Quick release steering wheel

jakermc · 03-22-2005, 03:10 PM

Now that I replaced by SRD seat with an SPG and a cage goes in this weekend, its time for a removable steering wheel so that I can get in and out of the car without seeing a chiropractor. I currently have a Personal Fittipaldi wheel and hub on the car that I like well enough and I found this removable hub:

http://www.ogracing.com/eshop/home.asp?categ=164

According to the websites FAQ, this will fit the Personal brand of wheels. How would installing something like this effect the distance of the wheel from the driver? With the new seat I am sitting pretty close to the wheel in order to be comfortable with the pedals. Moving any closer to the wheel would be a problem. Being a little further from the wheel would be OK, but not much. Does this piece replace the existing hub or does it work with the stuff I already have.

Any other alternatives out there that I should look at?

John Rogers · 03-22-2005, 07:06 PM

When I put mine in it moved the wheel about 1.5 inches towards me. I added spacers to the pedals and moved the seat back and all was well. My arms are bent but not quite as much as a NASCAR driver.

Jack Olsen · 03-22-2005, 08:16 PM

This one will only move the wheel about 3/4 of an inch closer to you, and holds up very well over time. I've had it for a couple of years, now, and can't imagine why anyone would pay more for the kind that slowly develop slop in the steering.

My horn still works, too.

Zeke · 03-22-2005, 08:22 PM

Jack, good tip. I haven't seen those and missed it on your car. It's pretty discrete. Which one do you have, the street version?

Jack Olsen · 03-22-2005, 09:22 PM

I have sort of a hybrid of the track and the street version -- it has the 'street' release buttons, but the barrel for the lock is empty. It may have been a prototype. I don't think I'd want to have it lock (can't imagine why anyone would want to steal my wheel), and wouldn't want to have to use the key to unlock it every time I wanted to get in or out of the car. If they won't sell one without the lock, I'd probably get the track version (although it looks like they charge $50 more for the track one, in spite of it being simpler?).

earlyapex · 03-23-2005, 07:44 AM

I'm also looking at steering wheel quick release systems. I spoke with Steve, sales rep at OG Racing, and he stated that the OG Racing quick release does not change the location of the steering wheel relative to the driver. It replaces the steering wheel hub unlike most of the other systems which bolt onto the hub and thus push the wheel closer to you. He said that the only drawback to this system is that there is a small amount of play in it. Hope this helps.

jakermc · 03-23-2005, 08:00 AM

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Originally posted by earlyapex
I'm also looking at steering wheel quick release systems. I spoke with Steve, sales rep at OG Racing, and he stated that the OG Racing quick release does not change the location of the steering wheel relative to the driver. It replaces the steering wheel hub unlike most of the other systems which bolt onto the hub and thus push the wheel closer to you. He said that the only drawback to this system is that there is a small amount of play in it. Hope this helps.

It does, thanks. What does he mean by 'play'. Is there slop moving the wheel left to right or is it in a vertical motion if you were to pull the wheel towards the driver?

earlyapex · 03-23-2005, 08:06 AM

Steve stated that there was a little play when you turned the wheel. He didn't quantify and since I'm looking for something that pushes the wheel closer to me I didn't go any further with it (I've got short arms). Try giving him a call. He's knows quite a bit about the stuff they sell.

campbellcj · 03-23-2005, 10:11 PM

I have the "race" version of the Tekniq system mentioned by Jack above, with a Personal Fittipaldi, and am extremely pleased with it. The hub does move the wheel a bit closer but I was able to configure a seating position that's quite comfortable. I can't detect any play whatsoever in the hub mechanism, and the installation was straightforward.

jakermc · 03-24-2005, 05:23 AM

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Originally posted by campbellcj
I have the "race" version of the Tekniq system mentioned by Jack above, with a Personal Fittipaldi, and am extremely pleased with it. The hub does move the wheel a bit closer but I was able to configure a seating position that's quite comfortable. I can't detect any play whatsoever in the hub mechanism, and the installation was straightforward.

Did you need to purchase a Tekniq hub also or did it fit to your Nardi/Personal hub? If Tekniq hub, how tall is it? My current hub is 3 3/4 inches.

Jack Olsen · 03-24-2005, 08:55 AM

The Tekniq system does not replace the hub.

jakermc · 03-24-2005, 09:54 AM

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Originally posted by Jack Olsen
The Tekniq system does not replace the hub.

True, but its unclear if the Tekniq adaptor will work with a Personal/Nardi hub. The bolt pattern is different for these hubs verus the Sparco/Momo pattern. Tekniq offers their own hub, I was wondering if this is required given the odd bolt pattern of the Personal/Nardi set-up.

I spoke with OG and their system is not compatible with my steering wheel.

Jack Olsen · 03-24-2005, 11:04 AM

Maybe the Tekniq guys will know? Mine needed some minor mods to work with my 930S wheel.

campbellcj · 03-24-2005, 07:57 PM

The Tekniq bolts directly up to the Personal/Nardi/Raid type of hub. You have to tell them what kind of hub and steering wheel you've got -- you're correct that the Momo/Sparco bolt pattern is different and Tekniq has a different part for that setup.

FWIW, they are very responsive by email...

jakermc · 03-28-2005, 03:08 PM

I just spoke with Tekniq. They have a hub that is only 3" long versus the 3 3/4" inch hub that I have now. So, if I buy their hub and race quick release I should end up with the same driving position I have today. Order is placed ... thanks for the recommendations!

Anyone want to buy a Nardi/personal hub? I have one available.

JohnJL · 09-14-2008, 04:32 PM

Chris and Jack,

I have never installed a QR but need one with the new seats and cage in the track car. I am having trouble visualizing how the QR is installed...my 83SC has the wheel as stock, mounted directly to the splined steering shaft. Does the Tekniq mount directly to that shaft? Wouldnt that be vehicle-specific (I dont see choices for different vehicles in the various QR websites?)

Thanks!

Plavan · Plavan's Garage

I have the "Race Version". It works very well without any slop. I attached it to my Momo hub/wheel without any mods. I have had it for about 3 years now without any problems.

crashmy911 · 09-15-2008, 02:12 PM

Also have race version. Simple to install no slop.

JP911 · JP911's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnJL

Chris and Jack,

I have never installed a QR but need one with the new seats and cage in the track car. I am having trouble visualizing how the QR is installed...my 83SC has the wheel as stock, mounted directly to the splined steering shaft. Does the Tekniq mount directly to that shaft? Wouldnt that be vehicle-specific (I dont see choices for different vehicles in the various QR websites?)

Thanks!

If I'm reading correctly, you're saying that you still have the stock wheel. The Tekniq quick release will not work with a stock 83 steering wheel. It's designed to work with wheels that bolt directly to a hub that mounts on the splined steering shaft.

JohnJL · 01-11-2009, 06:26 PM

Sorry, I didnt ask a clear question.

I currently have a stock 83SC steering system, including the steering wheel.

I want to install a tekniq QR hub and a tekniq steering wheel.

I have posted the question to Tekniq but am awaiting an answer. I thought others on this board might be able to confirm if there are other issues/parts needed?

thanks