Adr approved steering wheels

I had one of the cheap SAAS wheels from Autobarn installed with the steel centre and was told it was illegal.

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Adr approved steering wheels

Aesthetic modifications are generally harmless and no cause for concern when it comes to vehicle performance and safety. However, when engines are modified and parts changed, then lines can be crossed. Vehicles must reach a certain standard of safety in Australia and there are regulations in place to ensure Australian design rules ADR and vehicle safety standards are not breached. The ADR are national standards for vehicle safety, anti-theft and emissions and they cover all vehicles including new, second-hand or imported vehicles. While it may seem the rules are there to stop you from having fun with your car, they are there to protect everybody. Switching steering wheels. There may be legitimate reasons for replacing a steering wheel, like if it's faulty or damaged. If this is the case, a like-for-like steering wheel replacing the old one will mean there is no need for concern. Removing an original steering wheel and replacing it with a different, aftermarket one is a modification, and whether the modification passes the regulations or not will depend on a few things. In the event you change a steering wheel because you feel more comfortable with one of a different colour, configuration or material. Staying on the right side of the law may be a little harder than you think. You will need to ensure the replacement steering wheel complies with the relevant ADR. The steering wheel cannot be smaller than mm in diameter and if the original had a recessed or padded hub the replacement steering wheel needs to be of a similar design. Removable or quick-release steering wheels are not legal and should only be seen on the racetrack.

But what else is needed? TwinCam16 Post Example: If you crash cause injury.

Generally if the wheel doesn't have padding in the middle cops will defect it irrespective of whether it is ADR approved or not. Better that then having an accident and smashing your face into your steering wheel. Eh it's to protect you. I wouldn't complain just be glad you can still drive the car considering it's an "import". It's usually up to the officers discretion. If you can find a similiar product and it shows it complies you may be able to argue it.

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Adr approved steering wheels

Aesthetic modifications are generally harmless and no cause for concern when it comes to vehicle performance and safety. However, when engines are modified and parts changed, then lines can be crossed. Vehicles must reach a certain standard of safety in Australia and there are regulations in place to ensure Australian design rules ADR and vehicle safety standards are not breached. The ADR are national standards for vehicle safety, anti-theft and emissions and they cover all vehicles including new, second-hand or imported vehicles. While it may seem the rules are there to stop you from having fun with your car, they are there to protect everybody. Switching steering wheels. There may be legitimate reasons for replacing a steering wheel, like if it's faulty or damaged. If this is the case, a like-for-like steering wheel replacing the old one will mean there is no need for concern.

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Basically no aftermarket steering wheel is legal. My engineer told me to keep the original Suzuki steering wheel for rego for the same reason as Gregg. It also had the ADR sticker on the back which was visible without taking the wheel off. Member Login If you have a BoostCruising account enter your user name and password into the yellow box. If you don't have an account create one below. The World's largest non biased Shelby Cobra related site! Remember me? TwinCam16 Post The engineer just asked me to put s high density foam pad on the center over the boss. It's usually up to the officers discretion. HTH Cheers. Or would be trying to hunt down an R32 original wheel be the best option? I had one of the cheap SAAS wheels from Autobarn installed with the steel centre and was told it was illegal.

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If you have a BoostCruising account enter your user name and password into the yellow box. The rules state the specs that you need to meet. So how is a member of the Police department going to know the difference between the standard one and the aftermarket one like being similar? If a steering wheel is fitted with an airbag, it cannot be replaced or removed with an aftermarket steering wheel. Main Menu Forums. Handy to keep especially if you have other forms such as engineers certificates. Modena CC Member. Meaning that sticker means nothing if you have a vehicle built after that. Originally Posted by bosscobra. In the event you change a steering wheel because you feel more comfortable with one of a different colour, configuration or material.