FVD Airbag wheel installed - pics inside
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FVD Airbag wheel installed - pics inside
I love it! Especially how thick it is. At 3 & 9 positions I can just get my hands around it. It is awesome. I ended up sourcing a crest from ebay/ very nice.
The wheel was on sale at FVD a few weeks back. It is the Silberfeil model. Also, I paid the extra for the hub to be leather. Only approx $50 more and very nice/ worth it.
I rotated the speedo to get better few of the important range.........
Other than that no issues with gauge visibilty.
The wheel was on sale at FVD a few weeks back. It is the Silberfeil model. Also, I paid the extra for the hub to be leather. Only approx $50 more and very nice/ worth it.
I rotated the speedo to get better few of the important range.........
Other than that no issues with gauge visibilty.
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Originally Posted by aeroman
I actually like the crest. I wonder if you would have noticed if he never said it was stick on. 
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Originally Posted by CWay27
Yep!! Put it this way, if the airbag goes off what do you think will happen to your nice little metal stick on crest. A really nice projectile.
There is no possible way this crest will fly off the horn pad. It is really strong bond adhesive. I pre-cleaned area with alcohol wipe. It is very well "stuck on"
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Do as you like my friend but keep in mind that your tin can effect is happening at close to 100MPH (speed of deployment). If your crest is dead center on the airbag, on which side will it gently fold??? The reality is that it doesn't matter cause with this speed of deployment, tin can effect or not, you'll end up with a nice crest in your face.
Maybe your porsche GURU can answer this. If your crest is no arm to you nor affect airbag integrity, how come no manufacturer is using them instead of engraved signs?? Just to be on the safe side, why don't you write the airbag manufacturer letter asking them if you can glue a metal crest without screwing up the integrity of it.
Maybe your porsche GURU can answer this. If your crest is no arm to you nor affect airbag integrity, how come no manufacturer is using them instead of engraved signs?? Just to be on the safe side, why don't you write the airbag manufacturer letter asking them if you can glue a metal crest without screwing up the integrity of it.
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Originally Posted by CWay27
Do as you like my friend but keep in mind that your tin can effect is happening at close to 100MPH (speed of deployment). If your crest is dead center on the airbag, on which side will it gently fold??? The reality is that it doesn't matter cause with this speed of deployment, tin can effect or not, you'll end up with a nice crest in your face.
Maybe your porsche GURU can answer this. If your crest is no arm to you nor affect airbag integrity, how come no manufacturer is using them instead of engraved signs?? Just to be on the safe side, why don't you write the airbag manufacturer letter asking them if you can glue a metal crest without screwing up the integrity of it.
Maybe your porsche GURU can answer this. If your crest is no arm to you nor affect airbag integrity, how come no manufacturer is using them instead of engraved signs?? Just to be on the safe side, why don't you write the airbag manufacturer letter asking them if you can glue a metal crest without screwing up the integrity of it.
BTW - the Porsche mechanic I speak of is THE most senior and respected P-car guy in my state (Colorado). He is a cheif mechanic at one of our most respected dealerships and one of the best people I know amongst ALL of our local PCA chapter. Everyone, including the absolutely awesome p-car only shop I go to often calls Dave on anyting they need help on, as does just about everyone esle.
Curious, what is your expertise with airbags? Other than being one? (just kidding! I realize you mean well) .
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Originally Posted by 91carrera4
how much was it, if you don't mind me asking?
http://www.fvd.us/frame.php?m=4
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Being a senior mechanic in Colorado makes him a specialist in airbags!! My experience with airbag is seeing my brother minutes after a head on collision and being on the scene. After deployment, the airbag cover looks more like a bag that exploded, that's why some of them have lines or a pattern of lines that will help the shell to rip open upon deployment.
Anyways enough said and hope you'll never have to use it.
P.S. Thanks for the compliment but just for the sake of it, just email the manufacturer and ask them what they think and will they still honor their liability in case of deployment.
Anyways enough said and hope you'll never have to use it.
P.S. Thanks for the compliment but just for the sake of it, just email the manufacturer and ask them what they think and will they still honor their liability in case of deployment.
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How do these bags blow? The OE wheels I have seen are hinged top or bottom. The crest would very likely fly upward or downward if it were to come loose...
The airbag itself does enough damage to your face... it hurts. a lot.
They should make the bags softer
Nice wheel!
The airbag itself does enough damage to your face... it hurts. a lot.
They should make the bags softer
Nice wheel!