Mr Spaceman Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 HiI am looking at getting a Rapfix QR just wondered how far out this comes from the dash - is it similar to fixed boss? Can anyone measure?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted March 1, 2019 Area Representative Share Posted March 1, 2019 I don’t have a rapfix but you are correct it does stick out further from the dash. I think by about an inch but no doubt someone with a rapfix will be along soon to confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petethediesel Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 From the dashboard to the back of the steering wheel (back as in nearest the dash) its near enough 90mm. Very nice to use it is too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spaceman Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 Hi Guys cheersThe current fixed boss is just over 50mm so its quite a difference.....is that the same with most QR?Anybody have other options rather than the Rapfix?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Richard Price Posted March 2, 2019 Area Representative Share Posted March 2, 2019 The back of my wheel to the edge of the dash with my Rapfix, is about 70mm.I shortened the back of the spigot significantly before welding it to the upper column.I'd become frustrated with the Caterham supplied QR's having backlash in them (having had two in ten years). My Rapfix is now 6 years old, and I'm still happy with it.From memory, its possible to get the wheel closer to the dash with a Lifeline, SPA, or RaceTech QR boss than the RapFix, but, other than size, the Rapfix is better all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Richard,You say "other than size"What about weight? Is it heavy as a rock? You know I'm a little pendantic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR400D Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Having used the regular Lifeline type QR adaptors, and being well aware of the criticism of them, I have always find that keeping them greased from day one keeps them in good order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spaceman Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 HiRichard, thanks for measuring 70mm I could handle.Scott, how far out does the Lifeline Qr come out?Thanks,Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR400D Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Not sure exactly which measurement you want but, with no wheel on, the end of the splined column is 65mm from the dash. With the wheel fitted, the FRONT face of the Momo wheel is 80mm from the dash. So the adaptor adds about 8/10mm to the distance which seem right as the column goes well into the adaptor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spaceman Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 Hi ScottThat's great thanks for measuring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR400D Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 No problem!btw by front face I meant the face nearest the driver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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