Reccomend me a quick release steering boss
Davegtst - 5/9/11 at 08:47 PM
Has anyone got any recommendations for quick release steering bosses? Or even got one for sale? I need one to fit a sparco wheel that can be bolted
to the sierra column.
Charlie_Zetec - 5/9/11 at 09:13 PM
Definately recommend the lockable ones - just search for QR bosses on here to see a) what's already been discussed, and b) what can potentially
happen when they go wrong.
I'm sure someone will be along shortly to post the links to said threads, but needless to say, it's a real eye-opener.
The lockable ones are no longer manufactured (Mountney), but still crop up on eBay occasionally, and are well worth the money - usually cheaper than
standard ones available now. Although you may have to buy a wheel with it if it's second hand!
Davegtst - 7/9/11 at 11:57 AM
I've done a search but it throws up everything with the words quick and release in them. Are there any that bolt straight to a sierra column
without having to put a nornal boss on first?
[Edited on 7/9/11 by Davegtst]
Charlie_Zetec - 7/9/11 at 04:07 PM
Best ones are SNAP OFF FOR STEERING WHEEL BOSS PLUS VARIOUS BOSS' | eBay
as they bolt on, but also require a normal boss.
I think from memory there are actually two of these listed on eBay at the moment, which is quite rare
If you're looking for something different that doesn't require a boss and attachment, then you'll need to go down the route of
typically welding a lug onto the column. These are significantly cheaper than the above, but don't feature the locking mechanism from a) a
security, and b) a safety perspective.
These can cost anything from about £35 up to £100 from eBay Playc-Kool etc.. If you're gonna spend the money, go with the above one, trust me!
I'm sure plenty would agree with that decision.
Hope this helps, and sorry if anyone was watching the locking snap-off boss(s) on the bay!
DH2 - 7/9/11 at 07:22 PM
How does a lock (with a key) make it any better?
Charlie_Zetec - 8/9/11 at 02:22 PM
Two reasons really, as already described;
i) security feature (means you don't have to remove your steering wheel EVERY time you park up somewhere)
ii) doesn't allow room for error, such as "falling off" when driving.
In case anyone's forgotten, have a quick re-read of THIS POST and see what
can happen. I'm fully expecting people to come along and say "it's a rareity for such a thing to happen", but would you take the
risk if it was easily avoidable?!?
DH2 - 8/9/11 at 03:05 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Charlie_Zetec
Two reasons really, as already described;
i) security feature (means you don't have to remove your steering wheel EVERY time you park up somewhere)
ii) doesn't allow room for error, such as "falling off" when driving.
In case anyone's forgotten, have a quick re-read of THIS POST and see what
can happen. I'm fully expecting people to come along and say "it's a rareity for such a thing to happen", but would you take the
risk if it was easily avoidable?!?
Fair enough, but doesn't really make them any betterer IMO.
Personally it was always natural when I put the wheel on after getting in the car, to give it a tug to ensure it is on - slip it on, pull it back, not
difficult or time-consuming at all. And parking anywhere I just pulled the wheel off (cos it's easy when you don't have to mess around with
a key) and stash it wherever was appropriate, or just left it on there.
Don't forget that
quote:
Originally posted by Charlie_Zetec
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity!
DH2
[Edited on 8/9/11 by DH2]