Detachable Steering Wheel

thedreamcatcher · 23rd March 2009, 00:45

Hi Guys,

I came across an Accent in my office complex which had detachable steering wheel installed. Now that was something real neat.

Anyone have any idea on where I can get this in Gurgaon / Delhi and how much it would cost. Also, would it void my warranty.

Thanks

viper · 23rd March 2009, 09:58

Hi,

What you saw was probably a car with a detachable or quick release hub. Its available in Mumbai and should be available in most metros as well. Inquire at a good accessory shop and ask for quick release hub.

Viper

UniqueMods · 23rd March 2009, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedreamcatcher

Hi Guys,

I came across an Accent in my office complex which had detachable steering wheel installed. Now that was something real neat.

Anyone have any idea on where I can get this in Gurgaon / Delhi and how much it would cost. Also, would it void my warranty.

Thanks

Is this for security from theft or just for the wow factor. Are you going to carry the steering wheel home and into office.

I would love to see a thief's face when he finds the steering wheel missing.

UM

DriverR · 23rd March 2009, 11:10

People are getting inspired by Mr. Bean!

I'm really curious what you would do with the steering wheel once you take it out? I can't imagine someone going shopping in a Mall with a steering wheel under his arm!

prince_pervez · 23rd March 2009, 11:20

Though it is a neat security measure, but it could be pretty embarrassing to carry the steering wheel everywhere you go. It would be silly to hide it in the car itself. One more thing what if the prospective thief comes the second time round with his own steering wheel of the same make? Then what? Boy, am I optimistic or what?!

GTO · 23rd March 2009, 14:12

One thought would always linger at the back of my mind : What if it comes off over a high-speed run

Question : Is this just for anti-theft protection? If so, do each of these hubs have a unique key-like layout? If not, expect thieves to carry around a steering themselves when hunting for prey

thedreamcatcher · 23rd March 2009, 16:59

Thanks guys. Believe me, even I was thinking of a thief who somehow with greatest difficulty broke into the car and then to get a shock of his life when he sees a knob sticking out.

I also thought of what GTO was referring to on what would happen if it suddenly came off while driving.

Well I dont think I would be putting it on, but was curious to know the price.

jaysmokesleaves · 23rd March 2009, 17:11

Would be nice to have a removable brake clutch and accelerator pedal too.
Im sure the thieves would be in for a shock.

iceman91 · 23rd March 2009, 17:16

its for race cars/ rally cars. the hub has a release lever.
gto, it does not come off at high speed runs unless of course you have the knock off version.

made in china

thedreamcatcher · 23rd March 2009, 18:01

I can figure the person walking around a mall with the remote lock hanging in one pocket and the steering wheel from the back pocket

arpandiv · 23rd March 2009, 18:18

How much does it cost approx ? for a Maruti type hub.

phamilyman · 23rd March 2009, 18:19

a. Does it impact my warranty?
b. How expensive is it?
c. Does it crush better than the regular steering? I don't want to die in a mild crash because its a rock solid steering

d. How sturdy are these? I see it as a lovely idea for long drives!

thedreamcatcher · 23rd March 2009, 19:03

Do you guys remember seeing this in Tokyo Drift. The guys with the boxy green car has this type of a detachable steering and he caries it around strapped to his bag

viper · 23rd March 2009, 19:27

Hi,

This is what the kit looks like.

Viper

Mr_Bean · 23rd March 2009, 19:56

If I am not wrong, Formula cars have a detachable steering wheel.

But whats the point in buying one and using it on a day2day basis.

check this

Snap Off Quick Release

23rd March 2009, 00:45	#1
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	Detachable Steering Wheel Hi Guys, I came across an Accent in my office complex which had detachable steering wheel installed. Now that was something real neat. Anyone have any idea on where I can get this in Gurgaon / Delhi and how much it would cost. Also, would it void my warranty. Thanks
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23rd March 2009, 09:58	#2
viper BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 20 Times	Hi, What you saw was probably a car with a detachable or quick release hub. Its available in Mumbai and should be available in most metros as well. Inquire at a good accessory shop and ask for quick release hub. Viper
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23rd March 2009, 11:10	#4
DriverR BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 415 Thanked: 526 Times	People are getting inspired by Mr. Bean! I'm really curious what you would do with the steering wheel once you take it out? I can't imagine someone going shopping in a Mall with a steering wheel under his arm!
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23rd March 2009, 11:20	#5
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,211 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	Though it is a neat security measure, but it could be pretty embarrassing to carry the steering wheel everywhere you go. It would be silly to hide it in the car itself. One more thing what if the prospective thief comes the second time round with his own steering wheel of the same make? Then what? Boy, am I optimistic or what?!
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23rd March 2009, 14:12	#6
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,822 Thanked: 312,086 Times View My Garage	One thought would always linger at the back of my mind : What if it comes off over a high-speed run Question : Is this just for anti-theft protection? If so, do each of these hubs have a unique key-like layout? If not, expect thieves to carry around a steering themselves when hunting for prey
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23rd March 2009, 16:59	#7
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	Thanks guys. Believe me, even I was thinking of a thief who somehow with greatest difficulty broke into the car and then to get a shock of his life when he sees a knob sticking out. I also thought of what GTO was referring to on what would happen if it suddenly came off while driving. Well I dont think I would be putting it on, but was curious to know the price.
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23rd March 2009, 17:11	#8
jaysmokesleaves Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mostly Mumbai Posts: 1,702 Thanked: 1,466 Times	Would be nice to have a removable brake clutch and accelerator pedal too. Im sure the thieves would be in for a shock.
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23rd March 2009, 17:16	#9
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	its for race cars/ rally cars. the hub has a release lever. gto, it does not come off at high speed runs unless of course you have the knock off version. made in china
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23rd March 2009, 18:01	#10
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	I can figure the person walking around a mall with the remote lock hanging in one pocket and the steering wheel from the back pocket
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23rd March 2009, 18:18	#11
arpandiv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 445 Thanked: 61 Times View My Garage	How much does it cost approx ? for a Maruti type hub.
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23rd March 2009, 18:19	#12
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,974 Thanked: 4,663 Times	a. Does it impact my warranty? b. How expensive is it? c. Does it crush better than the regular steering? I don't want to die in a mild crash because its a rock solid steering d. How sturdy are these? I see it as a lovely idea for long drives!
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23rd March 2009, 19:03	#13
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	Do you guys remember seeing this in Tokyo Drift. The guys with the boxy green car has this type of a detachable steering and he caries it around strapped to his bag
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23rd March 2009, 19:27	#14
viper BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 20 Times	Hi, This is what the kit looks like. Viper Attached Images
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23rd March 2009, 19:56	#15
Mr_Bean BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 894 Thanked: 241 Times View My Garage	If I am not wrong, Formula cars have a detachable steering wheel. But whats the point in buying one and using it on a day2day basis. check this Snap Off Quick Release
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