Steering wheel hub question
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Simon T.
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I don't think you can use a stock wheel with a quick release.
To match the quick release with an aftermarket wheel, the quick release bolts to the wheel, so as long as the hub supports the correct spacing on the wheel you're good.
I used this with a MOMO wheel: http://ltbautosports.com/ltbquicrelsp.html
You still need a hub for the car though.
To match the quick release with an aftermarket wheel, the quick release bolts to the wheel, so as long as the hub supports the correct spacing on the wheel you're good.
I used this with a MOMO wheel: http://ltbautosports.com/ltbquicrelsp.html
You still need a hub for the car though.
simon...guess I didn't word the question correctly.What I meant to say was "if I remove the stock steering wheel, how do I know what quick release hub will fit before I mount it to a new steering wheel?".....LOL
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That's either going to be a question you pose to your preferred manufacturer, such as Momo:
http://ltbautosports.com/momohubadapter.html
...or if your car is not listed then maybe someone in the Volvo "community" will know what hub will work on your car. Then, pick your fav wheel, as all Momos and Sparcos use the same pattern, and I think even the cheaper Grant steering wheels may be the same (don't know about Grant for a fact).
I'm a fan of the Momo Monte Carlo; looks classic and nice, fits nice, and is usually relatively inexpensive. If you want suede instead of leather, the Momo Mod 69 is almost identical.
(and I encourage you to buy from Louis at LTB, he's good people and an IT racer just like us...)
GA
Steering Wheel Quick Release
BruceG,
Here is another option for you.
I made a Quick Release for a Mustang last year. Ron Earp bought it from me.
Buy the weld-on style Quick Release from your favorite source (ours cost $50), and take it, and a steering shaft (sample), to your favorite machinist, who can make a master out of carbon. He then will use the Electrical Discharge Machining process (EDM) to machine the inside of the purchased QR. It will now fit the car you are building, and can be bolted on per the rules. Incidentally, the Mustang was an odd shape, not the routine spline style used on earlier cars.
Our machinist only charged $10 for the process, and the total cost of a QR was $60. I'm sure your machinist won't be that reasonable, but it might be close. Probably much less than for a name brand unit for a Volvo.
Most sources of QR will give you the choice of a mount for a three, or five-bolt steering wheel.
Good Racing,
Bill
BruceG,
Here is another option for you.
I made a Quick Release for a Mustang last year. Ron Earp bought it from me.
Buy the weld-on style Quick Release from your favorite source (ours cost $50), and take it, and a steering shaft (sample), to your favorite machinist, who can make a master out of carbon. He then will use the Electrical Discharge Machining process (EDM) to machine the inside of the purchased QR. It will now fit the car you are building, and can be bolted on per the rules. Incidentally, the Mustang was an odd shape, not the routine spline style used on earlier cars.
Our machinist only charged $10 for the process, and the total cost of a QR was $60. I'm sure your machinist won't be that reasonable, but it might be close. Probably much less than for a name brand unit for a Volvo.
Most sources of QR will give you the choice of a mount for a three, or five-bolt steering wheel.
Good Racing,
Bill
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similarly to bill's concept, many steering column shafts on our little Japanese cars are smaller than the ID of the weld-on quick releases, not sure about our volvo.
if so, you can have a piece of steel machined to thread on a'la factory, and accept the weld on QR. you can even create the exact spacing you want this way. just make sure to weld the adpater to the column and the QR to the adapter. a decent machinist should have no issues with this design, and can help you select the appropriate alloy.
if so, you can have a piece of steel machined to thread on a'la factory, and accept the weld on QR. you can even create the exact spacing you want this way. just make sure to weld the adpater to the column and the QR to the adapter. a decent machinist should have no issues with this design, and can help you select the appropriate alloy.
It's a bone of contention for some time....we've agreed to disagree, let sleeping dogs lie, etc.
Do a search on this forum and you could find the juicy conversations.
GA
I recently put a quick release on my golf cart....why? thats another story
Any way, no one makes an adapter, so I tore the golf cart wheel apart and had the hub machined to fit inside the quick release, one hole in the side of the adapter and a spot of weld, now I can bolt the adapter to the shaft.
Any way, no one makes an adapter, so I tore the golf cart wheel apart and had the hub machined to fit inside the quick release, one hole in the side of the adapter and a spot of weld, now I can bolt the adapter to the shaft.
lawtonglenn
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I recently put a quick release on my golf cart....why? thats another story
let me guess.... too many delectable holiday cookies?
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You should see my putter! lol
I'm glad I provided the forum for this very useful information.......LOL