Drill Hole and Airbag

I have a '99 SL2 and was wondering if it was safe to drill a screw hole a
few(3") inches to the left of the airbag indent w/o damaging the airbag?

Thanks

 

I have no idea where you are talking about...? What is this being done
for?

 

2-way radio microphone. I want to drill a small hole for the mic holder
without damaging the airbag.

 

on the steering wheel? NO.

on the passenger side dash? probably

 

Yes on the dash, between the radio and the airbag.

 

Why not use some adhesive backed velcro. They make the stuff pretty strong
these days.
John

 

Velcro is a good idea. Or use some kind of a spring-loaded clip to go
around the steering wheel. What are you using this mic for? Handsfree
cell phone? Radio comms for racing? A bait car? A different purpose
requires a different approach. ie, if you're using it for racing you
should figure out how to build it into your helmet (or get one of the
many kits designed for this). Cell phones have handsfree speakerphone
kits that you can buy from your provider or (often cheaper) from a 3rd
party. A bait car would be better served but placing the mic in the
molding above the driver's head or in the dome light.

Generally speaking, drilling holes anywhere near the airbag is a bad
idea. Even if you don't hit the airbag itself, you may end up hitting
some of the electronics/wiring/etc, or cause the airbag to deploy
improperly because you've damaged the cover.

-rj
98SL2