chrisf
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| posted on 21/2/06 at 11:35 PM |
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Steering wheel blank
I just ordered my new steering wheel, and I'm curious how one determines where the center of the wheel is located. My steering hub takes three
bolts in a triangle shape, but the steering wheel does not have any reference points that I can see (the wheel is technically still in route from the
UK). Still, if I'm off by a couple millimeters, it will feel strange. Any suggestions?
This is mine.
--Thanks, Chris
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Avoneer
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| posted on 21/2/06 at 11:37 PM |
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They would have pre-drilled it for you if you had asked!
Anyway, use the perimeter and find the centre of the circle - is it not just that easy or am I missing something technical?
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madman280
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| posted on 22/2/06 at 12:14 AM |
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You never mentioned if you were fitting a quick release or not. If so wait till you get the wheel. The center is usually marked on the back side. Most
I've seen have a little center punch divot. Just use a compass to project the bolt circle diameter then use the q/r hub to find the bolt
centers. Mine doesn't have a q/r....so i just for drilled for three 1/4-28 bolts on a 1.75" bolt circle...and made a plate welded on the
steering shaft...same as a q/r just in case I decide to fit one later. Some q/r have more bolts though..but I usually get the 3 bolt ones--lighter 
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chrisf
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| posted on 22/2/06 at 03:27 AM |
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Very good info gents. I never thought of either solution. Sadly, I know. Thanks!
--Chris
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Syd Bridge
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| posted on 22/2/06 at 04:21 PM |
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Are you sure the wheel is coming to you as a blank? The picture gives the impression of having a soft cover over it.
It's rare for a wheel to not have at least a centre spigot bore. Or did you order it that way?
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02GF74
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| posted on 23/2/06 at 11:13 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chrisf
Still, if I'm off by a couple millimeters, it will feel strange. Any suggestions?
most production cars are outr by that much, so the answer is no.
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Peteff
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| posted on 23/2/06 at 11:33 AM |
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My old Mk3 Escort had a bent steering wheel for ages before I swapped it and the new round one took me a while to get used to.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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madman280
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| posted on 24/2/06 at 02:05 AM |
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I work on newish cars at a dealer. I must drive at least 10 or 15 different ones every day. I have to do a bit of jockeying to get them to my work
area so they get the steering spun from lock to lock a couple times before I'm done. Very few are perfectly centered from the factory. You
won't hardly notice a half inch during normal driving. Same goes for them D shaped ones..they just fall to hand and as long as you ain't
looking your hands don't mind.
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