kammy

Hi,
I have just bought a CRX and it has a minging stock steering wheel. I would like to change it for a snapp off jobby, but do not reallly understand how they work. Can i buy a second hand wheel and snap off system off another type of car, say a ford, then all i need will be the boss kit? (which i can get from Halfords.)
Does anybody else here use them, how good are they? and does anyone know a cheap place to get them from bar ebay?

Cheers,
Kambo

rumpler

Used to have one on my Elise. Was great to use and I had no problems with it. The boss must have a locking mechanism (usually a simple barrel lock) or it may not pass MOT.

Elise version had an extra spacer but I think normally all that is needed is the simple boss kit.

Dream Weaver

I have one on my Pug.

You will need a wheel and boss for your car, then you simply buy the snap off kit to fit that wheel.

So I have a Momo wheel and Boss kit, then bought the snap off kit from www.motorsportworld.co.uk to fit the Momo wheel - simple.

You remove the sterring wheel, then bolt the locking plate onto the boss - you then bolt the rest of the unit to the wheel and hey presto. Be warned though, it moves the steering wheel 1-2" closer to you so at first its like driving a bus

You do get used to it though. Not only a good theft deterrant, but makes getting in and out easier, dash cleaning easier, fitting gadgets much easier etc etc.

kammy

Cheers for the help. Rumpler, you mentioned that it may fail its MOT if its the old type, that do not have a locking mechanisim, i guess that rules out buying the cheaper second hand type?

talizman

iTrader: (1)

I had one fitted to the wife's Saxo VTS and cos I never drove it on a regular basis, I used to always miss the indicators/wipers due to the wheel being that extra inch and a half away.

mad_dr

One of the main problems with the cheaper ones is that the wiring for the Horn can be a pain in the ***. Sometimes there are simply no connecting pins (Small metal pins on springs that maintain a connection while the wheel is in place) so the horn never works properly. Or you have to straighten the wheel for it to work - not much use if someone pulls out on you on a roundabout!

I used to have a "Snap-Off" (Brand name) Boss for my GTI-R with a 280mm Momo suede wheel and never had any problems with it.

In case you've never removed your steering wheel before: When you remove the hub nut and begin to pull on the wheel to pull it off the splines of the steering column, replace the nut a few turns first... Smashing yourself in the face with a steering wheel as it comes free is, apparently, not a fun experience. I've honestly never made that mistake myself, but I know someone who has...

Dream Weaver

ROFL I STILL do that now even after having the kit on for 6 months

You have to learn to remove your hand fully from the wheel then indicating rather than trying to reach for it and look like you are tickling an invisible dog or something

talizman

iTrader: (1)

Unless you have exceptionally long fingers! (so the wife says anyway! )

rumpler

As I said just make sure it has a lock. Otherwise MOT may spot it and ask.

66 Blue

IMHO the snap of wheel is one of the best security devices on the market, beats that cumbersome disklock!! that is a pain in the ar$e to fit and keep in the car, sometimes I don't even bother with the damn thing.......
Ideally a car should have both a visual deterent and a immobilser this combo should stop most wannabe thieves....

talizman

iTrader: (1)

Exactly!

<Bruce Forsyth mode>

A survey asked 100 twoc'ers.......
If there are 2 equally desirable cars parked and unattended next to each other, and one of them has no steering wheel, will you try to steal the car with no steering wheel?

The actual numer of ****** twoc'ers, who said they would try and steal the car with no steering wheel over the other one, was..........................

ZERO!

</Bruce Forsyth mode>

Wow-wee!



Showing my age.......

Dream Weaver

Someone reckoned they could drive it away using a big spanner, but who could be arsed!!