Idoktr

How do we feel about a very trusted, Rennlist recommended, Ebay seller regarding steering wheel airbags? He has steering wheel with airbag for sale, both used. I don't want to find out after the airbag fails??
Anyone been in this situation?????

speedracerf4i

Used airbags are like a box of chocolate......................

ATX_Native

I recently put together a 991.2 steering wheel build and I spent the extra $600-$800 to get a brand new airbag from Suncoast.

From my research used airbags can be a dicey proposition, some are recycled/repackaged without any trace of this and resold to unsuspecting people.

For me the $600-$800 is a small price to pay to ensure the airbag will function and my head will have the best chance of getting out of a collision intact.

Good news is it’s probably not all sunk cost, if I ever sell the bag and steering wheel I can recoup some of that since I can show the chain of custody.

Idoktr

This airbag looks dicey..........do I see rust?

ATX_Native

Per the below it doesn’t seem that surface rust on those connectors are abnormal in a used bag.

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1093...stall-diy.html

Pretty sure mine was rust free but it was new, over time it might develop some surface rust.

Also, here is a great thread with a lot of detail and part numbers.

Searching Google with your search term plus “rennlist 997” is the best way to find things.

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...heel-hack.html

Idoktr

Any opinions on this from Ebay China?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/32558693424...AAAOSwGV5kHQDf

ATX_Native

A new MF GT Wheel is only $1k new from Suncoast.

https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/991LEAG2GT.html

Idoktr

This one includes airbag

workhurts

Not a chance in hell would I buy an airbag and electronics off some random eBay seller in China with a 90% feedback rating. Not sure how many more red flags you want.

ATX_Native

$1,400 for a used questionable steering wheel and bag off eBay China vs $2,400 for a brand new OE wheel and bag.

$1k is a small price to pay IMO for knowing what you’re getting and ensuring that bag will ignite if it ever needs to.

Good thing is that $1k isn’t all sunk costs, as I have a feeling that resale on a bag and wheel you bought brand new is going to have higher resale than an unknown bag/wheel.

Idoktr

Just added this wrap myself !!