Steering Wheel Snap off Boss Advice

[Bulla]

Is anyone using a D1 snap off boss kit ?

http://www.d1specusa.com/servlet/the-3/Steering-Wheel-Quick-Release-dsh-/Detail

Are they any good or is there a better alternative ? I havent decided between a Nardi or a Momo wheel yet but I fancied a snap off boss. Do these bosses mount straight to the FD or do I need the corresponding Momo/Nardi boss in between ?

Cheers

Bulla

[mukumu kurubushi]

It looks pretty similar to mine, it does have to mount onto an existing momo/sparco etc.. boss. But they are compatible with almost all hubs.

I bought one from driftworks http://www.driftworks.com/catalog/products/driftworks-60mm-race-quick-release-steering-spacer.html probably cheaper than the one youre looking at.

I\'d recommend them, very good quality and no play at all.

It will move the steering wheel about 6cm closer to you, which you might want to keep in mind if you are going for a dished steering wheel.

hope that helps!

[FD3S Efini]

iv got a momo steering wheel...i wouldnt mind one of these just for security btu how easy is it to fit and use? they dont have a habit of falling off do they lol
 
Cheers
 
Kris

[ashc]

cheeky plug - i\'ve got one exactly the same as the driftworks one, but with an anodised blue ring - unused, unfitted - £50 posted?

[mukumu kurubushi]

iv got a momo steering wheel...i wouldnt mind one of these just for security btu how easy is it to fit and use? they dont have a habit of falling off do they lol
 
Cheers
 
Kris

Really easy to fit and use, its as straightforward as putting in 12 screws and connecting some wires for the horn. Comes with all the wires and fitting hardware you need.

It definitely won\'t fall off! mine is solid as a rock :yes

To take it off you keep the little button pressed in and pull the locking  sleeve towards you (the gold/anodised blue thing). To reattach it, put the wheel back on and give it a little "jiggle". The sleeve litterally snaps shut locking the ball bearings into place.

Its one of those things once you see it in use you\'ll understand how it works!

[rx7ben]

Ive got one aswell. Really well made peice of kit no play and feels really strong. Well worth the money.

[Bulla]

cheeky plug - i\'ve got one exactly the same as the driftworks one, but with an anodised blue ring - unused, unfitted - £50 posted?

And thanks for all the replies....

Got any picks ashc ? I might be interested.

Ta

Bulla

[AshRX]

same as this one

http://www.driftworks.com/catalog/products/driftworks-60mm-race-quick-release-steering-spacer.html

+1 for the DW one. Very nice piece of kit

[ashc]

actually realised i can do it for £45 posted. brand new, with all connectors.

quick photo (on a bit of crappy cardboard covered in dried laquer overspray from something else i was doing!)

[logicalChimp]

Well, i\'m usin one as well - been brilliant so far - no probs at all.

As to whether it will fit stock, without the momo boss, i can\'t say - my car came with the momo boss+wheel fitted by the previous owner.  Fitting the D1 was a piece of cake tho, baring the horn button (mine\'s worn, and has a habit of popping out)

[Bulla]

actually realised i can do it for £45 posted. brand new, with all connectors.

quick photo (on a bit of crappy cardboard covered in dried laquer overspray from something else i was doing!)

Cool I\'ll take it bud, I\'ll drop you a PM.

Bulla

[FD3S Efini]

ok im definatley guna invest in one...youve all sold it to me lol

[Bulla]

Out of interest anyone using this boss, are you running flat wheels or dished ? I\'m worried that with a Momo boss, then the snap off boss and then having a dished wheel will mean it will be right up in my face ?

[logicalChimp]

Hmmm
 
I\'m running a pretty flat wheel (maybe 1cm dish)
 
That said, I\'ve got the momo boss and the snap-off, and i\'ve brought an extra 50mm spacer to bring the wheel closer - and 50mm is looking like it might be a bit too much - 20mm might have been better.  Then again, I sit with the seat at the back of the extended seat runners (long legs), so I can just about get away with it.
 
The snapp-off is approx the same as a 50mm spacer, i think (car has been in the shop for so long i\'ve forgotten what parts of it look like )

[Bulla]

I\'m a long legged (6\'2") fat bellied extended seat runner driver too. I was looking at the Momo drifting wheel but im worried the 90mm dish might be a bit too much with the snap off boss aswell. Maybe I\'ll just order it and then so without the snap off if its too much.

I did like the look of the Nardi Corn wheels but cant find one for a decent price over here, dont wanna be spending over £200 on a steering wheel :2eek

Bulla