smart51
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| posted on 21/11/07 at 09:25 PM |
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Is this a bad idea?
I have a Renault Megane adjustable steering column which is millimetre perfect for my new project. The down side is that it is splined for a Renault
Megane steering wheel.
I have a (non sva compliant) mini column and fairly nice mini steering wheel.
Would the SVA man object if I cut an inch or so off the end of each column and welded the mini splined end onto the Renault column?
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TimC
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| posted on 21/11/07 at 09:41 PM |
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Col, I'm no expert, but I can't see why not. I know for a fact that some cars have gone through SVA with Q-release boss' welded on.
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worX
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| posted on 21/11/07 at 09:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by smart51
Would the SVA man object if I cut an inch or so off the end of each column?
No he wouldn't!!!
Steve
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Simon
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| posted on 21/11/07 at 10:57 PM |
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I have two welded joins in my column which didn't raise any eyebrows
ATB
Simon
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nitram38
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| posted on 21/11/07 at 11:05 PM |
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A lot of colomns are welded. You can even buy splined ends from ADR Engineering and just weld them onto some tube.
I have a colomn extension off a punto that has the UJ's welded on and that is a manufacturers part.
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02GF74
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| posted on 22/11/07 at 09:37 AM |
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oooooh!!!! 
MOT would fail any welding to steering equipment but it is a casse of whether they spot it.
I think most locost coloumns are welded to extend them, I know mine is and they all passed SVA.
So they asnwer I would give is go ahead as long as you are 100% confident you do a very very very good weld. I am sure you could hide it under
cowling.
I guess there is always the option of a mountney boss and either using one of their wheels or making an adaptor plate.
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