Lotus Elan

Quick release steering wheel

PostPost by: Andy8421 » Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:54 pm

At the insistence of my son, I am going to go back on the track in the Elan. I am not quite a spry as I was when I raced the car first time around, and I am finding it tricky getting in and out as the front roll cage upright blocks the doorway. That and the high sides on the bucket seat make me wonder if I could get out in a hurry if I needed to.

I think the answer would be a removable steering wheel. Does anyone know of a quick release boss that fits the Triumph steering column splines without needing to be welded? I searched the forum, and it seems they did exist, but the link to the supplier is dead.

Any help would be very welcome.

Andy.
68 Elan S3 HSCC Roadsports spec
71 Elan Sprint (still being restored)
32 Standard 12
Various modern stuff
Andy8421
Coveted Fifth Gear
Coveted Fifth Gear
 
Posts: 1263
Joined: 27 Mar 2011
Location: Surrey, UK

PostPost by: bitsobrits » Sat Feb 19, 2022 1:34 am

I've bought several QRs from Schroeder Racing Products for the Elan application. They didn't list an Elan spec, I just gave them the shaft dimensions and made them to suit. High quality, tight spline fit.

But just looking it appears they have been absorbed by racingbars.com. Not apparent if they still make the QR products.
Steve

Elan S1 1963-Bourne bodied
Elan S3 1967 FHC pre airflow

Formerly:
Elan S1 1964
Elan S3 1966 FHC pre airflow
Elan S3 1967 FHC airflow
Elan S4 1969 FHC
Europa S2 1970
Esprit S2 1979
bitsobrits
Third Gear
Third Gear
 
Posts: 431
Joined: 27 Apr 2011
Location: Omaha, NE area

PostPost by: batfish » Sat Feb 19, 2022 6:44 pm

Hi
Various bolt on quick releases available at Demon Tweaks and other suppliers, the B-G Racing Quick Release Steering Wheel Adaptor - Mountney / Motolita To Momo / Nardi on the second page may be suitable

https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/motorsp ... cessories/

regards
Andy
batfish
Third Gear
Third Gear
 
Posts: 323
Joined: 09 Oct 2003
Location: Staffordshire

PostPost by: nmauduit » Sun Feb 20, 2022 11:29 am

Andy8421 wrote:I think the answer would be a removable steering wheel. Does anyone know of a quick release boss that fits the Triumph steering column splines without needing to be welded?


Please post the result of your search when done (possibly including photos, hub ans wheel position once installed compared to stock), I'm sure this would be of interest to a number of people (starting with myself ;) )
S4SE 36/8198
User avatar
nmauduit
Coveted Fifth Gear
Coveted Fifth Gear
 
Posts: 2077
Joined: 02 Sep 2013
Location: France

PostPost by: 661 » Sun Feb 20, 2022 12:08 pm

I used the Krontec one, but it is a weld on boss
Graeme
S4 SE
S2 GTS
Caterham 420R
Sold - Peterson JPS Exige
User avatar
661
Coveted Fifth Gear
Coveted Fifth Gear
 
Posts: 1316
Joined: 29 Mar 2012
Location: East Sussex

PostPost by: Andy8421 » Sun Feb 20, 2022 12:56 pm

Thanks all.

I can't find a bolt on quick release fitting for the Triumph spline on the Elan. I think I am going to have to go down a homebrew route.

Rimmer sell an aluminium boss to fit the triumph spline, and Demon Tweeks / eBay sell quick release fittings. The trick is going to be to match the two. The Demon Tweeks fittings are in the £100s, eBay in the £20s. If I am going to have to hack it about, I think I will start with the eBay and see where I go from there. I will post pictures when I have made some progress.

Andy.
68 Elan S3 HSCC Roadsports spec
71 Elan Sprint (still being restored)
32 Standard 12
Various modern stuff
Andy8421
Coveted Fifth Gear
Coveted Fifth Gear
 
Posts: 1263
Joined: 27 Mar 2011
Location: Surrey, UK

PostPost by: batfish » Sun Feb 20, 2022 2:27 pm

if its any use I had the attached adapter plate made to convert from a Moto Lita boss to a MOMO steering wheel.

regards

Andy
Attachments
95 (1280x960).jpg and
steering wheel adapter.jpg and
batfish
Third Gear
Third Gear
 
Posts: 323
Joined: 09 Oct 2003
Location: Staffordshire

PostPost by: englishmaninwales » Sun Feb 20, 2022 7:18 pm

Try Meteor Motorsports, this QR boss is suitable for the Triumph steering column. I fitted this to my son in law’s hillclimb Caterham a couple of years ago and is very good. Comes with the modified upper column assembly. This QR has the advantage of locating on balls, not on splines so no rapid wear and the fitting action is any position followed by rotation.
https://meteormotorsport.com/caterham/s ... k-release/

Malcolm
1966 Elan S3 Coupe
1994 Caterham 7
englishmaninwales
Fourth Gear
Fourth Gear
 
Posts: 773
Joined: 26 Jul 2013
Location: Ruthin North Wales

Total Online:

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests