currently waiting for my income to come so I can buy me that carbon fiber leather subispeed steering wheel. I wanted the suede but I been told the suede will get destroyed in the long run
Flores Senpai Gee. I think I need a car first.
Just get a bottle of Sonax alcantara cleaner. I just bought a used Type RA and the wheel was matted from the previous 17000km of use by the owner who neglected it. Microfiber plus the Sonax cleaner and it was back to fuzzy awesomeness in like 3 minutes.
Do you have any oem style steering wheels for a 2017 forester 2.5i? Looking to improve the overall girth of the wheel for my long fingers and maintain airbags. Thanks
If you are looking to maintain the airbag the best option for your Forester will be the DAMD steering wheel: www.subispeed.com/2014-subaru-forester/interior/steering-wheels/damd-steering-wheel-black-leather-red-stitch-2013-2016-crosstrek-2014-2016-forester
Is it illegal to remove the airbag on a car you drive on the road?
Yh i think so. If it was legal i would have an aftermarket steering wheel on my car
@@patrykrog8121 think where i live if you have a 2 buckle racing harness a airbag isn’t needed
It is legal in the united states.
i remember when he worked there. rip.
I would never replace a great Flat Bottom Steering Wheel with a Circular steering wheel.
Steering wise what is different, my car came with one from the previous owner and compared to other cars I drive it feels so much stiffer is that normal or do I need too take it off and reinstall to make sure it was installed correctly?
Does the car have power steering?
@@donttrip2366 yea it’s a g35
Not when you already have a nice one
Momo baby!
How can I buy that yellow pin stripe for mine ?
My tj isn’t really that safe i will take my chances
@robbie
I wouldn't switch it unless your car was a shit box or project car, i find it a bit pointless to ruin a car thats pretty new
"Safety should be one of your main concers" I don't mind dying on my car 😌 lol
cringe
I dont want no airbag, I need to rush of knowing I'm at death risk
Omg I thought this was sim racing.
What happens when you get into a crash and there is no airbag? Bad choice if you are cautious and have common sense.
Unless you have 5 point harness, I rely on that more than the airbag
Chances are nothing happens, and your seatbelt saves you. If you don’t wear a seatbelt, there’s obviously the chance you go flying; but if you do wear one, and it fails (it’s been known to happen occasionally) you can literally scrape your entire face off on your steering wheel (don’t look that up unless you have a strong stomach)
@@wholesomesunbro1 The airbag decelerates your skull safely, in conjunction with the belts holding your body. You're gonna end up with a broken neck if you have no airbag with a harness or stock belts, especially in a safety system designed around the bag.
@@Spliffy710 You wear a helmet & HANS device every time you drive too?
Airbag? laughs in 91 Honda
Look at the GT-MAX-1 steering wheel. But you will need Samsung Galaxy S20 phone.
Second
Keep it stock as the airbag could save your life.
Short answer, No.
Long answer, No.
Wrong answer 😂
Is this website legit? I’m scared to buy something.
Yeah i get all my stuff from them
We're legit, we sell to thousands of customers every month! 👍
Can confirm, with impeccable customer service.
If you need a red stripe on your wheel to let you know that you're going straight... you shouldnt be anywhere near a road... never.... ever 😂
Subaru's aren't meant to go straight though! That's Vin Diesel lol.
First again
tranjohnny4646 😂 lol