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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2303   
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Hello LandymanStefan
I have the SnapOff Mechanism from (X D2N Site Supporter) FCX... It is 27.6mm thick, (Swedish Made), I have now done over 15K Miles with it fitted and have attached / unattached it countless times (certainly hundreds) and it's faultless, really well made, tapered hardened pins...effectively zero movement (play) when engauged...absolutely one of my best mod's... (if not the first I do, if I started again).  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge You are right, they look to be somewhat 'illusive' in the UK now. Still for sale in the US at various sites. Amazon (US) https://www.amazon.com/Tekniq-Snap-Off-Ste...B006R1X4VS Maybe try contacting SnapOff directly (often listed including the name Tekniq) http://snapoff.com/racing/ Just to add this is the Quick Release Mechanism...that attaches to a Boss that is either 36 or 48 Spline depending on Defender... Click image to enlarge Good Luck...  SKIP
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2nd Oct 2017 4:26pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 750 
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Or there is the Optimill version which doesn't need a seperate boss, you just buy the correct one for the number of splines you have and bolt your choice of MOMO or similar wheel to it.
There is talk of an adaptor for the Startech and similar wheels which have a different PCD on the bolt holes if that is what you want. This is my Optimill boss with MOMO Tuner. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge This combination puts the rim of the steering wheel in about the same position distance wise from the indicator stalk etc as the original wheel. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper. Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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2nd Oct 2017 6:29pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17670 
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The Optimill is the thinnest COTS product by a considerable margin.
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2nd Oct 2017 7:40pm |
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| legin Member Since: 22 Jul 2017 Location: Chelmsford Essex Posts: 1004 
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I have a Optimill and I found it perfect fit for my 90 also I have the cone fitted, quick to remove and refit.Here's mine with a Momo 78
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge The smaller 350mm wheel give a bit more room in the cab and a sportier feel Last edited by legin on 2nd Oct 2017 8:02pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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2nd Oct 2017 7:57pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7909 
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Legin, you need some black leather dash parts with yellow stitching.
 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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2nd Oct 2017 8:02pm |
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| legin Member Since: 22 Jul 2017 Location: Chelmsford Essex Posts: 1004
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I do need help with the yellow trim I'm just not to sure on one hand it brightens up a very dark dash on the other it does look like a tarts car
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2nd Oct 2017 8:10pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7909
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Well if the name fits...
 Maybe yellow leather with a black stitch then 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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2nd Oct 2017 8:28pm |
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| legin Member Since: 22 Jul 2017 Location: Chelmsford Essex Posts: 1004
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Now you are talking ,shiny yellow PVC better than common leather
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2nd Oct 2017 8:44pm |
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| LandymanStefan Member Since: 30 Aug 2017 Location: Surrey Posts: 881  
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Ive got my momo tuner wheel and im just waiting for my boss to arrive but unfortunately they had none in stock. Hopefully it will arrive next week! Can you change the optimill logo in the middle for a land rover one with one of the retrofit momo horn buttons or is it fixed/different size?
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21st Oct 2017 9:57am |
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| legin Member Since: 22 Jul 2017 Location: Chelmsford Essex Posts: 1004
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I could not change mine so I stuck the Momo centre cap on with double sided tape ,looks all right can't think any other way.
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21st Oct 2017 5:24pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5116  
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A quick tip no matter what boss you use.
Gently bend the stalks towards the steering wheel, a little at a time and even small hands will be able to reach the controls while still holding the steering wheel. 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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21st Oct 2017 6:17pm |
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| legin Member Since: 22 Jul 2017 Location: Chelmsford Essex Posts: 1004
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Best to use a flat ring spanner ,slide the ring part of the spanner over the controls to the tube part half way down just start slowly bending by pulling the spanner towards you, hold the stalk at the steering column end and you get a nice clean bend ,Remember slow and keep checking ! unbending is hard
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21st Oct 2017 6:53pm |
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| RoddyK05 Member Since: 08 Apr 2015 Location: Inverclyde Posts: 633  
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“Gently bend the stalks towards the steering wheel”
I thought I would have to do this, but no problems reaching them using the Optimill boss on my 90. |
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21st Oct 2017 8:00pm |
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| Gerry Member Since: 22 Oct 2017 Location: north Ireland Posts: 35
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I heard the quick release steering wheel is an MOT failure, is that true?
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