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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by kverges, May 9, 2005.

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  1. kverges

    kverges F1 Rookie

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    #1 kverges, May 9, 2005
    Anyone know what it is and where to get one? I have torx security bits,but it looks like an allen key with a hole in it, perhaps. Thanks.
     
  2. BigHead

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    #2 BigHead, May 9, 2005
    You need a security torx set. It's regular torx drivers, but with a hole in the tip. Go to froogle and search "security torx", you'll find plenty available.

    Why are you removing the wheel?

    vty,

    --Dennis
     
  3. kverges

    kverges F1 Rookie

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    #3 kverges, May 10, 2005
    I have a set of security torx and they did not work. I want to see if I can fabricate a spacer to move the wheel away from the dash. I love the car, but unlike my other cars, only an orangutan could be comfortable with the extended arm driving position.

    It really looks like a security allen - anyone ever heard of such a thing?
     
  4. cgperry

    cgperry Formula Junior

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    #4 cgperry, May 10, 2005
    Yes, there are security versions of allen heads. Dennis is right in that most of the time a Torx bit will also work in their place, but if you need real torque you need the real thing. I have this set which includes some allen security heads. Don't know if they're metric or SAE:

    http://www.pccables.com/21050.htm
     
  5. kverges

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    #5 kverges, May 10, 2005
    now you're talkin! these look good and do seem to include metric heads. Thanks. I am ordering a set right now.
     
  6. BigHead

    BigHead Formula Junior

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    #6 BigHead, May 10, 2005
    Interesting. I did use a security torx, and it worked fine. And I removed the airbag wheel and installed a Challenge spacer to get the wheel closer to me, as I'm tall and with the seat reclined so I fit, it was a stretch to the wheel and did not allow full lock with hands at 9 and 3. :) For pics and a description, search the archives (old archives?). I now use a MOMO wheel. I suppose you could get a spacer made that allows you to retain the airbag wheel, but that would greatly affect the safety and efficacy of the airbag.

    vty,

    --Dennis
     
  7. kverges

    kverges F1 Rookie

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    #7 kverges, May 11, 2005
    OK, what's a challenge spacer, how much does it move the wheel and where can I get one? Oh, and how much?
     
  8. BigHead

    BigHead Formula Junior

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    #8 BigHead, May 11, 2005
    Check out the archives - I've written a couple of detailed threads on this topic. A Challenge spacer is one that dealers had made up by a machine shop to adapt the four bolt pattern for the airbag wheel to the six bolt MOMO pattern. The length varied from driver to driver, usually 4"-6". You can have one made up yourself. I got mine from a shop that had a bunch made, think he might have one left, not sure. Again, all in the archives.

    vty,

    --Dennis
     

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