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Quick Release Boss
scootz - 3/11/08 at 08:31 PM

I've always used the 'spline' type where you pull back on the flange to release. Pic below:



Noticed that Wilwood do a QR boss with a release button. Much cheaper! Pic below:



Has anyone used the Wilwood type and able to offer an opinion?


blakep82 - 3/11/08 at 08:33 PM

just having a think, are these alright for SVA? I've got one fitted, but just thought, the car shouldn't be able to be started without it fitted...


scootz - 3/11/08 at 08:35 PM

I asked the local SVA man and he didn't have a problem.

Is it the Wilwood one you have? How is it?


hampshe - 3/11/08 at 08:45 PM

have had both fitted to racecars in the past, splined type is much better, the wilwood one loosens up after a while


Howlor - 3/11/08 at 08:45 PM

Mine was fine. It had a little play in it but nothing to worry about!

Steve


blakep82 - 3/11/08 at 08:50 PM

there is a little free play in there, but i've driven MUCH worse tin tops


scootz - 3/11/08 at 08:53 PM

Cheers peeps!

Like I said - I've used the 'splined' ones in the past and they too are prone to 'play', so probably worth the gamble... £25 for a Wilwood one or £100 for a splined one? Easy decision - as long as it stays attached!


procomp - 4/11/08 at 08:18 AM

Hi

I have to agree with Chris ^^^. And the only splined boss that still has no play in it even after 5 years plus of track work is the SPA one. Mind you do pay for the quality. £120 Inc VAT and P&P. Just depends if you think it is worth paying for.
But personally i would not fit any other QR boss after using an SPA.



Cheers Matt


tootall - 4/11/08 at 11:27 PM

i have a willwood one well i got them off flee bay by 2 for £18 from india lol
both have a small bit of play in and its really annoying and it int on rd yet so think it will be changed asap