Can I use a wood rim steering wheel?

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Posted: 22 Feb, 2008
by: Madabout-Kitcars ..

Updated: 12 Mar, 2008
by: Madabout-Kitcars ..

SVA states that the wheel should not splinter or fragment when deformed.

It will need to be Type Approved (or demonstrate equivalent standard), else it might be easier to put the car through SVA with the donor (non-airbagged) steering wheel and change it later.

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