AFTERMARKET BOSS KIT STEERING WHEEL LAWS - AIRBAG SAFETY DEMONSTRATION!

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3 жыл бұрын

With the exception of cats/exhausts, after market steering wheels are probably the most commonly asked question we get, so it’s about time we covered it.
New MoT regs say that you can’t remove a factory fitted airbag:
7.1.5. Airbags
This inspection is for all airbags fitted as original equipment other than on Class 3 vehicles.
A passenger airbag that is switched off is not a defect.
Defect Category
(a) An airbag fitted as original equipment obviously missing Major
(b) Not in use
(c) An airbag obviously inoperative Major
This now makes George’s boss kit/quick release system non compliant. George has a brand new carbon wheel from phatbitsuk, complete with airbag that we replace the quick release boss kit setup with.
In this video we try and explain why airbags are important and what happens when they go off. We show you both drivers and passengers airbags being activated to demonstrate a few points about in-car safety.
Obviously, the same as for cats, if your car didn’t come with an airbag from the factory you don’t have to fit one now. What you can’t do is remove one that was fitted from the factory.
In-car safety systems are designed to work together so remove or deactivate one thing and it will quite probably have an effect on how all of them work to protect you and your passengers in the event of a collision.
You may also find that insurance companies will take a dim view of removing factory safety features from the car as it increases the risk of injury and potentially increases the risk to them financially. Just be aware of that as well.
I hope you find it interesting. Stay safe.
MPS Owen Messenger
D&C/Dorset Police, Road Casualty Reduction Team
Grab yourself a custom steering wheel cover here or get in touch with them on instagram to discuss a custom steering wheel in full -
Phatbitsuk.co.uk
Big shout out to my main man Will from Xpres Media for helping out on this video, his link is posted below incase you want to use him for his services or simply drop him a follow.
linktr.ee/Williamcarver
Thanks to dip demons for the assistance on the wheel! - dipdemons?igshi...
And lastly a massive thanks to everyone at Learn to Live, the Devon & Somerset Fire Service team and Owen from the D&C Police for aiding on this informative video.
Thankyou for watching!
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@JayBrainstorm123 3 жыл бұрын

Did I miss the bit where you tell us "THE *TRUTH* ON AFTER MARKET STEERING WHEEL LAWS"?

@lggy690 3 жыл бұрын

No your not alone in that.

@mixmashmedia9179 3 жыл бұрын

Guess it's not illegal

@bloocookie1 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah was wondering the same thing

@marknalliah9053 3 жыл бұрын

So are they illegal? that was the point of the video not plugging a sponsor but great to see what a stationary airbag could do

@jamesford3549 3 жыл бұрын

It’s not illegal to have a removable steering wheel. It is illegal to remove an airbag from a car that had one from new though, unless it’s a rally car meeting MSA regulations.

@Flyboy207 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I live in the US where (for the most part) we can do what we want. I used to think we had a lot of stupid regulations, then I saw the UK...

@millitaryofficial913 2 жыл бұрын

Yes your right. We litteraly live in a false democracy

@morganfothergill974 2 жыл бұрын

You can be raped, become pregnant, try to abort the baby and be arrested and sent the prison, meanwhile being forced, in jail, to have the baby who’s dad raped you.. ‘Mericq

@Flyboy207 2 жыл бұрын

@@morganfothergill974 not where I live haha

@eclipsegfxable Жыл бұрын

As long as you're not in Cali you're okay

@Flyboy207 Жыл бұрын

@@eclipsegfxable As a matter of fact, I am haha

@carswithsean7967 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly George this content is brilliant. Bridges a gap between the car scene and the police and more important than that videos like this one are 100% going to save lives! You should be extremely proud of yourself dude!

@GCMYT 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy I’m so glad that you agree its a shame that not everyone seems to be so on board with the bridging that gap. Thanks for your support

@carswithsean7967 3 жыл бұрын

@@GCMYT unfortunately mate you will find a small minority of people will hate the police no matter what. But you are making such a big positive impact. Like I’ve said you should be proud of yourself keep it up bro 😎

@micrahq5954 3 жыл бұрын

@@carswithsean7967 sounds like the channel found some police with brains who want to work with the scene rather than the guys down in gwent police who just want to appease the local Karens

@carswithsean7967 3 жыл бұрын

@@micrahq5954 yes Owen is a legend and a good police officer. You are right there will be police that are knob bees but there will also be people from the car scene that take it to far and be dangerous so it kind of works both ways in terms of tarring with the same brush

@southwestfocusmembersswfm301 3 жыл бұрын

Since iv followed the gcm videos from the beginning with owen too i have learnt so much about how to modify going down the legal route All the emergency services videos are so interesting thats opened upmy eyes that iv never seen so Big shout out to own and George for making and bringing such great content thank you

@garybezant2413 3 жыл бұрын

George, such a fantastic and informative series. A great positive assist with road safety. Well done.

@symonwoan7797 3 жыл бұрын

That steering wheel is absolutely epic. Absolute sauce! Loving more of the interior mods and of course our educational updates.

@GCMYT 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so pretty bro. Honestly so tasty :)

@camsty1225 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve honestly learned soo much from these police videos that I wouldn’t have even known please keep them coming George!!

@AutoSocialUK 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly that new wheel looks absolutely beautiful 😍😍 so much better! I’m also glad I’m not one of those girls that sits right next to the wheel but I will be mentioning to my friends that I know that do sit way to close! Great video George, awesome mix of content!

@crazyerrordotcom 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing 👏🏼 learnt alot from this regarding airbags, Top content keep it up GCM 😁👍🏼👌🏼

@andysheppard9727 3 жыл бұрын

Happy days I still don’t need to change my steering wheel 🤣 just buy a car pre airbags 😂😂

@BritishPlebness 3 жыл бұрын

I was going to say this lmao No airbag from factory? No worries!

@ImSorenShorts 2 жыл бұрын

Can you get aftermarket wheels with airbags?

@andysheppard9727 2 жыл бұрын

@@ImSorenShorts not if airbags weren’t fitted to my car from factory

@ImSorenShorts 2 жыл бұрын

@@andysheppard9727 ohhh

@liamholcroft7212 3 жыл бұрын

all this information is true to a 3 point standard seatbelt. introduce a 5 point harness and airbags become redundant, especially with a hans device (not that many people use them on the street)

@dazwoods7398 3 жыл бұрын

Been watching a while now George. Great content mate. got myself a 2019 ST and learning alot from your channel regarding the mods :) Keep it up!

@simonlowe4013 3 жыл бұрын

Steering wheel looks mint pal, great video 👊🏻👊🏻

@stehendo6741 3 жыл бұрын

Looks Amazing, love you channel, and tictok, new to modding my focus and have learnt loads, of what I can do and can’t do! Keep up the good work.

@Robstervtec 3 жыл бұрын

Love this vid bud 👌🏼 the bullet holes and actual bullet is madness. Very handy to know about knees up on the seats when your in the back of a car to 👍🏼👌🏼 keep the content coming boss. It's quality 👌🏼🤘🏼

@davemartin2232 3 жыл бұрын

Steering wheel looks awesome mate hoping to get 1 for my mk2 ST loving all the content and looking forward to coming out of lockdown and watching your car meet videos keep up the good work mate 👍

@buckrogers2828 3 жыл бұрын

One of the reason that many changed there steering wheels like Rally drivers is to get right set so wheel comes to hand correctly as you set seat to reach pedals properly then arms to steering wheel and for many once in harness steering wheel is too far away so they go for deeper dishing ones like he had in his Focus.

@R118GSiVVC 3 жыл бұрын

Another good video George! Your new wheel looks fantastic!

@marc1282 3 жыл бұрын

Loving the vids man, been watching all of them in anticipation of getting a MK2 ST. That steering wheel looks sick 👌

@zennonsobas826 3 жыл бұрын

I have been following for along time and can't believe how much you have transformed your st keep it coming and I hope I can soon get my MK2 st to look at beautiful as yours keep up the good work mate 👍

@macca586 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see this! going to be a good one 👍🏼

@NarcoticEvil 3 жыл бұрын

Wow i am like 6 minutes in, this stuff should be on the theory test!

@j2_good_4_u38 3 жыл бұрын

Keep the content up mate, love it 👍

@robertpeterbevans9149 3 жыл бұрын

Love that steering wheel big lad another educational video keep up the great work hope your safe and well 👍🏻🚙💨💨💨

@thewhitewill 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid as always mate keep up the good work.

@jamesculliford4910 3 жыл бұрын

Another top vid mate keep up the great work 🔥

@ocusmk2 3 жыл бұрын

The perfect content 😍👏🏼

@leonpunto12 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid bud and that steering wheel looks class

@jacobhashbrown329 3 жыл бұрын

very under rated channel well made vids makes educational stuff interesting

@B16KVB 3 жыл бұрын

That phat bits kit looks awesome 👌

@samcudmore9964 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video bud 🙌🤘

@danstebbing92 3 жыл бұрын

havent seen the "Heartagram" in years. loved that band as a kid 😍🙋‍♂️😂

@shaunwelch9176 3 жыл бұрын

Mate that new stearing wheel looks great... got to get one for mine lol.

@jamesporter9729 3 жыл бұрын

Love the content m8 keep up the hard work 😊

@CTX-wh5qu 3 жыл бұрын

Another great vid George, thanks to you and your police/fire partners, you should all be so proud of the difference you are making to the car scene, I love my ST but think I love your vids more !!.....Well, sort of ???

@carllewis3411 3 жыл бұрын

Wicked content not watched in a while unfortunately but back again loving the police vids still and its great you got the mod vids aswell double treat well done 👍

@GCMYT 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back Carl. Glad to have you bsck

@Pauld62 3 жыл бұрын

Great video mate. Can see you working on some BIG projects in the future, either on here or abroad for media on the big screen!

@GCMYT 3 жыл бұрын

Bro means a lot that you think that thank you so much let’s catch up soon

@Blake84602 3 жыл бұрын

Well that answers that then, great video as always

@callumtaylor2235 3 жыл бұрын

Actually love the content it's so informative👌👌

@robertsplawski1259 3 жыл бұрын

This looks savage, gonna get one for my focus st

@ninjajase 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Phat Bits steering wheel!!

@ryanst5006 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid G the wheel is siiiiiick! Been looking at changing mine to make it more modern but didn’t know is to re-trim, do a mk3 as wanted to keep an air bag, you’ve just solved the problem 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@INSANEripsaw 3 жыл бұрын

Steering wheel looks sick mate 👌

@kellysworld2850 3 жыл бұрын

Giving the dummy a bit of a reach around there George haha Definitely a mod that’s always been one of those one that people do but no knows the consequences...

@mrtabs007 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video some proper things to think about

@SynysterJord 3 жыл бұрын

That new wheel looks sick! Would love to do something to sort mine out!

@TheSlomo89 3 жыл бұрын

That steering wheel looks awesome mate.

@BrodzFn 3 жыл бұрын

Sick video

@plymouthboyz 3 жыл бұрын

Another beneficial video mate 👌👌

@GCMYT 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks luke. How’s your channel going?

@plymouthboyz 3 жыл бұрын

@@GCMYT not bad mate I’ve got a video going live at 7today been busy as moving haha

@somahenyel5890 3 жыл бұрын

That steering wheel looks amazing

@aquafresh3150 3 жыл бұрын

No. No it doesn't.

@alextrim1342 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t say it’s illegal they didn’t say it is unless I’m missing something but at the end of the day ur only putting yourself at risk putting a aftermarket steering wheel on but should in fairness be tied with a proper attached harness but great work George and the rest proper great stuff 👍

@skunkmasterfpv1461 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid mate 👍

@leonevans3954 3 жыл бұрын

Can't be many topics left to discuss but keep them coming

@GCMYT 3 жыл бұрын

Brother we’ve got hundreds of topics left

@leonevans3954 3 жыл бұрын

@@GCMYT can't wait for more videos

@itsbright9641 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos and always learn alot from them but i don't believe you actually discussed the legality of the harness and bosskit over the airbag, would you be able to do that in a future video?

@declanjones8408 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see the new video. Just seen you up by B&Q driving in it should be a good one and I followed his hole build on tick toc.

@stevelaw9410 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing the right thing and putting the air bag back in, as i said to you before it would not pass a mot without one let alone the safety aspect of the hole thing.im aware that a snap of wheel is cool but keep them for track cars only.

@rossdocherty1112 3 жыл бұрын

Been looking at phatbits for while now look pretty cool

@TGHCUSTOMS 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Loving the information and the relationship you have with the copper

@1988leer 3 жыл бұрын

These videos are awesome mate, still hoping to see you rolling around Plymouth, need to see the car in real life!!

@ORANGE2502 3 жыл бұрын

Nice wheel George 👌👏more driveway mods

@dbwarrior8600 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta say the carbon steering wheel look's alot better than the momo mod one and worthy to keep those safety features manufacturers put in for our safety 👍

@Madogen 3 жыл бұрын

7:11 George is definitely copping a feel there. lol

@steveturnbull9542 3 жыл бұрын

I was just going to say that hahaha

@xXMatix700Xx 3 жыл бұрын

Isnt the suede on the airbag cover going to prevent it from opening properly anyway?

@dwarvenwolf5128 Жыл бұрын

My 1995 toyota mr2 has original steering wheel with no airbags does that allow me to have a quick release

@GregoryCavill 3 жыл бұрын

I'd be interested to know the opinion of fixed back buckets and harnesses with a boss wheel. Basically identical to a full race car. I personally have a 90's honda civic which isn't known for being safe and would want to go down the bucket and cage route when I ultimately end up making it quicker. What would the opinion on this he

@SR-kv1ic 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic information working with the police again . You’ve had to change a few mods since, to keep you car legal , but the steering wheel is the best yet . Wondering now what your next change is gonna be 🤔

@jasondavies6220 3 жыл бұрын

Is the airbag in the steering wheel so by taking steering wheel off isn't going to be an air bag so I don't really understand the problem

@Nathan-by8sn 3 жыл бұрын

I got a phatbitz wheel cover on my Volvo v40. 10/10

@CraigDavies. 3 жыл бұрын

What mods means your car needs to go for an Iva test ? Does Jonny Smith's Austin allegro with modified strut tops need one ?

@richardgear7382 3 жыл бұрын

That steering wheel is mint.

@miserablecherry7651 3 жыл бұрын

If you sit too far back, when you fully depress the break pedal before impact, your leg will lock straight and upon collision it'll either puth your thigh bone till it snaps causing interior arterial bleeding or it'll buck and your leg will snap in two. Theres a happy medium to find. Find it.

@mybalzarichi46 3 жыл бұрын

Picking my st up on Friday 😊 that retrim would be a good 1st mod 😏👍😁

@simonhills3638 3 жыл бұрын

Got my ST 2 days ago what a car. That wheel looks fresh!!!! Gotta get me one of those but what do I buy first 🙈😂 another money pit 😋

@paulcollyer801 3 жыл бұрын

“This is one for the out-takes.”... deliberately left in 😂😂

@redlined4493 3 жыл бұрын

Soo, if the car doesnt have one stock its fine. But if if does then it needs to always have one. But what about if you do indeed have bucket seats and a 5 point harness (dont like 4 point ones due to submarineing) is it then legal or illegal?

@charlesbrandreth7590 3 жыл бұрын

Does this also mean if you fit aftermarket seats that no longer have airbags and put a resistor in is illegal and unsafe also?

@aaronnaqvi9752 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I’d love to get that st steering wheel cover from phat bits for my mk2 focus :)

@ciaranw128 3 жыл бұрын

So have they stopped you from having a quick release steering wheel even if you have a cage and harness set up to replace the lack of the air bag.

@TheFakeFatLegitimate 2 жыл бұрын

Harness doesn’t prevent whiplash though

@ciaranw128 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFakeFatLegitimate doesn’t matter. If you have a harness installed say a 5 point then it would be more dangerous to have the air bag there too. I’ve seen loads of people having a roll cage and harness setup with a quick release and they don’t seem to have any problems with MOT

@TheFakeFatLegitimate 2 жыл бұрын

@@ciaranw128 it’d get through the MOT then, but unless you have a HANS device (I think that’s what it’s called...) there’s nothing to stop your head from flying forward and doing yourself a mischief

@ciaranw128 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFakeFatLegitimate I don’t know what speeds you’re thinking we’re gonna be driving at but it ain’t rallying nascar or F1 speeds

@TheFakeFatLegitimate 2 жыл бұрын

@@ciaranw128 don’t have to be going 150mph to get whiplash, bud. Can happen at any speed, much more likely with an impact over like 30mph

@thomasbarron7218 2 жыл бұрын

so are you allowed a quick release wheel if you don't have a 5 point harness?

@rickydub6950 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid again. Agree on the implications of removing an airbag wheel on a, but on older cars the snap off boss is a great anti-theft device 😁

@jamespeters216 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work man 🔥😎quick question what’s the legal limit on noise ( decibels ) on exhaust systems ?

@lewisnewport4524 3 жыл бұрын

Great content. I Use to have a boss kit on my old car and I crashed it and bent the steering wheel would definitely not have one again

@J_I_Was 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I would love a diy retrim package

@bradleyneild2532 3 жыл бұрын

Steering wheel looks boss m8 if I had one I'd deffo replace mine with it, been told constantly by my partner she hates me having no air bag lol 😆 still got my standard wheel so might swap over to it 🤔

@sneekeruk 3 жыл бұрын

Ive got airbags, and my old car which was the same sort of car (bmw e46) was a cat c after someone sideswiped me on a country road, a grand total of 0 airbags went off an yet every panel was bent on the drivers side bar the front wing, both windows gone, b piller bent and it no longer drove straight. So it does sometimes make me wonder how big an accident I need to have before they go off.

@danielgarrod944 3 жыл бұрын

That new steering wheel is mint but it is sad too see the old one go!

@MRcurly0 3 жыл бұрын

What if you have an aftermarket wheel without an airbag and also have a full race harness to keep you in the seat instead of the regular seat belt?

@willstokes7266 3 жыл бұрын

That's something I instantly thought too. Not like it's gonna do anything

@killerboymad 3 жыл бұрын

So If my car is pre airbag/ didn't come with them from factory is my quick release steering wheel still legal ?

@GCMYT 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Your all good to go: :)

@sellarsmitchell 3 жыл бұрын

Good vid, but I had a question I feel this video missed an important point, how would the airbag wheel compare to the momo wheel with full seats and roll cage harness? Given that's what the standard is for race vehicles, surely it would be safer?

@bobjames1521 Жыл бұрын

A full harness is only safe if you have a head restraint (Hans device). And you can only have a head restraint if you're wearing a helmet. And you can't wear a helmet on the road since you need full visibility. So, quite simply, the current airbag and seat belt system exists because it's the safest option for road driving. Unless you fancy a bit of internal decapitation.

@Chrisallengallery 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Focus ST225 2006 pre facelift. Will those mods fit my model? Cheers, another great video!

@Madogen 3 жыл бұрын

In seriousness, a useful vid, will be highlighting a few bits to the Mrs and the boys. Would love one of those PhatBits wheel or dress kit. Just nervous about stitching up my own wheel 😋

@alexmiles1908 3 жыл бұрын

If a much older car had no airbags or extra safety features to begin with, is fitting an aftermarket wheel still that bad if it’s declared on your insurance?

@senorporko3299 Жыл бұрын

What if I have a 4 point harness and no airbags on the wheel

@THEDo0rs 3 жыл бұрын

Sure, the OEM+ wheel is cool and all and that's what I'm using but given the option to go back to Momo I would in a heartbeat. If you want rid of that hit me up I think I'll have space for it :)

@SEVSREVENGE Жыл бұрын

would it be legal if i had a quick release wheel but i had a 5 point harness and a bucket seat??

@DRK-fe4gc Жыл бұрын

i dont think its illeagal, i read on a forum, its either a bucket seat, harness, and quick release, or nothing

@vinceking7878 11 ай бұрын

If you're in a harness a non airbag steering wheel is ok???

@paulashby1520 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching your video's and love the steering wheel. but can you buy it as a complete unit rather than in kit form?(Mk 4 Mondeo)

@ValenThePowerful Жыл бұрын

honestly wish more manufacturers made aftermarket steering wheels that has airbags or a steering wheel where you can install the stock airbag

@Blurgamer17 3 жыл бұрын

I think that people bring the seat right up to the wheel in order to reach the pedals, alongside getting a better view. These cars don't accommodate for height issues.

@SKILLI55UE 3 жыл бұрын

I'm actually looking to swap my wheel and been 50 50 and this video has actually made me think twice and going to look at a flat bottom carbon wheel for my focus st3, which brings me to my next point, phat bits please 😂 on a serious note, amazing video dude! Thank you so so much for making me make the correct choice! 🙏

@GCMYT 3 жыл бұрын

So glad it tipped you in the right direction buddy. I loved my wheel for sure but it wasn’t a safe choice! :)

@SKILLI55UE 3 жыл бұрын

@@GCMYT can't put a price on life and this video has saved thousands of lives! Well done mate and thank you again!! X ❤

@GCMYT 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly I can’t thank you enough for that comment dude

@SKILLI55UE 3 жыл бұрын

@@GCMYT your welcome mate, no joke when you first started I thought oh god chav in a ST but here I am own an ST myself and absolutely love your channel and especially videos like this, doing videos that other people won't do! Again well done brother!! X

@Xibyth 3 жыл бұрын

Even a cross the pond here in the states the laws are getting a little overbearing. A seat belt is a totally understandable law, people can become dangerous projectiles according to my tests, so that's to protect everyone. In terms of safety laws, I think it's or pertinent to more heavily enforce laws regarding distracted or impaired driving. Tired driving is a prime example. Often people do get pulled over because the symptoms are similar to drunk driving, but because of our work lifestyle it often goes dismissed despite being just as deadly. While I'm not calling for immediate arrest, a guided drive and a written warning could save hundreds per year. Heavier tickets and nationwide bans on texting and driving would save more to. If caught after an accident an immediate drivers safety course and lockout device when the cars started would be next steps.