Pondboy Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Is it possible?If so, what is involved? Europe mandates a fix steering wheel on Seven, but I would rather like to change it for a QR wheel for ease of entry once I have had the car approved & re-registered. Also could it be changed back at MOT time? My research continues. PB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndrewE Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Looking at the picture on the Caterham parts site it looks like the whole upper column is replaced by a different QR part. To remove the "fixed wheel" upper column one of the steering column bushes has to be removed. Not a 5 minute job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Mcalvert Posted September 30, 2020 Leadership Team Share Posted September 30, 2020 Yes, relatively easy job. You'll need to get a new upper steering column fitted with a quick release boss and then it's a direct swap to and fro between fixed and QR. Think you might need to play with the relative positions of the lower UJ near the rack so that the wheels are straight when the steering wheel is straight but other than that it's a quick and easy job when you have the parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondboy Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Thanks for the info.I suppose, that once I have had a chance to wriggle under the fixed wheel in an SV with lowered floor, I'll know whether I will want to make the swap.Once it is done, I doubt that the Spanish MOT (ITV) inspection would spot the change, as they only crawl around the outside and under the car to check lights, mechanicals etc. I have never had an inspector look in the car, but then I have never owned a Seven before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted September 30, 2020 Area Representative Share Posted September 30, 2020 I think you're average inspector is unlikely to spot it has a detachable wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandalman Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Not Seven specific but related. I once had a gas engineer around to write out a certificate on all my mobile catering equipment. I connected it all up and he diligently sprayed every connection with leak detector. Satisfied that there was no sign of any air bubbles indicating a gas leak he happily wrote me out my certificate. He never asked me to turn the gas on so of course I didn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 worth getting a spare column bush as it's quite easy to knock the lug off one as you remove the old column, and pay careful attention to the procedure for re tightening the sliding clamp on the column too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 I've had both the Lifeline mechanism, and the Rapfix one, the Rapfix is superior as it doesn't show wear, and is far easire to put on and off. You pays your money...Check the rapfix here http://www.plays-kool.co.uk/acatalog/Rapfix-Racing-212.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Sevens and classic have another version of their own now too..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondboy Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Thanks guys. These knowledge pointers are why I signed up on the forum.The Rapfix fitting looks interesting. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 If you don't mind that the steering wheel sits 30mm closer to you https://www.direct-autoparts.nl/products/universal-billet-aluminum-thin-version-auto-steering-wheel-quick-release-kit-with-security-lock-for-modified-and-racing-car?var Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael1 Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Is there a way to disable the qr of the steering wheel. A it crude but I think on mine that a couple of 5mm cable tie ma stop it working. Might be simpler than changing the wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael1 Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Is there a way to disable the qr of the steering wheel. A it crude but I think on mine that a couple of 5mm cable tie ma stop it working. Might be simpler than changing the wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Very happy with my Rapfix. Had it quite a few years and a lot of miles now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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