DanB Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 With a QR steering wheel my start sequence is as follows: 1. Lap belts in 2. Shoulder belts in 3. Check lap belts tight 4. Tighten shoulder belts 5. Crotch strap in 6. Gloves on 7. Helmet on 8. FIA master switch on 9. Key ignition on 10. Flip red toggle switch covers 11. Ignition on 12. Fuel pump on 13. ECU on 14. Try and remember where I left the damn steering wheel.... 😳 Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Birtwisle Posted November 7, 2002 Author Share Posted November 7, 2002 YES is seems LifeLine fire and safety systems are doing "other" things as well ............ I guess the QR wheel is a "safety system" You can call them on 02 476 712 999 They were brillient with me. They were more than helpful and deserve a really big Alex B Edited by - abirtwisle on 7 Nov 2002 14:45:32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted November 7, 2002 Leadership Team Share Posted November 7, 2002 Alex, be sure that you have pushed the wheel fully onto the splines before releasing the collar. It is possible to fit the wheel securely but not fully onto the splines, which will result in a 2 - 3 mm movement. It could be a case that the column has been fitted too far down, thereby not allowing the wheel to be fitted properly, although not likely. I mistakedly didn't check the wheel was totally down on the column whilst at Oulton. Realised my error whilst entering druids at full tilt. AAAAhhhhhhhhhhh......... Stu. ps don't let Rachael know the earths moved, not by that small amount anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Ratty Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 My QR has no play at all. And after one rather unpleasant moment when it clicked 'on' as I approached a roundabout one afternoon, my safety check goes something like this: 1. harnesses on, 2. screens closed. 3. fit steering wheel. 4. Pull steering wheel. If it comes off, return to point 3 & FIT IT PROPERLY THIS TIME. 5. Start engine... Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Perry Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 Yes, quite. I have got in the habit of giving my wheel a damn good tug once I am seated comfortably as well although being an SPA one I think it has a second back-up seating further up the splines in case you don't get it right first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin H Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 I don't normally have a problem remembering the steering wheel. However, my start up routine seems to be: Jump in through roof (I have a side impact bar) Do up harnesses Fit steering wheel Remove steering wheel Undo harnesses Jump out through roof clouting shin on steering boss Fit Master switch Jump in through roof Do up harnesses Fit steering wheel Remove steering wheel Undo harnesses Jump out through roof clouting other shin on steering wheel Shout " 🙆🏻!" Limp to house to find ignition key Jump in through roof Do up harnesses Fit steering wheel Start engine Try to pull away Stop car Undo harnesses Release handbrake Do up harnesses Drive twice as fast to destination as I'm now running 10 minutes late 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Perry Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 I have done the last three bits many times. Why I bother with the handbrake I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordy Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 I've taken to carrying very heavy objects so that I can stretch the length of my arms a bit. I figure with a couple more inches on my left arm I will be able to reach the handbrake with the straps done up. Isn't the little blighter so tantalisingly close? Your fingers tips just brush up against the release knob but not quite enough........ I had cause to stop the car the other day so that I could release the handbrake 😳 - Thought it felt a bit hesitant......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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