Quick release steering wheel
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Instructor
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From: scottsdale arizona
Quick release steering wheel
What type do you guys use? I'm looking at Sparco 350mm with Sparco bolt-on hub. This is a dedicated track car. Any issues? What about Momo or LTB? Any feed-back is appreciated.
Cheers,
CV
Cheers,
CV
Vetteless
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From: Gallatin TN
St. Jude Donor '09
I'm using the Sparco 333 with a Sparco hub kit and the LTB quick-release mechanism. All together, I'm very happy with the setup. I'm just about 6'2" and I specifically wanted the LTB unit because it moved the steering wheel back so that my driving position is about perfect. There is a slight bit of play in the LTB unit, but not more than I've felt in several other setups.
Whatever you do with a wheel (I'm sure a variety of sizes/shapes will work great), I would highly recommend the suede finish. It's easy to grip and comfortable - even for 25-hour races.
Whatever you do with a wheel (I'm sure a variety of sizes/shapes will work great), I would highly recommend the suede finish. It's easy to grip and comfortable - even for 25-hour races.
Racer
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From: Glen Rose, TX
I'm using the Sparco 333 with a Sparco hub kit and the LTB quick-release mechanism. All together, I'm very happy with the setup. I'm just about 6'2" and I specifically wanted the LTB unit because it moved the steering wheel back so that my driving position is about perfect. There is a slight bit of play in the LTB unit, but not more than I've felt in several other setups.
Whatever you do with a wheel (I'm sure a variety of sizes/shapes will work great), I would highly recommend the suede finish. It's easy to grip and comfortable - even for 25-hour races.
Whatever you do with a wheel (I'm sure a variety of sizes/shapes will work great), I would highly recommend the suede finish. It's easy to grip and comfortable - even for 25-hour races.
Vetteless
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From: Gallatin TN
St. Jude Donor '09
Went down and snapped a couple. Good thing I drive better than I model for pics. 
Driving position - very comfortable for me.
Side view - you can see how much the TLB quick-release sets the wheel back towards me.
Here you can see the hub(s) and how it all fits together.
Hope that helps - if not, lemme know what you want to see.
Driving position - very comfortable for me.
Side view - you can see how much the TLB quick-release sets the wheel back towards me.
Here you can see the hub(s) and how it all fits together.
Hope that helps - if not, lemme know what you want to see.
Racer
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From: Glen Rose, TX
that did help. Looks like you're where I plan to be eventually. I recently bought an 03 TR C5Z06 as a weekend road racer. Do you have a website I can visit to see your progression from stock to current form? What's your racing weight?
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Instructor
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From: scottsdale arizona
I'm using the Sparco 333 with a Sparco hub kit and the LTB quick-release mechanism. All together, I'm very happy with the setup. I'm just about 6'2" and I specifically wanted the LTB unit because it moved the steering wheel back so that my driving position is about perfect. There is a slight bit of play in the LTB unit, but not more than I've felt in several other setups.
Whatever you do with a wheel (I'm sure a variety of sizes/shapes will work great), I would highly recommend the suede finish. It's easy to grip and comfortable - even for 25-hour races.
Whatever you do with a wheel (I'm sure a variety of sizes/shapes will work great), I would highly recommend the suede finish. It's easy to grip and comfortable - even for 25-hour races.
It appears that the LTB unit gives you an extra few inches out from the column. Is that about right? Do you get the same amount of play if you use the Sparco? BTW, my wheel will be suede for sure.
Cheers,
CV
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St. Jude Donor '09
My race weight was about 3325 at the end of a race with probably 3 or 4 gallons of fuel. I think I've taken real close to 100 pounds out with the interior, big fire system, and seat sliders (drivers seat is now bolted direclty to the floor) so I should be right around 3220 or so at the end of a race.
Originally Posted by az55
Mikahb, thanks for the feedback and the pics. It appears that the LTB unit gives you an extra few inches out from the column. Is that about right? Do you get the same amount of play if you use the Sparco? BTW, my wheel will be suede for sure.
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Burning Brakes
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From: San Diego
I like smaller wheels, since the first on my 944 was a 330mm Sparco, I LOVED it. When i sold the car, the two things i wish i had kept were that wheel, and the SPG. I had an NRG quick release that worked REALLY well, since it only goes on one way, it makes finding "that spot" perfect.
On my vette the PO had a welded on one, and I changed the wheel to an NRG 230mm wheel. The wheel set me back $120 shipped and I love it just as much as my old sparco.
I also agree, suede is the way to go!
On my vette the PO had a welded on one, and I changed the wheel to an NRG 230mm wheel. The wheel set me back $120 shipped and I love it just as much as my old sparco.
I also agree, suede is the way to go!
Burning Brakes
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From: Birmingham AL
Can you quantify how far rearward the wheel is (relative to a stock GM wheel) after using the LTB mechanism? An inch? Two...three? I'm about your height, and having my seat far enough back to not jam my legs up means I have to reach too far for the wheel. Was thinking about some sort of extension, but maybe this quick-release piece will serve that purpose?
Thanks,
Fred
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St. Jude Donor '09
Mikah--
Can you quantify how far rearward the wheel is (relative to a stock GM wheel) after using the LTB mechanism? An inch? Two...three? I'm about your height, and having my seat far enough back to not jam my legs up means I have to reach too far for the wheel. Was thinking about some sort of extension, but maybe this quick-release piece will serve that purpose?
Thanks,
Fred
Can you quantify how far rearward the wheel is (relative to a stock GM wheel) after using the LTB mechanism? An inch? Two...three? I'm about your height, and having my seat far enough back to not jam my legs up means I have to reach too far for the wheel. Was thinking about some sort of extension, but maybe this quick-release piece will serve that purpose?
Thanks,
Fred
From the stock console "seam" to the center of the new wheel is right at 9 inches. Hopefully that's enough to give you what you're after. But, if you're my height, I think that oughta get you pretty close. Let me know if you have more questions.
