givemethebighammer
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| posted on 13/11/05 at 03:56 PM |
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quick release steering wheel
I'm think of fitting one of the above as another anti theft device (not for SVA man's benefit, but for real).
I have a few questions:
I'm a bit nervous about having a removable bit that does the steering. Is there a risk of them detaching accidently or them developing play that
might affect the steering of the car ? (but then I guess F1 cars have them so they must be OK).
Where is the best place to buy a boss the will bolt on to the sierra steering column ?
Any particular model I should look for ?
I found this on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Universal-Steering-Wheel-Quick-Release-Hub-mono-ect_W0QQitemZ8014084628QQcategoryZ40195QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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not sure if this would be OK or too cheap or unknown quality to take a risk on ? Maybe a SPA or an OMP one would be a safer bet ?
thanks
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gingerprince
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| posted on 13/11/05 at 05:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by givemethebighammer
I'm a bit nervous about having a removable bit that does the steering. Is there a risk of them detaching accidently or them developing play that
might affect the steering of the car ? (but then I guess F1 cars have them so they must be OK).
My Indy has a removable steering wheel. Basically the wheel is held onto the steering column by a metal dowel that sits in a groove stopping the
wheel from coming forward. Certainly seems safe enough, and as you say the F1 drivers manage it 
As for who/what/where etc, sorry can't help, mine came like this 
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macspeedy
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| posted on 13/11/05 at 09:54 PM |
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i bought mine from demontweeks, very knowledgeable 
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givemethebighammer
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| posted on 13/11/05 at 10:16 PM |
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thanks for the replies
took a look back through the forum, a few people are using the raid unit
http://ramair-filters.com/cgi-bin/db-e/db.cgi?db=interieur&gruppe=Schnellverschluss
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=33880
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=31542
It should fit between my current boss and the wheel and hopefully stop any thieving scum stealing the car (well hopefully)
thanks
[Edited on 13/11/05 by givemethebighammer]
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DarrenW
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| posted on 14/11/05 at 11:18 AM |
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ive never been totally impressed by the £50 hex type ones - seem to be a bit sloppy. Ive been fortunate to inherit the raid snap-off boss - it has a
very positive action and no sloppiness. only prob with mine is that it doesnt have the lock, but the two pull back bits are very strong and mates who
have had one have never used the lock. Cant recomment it high enough.
I just need to suss out how to fit the removeable bit to the column - do i just need one of those £20 sierra (mountney etc) steering wheel bosses?
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givemethebighammer
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| posted on 14/11/05 at 05:29 PM |
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Picked up the Raid snap off item today (RAID warehouse is about 8 miles from my house). I may fit it tonight. I report back once it's on.
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