shaunsl Posted April 26, 2002 Share Posted April 26, 2002 I've just bought a removable steering wheel from Racetech, but when it arrived it came with a column end that's about 3" long and I can't see any way to fit it to my existing steering column (Caterham original Racetech Steering wheel). Am I missing something here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted April 26, 2002 Share Posted April 26, 2002 Yeah about 12" !!! You need the steering wheel (suitably drilled to accept the coupling) & a new upper steering column (about 15 " long), which is splined at the top end (coupling fits onto splines) & has a flattened end to connect to the lower steering column. Have a word with the guys in Caterham parts dept. Good luck Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted April 27, 2002 Share Posted April 27, 2002 The QR kits have the 3" stub which is meant to be welded to the end of *any* steering collum . The caterham supplied kit comes complete with collum section already welded on as direct replacement for the std collum . Personally I would return your "universal" kit and buy the whole setup already welded from caterham . Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coose Posted April 27, 2002 Share Posted April 27, 2002 Either that, or if you live anywhere near Guildford, Surrey I can certainly recommend a very good chap that will happily modify your existing column for a very reasonable sum, whilst at the same time doing a fantastic job of it! They are based near Haslemere and are called JTM Services and their number is 01428 658865. They aren't open on a weekend though.... The proprietor (Jim Morgan) welded mine on, firstly boring out my (MK2 Escort) column so the stub was in interference fit inside, then cross-drilled it and TIG welded around it and in the drilled holes. The job is superb (except I forgot to fit the upper bearing before it was welded....) and he only charged me £20! biggrin.gif Coose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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