Sparco quick release
31 December 2013, 07:58 PM
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Sparco quick release
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Has anyone had any experience with these:
How do you fit this? I only have 1 wire from my boss for the horn. I've tried all the combinations I can think of.
My other concern is, is it fake!!!! This was a Xmas present. It was from a power seller on eBay with great feedback. It didn't come with instructions and apparently there's a lot of fake ones going around in America
Any thoughts. Thanks
Gez
Has anyone had any experience with these:
How do you fit this? I only have 1 wire from my boss for the horn. I've tried all the combinations I can think of.
My other concern is, is it fake!!!! This was a Xmas present. It was from a power seller on eBay with great feedback. It didn't come with instructions and apparently there's a lot of fake ones going around in America
Any thoughts. Thanks
Gez
31 December 2013, 08:26 PM
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Sparco dont make those, so of course its a fake.
To be honest, the quality isnt bad, so long as you have the new designed one there shouldnt be much play in the bearings (the older units had terrible play), no idea about the wiring, surely you just need to connect one wire if you only have one wire?
To be honest, the quality isnt bad, so long as you have the new designed one there shouldnt be much play in the bearings (the older units had terrible play), no idea about the wiring, surely you just need to connect one wire if you only have one wire?
31 December 2013, 08:41 PM
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Sparco dont make those, so of course its a fake.
To be honest, the quality isnt bad, so long as you have the new designed one there shouldnt be much play in the bearings (the older units had terrible play), no idea about the wiring, surely you just need to connect one wire if you only have one wire?
To be honest, the quality isnt bad, so long as you have the new designed one there shouldnt be much play in the bearings (the older units had terrible play), no idea about the wiring, surely you just need to connect one wire if you only have one wire?
You're right about the quality though, does feel a solid piece of kit but there's no way it's going on my car if it's fake
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,I have a works bell one which I imported in from japan and my wife has a NRG one which is also very good quality would recommend both of those makes.SJ.
31 December 2013, 09:15 PM
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It was from my mum and she did a one-off transaction. She's emailed, hopefully get a reply by end off week. I wanna get a full refund. Her credit card should help if theyre difficult. eBay need to stop these. Seeing as sparco don't even make them it's clear they're fake. They need to stop gimps like me getting them.
Have u got links to yours and your wife's please?
Have u got links to yours and your wife's please?
31 December 2013, 09:20 PM
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As I mentioned, it was a gift from my mum. She wouldn't know what sort of price they should be. That's why I queried it in the original post
31 December 2013, 09:35 PM
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Tbh, a friends had one of the newer designed ones fitted for months and had no problems. , does it's job, so really it's just the fact it has a brand name stamped in it which isn't the correct manufacturer..however it's not something simple like a turbo timer it's your actual steering which is pretty important. 
31 December 2013, 09:41 PM
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Tbh, a friends had one of the newer designed ones fitted for months and had no problems. , does it's job, so really it's just the fact it has a brand name stamped in it which isn't the correct manufacturer..however it's not something simple like a turbo timer it's your actual steering which is pretty important.
31 December 2013, 09:49 PM
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It's interesting how many people buy into new brands thinking they are better quality. Not talking about long standing ones like Sparco who are Motorsport tried and tested but these ones that crop up with a nice website, some jargon and photos with brand stamped products. As I used to live in Hong Kong and China , you would be amazed how many brands out there use the same products from the same factories in China but with their name stamped on it or in different packaging.
Good luck with the seller I'll doubt it'll be a problem to get your money back
Good luck with the seller I'll doubt it'll be a problem to get your money back
31 December 2013, 09:52 PM
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It's interesting how many people buy into new brands thinking they are better quality. Not talking about long standing ones like Sparco who are Motorsport tried and tested but these ones that crop up with a nice website, some jargon and photos with brand stamped products. As I used to live in Hong Kong and China , you would be amazed how many brands out there use the same products from the same factories in China but with their name stamped on it or in different packaging.
Good luck with the seller I'll doubt it'll be a problem to get your money back
Good luck with the seller I'll doubt it'll be a problem to get your money back
31 December 2013, 09:53 PM
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It's interesting how many people buy into new brands thinking they are better quality. Not talking about long standing ones like Sparco who are Motorsport tried and tested but these ones that crop up with a nice website, some jargon and photos with brand stamped products. As I used to live in Hong Kong and China , you would be amazed how many brands out there use the same products from the same factories in China but with their name stamped on it or in different packaging.
Good luck with the seller I'll doubt it'll be a problem to get your money back
Good luck with the seller I'll doubt it'll be a problem to get your money back
.SJ,
31 December 2013, 09:59 PM
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Apple - it's only assembled in California. Every part is made in china. A few years back dell and apple monitors were made in the same factory. In certain monitors only the case was different but apple charged £200 more than dell
01 January 2014, 01:03 AM
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It's interesting how many people buy into new brands thinking they are better quality. Not talking about long standing ones like Sparco who are Motorsport tried and tested but these ones that crop up with a nice website, some jargon and photos with brand stamped products. As I used to live in Hong Kong and China , you would be amazed how many brands out there use the same products from the same factories in China but with their name stamped on it or in different packaging.
Good luck with the seller I'll doubt it'll be a problem to get your money back
Good luck with the seller I'll doubt it'll be a problem to get your money back
Same as about the hoses,due this we are used only OE hoses like for radiator or cooling,because they are been proven and we never have issue with them
Yes we are used several times unbranded parts,but at the we are bought again branded parts and paid twice for same part
Due this I would stay clear from unbranded parts,yes FMIC from Japspeed has been probably best thing what we are bought as unbranded part,but still I wouldn't use this FMIC above 500bhp
Many parts are made in China mainly or Taiwan,mainly due if thsoe parts are made over here or US/Japan they will cost you two times more or three times more in best case
Just have look on parts from Cosworth/Carrillo and other,why they cost so much,because are proven and still made in US
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01 January 2014, 01:45 AM
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I've just fitted my driftworks quick release. It's an absolute belter bit of kit. Excellent quality. And I've used/removed cheaper QR bosses. And nearly drove me insane sorting the horn. I had a few rage walks between fitting sessions! Lol.
My answer isn't much help, but basically the driftworks kit comes with two earthing plates. Each has a tab for a spade connector. One ones between the steering wheel and the QR, the other ones between the QR and your hub.
Obviously use the same contact for the live at each stage.
"But my steering wheel only has one contact!" I hear you cry. It will have a triangular tab of wire out the top which is designed to earth against the steering wheel/hub. Job done. Without those tho I'd say some creative wiring is required. Not impossible. Just earth it at both ends.
My answer isn't much help, but basically the driftworks kit comes with two earthing plates. Each has a tab for a spade connector. One ones between the steering wheel and the QR, the other ones between the QR and your hub.
Obviously use the same contact for the live at each stage.
"But my steering wheel only has one contact!" I hear you cry. It will have a triangular tab of wire out the top which is designed to earth against the steering wheel/hub. Job done. Without those tho I'd say some creative wiring is required. Not impossible. Just earth it at both ends.
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I've just fitted my driftworks quick release. It's an absolute belter bit of kit. Excellent quality. And I've used/removed cheaper QR bosses. And nearly drove me insane sorting the horn. I had a few rage walks between fitting sessions! Lol.
My answer isn't much help, but basically the driftworks kit comes with two earthing plates. Each has a tab for a spade connector. One ones between the steering wheel and the QR, the other ones between the QR and your hub.
Obviously use the same contact for the live at each stage.
"But my steering wheel only has one contact!" I hear you cry. It will have a triangular tab of wire out the top which is designed to earth against the steering wheel/hub. Job done. Without those tho I'd say some creative wiring is required. Not impossible. Just earth it at both ends.
My answer isn't much help, but basically the driftworks kit comes with two earthing plates. Each has a tab for a spade connector. One ones between the steering wheel and the QR, the other ones between the QR and your hub.
Obviously use the same contact for the live at each stage.
"But my steering wheel only has one contact!" I hear you cry. It will have a triangular tab of wire out the top which is designed to earth against the steering wheel/hub. Job done. Without those tho I'd say some creative wiring is required. Not impossible. Just earth it at both ends.
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