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Originally Posted by Curt
So far, not very helpful information.
Question: How do I configure whatever it is I need to configure so that I retain airbag functionality. I'm fully aware that I can just unplug things and live with some sort of warning light on the dash. I can also drive without my seatbelt on. But that's not what I want. I've managed to survive enough decades to realize that I'm not immortal, that chit happens - sometimes happens to me. And if/when it does and I need those airbags, I'd want to have them work.
I would presume that any sensors which have the function of signalling that there's someone actually sitting in the seat, that there ought to be a way of using some sort of jumper wire to fool them into thinking that.
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Jumpering or bypassing the sensors will send incorrect info to the SRS control unit, which may result in your airbag not deploying properly in a crash.
The sensors don't just say something is there, it determines how large the object is, and if it's appropriate to deploy the airbags.
Unless there's a really good reason to run anything other than the stock seats (say you're tracking it regularly), then I'd suggest just keeping the normal ones. Aftermarket seats generally don't look well in combo with the regular rear seats, and insurance will 100% deny any injury claims that arise because you've removed a safety feature.
If you are tracking semi-regularly, I'd suggest just getting the aftermarket seat, and swapping it the night before going to the track.