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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5091   
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Just wondering if Optimill has had the device tested and approved for safety and what indications they give that it has been approved by various bodies as being safe., some of the comments above are worrying, loose pins, rattles. A snap off steering device should not have any of those issues and the fact that some have should give cause for concern.
The other thing that should worry purchasers of this product and you should ask why, is that Optimill appear to have taken off the product from its sales and web site. I have a Snap Off system fitted, these units have been sold in their tens of thousands without any problems, and to be honest it looks like Optimill have copied Snap Off’s design to a certain extent. The main difference between Optimill and Snap Off is this: The Snap off quick release Hub features an innovative design which is self-adjusting so no play in the mechanism, which is often the case with conventional spline type designs. Snap Off units have these safety notices. Certified and German TUV approved: Certified by SFI. (Safety Foundation Inc.) and FIA approval Spec 42.1 certified for use in SCCA, NDRA, NHRA, NASCAR, IRL, FIA For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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10th Aug 2017 6:44pm |
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| bear100 Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 1891 
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I've tried to get hold of Optimill, sent a few emails now - they don't have a phone number advertised
When I purchased it at Kelmarsh show the chap who sold it to me said it's been approved by various body's including VOSA and even some insurance companies will give a discount if fitted. My wife is making a 3 hour journey in it next week I'm now starting to think I should remove it 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone) 2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone) 1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone) 1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone) 1994 discovery 300tdi (gone) 90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone) Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone) |
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10th Aug 2017 9:03pm |
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| Paul55 Member Since: 03 Feb 2009 Location: Somewhere in my head! Posts: 510  
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Bear try this number, 01282 844443
 Cogito ergo sum |
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10th Aug 2017 9:33pm |
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| bear100 Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 1891
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Cheers Paul
2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone) 2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone) 1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone) 1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone) 1994 discovery 300tdi (gone) 90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone) Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone) |
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10th Aug 2017 9:46pm |
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| Profyaffle Member Since: 03 Oct 2016 Location: N Yorks Posts: 526 
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When I went to order mine a couple of months ago, 48 spline were no longer on the website but the 36 spline one was.. I ordered one from LRDS instead then a week or so later it was back on the Optimal website... maybe they remove them when they are out of stock? 1993 200Tdi Defender 90
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10th Aug 2017 11:33pm |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2507
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A couple of weeks ago i decided to do some further upgrades to the security of my 90. One of the upgrades was rather minor and inexpensive but the other was to replace the OEM steering wheel and fit a QR boss and Swivel lock. To be honest I don't feel the urge to replace the OEM steering for aesthetic reasons but purely for security reasons, it was the swivel lock that really attracted me to the idea. I was on the point of ordering an Optimill QR boss and Swivel Lock when this post popped up.
I now have serious doubts about these particular products and don't feel inclined to spend nearly £500 on a set up that is not perfect. A number of posts have made comment about the fact that the QR boss is extremely well engineered - by well engineered I guess they mean that it looks good, but for me a well engineered product is something that not only looks good but is well designed, it does the job it was designed for and is safe. The fact that some have reported that it rattles, that the release levers reflect onto the windscreen and questions over certification and therefore safety have now put my latest security project on hold. I didn't want to go down the Disklok route but this is looking like the better option at the moment. Defender 90XS SW Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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11th Aug 2017 8:34am |
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| captain slow Member Since: 22 Jun 2011 Location: Herts Posts: 353 
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2.2 Tdci 110 XS CSW Corris Grey Prince Harry's D3 (gone but not forgotten) 300 Tdi 110 CSW (gone but not forgotten) |
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11th Aug 2017 10:29pm |
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| bear100 Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 1891
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Optimill called me today, they want me to send the unit back and once inspected they will send out a replacement, good job I kept the last one! 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone) 2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone) 1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone) 1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone) 1994 discovery 300tdi (gone) 90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone) Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone) |
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11th Aug 2017 11:04pm |
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| epictrail Member Since: 21 Sep 2013 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 395 
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I've had both the Snap Off and the Optimal quick release.
Personally I prefer the Optimall one by far as my Snap Off rattled whilst the Optimall one doesn't. The wheel is in a better position using the Optimall boss as it's slimmer so using the indicators is much easier as the wheel is in a normal position. I have normal length fingers by the way 
The Optimall one is a very snug precise fit and I have had to lube it to make attaching the wheel easier. |
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13th Aug 2017 4:49pm |
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| RoddyK05 Member Since: 08 Apr 2015 Location: Inverclyde Posts: 633  
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Absolutely no problems with my Optimill one, nothing slack or rattly. It's been off and on hundreds of times and shows no wear or marks at all.
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13th Aug 2017 8:38pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10597
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I have just recently got the QR boss and at the moment no issues with it, but i will be keeping a close eye on this
 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.
Clayton. |
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14th Aug 2017 10:35pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10597
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Thats because the 2 pins are not quite right, BW did a mod for it somewhere on here and i did a one of my own and all works ok now  1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.
Clayton. |
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14th Aug 2017 10:38pm |
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| Profyaffle Member Since: 03 Oct 2016 Location: N Yorks Posts: 526
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I may have to have a mess with mine as it doesn't cancel on left turns... 1993 200Tdi Defender 90
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14th Aug 2017 11:28pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10597
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Thats what it was doing on mine
or not doing  1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.
Clayton. |
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14th Aug 2017 11:37pm |
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