snap off steering wheels
20 August 2009, 05:54 PM
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snap off steering wheels
whos got one? any good? i want a smaller wheel for better feel and snap off for security.
they dont snap off whilst driving do they
whats the science behind them how do they stay on while driving?
anyone got pics?
they dont snap off whilst driving do they
whats the science behind them how do they stay on while driving?anyone got pics?
20 August 2009, 06:03 PM
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You can have issues with new age cars fitted with A-DCCD as it can disturb a sensor and they aint cheap 
but a steering wheel lock like a disclok is probably a better purchase 
Tony
but a steering wheel lock like a disclok is probably a better purchase Tony
20 August 2009, 06:11 PM
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Decent QR steering joints themselves aren't cheap - £200-odd for the one I've got and that was about five years ago.
Fitting the boss tends to be tricky as they normally need to be welded on and the column needs to be machined first.
Another thing to consider is that if you have an airbag wheel, your insurer might not be keen on you removing it. All things considered, Tony's suggestion is more practical.
Fitting the boss tends to be tricky as they normally need to be welded on and the column needs to be machined first.
Another thing to consider is that if you have an airbag wheel, your insurer might not be keen on you removing it. All things considered, Tony's suggestion is more practical.
20 August 2009, 07:18 PM
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The "snap off" kit as it were, works on two prongs. They are strong and not they do not come off in your hands under hard driving lol.
However, they do not work with Momo steering boss's, I fitted a momo wheel to my blobeye and had a quick look at the snap off kit i have but nothing lined up so put it back in the drawer.
Usually you would need a mountney hub kit for these to fit, But i couldnt find a mountey steering boss for the blobeye impreza.
They are Handy as you dont have to carry around a massive steering lock in the car, esp if your running a stripped car. Not as secue as you would like to think mind.
It only needs 6x4mm allen key head bolt removing and the boss pulling off std steering wheel back on and your away, this could be done and performed in under a few mins if you know what your doing. So for security Steering lock wins all day but i hate the std steering wheels and not too fussed about the airbags so off it went. Dead easy to do, not too sure why people are so scared with them lol.
However, they do not work with Momo steering boss's, I fitted a momo wheel to my blobeye and had a quick look at the snap off kit i have but nothing lined up so put it back in the drawer.
Usually you would need a mountney hub kit for these to fit, But i couldnt find a mountey steering boss for the blobeye impreza.
They are Handy as you dont have to carry around a massive steering lock in the car, esp if your running a stripped car. Not as secue as you would like to think mind.
It only needs 6x4mm allen key head bolt removing and the boss pulling off std steering wheel back on and your away, this could be done and performed in under a few mins if you know what your doing. So for security Steering lock wins all day but i hate the std steering wheels and not too fussed about the airbags so off it went. Dead easy to do, not too sure why people are so scared with them lol.
20 August 2009, 07:30 PM
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i've got a d1 spec one and is perfect
you need the boss for a momo or simular..
them bolt it to it and job done,
cost £65 pound from epracing..
very easy to use and a good deterant from thieves..
chris
you need the boss for a momo or simular..
them bolt it to it and job done,
cost £65 pound from epracing..
very easy to use and a good deterant from thieves..
chris
20 August 2009, 07:33 PM
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Nice ! cheapest I found when looking for non weld ones was from Rallynuts.
rallynuts.com motorsport : Lifeline Gp.N Quick Release Steering Boss Kit motor sports & karting
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20 August 2009, 07:43 PM
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no need for welding on the d1 version as it fits to the boss....!!!
and it fits many steering wheels..
you buy a steering wheel boss and it then bolts to it mate.
so you can pick a nice momo and boss kit then buy the snap off all sorted..
and it fits many steering wheels..
you buy a steering wheel boss and it then bolts to it mate.
so you can pick a nice momo and boss kit then buy the snap off all sorted..
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20 August 2009, 07:58 PM
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mat only had to put seat back two clicks.
and it feels weird for the first few days but got used to it very quick,dont feel any diffrence...
actully feels like a better driving position.
chris
and it feels weird for the first few days but got used to it very quick,dont feel any diffrence...
actully feels like a better driving position.
chris
20 August 2009, 09:16 PM
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You might be pleasantly surprised if you tried it. As far as ergonomics are concerned, the "arms outstretched" driving position that most folk tend to go for is a bit crap, bringing the wheel closer actually makes the car better to drive. Look at in-car WRC or touring car footage and you'll be surprised how close most drivers have their wheels - although it can be difficult to judge when it's common to pull the driver further back for weight distribution purposes.
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20 August 2009, 09:24 PM
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i had the d1 pi**ed me off big time, too close couldn't move my seat back coz i couldn't reach the peddles, wouldn't have 1 again, but each to there own, i like to stretch my arms out
21 August 2009, 09:07 AM
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thats what i dont want to happen and will happen i like my driving postion and i sit quite far back so moving the seat back would make it a strech for 3rd and would need a new race pedal box. and as above it is all in the aid of weight distribution they sit slap in the middle in the wrc so sont thing i can do it :-(
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