Steering wheel quick release

[Damn True]

What do you mean by "steering lock"?

If you are talking about The Club, forget it. You use a bolt cutter to slice the wheel and its off.

[v7guy]

earlier in the thread it was mentioned that with the quick release steering wheels there needed to be a a good lock to keep the steering wheel from disengaging while driving. I was wanting to know what a good lock to keep from acciedentally knocking the steering wheel off while driving would be, I'm guessing something like was shown in the site was adequate, but I'm not sure.

[Steve1968LS2]

On my car the column is splined and there is a collar you pull towards you to release the wheel (makes getting in and out of the car WAY easier).. I think my column is a racecar part. The reciept says "NASCAR collapsable column" :shrug:

It you don't pull the collar there is NO WAY the wheel is coming off the column..

[Steve1968LS2]

You can see my release column in this pic:



Down side is that my turn signals, horn, etc are ran off dash switches.. and no tilt of course.

[Damn True]

The locking mechanism should be an integral part of the QR.

Ever seen an Indy Car drivers wheel just "fall off" during a race?

Me neither.

[RaceMan]

I've seen some with pins and i think there the ones to watch out for , jump in and forget to pin it , or it wears out and FALLS OUT !! . The locking collers are good . Just my opinion

[v7guy]

So basically what I'm hearing is that the little lock they show on the website is more than enough to keep the steering wheel where it is it?

[Wildthing]

Well the Tekniq Quick Disconnect came in today. It's a sturdy little unit. Looks to be well made and (thankfully) not too 'bling!'. I have built everything up but not attached it to the car yet (that's tonight). The hub is a collapsible hub, I'm glad I spent the money on the hub, it will be safer.

2 observations:
1) There is a 1/2" thick Al spacer that adapts from the quickconnect portion to the steering wheel. This means I will be carrying a little more when I disconnect the steering wheel and carry it with me. Also means the steering wheel will move a 1/2" further out than the one that I have now plus the 4" (or so) for the quick connect.

2) I actually like the 'lock' feature. I was unsure about this as it seems a little unnecessary. BUT, since the steering wheel 'locks' on with a key, if I decide not to disconnect the wheel no one else can come along and just take the wheel (to either get a really nice steering wheel or come back later and steal the car).

They actually included the wrong size screws for attaching the adapter to the removable piece of the disconnect. Had to go to Home Depot to get some 6M 16mm...then grind them down about 2 thread lengths (16mm too long, 10mm too short, nothing in between).

Will install tonight. If anyone watching is interested in pictures let me know. So far I would highly recommend these (though they are pricey)...

[Damn True]

Well the Tekniq Quick Disconnect came in today. It's a sturdy little unit. Looks to be well made and (thankfully) not too 'bling!'. I have built everything up but not attached it to the car yet (that's tonight). The hub is a collapsible hub, I'm glad I spent the money on the hub, it will be safer.

2 observations:
1) There is a 1/2" thick Al spacer that adapts from the quickconnect portion to the steering wheel. This means I will be carrying a little more when I disconnect the steering wheel and carry it with me. Also means the steering wheel will move a 1/2" further out than the one that I have now plus the 4" (or so) for the quick connect.

2) I actually like the 'lock' feature. I was unsure about this as it seems a little unnecessary. BUT, since the steering wheel 'locks' on with a key, if I decide not to disconnect the wheel no one else can come along and just take the wheel (to either get a really nice steering wheel or come back later and steal the car).

They actually included the wrong size screws for attaching the adapter to the removable piece of the disconnect. Had to go to Home Depot to get some 6M 16mm...then grind them down about 2 thread lengths (16mm too long, 10mm too short, nothing in between).

Will install tonight. If anyone watching is interested in pictures let me know. So far I would highly recommend these (though they are pricey)...

So do you have to turn the key to disengage the lock going on and off the column? What I'm asking is, could you leave the key in the unlock function and have it work as a normal QR, or is the key required for all on/off movements?

[Wildthing]

Key is required for all on and off movements. The key can only be removed while in the 'locked' position. The wheel will neither come off nor go on while in the 'locked' position. The key will stay in the 'unlocked' position but cannot be removed in that state.

Actually, as far as a anit-theft deterrent it makes sense...as far as a safety device...not so helpful. Got it installed...the 4.5" does make a little difference. Being 6'3" with the seats set back it doesn't effect me but I could see where if my seats were in the original position it would be inconvenient. The MOMO makes all the difference in the world SWEEEEET! (I had a wooden Grant wheel that someone had used as a hammer at some point)

[Wildthing]

Oops, the wheel IS install-able without the key, it will just push on once you pull the two tabs.

[Damn True]

I'd guess they sell aluminum columns that get polished. I painted my steel ididit column body color.

Yes, it will work with a GM column, and the total height is about 4.5 inches. He's sending me a couple of spline covers to see which works better.

jp

JP,

What's your assesment of the system?

[71dusterdan]

hey guys I'm planning a circle track column and q/r and wheel. the car will have a full cage race seats and 5pt harnesses any experiences you can relay or some advise/knowledge i did not consider. The car is being built for competition, yet retain enough street parts that i can drive it. I don't give a rats about bling, looks or cool. It is all about function, and keeping myself alive when i wreck it. Yes I did say when,not if.... I'm going to abuse it and put it in harms way at any sort of motorsports venue i can get to

[telite]

http://www.wilwood.com/Products/009-...RSWH/index.asp

or what real racers use...
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/2039...ng-Column.html comes w/ detachable joint, track approved.


other options here...
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/m/176_...-Steering.html

sweet is cheaper on some northwest sites too! a good product used in alot of nascar etc.

[TheRoaringEagle]

That Sweet MFG quick release is nice. How do you install this in a 67 Camaro with stock column? Is it just a matter of welding the splined shaft to the stock shaft?