EMWHYR0HEN Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I installed a new driver seat and I've run into some issues. The seat has really hig lumbar support which makes it ALOT harder to get in/out of the car esp. because there is very little space for my legs to fit between the steering wheel and seat. I'm currently running a momo hub and momo wheel and i'm happy with my steering wheel position. The thinnest quick release ive seen is the NRG one which is 1.25'' thick. I'm just wondering if anyone here is usng this hub and if there is a noticeable difference or if there is any other quick release hub that I can bolt directly onto the S30 shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpetRhapsody Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 The quick releases I've seen must have a hub to bolt to. The upside is that I didn't think the extra spacing was a downside, though I sit all the way back in the car b/c of my height. Ebay has some cheapie ones that are just as thin as the NRG you mention, but I don't think they're worth it. The horn button assembly broke on mine after taking the wheel off 5 or 6 times. It also doesn't clamp down tight, so the wheel wiggles a bit. Not a big deal, but annoying. I'd suggest trying the NRG. If the distance is an issue, you can get the NRG short hub as well, and end up with them adding up to the total distance of a normal Momo hub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMWHYR0HEN Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Thanks for the heads up. I was really close to buying those ebay one which are ridiculously cheap. I'm only 5'7 so I sit pretty far up which is why i'm happy with my steering position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelsodeez Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 i have a works short hub and an nrg quick release on my honda and it moved the wheel closer about two inches than without the quick release. i say its better to have the wheel close to you. imo, it makes me feel more connected to the car when driving quickly. unless u wanna ride like a "G" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglist Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 You might want to check to see if your elbows and arms will clear when turning the wheel if you extend the steering shaft out any further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 You can always pull the shaft and cut it to the length you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 You can always pull the shaft and cut it to the length you want. And what, section the housing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 We're talking and inch or two so the spacer or regular hub mount can be removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMWHYR0HEN Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 My elbows will clear and will make around a 45 degree angle with an additional 1.x '' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMWHYR0HEN Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 And what, section the housing? That's exactly what I thought. How do you get away with cutting the shaft with out running out of splines? I think Terry and Superdan have done this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayolives Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Johnc's advice is the most practical in this situation. Cut the shaft to fit and get a quality quick release. The better ones cost more but have splines on the shaft unlike the 5 or 6 sided ones that allow the wheel to shake. Sparco makes the best one I've seen but their not giving it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 If you need to cut the outer housing, I've used a large pipe cutter to shorten it a bit. Also, don't cut the splines, cut in the center of the shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 If you need to cut the outer housing, I've used a large pipe cutter to shorten it a bit. Also, don't cut the splines, cut in the center of the shaft. Thanks for passing along your wisdom and experience to those of us who are somewhat capable of carrying this out, but lacking the specific knowledge beforehand "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing." That makes me the Marquis de Saade. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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