Steering Wheel - Can I move it closer

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Steering Wheel - Can I move it closer

Postby ebola » Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:41 pm

I would like to move my steering wheel closer about 3-6cm.

Is there any easy way to do this?

Is there an adjustable boss kit or spacer kit available?
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Steering Wheel - Can I move it closer

Postby philz » Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:57 pm

Yes there are steering wheel spacers available, assuming you are running an aftermarket boss kit and steering wheel already

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Steering Wheel - Can I move it closer

Postby grump » Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:22 pm

Ebola, where abouts in AUS are you?, the reason I ask is that I turned up a spacer out of alloy for my wheel . If you are in Brisbane i would be only 2 happy to turn you one up. the other alternative is to buy a wheel with a larger dish
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Steering Wheel - Can I move it closer

Postby ebola » Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:28 pm

Thanks for your replies...

I'm in Sydney, & using a non standard wheel.

Grump, How much would you charge for a spacer?
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Steering Wheel - Can I move it closer

Postby grump » Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:50 pm

ebola I would have to know the bolt pattern and the inside and outside diameter of the existing boss. If I had that the price would be , wait for it.................postage!!!!!
How cheaps that.
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Steering Wheel - Can I move it closer

Postby Hammer » Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:51 pm

I could see another dodgy day at Grump's place anytime soon. :mrgreen:
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Steering Wheel - Can I move it closer

Postby grump » Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:11 pm

Hammer , looks like I'll be in Sydney later in the year with all my tools. Could be a good excuse for a dodgy day at your place.
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Steering Wheel - Can I move it closer

Postby Hammer » Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:33 pm

You got it. Bring it on. Looking forward to it. So what are we going to make? :mrgreen:
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Steering Wheel - Can I move it closer

Postby feel_ixx » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:10 am

Let me tag along.. I dont know what there is to dodgy, but for me theres always something I can dodgy up! =) (how about a brake pad change?)
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Steering Wheel - Can I move it closer

Postby ebola » Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:02 am

hehe, sounds like you crazy kids do a lot of this...

Grump, that would be brilliant!!! I'll go and sort out all the dimensions. May be a few days because the car is in the process of bring resprayed. Let me know when you are in Sydney and I will have to organise a case of beer.
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