Originally Posted by Strife

Yeah, I know.



My 85 380SL didn't come with an airbag, but some did - it was an option, I think. I really did consider putting in a module, this little plate behind the wheel that contains the contacts for the wheel, and so on (I found the mounting points for the controller box) - but this would take a LOT more guts than I have.



The wood in this particular car was unusually light and very different from my 560's wood. I got a new console, it was much darker (and a lot more like other 107's I've seen) and it DOES match the wheel. The non-matching wood doesn't bother me much (yet...) but I do plan in the future to replace the rest of the wood. I've noticed that photography really brings out differences in wood that looks OK in normal light.

If I had a functional airbag, there would be no way that I would replace it with this. Besides making the car less safe, there might be legal ramifications in the event of a you-know-what.



I don't have a problem getting in (except for my back, maybe) but I think it would make a difference if you are marginal now.