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| marsie Member Since: 17 Nov 2011 Location: sheffieldish Posts: 532   
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I have recently got hold of a TVR personal fittipaldi steering wheel and need to buy a boss to fit it to my TD5. While searching eBay i have come across this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SNAP-OFF-STEERIN...SwBLlVcaeW Has anyone any experience of these? just thinking that for an extra £40 over the price of a standard boss it will give a bit more security ( every little helps!) Paul 2000 90 TD5,galv chassis, d2 axles ,Bas remap , alisport intercooler , d2 transfer box , side windows-more to come-much more!! *GONE* 2004 110 TD5 Double cab. *GONE* 2010 110 2.4 XS station wagon |
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9th Mar 2016 4:46pm |
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| marsie Member Since: 17 Nov 2011 Location: sheffieldish Posts: 532
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Thats what i was thinking. Don't want it coming off on the way to work
 . May contact FCX and see if they do anything similar. Don't mind paying extra for something that is tried and tested  2000 90 TD5,galv chassis, d2 axles ,Bas remap , alisport intercooler , d2 transfer box , side windows-more to come-much more!! *GONE*
2004 110 TD5 Double cab. *GONE* 2010 110 2.4 XS station wagon |
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9th Mar 2016 5:27pm |
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| miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1763  
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These came up in discussion on here a while back. I'm sure somebody had one, but no idea where to get them from!
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9th Mar 2016 5:45pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5110  
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That seems a ridiculously cheap price for a Boss and genuine Snap off and a real bargain. The snap of system is in my opinion the best on the market, see more detail here
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic33163.html?highlight=snap http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic32830.html?highlight=snap I have to say if I am reading the eBay advert right and you get the boss and snap off that is a real deal. 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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9th Mar 2016 5:48pm |
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| NJS22 Member Since: 26 Oct 2012 Location: Cornwall Posts: 169 
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I have a FCX one and it's fantastic
 Click image to enlarge 1998 90 50th Anniversary 4.0 V8 2016 90 Adventure 2015 Range Rover Sport 1971 Range Rover 2 Door Wife won't let me have any more...!!! |
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9th Mar 2016 6:13pm |
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| marsie Member Since: 17 Nov 2011 Location: sheffieldish Posts: 532
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Thanks guys, will contact FCX and get one ordered
2000 90 TD5,galv chassis, d2 axles ,Bas remap , alisport intercooler , d2 transfer box , side windows-more to come-much more!! *GONE*
2004 110 TD5 Double cab. *GONE* 2010 110 2.4 XS station wagon |
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9th Mar 2016 6:17pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295 
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Hello marsie
Another... for the Snap Off, well made and with tapered location pins you get essentially no unwanted movement between the steering wheel and the boss / steering column.
I have had mine for 3 months and 4K miles with no issues, and it would now feel 'wrong' to leave the steering wheel attached. Give Matt a call at FCX and see if it will fit (what's left of) the TVR http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40482.html?highlight=snap Click image to enlarge SKIP
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html Last edited by X4SKP on 11th Mar 2016 7:52pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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9th Mar 2016 6:32pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5110
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Had another look at that eBay advert and the seller is a little bit dubious, in his first picture he shows a genuine ‘Snap off’ system which leads you to believe that this is what he is selling, even calling the system he is marketing ‘Snap Off’ which is a trade mark. Then a lot lower down the page he shows a completely different blurred photo of a cheap quick release system and if this is what he is selling, it is no bargain at all, my advice avoid this seller at all cost.
FCX sells the genuine Snap off item.
You will of course need a slim line boss to match your column in order to fit the Snap Off just make sure you count the spines right. FCX sells a slim line boss or try Bolt on Bits slim line boss. 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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9th Mar 2016 6:34pm |
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| Edzi Member Since: 20 Sep 2015 Location: London Posts: 279 
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Another vote for Snap Off, plus the thin leather stitched FCX boss is quality. Highly recommended combo!!
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9th Mar 2016 7:09pm |
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| Shroppy Member Since: 25 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 866 
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After reading this thread I think I might have to do away with my cheapo boss, after all it'd be a little inconvenient if the wheel were to come off whilst driving. Does anyone know if group buy is an option for the snap off kit?
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11th Mar 2016 6:10pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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If someone would like to organise a Group Buy we could offer a discounted price dependant on quantities
Currently £125.00 http://www.fcx.co.uk/#!security/ccyk |
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11th Mar 2016 6:12pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17372 
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I'd be in for a group buy - I've been meaning to get one for some time.
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11th Mar 2016 7:47pm |
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| RoddyK05 Member Since: 08 Apr 2015 Location: Inverclyde Posts: 633  
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I'd maybe be up for one depending on the price. I intend to go down the removable wheel route, but buying the wheel, boss and snap off in the one go is a bit much for me just now. Maybe I should keep my eye out for more GB's and I'll get everything I need
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11th Mar 2016 9:06pm |
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| Shroppy Member Since: 25 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 866
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Group Buy offer on the FCX Snap-Off boss now live!
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15th Mar 2016 8:56pm |
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