Removable steering wheel adapter
Discussion
Has anyone fitted a removable steering wheel - ideally I would like to keep the original wheel but fit a removable adapter than can still allow the use of the horn but without using wires - ie some kind of contacts in the adapter.
This would also allow the wheel to be brought slightly forward and give me a better driving position.
Any recommendations?
This would also allow the wheel to be brought slightly forward and give me a better driving position.
Any recommendations?
I went with Tekniq's street version because it is lockable. The locking pins are located differently for each hub. They also have a track version that is not lockable. I chose a MoMo wheel that has the horn in the center instead of those knoddy buttons. The Tekniq hub has the horn contacts built in (see picture below) so you don't need to run any extra wires. The hub moves the steering wheel 1" closer, which is perfect for taller drivers with the seat all the way back.
caccobra said:
I went with Tekniq's street version because it is lockable. The locking pins are located differently for each hub. They also have a track version that is not lockable. I chose a MoMo wheel that has the horn in the center instead of those knoddy buttons. The Tekniq hub has the horn contacts built in (see picture below) so you don't need to run any extra wires. The hub moves the steering wheel 1" closer, which is perfect for taller drivers with the seat all the way back.
Perfect - thanks for that. Now where to buy one on the UK! Presumably you had to also buy the Momo to Techniq hub or does the basic kit fit the Noble and original wheel (for M400). Fancy buying me one and sending over if I send you the funds 
EDIT - I still want your wheels but don't think they will cope well with the UK weather.
Edited by david.mt on Thursday 29th October 22:52
It looks pretty damn good David, i have seen lots of removable steering wheel posts but they have all had problems with the connecting the horn, this one looks to fit your criteria perfect, but you know you now have to get the matching gear knob and pedals
How much does something like that cost?
How much does something like that cost?
Urbalizer said:
It looks pretty damn good David, i have seen lots of removable steering wheel posts but they have all had problems with the connecting the horn, this one looks to fit your criteria perfect, but you know you now have to get the matching gear knob and pedals
How much does something like that cost?
Looks like they are available through US eBay at around £140 delivered (before duty etc). How much does something like that cost?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tekniq-Short-Quick-...
I want one to just pull the wheel off and scare the wife but also think it will improve the driving position
.Anyone else want one before I order?
david.mt said:
Urbalizer said:
It looks pretty damn good David, i have seen lots of removable steering wheel posts but they have all had problems with the connecting the horn, this one looks to fit your criteria perfect, but you know you now have to get the matching gear knob and pedals
How much does something like that cost?
Looks like they are available through US eBay at around £140 delivered (before duty etc). How much does something like that cost?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tekniq-Short-Quick-...
I want one to just pull the wheel off and scare the wife but also think it will improve the driving position
.Anyone else want one before I order?
Urbalizer said:
i would love one but the wife would kill me, i just spent a fortune on the car, i think it could push her over the edge.
Well just sent them an email direct asking about any UK/Europe dealers and a shipped price to the UK plus any volume discount. Will wait any see the response otherwise will order from eBay and ask them to send as a repair/warranty item.David.mt. I've had an 3 position extended boss on both mine, albeit not the removeable on exit type. At 6'4" it makes the driving position much better for me. Not only does it bring the wheel closer, but also higher as well giving more knee room. Only small downside is the indicator stalks are a bit further from the wheel.Maybe not what your looking for but it was 65 quid +VAT from Demon Tweeks and the part number is 0MPODC022171
As a 'taller driver' I fitted one to improve the driving position.
I think mine is made by RAID, but I'll check next time I'm in the garage. It was £49 from a car shop in Andover, Hants. Bargain!
It has standard Momo screw holes, so no aditional boss or adaptor is needed. I did buy one before this one, but the holes were offset when I tried to fit it, so I returned it.
It brings the wheel about 2" nearer to me which is great for me.
It came with lugs to plug the horn wires straight in to, so no problems there.
Like SJC says above, the downside is that although the wheel is 2" closer to me, the indicator/dip switch stalk remains in the same place on the column, so it isn't possible to operate it without taking your left hand off the wheel and reaching forwards -- unless you've got VERY long fingers! This can be tricky when trying dim the lights quickly when a car appears coming the other way.
I've often thought it would be good to try to fit indicator switches and a dip switch on the steering wheel itself, alongside the horn buttons ( it would look like an F1 wheel wouldn't it? ) but I'm not an electrician and don't know whether it would be possible to wire in suitable switches, or what other mods would be needed. Any ideas or suggestions?
I think I read on another thread (talking about how some cars have very dim indicator dash repeater lights )that there is a relay in the indicator switch itself, so maybe my idea isn't possible.
I think mine is made by RAID, but I'll check next time I'm in the garage. It was £49 from a car shop in Andover, Hants. Bargain!
It has standard Momo screw holes, so no aditional boss or adaptor is needed. I did buy one before this one, but the holes were offset when I tried to fit it, so I returned it.
It brings the wheel about 2" nearer to me which is great for me.
It came with lugs to plug the horn wires straight in to, so no problems there.
Like SJC says above, the downside is that although the wheel is 2" closer to me, the indicator/dip switch stalk remains in the same place on the column, so it isn't possible to operate it without taking your left hand off the wheel and reaching forwards -- unless you've got VERY long fingers! This can be tricky when trying dim the lights quickly when a car appears coming the other way.
I've often thought it would be good to try to fit indicator switches and a dip switch on the steering wheel itself, alongside the horn buttons ( it would look like an F1 wheel wouldn't it? ) but I'm not an electrician and don't know whether it would be possible to wire in suitable switches, or what other mods would be needed. Any ideas or suggestions?
I think I read on another thread (talking about how some cars have very dim indicator dash repeater lights )that there is a relay in the indicator switch itself, so maybe my idea isn't possible.
Edited by Bittercars on Friday 30th October 00:06
Edited by Bittercars on Friday 30th October 00:07
Edited by Bittercars on Friday 30th October 10:06
I am also looking at quick release options and have done quite a bit of research. I used to have Tekniq on my Exige and loved it.
Its definitely a candidate and highly recommended. The other solution I have found that I like is from NRG. They offer a couple of choices which extent the wheel 1.5" to almost 3" towards the driver.
NRG:
http://www.nrginnovations.com/products/
Tekniq
http://www.tekniqauto.com/US/home.htm
Hope this helps!
Its definitely a candidate and highly recommended. The other solution I have found that I like is from NRG. They offer a couple of choices which extent the wheel 1.5" to almost 3" towards the driver.
NRG:
http://www.nrginnovations.com/products/
Tekniq
http://www.tekniqauto.com/US/home.htm
Hope this helps!
TrackPredator said:
I am also looking at quick release options and have done quite a bit of research. I used to have Tekniq on my Exige and loved it.
Its definitely a candidate and highly recommended. The other solution I have found that I like is from NRG. They offer a couple of choices which extent the wheel 1.5" to almost 3" towards the driver.
NRG:
http://www.nrginnovations.com/products/
Tekniq
http://www.tekniqauto.com/US/home.htm
Hope this helps!
Aaah...no Its definitely a candidate and highly recommended. The other solution I have found that I like is from NRG. They offer a couple of choices which extent the wheel 1.5" to almost 3" towards the driver.
NRG:
http://www.nrginnovations.com/products/
Tekniq
http://www.tekniqauto.com/US/home.htm
Hope this helps!
. You have added another choice so I have to make a decision 
TrackPredator said:
Yeah, sorry to add the extra choice! to be honest, both are good..they look different and mechanically are very different. The main decision point should be how far do you want the steering wheel offset towards the driver?
1-3"
I think an extra 1" would be more than enough for me 1-3"
. I will have a sit in tomorrow and try and imagine the different options before ordering one. I must say that I am also swayed by the photos above of the Tekniq unit actually fitted to the car and looks good.Anyone fitted a Momo Trek steering wheel - I think the extra 1" of clearance and the flat bottom of the steering wheel would be the perfect combination for me.
Edited by david.mt on Friday 30th October 22:41
Sat in the car this morning and an extra 1" or so would be fine for clearance and I could still just reach the stalks. Therefore I ordered the Tekniq release hub (and adapter ring) from Crowder Customising (via eBay US). Will let you know how easy it is to fit/use when it arrives in a week or so.
wessexrfc said:
Watching this with interest. At 6ft 5, anything to help with driving position has to be a bonus. More for the lower part of the steering wheel on the top of the leg distance. An extra inch can make all the difference. 
Well I have a tracking number I am the same position in that above my knees can get in the way when steering particularly on track when you want to turn in more aggressively. This improved when I managed to adjust the seat position and tilt it more forward. As you say extending the wheel by an inch or so will move it away from this "pinch point" and should give more space - my arms will not be as outstretched. As noted above anything more than this and you will not be able to reach the stalks.
I am hoping for a good result. The UK sterling price was £165 delivered and you need the release hub and separate adapter ring.
UPDATE
Package arrived in the country this week and was then held up by Parcelforce for VAT charges (£13 - sender was kind with the description) and a further £8 for their handling fee (robbing b
ds) - especially as I had to go and collect if I wanted it for the weekend 
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Anyway it does everything I expected. I won't add anymore photos as they are all above unless anyone has any particular interest.
Fitting was a doddle and takes less than 30 minutes. It does bring the wheel forward (and upwards) so I can now swing my knees underneath whereas they previously would catch the bottom of the wheel so that solves one problem. It is also still close enough to the stalks so I can still operate them whilst my hands are still on the wheel. I am using the original Noble wheel which is a Momo so you do need the Momo adapter ring (supplied separately). The horn is still fully functional with a simple contact system - you just need to pull open the existing connectors and it plugs into the new loom so no cutting required.
I suppose a spacer would also do this but I can also completely remove the wheel now which was just a nice to have and I can now join in with my Caterham mates carring our wheels around 
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The unit is very well made and there is absolutely no play in the mechanism so very happy with the purchase. It's actually manufactured by Snap Off and made in Italy (where I go every other month
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Package arrived in the country this week and was then held up by Parcelforce for VAT charges (£13 - sender was kind with the description
) and a further £8 for their handling fee (robbing bds) - especially as I had to go and collect if I wanted it for the weekend .Anyway it does everything I expected. I won't add anymore photos as they are all above unless anyone has any particular interest.
Fitting was a doddle and takes less than 30 minutes. It does bring the wheel forward (and upwards) so I can now swing my knees underneath whereas they previously would catch the bottom of the wheel so that solves one problem. It is also still close enough to the stalks so I can still operate them whilst my hands are still on the wheel. I am using the original Noble wheel which is a Momo so you do need the Momo adapter ring (supplied separately). The horn is still fully functional with a simple contact system - you just need to pull open the existing connectors and it plugs into the new loom so no cutting required.
I suppose a spacer would also do this but I can also completely remove the wheel now which was just a nice to have
and I can now join in with my Caterham mates carring our wheels around .The unit is very well made and there is absolutely no play in the mechanism so very happy with the purchase. It's actually manufactured by Snap Off and made in Italy (where I go every other month
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