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KiDyNomiTe
10-09-2004, 12:24 PM
For S14srpilot
Which one do you prefer?
KiDyNomiTe
10-09-2004, 12:27 PM
Whats a paddle s14srpilot? Mine has paddles, but its a spline?

I prefer spline just because its the cheapest and it works just fine.
s14srpilot
10-11-2004, 04:52 PM
Whats a paddle s14srpilot? Mine has paddles, but its a spline?

I prefer spline just because its the cheapest and it works just fine.

Thanks for helping out with the poll Kid :wavey:

There are 2 spline types. One with paddles to release:

http://www.pandagarage.com/quick_release.htm

And a straight spline like Signal Auto's:

http://www.signalautousa.com/qurestron.html
holisticbeatz
10-11-2004, 06:04 PM
Norm, you've seen my car. Why are you even debating or taking a poll?
240Stilo
10-11-2004, 07:43 PM
Maybe cuz he doesn't want his steering wheel next to his chest. :bigok:
KiDyNomiTe
10-12-2004, 12:50 AM
well I got mine for 75 bucks and its the paddle one, so far I am loving it.
hellion240sx
10-12-2004, 06:07 PM
i remember someone saying they prefered the ball type over the spline becasue of some grease problem with the spline type can someone clear this up. im not sure myself so thats why im asking.
thanks
S14DriftR
10-12-2004, 06:54 PM
I prefer the ball type.
hellion240sx
10-12-2004, 07:04 PM
OK THREE THINGS
1. WHATS IS YOUR REASON WHY YOU PREFER ONE OVER THE OTHER??? AND oops caps lock.

2. which one puts it closer to your chest?

3. which one keeps it to a more stock placement???

thanks again
holisticbeatz
10-12-2004, 11:11 PM
Maybe cuz he doesn't want his steering wheel next to his chest. :bigok:


Well, everybody has their own taste. For me, the steering wheel is not right next to my chest. But I'm not a very big and I sit pretty back. Anyhow, my setup is extreme.
KiDyNomiTe
10-12-2004, 11:58 PM
i remember someone saying they prefered the ball type over the spline becasue of some grease problem with the spline type can someone clear this up. im not sure myself so thats why im asking.
thanks
When I bought it I was told to grease it up or else it would lock up. I didn't and haven't had a problem, but if you grease it up a bit you should never have a problem.

At first I didn't want a spacer until I actually put on my quick release, then it made a big difference. First being I can lower the steering wheel w/o hitting my legs, also I can get in and out of my bucket seat easier.
sykikchimp
10-15-2004, 12:43 PM
closer is better, but does increase danger in an accident without harnesses.

I love having my steering wheel 50mm closer, but I'm thinking about adding another 30mm spacer for the track.

Btw - I use the ball-lock type. works fantastic. zero play in any direction, and very easy to put on. No matter which way the wheels are turned.. Just slip it on, turn the steering wheel, and it locks in place in the right place.
ghostuss
11-11-2004, 02:40 AM
ball lock. It gives an extra 50mm of extension. Closer to u so that you can have better steering control.
A Spec Products
08-25-2005, 02:13 AM
awww, what is this???

no FET quick release love? its neither spline, nor ball, nor paddle.

+1 for the FET, with its uh, locking puzzle piece design.

no but seriously, FET is better than spline, even though I use the OG Signal QR. FET is shorter too, only 1", so you can use with a dope concave wheel like Nardi Rally and still be all good.