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| Froglaise Member Since: 24 Sep 2016 Location: left forum Posts: 212  |
Me too I think. They direct fit all Momo, I've just emailed to see if they fit Raid/Startech as now I've held a Startech in my hand I can't consider anything else
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27th Jan 2017 5:43pm |
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| Chris90V8 Member Since: 02 Oct 2016 Location: Suffolk Posts: 714  
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Hi all...
Been watching this thread with interest and today phoned optimill with an order for a 36 spline quick realease boss. Optimill was very friendly and professional, informed that my order will be sent out today (2nd class - sign for) £154.98 with postage... Will post a pick when fitted 
Cheers.... Chris 🚜. ...... . .... . .. 🚗ðŸšðŸš›ðŸššðŸššðŸš—🚙🚠|
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27th Jan 2017 5:45pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908  
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Just seen this comment from Optimill on FB with reference to their quick release boss being used on a standard wheel
James Bolland "No it isn't compatible with the standard wheel, only MOMO style wheels but we have just developed an adaptor to fit mota lita wheels too" Thought might be relevant/of interest. James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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27th Jan 2017 7:54pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 750 
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Sorry if my original post misled. I do not plan on fitting the original steering wheel on a quick release boss.
What I would like to achieve is a quick release boss and new steering wheel which are in as close to the original steering wheel position as possible. Lots of the combinations look like they bring the wheel considerably closer to the driver which is exactly what I am not trying to do. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper. Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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27th Jan 2017 10:22pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 750
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It's decided......
It's going to be an Optimil QR boss as I like the look of its dimensions and they appear to be a highly rated company producing good products. The next question is what to fit I know it can't take a Startech and my budget wouldn't stretch to that anyway so I'm looking for a sensible Momo, OMP, Sparco etc 70x6 PCD suggestions. Alternatively does anyone know what the PCD is on the Exmoor trim MK1 leather steering wheel? It looks like it comes with its own boss but not QR. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper. Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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28th Jan 2017 7:37pm |
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| stephan123 Member Since: 18 Mar 2015 Location: London Posts: 283
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Hello again,
Thank you all for your tips/advice. Pulled the trigger on the Optimill QR boss and Momo jet steering wheel and here is the result (wheels weren't straight when pic was taken!) Very easy to do, big improvement to driving experience, nice to have more cabin space and removable wheel provides great security feature. Thoroughly recommended upgrade!  Click image to enlarge |
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4th Feb 2017 12:51pm |
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| Froglaise Member Since: 24 Sep 2016 Location: left forum Posts: 212 |
Looks nice
Is that the 320mm or 350mm version of the wheel? |
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4th Feb 2017 3:04pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 750
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My 48 spline Optimill boss turned up yesterday so it is time to tidy up my steering column (fit a new shroud etc since the last one came off for a replacement indicator stalk it squeeked when it went back and came off again). Then my new boss and MOMO Tuner will be going on.
Once done I will post a pic or two. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper. Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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4th Feb 2017 3:12pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 750
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I said I would post some pictures once I had changed it so here goes:
Click image to enlarge Old original wheel (covered as disinegrating) and absence of column shroud. Click image to enlarge Old wheel and new MOMO Tuner (350mm) next to each other Click image to enlarge New wheel and column shroud fitted Click image to enlarge Wheel removed for the night showing Boss in place and new shroud. Am I happy.......... you bet 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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4th Feb 2017 5:59pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2302 
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Hello stephan123 and 300TDi CSW Phil
Well done both, they look good, and soon it will be second nature to remove your wheel before walking away. I near enough always remove mine now, whilst this should only be considered as 1 level of security, it is in my opinion, a good one. One extra step, now you have this, consider turning the road wheels when parking... thinking about if pushed where the vehicle would move to...
towards the curb...
not into an open space...
not out of the garage...
Without the Steering Wheel and with effort, the Road Wheels can be straightened or pointed where desired, if there is attempt to steel your Defender, the Steering Lock, if functional could join in, and may help to slow things down, it's the time / annoyance factor you are trying to move in your favor. Every little may help... SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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4th Feb 2017 6:37pm |
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| stephan123 Member Since: 18 Mar 2015 Location: London Posts: 283
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Thank you X4SKP for the additional security tips! Froglaise my Momo is 350 mm
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5th Feb 2017 12:37pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 750
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Just discovered one downside of a removeable steering wheel.
Parked up car (on driveway) took wheel indoors and put safely down side of sofa...... roll on 16hrs. Go to get steering wheel from side of sofa .... it's not there. Ask who has seen it and get blank responses. Go into other room to discover 3 year old twins sat in little chairs thanking me for their toy car and pretending to drive around the room  1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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6th Feb 2017 9:29am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908
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Good update on wheels!!
And Defender immobilised by 3yo twins!! James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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6th Feb 2017 12:37pm |
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| Wild Card 90 Member Since: 03 Dec 2014 Location: Gerlingen Posts: 1060 
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If I were you I´d lock the wheel in the car to keep it safe from the little ones.  1998 Tdi 90 SW,
2008 Td4 90 SW, 2012 2.2 90 SW, 2" raised Trailmaster/Terrafirma Heavy Track Raids, 255 MT´s, Recaro CS´s, anorak, wellingtons |
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6th Feb 2017 12:51pm |
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