Detachable Steering Wheel?

[curbsurfer253]

Hey guys, I'm looking into getting a detachable hub steering wheel for my 96' 240. What brands are out there and which one makes the best product? Also, do I have to get an aftermarket wheel to use a detachable hub? Thanks guy!

[w1ngzer0]

http://www.store.yahoo.com/pha....html

http://optionimports.com/l2stwhqure.html

[BuudWeizErr]

yes you have to get aftermarket stuff

you need an aftermarket wheel and hub to go with the quick release.

[curbsurfer253]

are those hubs just universal for sparco and momo wheels? i'm doing this mainly as a security reasons. what do you guys think about the http://www.tekniqauto.com/ kit? it locks with a key, is street legal, and no two hubs are the same so it will only work on your car.

[Toahk]

Those quickreleases look like they have a poor locking mechanism. Go with a quality one. check out http://www.pandagarage.com/quick_release.htm they have specials going on right now for 2 types of quickreleases.

[Tsukai240]

they have some nice equipment. i'd go with the street q.release and the leatherette521.:ylsuper da*m i like almost everything they have. (except shift knobs) especialy the rev counter! thanks for the link.

[BuudWeizErr]

the L2 will work with sparco/momo hubs, the NRG only works with one or the other, I think Sparco.

[curbsurfer253]

does the L2 or the NRG have any kind of key or anti-theft device? I don't want a hub that anyone can slip they're sparco, momo, or whatever kind of steering wheel they have, theives around here are smart

[BuudWeizErr]

the woodbell rapfix has a lock for it, but it costs more. I heard that there is a company making one for the L2/NRG, but I have yet to see that come to fruition.

[curbsurfer253]

Those quickreleases look like they have a poor locking mechanism. Go with a quality one. check out http://www.pandagarage.com/quick_release.htm they have specials going on right now for 2 types of quickreleases.

What's wrong with it? To me, it looks like it has a spine that fits into the hub, and then the bolts lock it in place. With any of these I would just be concerned that the steering wheel might have some "play"

[Axel Grungy]

i have the tekniq, it was really quite happy with it. i had it in my integra for awhile, i just need a new hub to put it in the 240. i would definately reccomend the tekniq tho. (steering wheel didnt have any play also)

[curbsurfer253]

what kind of wheel did you use with it?

[Axel Grungy]

thats the combo i have. leatherette 510 wheel

[BomexS13]

i also have the tekniq on my 240. I used a Work steering wheel with the help of the adapters that came with it. No play on the steering wheel.

[curbsurfer253]

would a nismo horn button work on these techniqauto wheels?

[Fenvy]

if this is done in an effort to be theft deterrent, try lo jack, cost about twice as much as what you'd invest in removable steering wheel setup

[Toahk]

What's wrong with it? To me, it looks like it has a spine that fits into the hub, and then the bolts lock it in place. With any of these I would just be concerned that the steering wheel might have some "play"

I just watched the vid of it, just looked like it had a lot of "wobble" after locked. Looks as if they are decent if these other people are giving them good reviews though, go for it.

[curbsurfer253]

I just watched the vid of it, just looked like it had a lot of "wobble" after locked. Looks as if they are decent if these other people are giving them good reviews though, go for it.

I noticed that as well, at first that kind of steered me away from it, but with all the good reviews people are giving it, I think I'm gonna go ahead and pick up one....now the question is, which steering wheel to get?

[SoCalS14]

I watch the vid too, and it did look as though there was some play...hmmm...But you guys insist there is none eh?

[BomexS13]

i might sell my tekniq quick release soon.

[curbsurfer253]

why?

[chmercer]

http://www.splparts.com sells it. buy from them. do it!

[HKSpeed]

if youre in the Los Angeles area, hit up Super Autobacs and get the FET quick release. This a real made in Japan piece (not china/taiwan) thats cheaper than most others.

sorry i got no pics of it outta da box

[sleepyRPS13]

when are they ever going to have a autobacs in the bayarea

[curbsurfer253]

hey, at least your in cali! where's the love for the pacific northwest?

[PSR20DET13]

how much did you pay for that fet quick release? can you take pix of it?

[574-240sx]

I got my NRG quick release and momo hub for 130 shipped from srtmotorsports.com. They ran a special a while back and I missed out. They still gave me the same deal with no shipping.

http://www.srtmotorsports.com/...28_67

[Juujai]

actuallyif i were a car thief. id be more than likely to jack a car with a quick release steering wheel. chances are there would goodies in there. its easy to drive off without a steering wheel anyway. vise grips =)

if you want security just wire a bunch of kill switches

if youre going for looks then get the quick release to impress your buddys

[HKSpeed]

actually you can remove most detachable hub bases with allen screws and attach your own wheel.also most detachable hubs are interchangable within the same brand. so if the theif has the same detachable hub, he can attach is wheel.the FET hub is tough to use vice grips since there isnt much for a vice to grip.

[240 Trainee]

I'm rocking a Nardi Classic and one of those ball bearing type quick releases from pandagarage.com, awsome, I would recommend it to anyone looking into a quick release.