Just ordered a new steering wheel

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02-14-2007, 02:10 PM
MiataMike

Just ordered a new steering wheel

I got this with the Tekniq quick release street version

The street-legal Street version is meant for regular driving. Each Snap-Off Street system is unique so no one can break into your car and snap their steering wheel onto your steering column and drive away. The quick release mechanism automatically locks to your car's steering column when you snap it on so there's no chance of the wheel coming off while you're blasting down the freeway. The Snap-Off Street is original equipment (OEM) on the 0-100-0 mph World Record holding Ultima GTR, www.ultimacars.com ISO 9001 certified and TUV approved. Covered by worldwide patent.
Click to watch a video demo of the system.

http://www.tekniqauto.com/images/510silver_large.jpg
02-14-2007, 04:17 PM
MadMerv

Steering wheel?
02-14-2007, 04:23 PM
MiataMike

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMerv

Steering wheel?

Last edited by MiataMike : Today at 04:22 PM. Reason: Becauze spell chex dusn't wirk on this wetsite
02-14-2007, 04:25 PM
channelmaniac

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiataMike

Each Snap-Off Street system is unique so no one can break into your car and snap their steering wheel onto your steering column and drive away.

::BS::

At best they will have several different ones. There's no way they'd make every single one different than the others.

As for the key, I'm wondering how good the lock is. Some of those round locks can be defeated with a Bic pen. (remember those pesky expensive bicycle locks?)
02-14-2007, 06:48 PM
Supermiataman

so where do you store the wheel when u go into work, or the store?
02-14-2007, 11:12 PM
MiataMike

Well, it seems like a pretty solid idea. I'll let you guys check it out once I get it and installed.
03-05-2007, 11:00 AM
MiataMike

Well, after a long long wait I finaly get to go pick it up from the post office later today :-)

I don't think I'll have it on by Wed. Meet due to me helping friends move and what not :-\
03-05-2007, 11:22 AM
Ted the Red

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiataMike

Well, after a long long wait I finaly get to go pick it up from the post office later today :-)

I don't think I'll have it on by Wed. Meet due to me helping friends move and what not :-\

Be sure to post pictures when you get it installed. I want to see what it looks like all finshed up.
03-05-2007, 11:50 AM
cam76034

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supermiataman

so where do you store the wheel when u go into work, or the store?

You do this.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...82883236100614
03-05-2007, 12:21 PM
Magma

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Originally Posted by cam76034

You do this.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...82883236100614

That still makes me ROTFL
03-05-2007, 02:30 PM
MiataMike

Quote:

Originally Posted by cam76034

You do this.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...82883236100614

Thats to funny!>
03-05-2007, 02:31 PM
MiataMike

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supermiataman

so where do you store the wheel when u go into work, or the store?

Well, I would take it into work with me and put it in my desk. If I was going to go shopping for a while I would discretely put it in my trunk. and Of course take it in when I'm at the house.
03-05-2007, 02:32 PM
MiataMike

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ted the Red

Be sure to post pictures when you get it installed. I want to see what it looks like all finshed up.

I hope my camera phone will be good enough ;-)
03-05-2007, 03:31 PM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supermiataman

so where do you store the wheel when u go into work, or the store?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiataMike

Well, I would take it into work with me and put it in my desk. If I was going to go shopping for a while I would discretely put it in my trunk. and Of course take it in when I'm at the house.

That's what I would do with mine too... I sometimes had a backpack with me just for extra junk and my wheel would go in it.
03-05-2007, 03:37 PM
Titus

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

That's what I would do with mine too... I sometimes had a backpack with me just for extra junk and my wheel would go in it.

I guess a backpack is fine if you use a really small steering wheel like Bean does. :D

http://www.aztlanbicycle.com/images/...GOLD_36905.jpg
03-05-2007, 03:38 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

I guess a backpack is fine if you use a really small steering wheel like Bean does. :D

http://www.aztlanbicycle.com/images/...GOLD_36905.jpg

::Rimshot:

:clap:
03-05-2007, 03:48 PM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

I guess a backpack is fine if you use a really small steering wheel like Bean does. :D

Is that the one you sold me out of your old Cali' mini truck? :D

I believe you said something about being able to drive away and have handcuffs on at the same time... ;)
03-05-2007, 04:21 PM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Is that the one you sold me out of your old Cali' mini truck? :D

I believe you said something about being able to drive away and have handcuffs on at the same time... ;)

http://www.pleadthe5th.com/pt5.jpg
03-05-2007, 07:47 PM
MiataMike

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

I guess a backpack is fine if you use a really small steering wheel like Bean does. :D

http://www.aztlanbicycle.com/images/...GOLD_36905.jpg

I can't believe BR is going to pass up commenting on all this good bling ;-)
03-05-2007, 10:22 PM
black roadster

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiataMike

I can't believe BR is going to pass up commenting on all this good bling ;-)

Sorry. There's good bling and bad bling.

Good Bling :1Place:

http://www.moesrealm.com/img/bodykit...rew2_small.jpg

Bad Bling ::nono::

http://static.flickr.com/35/72218577_035bb4c2b5.jpg
03-05-2007, 10:44 PM
MiataMike

LoL....Nice find on the pics.

BTW: Does anyone know what the torque specs are for the bolt on a steering wheel?
03-05-2007, 11:22 PM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiataMike

Does anyone know what the torque specs are for the bolt on a steering wheel?

Guttentight...
03-06-2007, 05:05 AM
black roadster

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiataMike

LoL....Nice find on the pics.

BTW: Does anyone know what the torque specs are for the bolt on a steering wheel?

29-36 ft/lbs.

It's recommended to use anti-sieze on the threads to make subsequent remmoval easier. AR people might also use a new nylon lined nut.
03-06-2007, 10:29 AM
MiataMike

Thanks for the info BR. Normally I would do like 3bean, not worry about torque specs on a steering collum. I mean its not like your not going to notice if it starts to get a little loose, then you just tightening it a little more next time ;-) But I was just going by what the directions said so I was like what the hay, its 11 pm and its not like I'm doing it right now so there you have it :-D
03-07-2007, 08:51 AM
MiataMike

Well, I got the steering wheel on last night. I was going to take some photos of it; but my camera phone doesn't work so well in the dark. I also forgot to take them this morning. I will be up at the meet today, and I will try to get some pictures of it before it gets dark.
03-07-2007, 08:59 AM
MadMonkey

How much was the wheel if you don't mind my asking? It's cool :D
03-07-2007, 09:26 AM
MiataMike

Total cost of all the goodies $289.90 (After shipping)
Steering Wheel listed for $119.90
I bought it with a combo package so I think I saved like $10 or something like that.

More info and other setups can be found here.
http://www.tekniqauto.com
03-07-2007, 02:06 PM
Magma

Lookng forward to seeing it tonight, I will bring my camera just in case you still need pics

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