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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16865   
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The only option really for this is an Optimill quick release boss, since it is the only QR boss which leaves the wheel in roughly the same place. You won't be able to use the original wheel, but there are many aftermarket wheels in a range of sizes that you can choose from.
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3rd Feb 2017 4:01pm |
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| Froglaise Member Since: 24 Sep 2016 Location: left forum Posts: 212 |
Can confirm that, after extensive research. Optimill QR boss with compatable flat dish Momo the only real option.
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3rd Feb 2017 6:38pm |
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| RoddyK05 Member Since: 08 Apr 2015 Location: Inverclyde Posts: 633  
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Have recently fitted an Optimill boss and Momo Jet which is advertised as flat dish. Nice feel to it and my fingers reach the stalks just as easily as before. Very happy with it. Optimill also have a locking cover - for the part of the boss that stays on the car - under development, I'll get one of these when available.
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3rd Feb 2017 8:01pm |
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| Froglaise Member Since: 24 Sep 2016 Location: left forum Posts: 212 |
That sounds like a good idea. |
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3rd Feb 2017 8:05pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 746 
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My Optimill QR boss turned up today.... my what a beautiful piece of engineering. Been out and had a bit of a play but unfortunately a couple of bits to do round the steering column before it goes on permanently.
I was fortunate enough to pick up a good Momo Tuner to go on it. The back mounting face of the tuner is level with the back edge of the wheel rim and looks like on the Optimill QR boss it will sit on the same plane as the original steering wheel. One very happy chappy here  1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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4th Feb 2017 12:37am |
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| adamatdraycott Member Since: 11 Nov 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 299 
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Recently got the exact same set up (momo tuner on an optimal QR boss) and very happy.
It's my first experience with optimill, but I must say I'm impressed. Didn't know about the locking feature that's in development. I have cut my own sticker from some yellow vinyl to make it more obvious there is no wheel to potential thieves. Also happy with the momo. Almost went for a flock wheel rather than leather but after reading on other forums that the flock wears rather quickly I decided against it. Only downside so far is that the smaller diameter has made the steering noticeably heavier. |
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17th Feb 2017 8:46am |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 746
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Its only taken me a week or so to get used to the slightly heavier steering and I think it's actually an improvement on the motorway etc.
Had to move a mates the other day and completely oversteered it 
I am more than happy with it and I think at least one of my Defender chums plans to do the same (or nick mine). 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper. Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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17th Feb 2017 9:25am |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405 
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How is the steering made heavier?! Not quite what I want as use larger tyres. 😔 Also all Momos seem to have smaller diameters than the OE.
Mono Tuner does look most like the OE for http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/BrandCategor...oCfq_w_wcB Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender Last edited by BigWheels on 23rd Feb 2017 8:59pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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23rd Feb 2017 8:49pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11240 
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Smaller diameter means less leverage, hence heavier steering. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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23rd Feb 2017 8:51pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 746
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It is the slightly smaller diameter (350mm vs 400 ish) that makes the steering slightly heavier but it is only slightly. I think I actually prefer it now. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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23rd Feb 2017 8:52pm |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405
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LR must have chosen 400mm for a reason originally. 50mm, 25mm each side is more than it may appear. The OE rim is parallel to Puma's console edge. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
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23rd Feb 2017 9:18pm |
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