JDM quick disconnect installed.

[Dixie]

No more wriggling between the Sparco seat and the wheel to get out of my 911. Thanks to uwanna's post in this thread I installed a $20 JDM steering wheel disconnect ($10 for the unit and $10 in shipping). Since the car still sees some street use, retaining the horn button was a requirement. I'm pretty pleased with the unit. There is no play in the wheel when installed. It's reasonably robust. And with a bit of "blueprinting" using a few files, the steering wheel goes on and off quite easily. Well worth $20.

Heres the obligatory pics.

[HawgRyder]

Nice...and if you lock the steering wheel in the trunk when you park it...it makes for a good anti-theft device...LOL
Bob

[GaryR]

The JDM link shows it as being removed..

[Dixie]

Originally Posted by GaryR

The JDM link shows it as being removed..

Fixed it.

The release goes between the Momo hub and wheel, so It's not for a particular make or model. The release is also drilled for some other six bolt steering wheel pattern.

[uwanna]

Originally Posted by Capt. Carrera

No more wriggling between the Sparco seat and the wheel to get out of my 911. Thanks to uwanna's post in this thread I installed a $20 JDM steering wheel disconnect ($10 for the unit and $10 in shipping). Since the car still sees some street use, retaining the horn button was a requirement. I'm pretty pleased with the unit. There is no play in the wheel when installed. It's reasonably robust. And with a bit of "blueprinting" using a few files, the steering wheel goes on and off quite easily. Well worth $20.

Rob,
Thought you'd like it if you tried it! I've now got three different wheels with JDM adapters that I can use, depending on my whim, and I'm only in it for $60!
Another big plus is the accessability when cleaning the interior or (yuk) working under the dash!
Grant

[dicklague]

Grant,

You got me into this too. Good addition. I only have one Momo right now but I did buy 3 couplers for the new wheels I am going to get!!!

Capt. Carrera----What were the blueprinting mods??

[Dixie]

Originally Posted by dicklague

Capt. Carrera----What were the blueprinting mods??

Simply dress all cast edges with a file. A very fine triangular file worked great.

[Dixie]

I'm back to provide a field report on the JDM disconnect.

Pro:

• Works well
• Works easily
• Makes getting in and out simple
• It costs just $20 ($10 for the unit, and $10 shipping)

Con:

• I grazed the rumble strips, and the plastic horn connection piece in the middle of the release popped out. That lead to unpredictable nano-second horn beeps for a few laps. Eventually I figured out what that occasional odd "beeping" was. It was me!
• The unit is WAY looser after a day at the track. The wheel is secure, but it wobbles a slight bit, and rattles a touch over bumps when driving on the street. (No rattles on the track because I always have a good grip on the thing.)

Conclusion:

• I think I'll sacrifice a working horn, pony up the cash, and buy a high-priced steering wheel disconnect. Unfortunately, that will probably also mean purchasing a new dished steering wheel.

[uwanna]

Originally Posted by Capt. Carrera

I'm back to provide a field report on the JDM disconnect.

Pro:

• Works well
• Works easily
• Makes getting in and out simple
• It costs just $20 ($10 for the unit, and $10 shipping)

Con:

• I grazed the rumble strips, and the plastic horn connection piece in the middle of the release popped out. That lead to unpredictable nano-second horn beeps for a few laps. Eventually I figured out what that occasional odd "beeping" was. It was me!
• The unit is WAY looser after a day at the track. The wheel is secure, but it wobbles a slight bit, and rattles a touch over bumps when driving on the street. (No rattles on the track because I always have a good grip on the thing.)

Conclusion:

• I think I'll sacrifice a working horn, pony up the cash, and buy a high-priced steering wheel disconnect. Unfortunately, that will probably also mean purchasing a new dished steering wheel.

I agree completely, if I were doing track events, I would spring for a high dollar quick release unit. But, using my Pcar as an occasional driver. I am pleased with the JDM unit and have no problems with it! Plus, I can't do without a horn!

[JP911]

Originally Posted by Capt. Carrera

I'm back to provide a field report on the JDM disconnect.

Pro:

• Works well
• Works easily
• Makes getting in and out simple
• It costs just $20 ($10 for the unit, and $10 shipping)

Con:

• I grazed the rumble strips, and the plastic horn connection piece in the middle of the release popped out. That lead to unpredictable nano-second horn beeps for a few laps. Eventually I figured out what that occasional odd "beeping" was. It was me!
• The unit is WAY looser after a day at the track. The wheel is secure, but it wobbles a slight bit, and rattles a touch over bumps when driving on the street. (No rattles on the track because I always have a good grip on the thing.)

Conclusion:

• I think I'll sacrifice a working horn, pony up the cash, and buy a high-priced steering wheel disconnect. Unfortunately, that will probably also mean purchasing a new dished steering wheel.

FYI, the SnapOff Race will allow you to keep your horn. Also, it's the same thickness as the JDM disconnect that you have.

[dicklague]

I have the JDM and like it for street use. I bet you could tighten it up by shimming or putting in thicker rubber. There are 3 or 4 rubber bumpers in there to keep tension on the wheel.....maybe a couple of them need to be thicker.