[mkiv] Quick release wheel and steering shaft Q

[Simon Jelly]

I dont know exactly what you are after - but have you tried some racing
shops etc?

formula fords and holdens all use quick release wheels - they should fit
fine.......
----- Original Message -----
From: "S A F F O" <saf@warp1.net.au>
To: <mkiv@mkiv.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 12:33 AM
Subject: [mkiv] Quick release wheel and steering shaft Q


> A quick one ...... i have a issue when on the circuit or fun on the road
> with my knees hitting the steering wheel . Its not that im 8ft tall , but
> after a minor flesh wound , i cant move or feel anything below my knees
from
> a minor accident , so i dont extend my ankle as you guys do , but the
whole
> lower leg , hence i need some travel from my upper leg , and while not in
> travel , it sits (knee) up aaginst the wheel . For eg , left knee around
> very hard left hand corners .
>
> Option : I make a billet ally boss kit , no probs ..... and move the wheel
> closer to me by 2.5" , what would be great as i want the wheel closer to
me
> for circuit driving , but , getting in and out becomes a little more
hassle
> . So , im thinking a quick release wheel hub , and make a billet boss kit
if
> its still not far enough . This is all good , cept i cant find a quick
> release hub with a spline and taper ...... and as ive never seen one i
> probably would say it dont exist . This correct ? .
>
> The ones i have access to is a weld on type . Not bothered , can do the
> jobbie , but here is my next q . Does anyone know of a spare top steering
> shaft i could buy to use to cut it up and machine it ? . And has anyone
> rempoved the top shaft , is it a bastard of a job ? . Its a RZ , no SRS .
>
> Thanks .
>
> Saf
> - 93 Supra RZ TT 6sp J-Spec
> - 92 Celica GT-FOUR GRP A
> - 90 Hilux SR-5 Ex-Cab 4x4
>
> http://got.to/speed
> http://got.to/designer_fonts
>
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