superstk Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 OK. Haven't been on here in several years. Still have my '71 Monte and am looking to add a quick release steering wheel hub. Before I purchase one, I want to ask a few questions. Can the quick release hub be installed on a tilt wheel column (stock column)? If so, will it extend further out from column or will it shorten the length of the column (w/steering wheel on). With the cage in the car and gaining a few pounds. I need something that makes it easier to get into the car. I've changed the side bar to a swing arm kit from Alston Racecars and I love it. However, the stock steering wheel seems like it could use a 1" reduction in diameter to make it more comfortable to steer with the cage being so close on the left hand side in relation to the steering wheel. Anyway, any suggestions or comments would be appreciated. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clever Idiot Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Just now seeing this. I had something like what you're talking about installed when I was driving mine, although I'm not sure if it's the exact same thing. Sounds like you might be talking about something like what I've seen on F1 cars, NASCAR cars, etc. Mine was the Grant security system. It added about 2" to the column and was installed on the stock tilt column. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Andreas has one of these on his car. Maybe send him a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstk Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thanks for the reply's guys. Here's my next question then. Is th stock non-tilt steering column shorter than the tilt column? If so, who has one for trade. PS. I'm PM'ing Andre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I'm not sure on that one. But I do have a nice column shift non tilt column if you need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I have the system installed on a tilt column No issues but would recommend a smaller diameter steering wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstk Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Again, thanks for the replies. Looking at the setup, I measured the steering wheel and it is 15" in diameter. Looking at steering wheels, I'm considering a 14" wheel. I just can't see myself with a 13" wheel. 14" wheel will give me a little extra room on the window side to clear the roll cage bar at the post. Now I'm also considering changing the bucket seat to a racing bucket. Ahhh, I hate when the mind starts to consider new ideas. Just starts to cost more money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eMrock32 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 13 Really isnt that bad when you get used to it. I have one in my s10 and probably prefer it over full size. Hence why I never changed it back. I prefer it since it is easier to turn and IMO easier to handle with your hands closer together. Only down side for you, you cant really just try out 2 unless you know people who already have them. My 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72LS1MC Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I have that same Grant "No Wheel No Steal" system with a 14" wheel, tilt column, and big bucket seats, there's no space issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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