I.Mupferit Posted May 9, 2001 Share Posted May 9, 2001 Never noticed it before, but discovered last night that my Racetech Q/R steering wheel boss has about 3-4 mm backward/forward movement when locked on the shaft. Is this normal? I don't really want to be having a Kimi Raikonnen moment next time out! thumbsdown.gif Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Richens Posted May 9, 2001 Share Posted May 9, 2001 Brent, I'm sure that it's normal...on both my Sevens I have always had a similar action....(by the way I jointly own an ex Kimi Raikkenen car ) it's Q/R wheel also stays attached!biggrin.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted May 9, 2001 Author Share Posted May 9, 2001 Cheers John thumbsup.gif smile.gif Brent (wishing I had Kimi's talent) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Richens Posted May 9, 2001 Share Posted May 9, 2001 Me too....and the chance of learning that young ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted May 9, 2001 Share Posted May 9, 2001 I have a Racetech wheel and there's no free play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted May 9, 2001 Share Posted May 9, 2001 Mine does it too (needs a bit of a tug to feel it though). Never had a problem with it in any other respect so put it down as one of those things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Checkley Posted May 9, 2001 Share Posted May 9, 2001 I put an O ring down the removable boss so that it was sitting flat against the back of the steering wheel centre. You have to make sure the O ring is a good fit on the internal diameter of the boss to stop it from popping out. This fixed the problem for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted May 9, 2001 Share Posted May 9, 2001 I have found that my Racetech Q/R clicks into two positions. The first one is only partially engaged and has lots of forward/back movement. The second position is properly locked and there is no forward/back movement but just a little rotational give in the splines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian balson Posted May 9, 2001 Share Posted May 9, 2001 I will second Peter's comments. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted May 9, 2001 Share Posted May 9, 2001 Yup, it's not located properly. Be careful............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted May 9, 2001 Share Posted May 9, 2001 Ditto Peter C's findings. There is the second position which has free play and the fully fitted position which has not! Could of course be all that vibration from that rough old Ford engine Brent. (Mind you, Caterhams new [future] engine choice ie. 'Duratec' will be something else!!!!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted May 9, 2001 Share Posted May 9, 2001 Having driven with both systems of CR steering wheel (hexagon head or splines)i still prefer a fixed steering wheel because there is no play and gives more feel with the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCG Posted May 9, 2001 Share Posted May 9, 2001 My Racetech Q/R steering wheel also has backward/forward movement even when locked into the second position. I think I'll try the O ring solution. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipper man Posted May 9, 2001 Share Posted May 9, 2001 Ditto Peter C's comments. I had to file the end off the column to get it to lock in the 2nd position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted May 9, 2001 Author Share Posted May 9, 2001 Had a good look at it tonight and I can't see how there could be a second position. There is just the machined annulus on the lower part of the splines into which the 3 balls inside the boss sit. Tried pushing the wheel on more firmly whilst lifting the release ring but it doesn't want to go any further. I don't see why the annulus has been machined so wide, seems to me the tolerances could have been a lot closer. Maybe I will try the O ring solution just to stop the wheel moving. I am sure now it is not going to come off but I just find it a bit unnerving when the wheel moves in directions it is not supposed to! Brent Chris, Knew they would come to their senses eventually and let the district nurses keep their Magimix motors! smile.gif Edited by - brent chiswick on 9 May 2001 23:55:31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted May 9, 2001 Share Posted May 9, 2001 Mine's the same as Peter C's - very unnerving when in the wrong position! James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted May 11, 2001 Author Share Posted May 11, 2001 AAAAARRRGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! Found out yesterday that my steering column doesn't have the second annulus machined below the first one at the bottom of the splines. When I pull up the locking ring and push hard on the wheel, it reluctantly slides down approx. 1/2" more but, of course, doesn't lock on anything and pulls straight back to the wide groove. Luckily I have a friend who runs a machine shop so for convenience sake will let him do it but BOY OH BOY does it P*** me off, especially as this isn't the first time Caterham have supplied me with unfinished goods. They really need to tighten up their inspection procedures. sad.gif Thanks for the advice guys. Brent Edited by - BRENT CHISWICK on 11 May 2001 08:35:50 Edited by - BRENT CHISWICK on 11 May 2001 10:13:13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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