Removable Steering Wheel

[RedS4]

Hi All
I was just wondering if anyone has modified their steering wheel to be detachable (ala F1, Indy and many Elises...) to facilitate entry/egress and/or reduce theft risk?

Cheers

[batfish]

Hi

I have a removable steering wheel on my car. The upper steering column had to be modified (by cutting and turning down on a lathe) in order to weld the spigot on to it.

Regards

Andy

[RedS4]

Thanks for that Andt> What brand is the fitting? Does the release mechanism operate vis a button or a collar?

[batfish]

I used a Raceparts (UK) Ltd boss, code RTQ75Y with a 1'' dia blank slug for welding onto the column. This used a collar to release but is only suitable for a modern 6 bolt steering wheel. I will send you a pm with the raceparts page.
Lifeline (www.lifeline-fire.co.uk) sell a boss that fits a classic nine hole steering wheel but I do not know if they sell the slug, look under heading data sheet hole.

regards

andy

[Jas]

Hi

You can try these guys: http://snapoff.com/
They have systems for Momo (6 bolt) and Monolita (9 bolt) both with and without key lock.
The flange has a stud pattern so you can?t interchange them.
A friend of mine has it his Elan, it works fine but moves the steering wheel about 20 mm closer to you.

[RedS4]

Thanks! 20mm closer would be perfect for me.