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Sulisuli

Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
Location: South west
Posts: 4795

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

they do sell separate parts if you message them and ask

2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90

12th Feb 2021 8:21am

nitram17

Member Since: 08 Jun 2014
Location: newcastle
Posts: 2261

Thanks Suki I will do that.👍

12th Feb 2021 8:51am

Sulisuli

Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
Location: South west
Posts: 4795

I rang them when I need one, it wasnt cheap I have to say but the quality is good but ring them direct. 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90

12th Feb 2021 2:38pm

nitram17

Member Since: 08 Jun 2014
Location: newcastle
Posts: 2261

X4SKP wrote:
Anyone roaming around the various threads generally reading up
about a Quick Release Steering Wheel Boss and wondering if it's
either worth the money / the effort to change / the security benefit...
or all of the above, please read on.

I would recommend that you get your hands on a good example and then
just find a reason that makes sense to you to fit this to your Defender.

I have a good friend who has the Optimill offering + lockable 'cap'
all doing its best to secure a Twisted 110 that you really wouldn't
want to loose... it's an excellent bit of kit and I would not hesitate
to fit one if starting again.

I have the Snap-Off Boss which was fitted during my first week of ownership,
so coming up to 5 years now, 40K miles later, No play what so ever, probably
2-3 seconds to remove the steering wheel and store or to reengaged...
FANTASTIC...

For me, one of many layers overall, but it's right up there in my top 3 of would
not be without security layers / products, and definitely my top visual + mechanical layer.

I genuinely don't understand why I don't see more Quick Release Steering Wheels
fitted to Defenders...
(I know that sounds a little 'preachy' so please don't give me a hard time )

Click image to enlarge

Good Luck...

Hi x4 did you block up the holes on your snap of boss?

18th Feb 2021 11:00pm

Gerry

Member Since: 22 Oct 2017
Location: north Ireland
Posts: 35

Is it suitable for road use or is having one on a road car an automatic MOT failure?

1st Apr 2021 5:13pm

Smyles_

Member Since: 25 Aug 2018
Location: Copenhagen
Posts: 517

I had one on mine and it was never an issue

Stuart

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07 Audi RS4 Avant - Silver

1st Apr 2021 6:02pm

northernerindevon

Member Since: 27 Feb 2018
Location: Bristol
Posts: 58

Sulisuli wrote:
they do sell separate parts if you message them and ask

I'm afraid this wasn't the case for me. I contacted Kath at Optimill with a view to trying to purchase an additional boss (ie the bit that the steering wheel attaches to) as I have 2 steering wheels which I'd like to swap at will but they are unable to supply just the boss.

I can see why but its still a shame.

Despite this the quality is excellent, the customer service is excellent and the whole kit with the swivel lock is fantastic. I'll echo the thoughts about the pins being silver but I have sprayed mine black, following on from Darrens thread (LandRoverAnorak) & this has finished the kit off a treat

https://www.defender2.net/forum/post786128.html#786128

Cheers, Paul

2nd Apr 2021 5:35am

donmacn

Member Since: 06 Nov 2017
Location: Nth Scotland
Posts: 1841

Smyles_ wrote:
I had one on mine and it was never an issue

Same here - I can't remember when I first fitted mine, but it's been through at least 2 or 3 MOTs without any comment at all. Donald

1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong
(The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html )
2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8

in the past..
RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi
1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box
1993 Discovery 300Tdi

not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper...

2nd Apr 2021 11:02am

stephan123

Member Since: 18 Mar 2015
Location: London
Posts: 282

I've had the Optimal QR for 7/8 years and noticed that the two silver locking pins attached to the back of the steering wheel have developed a very slight amount of play. Annoyingly the slack can now felt when turning the steering wheel in either direction. Is there any way to tighten the pins or do I need to cough up for a new removable boss?

26th Oct 2024 9:57pm

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 1993

Give Optimill a call, advise of the issue and I’m sure they will resolve it with you.

26th Oct 2024 11:27pm

andy63

Member Since: 30 Jun 2023
Location: north east
Posts: 511

I have the optimil quick release wheel and while it's not in front of me now I think those two side pins locate on a taper.. if the fully extended position of those pins could be eased slightly to allow a bit more inward movement , that should remove play and might solve the issue..
I'm assuming that the central locating boss hole is still a very close fit..

27th Oct 2024 8:52am

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