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| C90 Member Since: 19 Nov 2024 Location: Essex Posts: 27  
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I am going to change from the standard wheel to a smaller Momo but after doing a lot of digging around trying to choose what boss to go for, I have a feeling that the steering wheel will be a lot further away from the stalks than standard. Is this the case even with the slimline boss options?
I originally intended to go for the Optimill quick release. https://www.optimill-uk.com/quick-release-...-momo.html but after reading that the Momo center cap isn't compatible, I am now thinking of saving quite a few quid and going for this instead. https://www.lrparts.net/spr115k-defender-s...heels.html Any thoughts or previous experience is appreciated! Thanks. |
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6th Jan 2025 9:56am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5789 
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I personally would go for the extra security that a removable wheels over the cosmetic aspect.
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6th Jan 2025 12:07pm |
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| ibexman Member Since: 13 Dec 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 2954 
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It’s always going to be closer to the driver then .?
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6th Jan 2025 12:13pm |
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| C90 Member Since: 19 Nov 2024 Location: Essex Posts: 27
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Thank for sending this, that's the slimmest I've seen so far I think so in the runnings but still not compatible with the Momo centre cap. Wondering if none of the slim ones allow it so is it a trade off between having a slim boss vs keeping the Momo centre? "Please note due to the slimness of the boss the momo centre will not fit with this boss, except on the dark fighter & millenium sport." Anyone know how far away the stalks are from the wheel and if this is even a problem? I find the wheel perfectly positioned at the moment so worried about changing it.  Last edited by C90 on 6th Jan 2025 12:37pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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6th Jan 2025 12:34pm |
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| DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1440 
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I've got the Optimill slimline boss as it puts the wheel closer to the stalks for easy reach. It's a comfortable position, no issues. Can't use the Momo centre cap, but the Optimill supplied one blends in fine.
With a Momo Tuner, approx 45mm from back of the wheel to stalk. https://www.optimill-uk.com/slimline-boss.html  Click image to enlarge |
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6th Jan 2025 12:34pm |
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| C90 Member Since: 19 Nov 2024 Location: Essex Posts: 27
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I use a Stoplock at the moment which I'd continue to use, arguably better for convenience reasons. Sometimes it isn't practical to be carrying a steering wheel about  |
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6th Jan 2025 12:36pm |
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| andy63 Member Since: 30 Jun 2023 Location: north east Posts: 593
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Ive got the removable wheel from optimill..I've got small hands and the stalks are easy to reach👍
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6th Jan 2025 12:39pm |
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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 2100
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You don’t need to carry the steering wheel about. You remove it, replace it with the swivel lock and put the wheel in a bag hidden away or chained to a rear seat metalwork in the vehicle . Just take it into your house, friends house, hotel etc when appropriate. I have the momo tuner wheel with Optimill QR boss and swivel lock. The Optimill centre cap looks good with it, however if you want you can fit a Nakatanenga Leather LR centre https://www.nakatanenga.de/en/raid-leather...D-HKL-TGGM |
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6th Jan 2025 12:54pm |
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| DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1440
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Just a word of caution on the wheel size.
I got a 350mm wheel, it looked tiny and took ages to get used to, after the 410mm original. If I was buying again, I'd probably get something around 370mm. |
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6th Jan 2025 1:05pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17540 
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The good thing about the Stoplock, at least from the thief's point of view, is that it can be removed in about 28 seconds. Remember the thief won't care about damaging your steering wheel. An Optimill boss with locking cap fitted is much harder, albeit still not impossible, to circumvent. |
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6th Jan 2025 1:19pm |
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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 2100
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I like the smaller 350mm wheel, it gives you that bit more of right elbow room, which is always appreciated on those longer journeys with the window up. |
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6th Jan 2025 1:26pm |
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| Chicken Drumstick Member Since: 17 Aug 2020 Location: Near MK Posts: 785
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What wheel are you considering? Some of the Momo ones are horrifically awful looking. Most aftermarket setups mean you end up with the steering wheel up towards your nose, even worse when the wheel is dished. I too have the Optimil boss and with the right wheel keeps the steering wheel in the correct physical location. The removable setup is good if you are worried about security, but it will move the wheel closer to you. As the entire boss is thicker. |
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6th Jan 2025 2:34pm |
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| andy63 Member Since: 30 Jun 2023 Location: north east Posts: 593
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think ive posted this before , but I have two wheels ..one I suspect most would consider far too small, but I change them over often and really enjoy the small one.. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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6th Jan 2025 3:28pm |
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| Chicken Drumstick Member Since: 17 Aug 2020 Location: Near MK Posts: 785
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Going to small on the steering wheel can give less elbow room in some ways. As you move your hands closer together you'll tend to turn your elbows out as you bend your arms more.
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6th Jan 2025 5:24pm |
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