JamesF Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Hi there moderators. My thread has turned from a wanted to a fitting type thing so could it please be moved to general supra chat? If its not a massive pain in the anus? Maybe clear up the posts that relate to it being a wanted ad too? Cheers James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Get them off ebay, cheap as chips on there and pretty good quality to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thats exactly what I was going to do. Just wanted to help a fellow forum member out though Got my short boss on the way from the States (1.5" as opposed to about 4") so I should be in a near stock position after I get the QR thing on. Just as a matter of conversation, as Ive made my mind up, but which would you recommend? The ones with the weld on hex collar, or the ones that look like 2 ashtrays with the sliding collar? The latter is the type Ive decided on. Obviously Id love a lifeline one or ideally the Signal Auto quick release boss but prices are prices and I dont have a lot of cash to throw around after this bloody heater matrix. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 We use the "2 ashtray" version, work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Ace. Think the name will catch on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Could be the start of something big! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Dont somebody make a boss that is quick release instead of buying the 2 parts? interested in this as i had a quick release hub but by the time it was conected to the boss it sat to far forward for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Yeah but the ones that are one piece are like over £200 and I think its a little much to pay for what is to me, simply a toy and a novelty. I understand they have a serious use but not for me. They do make the steering wheel sit too close, thats why I bought a short boss from the states, its only 1.5" as opposed to the 4" standard ones. Should be pretty similar to stock. If not, theres a slimline snap off boss and Ill just make up a spacer if needs be. Its not cheap (getting bent over on postage and import costs) but its going to be 100% exactly how I want it, and thats what matters!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Any links to the one piece ones? £200 aint bad as it adds to the security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_TT Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Also any links to the short wheel boss? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 JamieP - Not overly sure on the fitments but theres the lifeline ones http://www.lifeline-fire.co.uk/quickrelease/steeringboss.asp And the cheapy Ebay weld-on ones http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/QUICK-RELEASE-STEERING-HUB-BOSS-AUTOGRASS-STOCKCAR_W0QQitemZ160307817115QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item160307817115&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 and http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/QUICK-RELEASE-STEERING-BOSS-MOMO-OMP-RALLY-AUTOGRASS_W0QQitemZ160307813902QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item160307813902&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 But they would probably need an adaptor making up to pair up with the steering wheel (the 3 hole one almost definitely), but if you're handy that would take about a minute. Im pretty sure insurance companies dont like these though... So dont be thinking itd give you money off. PeteTT - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120351834451&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&viewitem= Dunno if it'll fit yet though! Exciting or what!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 Finally! I can contribute something to this forum!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_TT Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Thanks for the link. Let me know if it works, then i might get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Will do mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Received short boss today. Didnt get collared by customs. Looks pretty good quality and was in a fancy box. Thought Id got drunk and bought a watch off Ebay when it came Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Got the quick release boss this weekend. Seems good quality and clunky and chunky. Also, its fucking good at trapping fingers hard! Wont be an issue when on the car as it was the way I was holding it. Unfortunately Im getting messed around with the steering wheel I bought off Ebay so wont be fitted for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiten55 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 let me know how you get on as i've been thinking about these for a while oh and pics would be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Think Ill get a mod to move this to general and delete the first few posts of mine and Ill get pics up as Im fitting it If anyone wants to give me a Momo Tuner steering wheel to replace the one Im getting ripped off for feel free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Had a go at it tonight. Turned the QR base down so it had a step to locate it into the short hub (like a hubcentric wheel spacer). Then tried to fasten some bolts into the boss. Holy bad quality workmanship batman! The holes were tapped really badly. Have emailed the company to find out if they've used some weird moon measurement as opposed to the M5 I presumed it was. Most likely will need to drill them out and re-tap them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Any update on this James? PS is the one in this link http://www.lifeline-fire.co.uk/quickrelease/steeringboss.asp all I would need? I take it Momo wheels use a 6 bolt 70 PCD pattern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 The parts were a shower of shite. Ive had to revert back to a normal boss off Paul Whiffin. Got it yesterday, will be fitting it with my TRD Horn this week and then posting up everything. Dread to think how much I wasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 I think its the part but I wouldnt like to say. You need to weld those onto your steering column though by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Cheers bud, you live & learn I guess. WRT the ones in the lifeline link, I phoned them up to see exactly what the fitment procedure was. Basically the Touring Car fitment means you need to weld the fitment onto your steering column. The Group N fitment requires a car specific boss, you attach that in the normal way the bolt the Group N fitment to that. That costs £161.20 plus the price of a Momo boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 I suppose you'll have the same trouble I did, the wheel will sit too far towards you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I suppose you'll have the same trouble I did, the wheel will sit too far towards you. I've decided against bud, I've learned from your mistakes & ordered a plain old boss from Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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