quick release steering wheels

[mlincsmit]

sorry to hog the forum at present - only just returned to Marlins after a long lay off - anyone any experience of these. I have a 13" Mountney wheel and would like to fit for security and perhaps easier to get in and out of the car

[geoffwood7]

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i too got a 13 inch mountney wood rim wheel with quick release you have to weld it to s/colum dont put on car until its passed iva it will fail best of luck geoff

[mlincsmit]

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sounds a bit drastic Geoff - which bit did you have to weld, some units are not for road use - the Mountney for example, they quoted it was not suitable and only for off road. I don't think there is any laws banning the use of suitable quick release wheels, perhaps so in Germany. Most are FIA approved for racing, if its good enough for these boys it must be strong enough for us - will keep searching - can you let me have a little more detail, I can weld anything to anything - regards Mike

[CosworthCabrioLee]

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I am trying to find a wooden rim 11" wheel for my car but can not find one anywhere.

[donsayers]

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https://www.europaspares.com/STEERING_WHEELS/MOUNTNEY/MOUNTNEY_QUICK_RELEASE_STEERING_WHEEL_HUB_ADAPTOR_ PLATES_4263.html

[mlincsmit]

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hello Lee, have you spoken to Moto-Lita at Thruxton, they make all manor of wood rim wheels, they make the Mk4 in leather the size you want but might just be able to produce one in wood - not cheap but worth a try - regards Mike L-S

[mlincsmit]

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just aquired a Laranca Engineering quick release hub - bolt on type and very well engineered - type touring car - no wires, will accept all 70mm pcd 6 hole wheels and 5mm holes. Mountney do a hub to fit the steering column

[mlincsmit]

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just aquired a Laranca Engineering quick release hub - bolt on type and very well engineered - type touring car - no wires, will accept all 70mm pcd 6 hole wheels and 5mm holes. Mountney do a hub to fit the steering column

[monza6c]

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Re quick release steering wheels if you go to www.rallydesign.co.uk they have a online catalogue, look under steering wheels and there quick release hubs there. I have used their parts on three cars and they are approved for racing if required. Len.

[Peterx]

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If you are planning to use a quick release you need to make sure its mounted correctly as this poor chap found out....

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=751472&hw=+%2Bquick+%2Brelease+%2B steering&nmt=I crashed my car, its a right off.......

[mlincsmit]

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I finally fitted said unit and photos enclosed. An interplate was made to take the classic Mountney wheel out of 4mm durol ally -I do take Peters point about fitting the wheel correctly - this unit has a double position and it very well made indeed. Some I looked at were not up to standard and rejected by me and the agent. Advantage of repositioned wheel is that my knees no longer in the way of the steering, I'm 6ft. Wheel is more in the lap so gives more room for pedel control. Just as easy to get out of car, if not simply remove wheel.

[mlincsmit]

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sorry chaps photos too big, try again