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Have been thinking for a while about changing my steering wheel and am considering a quick release jobby. Does anybody have any experience or comments on them? How much are they and are they worth it?

Thanks in advance
Martin
 
It's not an easy job. You need to source a suitable spigot that has to be welded to the steering column shaft. This takes the release mechanism to which is fitted a boss to suit the after-market steering wheel you have chosen. You will also need to sort out the electrics, including the horn and trafficator cancellation striker.
It may be an idea to talk to one of the specilaist race preparation firms to see how much work is involved before you commit to the mod. It is not really a DIY job.
 
I thought such things were commercially available. If not it would explain why I have never got around to fitting one, damn handy if you ask me.
 
I've got one fitted in my RS, a sparco item that has an adapter that bolts to the existing steering wheel mount and then this has a stem that the quick release adapter and steering wheel fit on to.

I think it is great, not only a good security measure but it helps when working on the car by not having such a great big item in the way and it brought the steering wheel closer to me which is a lot comfier.

Item is here:

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MSPORT&pcode=SSW015R99FM

It's the bottom one on the pic...
 
Hi All

Contact Ken Coad 993 Reg assistant, He fitted one to his previous 911.

Contact number in " Porschefile"

Have Fun

Paul Kelley
 
Hi Martin,
Fitted one from D/Tweekes, no hassle, only problem was re-locating the horn, a very straightforward job and well worth it.
 
I emailed Demon Tweeks today about this and they said that all kits move the steering wheel towards the driver by 50mm is this correct?
 
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I emailed Demon Tweeks today about this and they said that all kits move the steering wheel towards the driver by 50mm is this correct?
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The quick release kit does move the steering wheel closer to you as there is the extra distance created by the kit, but to be honest I prefer it as it has moved the wheel closer to me whilst keeping the pedal distance perfect.

Best thing to do is sit in the car and measure where new steering wheel position will be in comparison to how it is now, I don't think you will have a problem with it.

Cheers

Ollie
 
Thanks for all the feedback guys. Will have a measure up and make a final decision. Not sure whether 50mm closer would be good for me as i have quite short legs (i'm 5ft 8ins) and the standard wheel seems a perfect distance away.

What's the chances of an insurance discount? Zero, i presume.

Thanks once again
Martin
 
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