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What car were S2 steering columns from?
Richard48Y:
What car were S2 steering columns from?
Tried a search as I was certain this must have been discussed before, but no good results.
Thinking I will want a quick release steering wheel to aid in easier entry and exit as well as theft deterrence now that Europa's are getting valuable again.
Simpler to get the bits once I know which to buy.
BDA:
The rack is from a Spitfire (modified) so I might assume the steering column is from them too, but it doesn’t necessarily follow. I’ve heard of people using quick-release steering wheels. I would guess the bits would be fairly easy to find and pretty standard.
Richard48Y:
My car has already been fitted with a smaller than original wheel.
It definitely makes my getting in and out a bit easier.
No wheel in the way should be even better!
jbcollier:
It's a similar column as used on the Spitfire, GT6 and TR series.
I have a QR wheel and, surprisingly, it is not easily done. All the standard QR hubs are weld-on which creates problems for future servicing of the column bearings and electrical switches. I hunted and hunted until I finally found this:
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/lifeline-quick-release-bolt-on-moto-lita-boss-lif410-100-005/
It bolts between the Motolita steering wheel hub and the wheel itself. Works well but it's not cheap. Thery list another variation here:
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/b-g-racing-quick-release-steering-wheel-adaptor-mountney-motolita-to-momo-nardi-b-gbg4924/
Cheaper but no experience with it.
Both move the wheel 1.5" or so closer to you. I'm very happy with mine. I don't tend to use it often but it is very useful when working on the dash. I also use it as a theft deterrent and when people try out the driver's set for the first time. Now that I have also relocated the handbrake lever, it's very, very easy to enter and exit.
Broadside:
--- Quote from: jbcollier on Tuesday,November 24, 2020, 06:11:30 AM ---It's a similar column as used on the Spitfire, GT6 and TR series.
I have a QR wheel and, surprisingly, it is not easily done. All the standard QR hubs are weld-on which creates problems for future servicing of the column bearings and electrical switches. I hunted and hunted until I finally found this:
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/lifeline-quick-release-bolt-on-moto-lita-boss-lif410-100-005/
It bolts between the Motolita steering wheel hub and the wheel itself. Works well but it's not cheap. Thery list another variation here:
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/b-g-racing-quick-release-steering-wheel-adaptor-mountney-motolita-to-momo-nardi-b-gbg4924/
Cheaper but no experience with it.
Both move the wheel 1.5" or so closer to you. I'm very happy with mine. I don't tend to use it often but it is very useful when working on the dash. I also use it as a theft deterrent and when people try out the driver's set for the first time. Now that I have also relocated the handbrake lever, it's very, very easy to enter and exit.
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we use the BG one on one of our race Elises, its perfectly fine but not fast/easy to release as you have push the button in and pull the paddle at the same time - a bit of a fiddle (especially with gloves on)
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