Cruise control bracket for aftermarket steering wheel

[rx3]

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):

[Yamajee]

Love the bracket.. not sure about a $30 steering wheel though...

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[rx3]

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).

[zdr93523]

Why don't you sell this bracket?

[ryoma]

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.

[drambo136]

Can u make me one? I sick of my lexan bracket

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[rx3]

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.

[crazyfrenchbiker]

I made mine out of a carbon fiber plate.

[rx3]

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/

[Michael]

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.

[Joesurf79]

Originally Posted by rx3

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.

This is exactly what I did I have 5 coming next week, water jetted out of 5052 aluminum. 2 are spoken for (myself and another track rat that commutes to the track in his track car), so if anyone wants one, I'll ship them to the person at cost: $30 all in USPS priority in the USA via small flat rate box. Not making a dime on them, just being helpful to anyone else that wants one, since another member was kind enough to provide the DXF file PM me if interested.

[Joesurf79]

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

[Joesurf79]

This is what it looks like in the car - just like rx3's - after all it's the same dxf file

[adamg]

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