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So if I buy a new steering wheel will I no longer have a drivers airbag? I didn't think about that till just now and i already ordered a Momo Trek TRK35BK0R. wooops...

this it?edit for Gno airbag in that one

Yea but silver, I accidenly hit R instead of G.Are there aftermarket wheels out there with airbags or will i have to have one custom installed?

I don't know, I kinda like the stock wheel but all the aftermarket wheels I see on ebay do not seem to have airbags

Aftermarket wheels more likely than not, will not have airbags.And no, you can't have one installed with that type of wheel. Simply not possible, because there's no place to put it.

...and in any state mandating inspections, you will automatically fail.

I think it will look sweet. Just don't hit any trees or anything and you'll be fine No one does inspections do they? It seems like it would be a pain in the @$$ to check every registered car in each state doesn't it? I know Michigan doesn't do inspections. If they did half the cars on the road would be gone!!!!! Especially near Detroit and the other cities.

Guess i'll have to stick that wheel in my supra. Can't beleive i didn't even think of that.

Quote, originally posted by Merzbow »No one does inspections do they? It seems like it would be a pain in the @$$ to check every registered car in each state doesn't it? Yeah, lots of places will do inspections... Don't think it is generally done annually, maybe every two years or so, I'm thinking.No inspections here either... However, I do live in one of the few counties in the state that do emissions testing, but that's every couple of years. Other than that, nothing. We'd have plenty of cars off the road here too, if they did inspections. If it's got wheels and can sorta move, maybe a has light or two, it's safe. (removed)! No hood, no doors, blah - those are luxury items. heh

Jersey inspects EVERYTHING. If your fogs don't turn off with your hi-beams, they'll fail you. If you have aftermarket fogs that don't have DOT/SAE in the glass, they'll fail you. It's retarded. GA just does emissions in certain counties.

Quote, originally posted by Jahntassa »Jersey inspects EVERYTHING. If your fogs don't turn off with your hi-beams, they'll fail you. If you have aftermarket fogs that don't have DOT/SAE in the glass, they'll fail you. It's retarded. If you have a CEL, you fail.If you have obstructed vision, you fail.Cracked windshield. Fail.Cracked headlight/taillight lens. Fail.Non-OEM/aftermarket HIDs. Likely to fail.Inoperable wipers. Fail.You get the jist.NJ is one of the strictest states with inspections. New cars get inspected after 4 years, then every two after. All cars are inspected every 2 years. As much of a pain as it is, I think it's great. SO many of the unsafe, improperly maintained cars that are not only hazards to their owners, but other cars on the road, have long since disappeared.I think any state that doesn't inspect is insane! Just MHO.Quote, originally posted by NJ MVC »1. As in all inspections, the inspector verifies the driver’s license, registration and proof of insurance. 2. The inspector determines the car's engine type and readies it for testing. First the steering is checked by a computer that calculates the difference in movement between the right and left wheels when the steering wheel is turned. Discrepancies can indicate loose or worn steering components. 3. He or she then checks the car’s safety features, which include the headlights, taillights, tires, horn, windshield wipers and turn signals. 4. The inspector then drives the car onto the dynamometer, a treadmill-like device that simulates regular driving. He or she puts the emissions probe in place, sets the computer then accelerates the engine. Vehicles models 1998 (1996 effective January 1, 2004) and newer will receive the new OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) Test. The inspector will connect to the cars diagnostic control panel for a reading of how the vehicle is operating. Vehicles with dashboard lights illuminated or damaged OBD connectors will automatically fail. A common OBD failure is for Readiness. This means that the vehicle was not "ready" to be tested. Vehicles which fail for readiness most likely need to be driven. If you have just recently had service or disconnected the battery, the vehicle is likely to fail for readiness. Check your owners manual to understand the required drive cycle required to place your vehicle in a "ready" mode. 5. Once the emissions test is completed, the inspector continues the safety check by testing the brakes. Also at this point, the suspension will be "bounce" tested to insure the car maintains proper adhesion to the road, and the side slip will be checked to see that the wheels are truly parallel to each other. 6. The last parts of the new test involve making sure the gas cap is able to hold two pounds of pressure and doesn't allow an excessive amount of fumes to escape into the environment. 7. When the test is complete, the inspector puts the new two-year sticker on the windshield of the vehicle.

I would leave NJ in a heart beat if I were in your position! I wouldn't be able to deal with it even though I wouldn't fail on a whole lot of things. Just knowing I couldn't do something as simple as aftermarket fogs if I wanted to would irritate the hell outa me.

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »NJ is one of the strictest states with inspections. HA! Pennsylvania requires inspection every year and most counties require emissions inspection which is disgustingly strict.

yeah the pa inspection sucks. its ok now that i have a newer car but when i was driving an 88 it sucked because you always had to do stuff to bring it up to snuff