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Steve_overland



Member Since: 14 Oct 2018
Location: Warwick
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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Chawton White
Have just fitted one to mine and love it, really beautiful and simple bit of engineering.

The only thing I’m struggling with and I’m sure it’s my fault not the kit... I now don’t have self cancelling indicators.... what have I done wrong...? Building a 110 expedition vehicle, pictures can be found: @steve_overland on Insta.
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Sicastle71



Member Since: 21 Aug 2019
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England 1999 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Alaska White
Should have been 2 roll pins in the kit these need to be gently tapped into the corresponding holes in the back of the boss that bolts to the steering shaft hth
Post #806895 19th Dec 2019 3:33pm
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Zed



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Did you insert the pins correctly? WARNING.
This post may contain sarcasm.
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Steve_overland



Member Since: 14 Oct 2018
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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Chawton White
Will go back and look for pins... 🙈 thanks all Building a 110 expedition vehicle, pictures can be found: @steve_overland on Insta.
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90 Dreamer



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
depends on exact age as the later Puma doesn't use / require them from memory
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Benrlelliott



Member Since: 29 Dec 2020
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Aintree Green
Great thread. Does anyone have any feedback on if the boss reduces room / brings the wheel meaningfully closer? Don't want to compound comfort issues, but seems like it may be a price worth paying by the sounds of it.
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williamthedog



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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 PU Tamar Blue
^^ it does bring the steering wheel slightly closer to you but is hardly noticeable. You can still use the indicator stalk without any issues.
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LandRoverAnorak



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
It also depends, to an extent, on your choice of wheel. However, the typical choices are all flat, which generally offsets the thickness of the boss. Any slight increase in distance is further offset by the fact that the wheel is smaller too, so it's really not noticeable. Darren

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Post #879678 20th Jan 2021 9:45am
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nitram17



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Anybody used the moto lita version of the optimill boss?
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C&M



Member Since: 28 Aug 2020
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United Kingdom 
Just ordered my set of QR Boss, Orange Swivel Lock and Startech wheel.

hoping it comes next week Thumbs Up

will then put my Disklock up for sale Whistle Defender D250 HSE
Dender 110 XS - sadly gone
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Shorty53



Member Since: 17 May 2013
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Nitram17, yes I have successfully fitted a Motolita steering wheel with the Optimill adapter and Q/R steering boss.
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chopcat



Member Since: 11 Sep 2012
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Wales 2000 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Java Black
nitram17 wrote:
Anybody used the moto lita version of the optimill boss?


Yes and its absolutely fine.
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
I use both versions (I have a "posh" wheel and a wheel for use if doing grubby jobs or taking the vehicle for the MoT etc).

Apart from the alignment of the holes they are identical and of equal high quality.
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Fellrunner



Member Since: 28 Sep 2014
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 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
C&M wrote:
Just ordered my set of QR Boss, Orange Swivel Lock and Startech wheel.

hoping it comes next week Thumbs Up

will then put my Disklock up for sale Whistle


This is my set up and I think it works great. I never had an issue with the original wheel, doing this mod for security, but I must say that the smaller wheel and extra manoeuvring space is an unexpected and welcome bonus.
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Sulisuli



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
blackwolf wrote:
I use both versions (I have a "posh" wheel and a wheel for use if doing grubby jobs or taking the vehicle for the MoT etc).

Apart from the alignment of the holes they are identical and of equal high quality.


Rolling with laughter theres posh for you two steering wheels 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
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