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11-29-2014, 10:45 AM | #1 |
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Cruise control bracket for aftermarket steering wheel
I made a cruise control bracket for an aftermarket steering wheel.
I've milled it out of 3 mm thick Delrin, which is strong enough for this purpose. If you pull the cruise control hard it flexes a bit, but I personally prefer it this way. It is DXF-File but I added .txt to the file (otherwise it wouldn't attach). Anybody with a milling machine or water cutter etc. can use that file to cut this cruise control bracket. If you want to adapt the file you can download Draftsight which is a free CAD software. I purchased this deep dish aftermarket steering wheel off Aliexpress (less than $30) and used a splash steering wheel adapter to mount it. I only had an issue with the horn button which wasn't working properly and replaced it with one I got off Ebay. (I got a neutral one but you can get and fit all sorts of horn buttons with Transformer/Autobot and what not on it as this is all standardized). The main reason I got this, is because I have a relatively long-leg-to-arm-length-ratio and wanted to get the steering wheel closer without having to move the seat forward (without having to bend my knees significantly): |
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Love the bracket.. not sure about a $30 steering wheel though...
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This aftermarket wheel is definitely sturdy and non-bendable. The spokes are made out of aluminum are not thinner than on a comparable steering wheel.
I was actually positively surprised about it's build quality. The only part I thought that could be of poor quality was the leather part, but it actually appears to be genuine. One thing that didn't work properly was the horn button and I ended up buying another one. I purchased this steering wheel, because I figured with $30 I'm not taking a big risk. Obviously, I wouldn't recommend buying an inexpensive steering wheel with any active components such as an airbag (if this was even available). |
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Why don't you sell this bracket?
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a $30 steering wheel... not trying to hate, but that is sketchy as hell lol, especially after removing your airbag on a street car too.
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Can u make me one? I sick of my lexan bracket
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Sorry guys, I didn't follow this thread.
You can ask any online laser or water cutting service or online milling service for a quote and they'll reproduce it in no time. Just send them the DXF-File (units are mm and not inches!) I attached (first post) and tell them it needs to have a thickness of at least 1/8". It can made out of Delrin, Aluminium or whatever your preference is. (I made it myself because I have access to a small milling machine, but I don't think this is the most efficient process.) Also, this is not patented or something. Any vendor who's already serving the FT86 community can reproduce and sell it. |
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I made mine out of a carbon fiber plate.
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Carbon is an even prettier option (in that case the material could also be thinner - 1/16" would probably suffice).
Please note: My bracket is cut out in the center such that any standard horn button fits as usual. It also has a partial cutout for the wiring of the cruise control. With this free CAD program one can open and adapt the DXF-File with the 2D-bracket-design in the first post: https://www.3ds.com/products-service...free-download/ |
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A little thread revival on this...does anyone know how long the screws/bolts are the come with either the NRG Quick Releases or most quality steering wheels? I am going to have an adapter/bracket crafted up so knowing the length of the screws/bolts will help in the material to be used. If the screws are not long enough, I should be able to find suitable screws/bolts somewhere.
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Cruise brackets have arrived!
They fit the standard 6 bolt steering wheel / hub pattern like a charm. The DXF file provided by rx3 above worked like a charm. 3 left if anyone wants one, just pm me
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Pic of bracket installed
This is what it looks like in the car - just like rx3's - after all it's the same dxf file
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Hey guys, just wanted to throw this option out there. Found this for sale after finding this thread. $35 and fits perfect.
*disclaimer i do have a nardi wheel and this piece is drilled for standard bolt pattern so i had to drill my own holes. AKA cut it all up on the inside https://www.shapeways.com/product/K5...ontrol-bracket |
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