My S1 OTS is registered in Germany. Last Friday I took it to the TÜV (the German equivalent to what I think is the MOT in the UK). They took issue wit the steering wheel. They said that only wheels that have a letter combination engraved are permissible. Others could be cheap and unsafe aftermarket wheels that break. My garage here in Brussels said my wheel is a normal wheel and that they were not aware that there were wheels with engravings to evidence conformity with any safety or quality standards.
I attach a photo of my wheel.
Any thoughts on this?
Thanks.
Steering wheel question
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#2 Re: Steering wheel question
Correct. The original wheels have no marks or engravings.
Of course, if you crash the wheel will not kill you, because the steering column will spear you through the heart first.
There is absolutely no way to make a car designed in 1960 safe by today's standards. Of course, trying to explain that to the idiot who took exception to your steering wheel is also impossible.
Of course, if you crash the wheel will not kill you, because the steering column will spear you through the heart first.
There is absolutely no way to make a car designed in 1960 safe by today's standards. Of course, trying to explain that to the idiot who took exception to your steering wheel is also impossible.
Andrew.
881824, 1E21538. 889457. 1961 4.3l Mk2. 1975 XJS. 1962 MGB
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Adelaide, Australia
881824, 1E21538. 889457. 1961 4.3l Mk2. 1975 XJS. 1962 MGB
http://www.projectetype.com/index.php/the-blog.html
Adelaide, Australia
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#3 Re: Steering wheel question
I would go by one day when the idiot who told you that is away taking an advanced idiot course at Jackass University.
Good luck !
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#4 Re: Steering wheel question
Yes, try another testing station. Alternatively Google the TUV requirements document and read up what is says. Tell them here is no other steering wheel that will fit without compromising steering integrity.
David Jones
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#5 Re: Steering wheel question
The collapsable steering rod from a series 2 helps.abowie wrote: ↑Mon May 28, 2018 7:27 amCorrect. The original wheels have no marks or engravings.
Of course, if you crash the wheel will not kill you, because the steering column will spear you through the heart first.
There is absolutely no way to make a car designed in 1960 safe by today's standards. Of course, trying to explain that to the idiot who took exception to your steering wheel is also impossible.
Doug
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#6 Re: Steering wheel question
True but you can't buy them. If you could I'd fit them to all of my S1 cars in a heartbeat.
Andrew.
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Adelaide, Australia
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