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Originally Posted by SpuGen
Because aftermarket versions haven't passed road safety tests. They weren't made for the car during production, therefore it wasn't deemed safe with that vehicle from production.
Damper controls are different. They retain the shocks and springs etc. Airbags replace the springs.
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Just scanning through the MVA - Regs... the only thing that they specifically do not allow is to control the adjustment of the suspension... there is nothing as far as I have seen that bans airbags or any other form of alternative to coiled springs.
And the language is quite clear.
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Division 7D — Manual Suspension Control Prohibition
Prohibition
7D.01 (1) A person must not drive or operate on a highway a vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 4 500 kg if the vehicle's suspension can be independently controlled by a person riding in the vehicle while it is being driven or operated on a highway.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a vehicle equipped with a suspension controller accessible in the passenger compartment provided the controller is designed and installed by the original vehicle manufacturer at the time of manufacture.
[en. B.C. Reg. 36/97.]
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So if I am wrong... please show me where it specifically BANS air bags or any other replacement for coiled springs...
And for anyone who wants to read them... the MVA Regs...
http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/...s/26_58_00.htm