Aftermarket Steering Wheels

[TomK]

Yeah does look like it - it does surprise me though so many cars have aftermarket wheels still these days and seemingly have no issues?

I don't think I see many, but it's a 10 min job max to switch wheels come testing time. Not sure how insurance would go in event of a serious claim though if found with a wheel that wouldn't have passed mot.

Christ I do wonder if it's worth the hassle at this point.

Just speak to your mot place and see what they say?

My Shoulder belt eyelets have been drilled vertically through the floor of the 'storage compartment' behind the seats, or where the speaker is if you have (or had in your case ) the upgraded audio. The eyelets are bolted through FIA backing plates so should be good if the worst came to the worst. Thanks for the heads-up and the concern though, appreciate it!

Good, sounds well enough. In my original installation we did something similar (they went through the rea of the sub enclosure and plates on the back of the bulkhead) and the shop that did it wasn't particularly happy about it, backing plates can be as strong as you like but when they rip through the sheet metal you'd probably wish they were softer!

[Ed Doe]

Oh yeah I know it's a super easy job - done it a few times on previous cars - but as you say in the event of a serious accident I'd really rather not be in that awkward legal grey area.

I'll definitely be checking with my MOT tester - will keep this thread updated for interest if it's something anyone else is thinking of doing (doesn't sound much like it though!)

I think the area where the plates/eye-bolts are located on mine is fairly strong/thick ? Either way you do make a good point - another thing to check out at some point!