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OwenB



Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
Location: Suffolk
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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Orkney Grey
Startech Steering Wheel
Hi all

I am thinking of getting one of these, but before I take the plunge can anyone with one tell me if the standard Startech boss creates more of a reach to the indicator/wiper stalks please?
I know Optimill now do a slim boss, but I don’t want to splash out on that unless I have to.
Currently I have the original XS wheel.

I ‘upgraded’ the wheel on an older Defender and it made the reach to the indicator rediculous!

Thanks

Owen
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boxoftricks



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver
I have a ST wheel on the standard boss and yes the indicator is slightly further away but I no longer notice it. It is not an issue
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X4SKP



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Hello OwenB and welcome

My 90 came with a Startech Steering Wheel, which is (IMO) still the best alternative,
although more than a bit Pric£y Exclamation

Job No. 1 (for me) was to fit a Quick Release Steering Wheel Boss, I went for Snap Off,
but look at Optimill + the Lockable Cap as your at this stage. Now fitted I would never not have this
security feature, seconds to use, and as a layer in your overall protection, a good one.

Dimensionally I ended up here... all good and very close to the original set up, full Instrument Stalk use and Dial
Visibility but with a better feeling Steering Wheel... It also improves the degree of comfort now using a small wheel
when seated so close to the door / window, the Power Steering easily copes with the reduced mechanical advantage
of fitting a smaller wheel and the whole experience is just improved, each to there own on this Mod' but I would
never go back Thumbs Up


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Good Luck SKIP
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JOW240725



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Highly recommend the startech, best wheel IMO. I've got a quick release boss so can't comment on the question. Another big expense but I would put the Optimill quick release boss on your shopping list. Thumbs Up

PS welcome to D2N Thumbs Up James
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OwenB



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boxoftricks wrote:
I have a ST wheel on the standard boss and yes the indicator is slightly further away but I no longer notice it. It is not an issue


Thanks very much
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OwenB



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X4SKP wrote:
Hello OwenB and welcome

My 90 came with a Startech Steering Wheel, which is (IMO) still the best alternative,
although more than a bit Pric£y Exclamation

Good Luck


This is brill, thanks very much.
Just measured my standard wheel and that 50mm to the stalks. So not so different at all.
I wonder if the Optimill QR is deeper than the standard Startech one.
Post #917271 16th Aug 2021 3:32pm
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OwenB



Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Orkney Grey
JOW240725 wrote:
Highly recommend the startech, best wheel IMO. I've got a quick release boss so can't comment on the question. Another big expense but I would put the Optimill quick release boss on your shopping list. Thumbs Up

PS welcome to D2N Thumbs Up


Thanks very much for this.
It’s definitely the only choice for me as I want to keep it looking fairly OE.
I am also looking at that Optimill QR, but £££££££ on top of a ££££££ wheel!😂
Post #917273 16th Aug 2021 3:33pm
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