Fitting a tilt/tele steering column??

InfernoSR · 02-06-2008, 12:12 PM

Is there a tutorial or instruction on how to replace a fixed position steering colum, with a tilt/tele steering column? or am i doomed to create one? :P

private9 · 02-06-2008, 01:44 PM

The answer's obviously no, but aren't they all tilt/tele adjustable? Hell, my EA and EB are and they're both base models.

StealthAu · 02-06-2008, 01:49 PM

I thought they all were too, my series 1 povo pack has it.

InfernoSR · 02-06-2008, 02:33 PM

My series 1 forte' hasn't :( ... unless the adjuster lever is simply missing?? but i'm unsure what to look for...

superroo · 02-06-2008, 04:39 PM

As with everyone else, i thought they all came with them. Unless of course the colum shift models didn't.

In this pic you can see the lever that controls the tilt/reach of the wheel

Now, either the colum shift models don't have this feature, or the different bottom cover that you have on your colum covers this. Take the cover off and have a look, you may get lucky.

Cheers

InfernoSR · 03-06-2008, 10:40 AM

Had a look... no luck... mine doesnt have the right things... and i think you are right superroo... it looks like column shift didnt have tilt/tele steering... which makes sense i spose :P

Now to source one... :(

private9 · 03-06-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUEPRINT

Had a look... no luck... mine doesnt have the right things... and i think you are right superroo... it looks like column shift didnt have tilt/tele steering... which makes sense i spose :P

Now to source one... :(

If you can wait a few weeks, I'll be stripping my Fairlane starting this weekend.

InfernoSR · 03-06-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by private9

If you can wait a few weeks, I'll be stripping my Fairlane starting this weekend.

I'm hardly in a rush atm... hope you can take some pics and stuff of what and how you had to do in order to remove it.

private9 · 03-06-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUEPRINT

I'm hardly in a rush atm... hope you can take some pics and stuff of what and how you had to do in order to remove it.

I certainly can!!! It'll probably be the last thing I do so I can keep the shell manouverable. If you don't hear from me within 2 weeks, PM me as there's a fair chance I will have forgotten!

InfernoSR · 03-06-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by private9

I certainly can!!! It'll probably be the last thing I do so I can keep the shell manouverable. If you don't hear from me within 2 weeks, PM me as there's a fair chance I will have forgotten!

lol... ok...

private9 · 04-06-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUEPRINT

lol... ok...

Yep, grey hair and memory loss at 28, it's a worry!

InfernoSR · 04-06-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by private9

Yep, grey hair and memory loss at 28, it's a worry!

Oh god no!... i'm only 25 with the same issues...

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On another not... i saw a steering column on Ebay for sale... was thinking about it, but would prefer to deal with an AFF member... and give them my money :P

private9 · 05-06-2008, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BLUEPRINT

Oh god no!... i'm only 25 with the same issues...

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On another not... i saw a steering column on Ebay for sale... was thinking about it, but would prefer to deal with an AFF member... and give them my money :P

Hey mate, that's all good - you gotta grab what suits you - if the ebay one is quicker for you, go for it!! Either way, I'll get you some pics of the uninstall. I wonder if I can remove it WITHOUT an anglegrinder

InfernoSR · 05-06-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by private9

Hey mate, that's all good - you gotta grab what suits you - if the ebay one is quicker for you, go for it!! Either way, I'll get you some pics of the uninstall. I wonder if I can remove it WITHOUT an anglegrinder

: Well you'd want to if you want to try and sell it to me... :P

Chamelion · 05-06-2008, 09:43 AM

Just a thought.. If the column shift steering wheels were not adjustable from factory, isn't it likely there is a reason for it?

InfernoSR · 05-06-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Chamelion

Just a thought.. If the column shift steering wheels were not adjustable from factory, isn't it likely there is a reason for it?

My guess would be because of the gear changing linkages... but due to mine already be floor shift conversion... i can ditch all that stuff and put in a proper steering column...

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private9 · 05-06-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUEPRINT

: Well you'd want to if you want to try and sell it to me... :P

Hehe, fine, no angle grinders then

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It's ok though, I got my destruction fix today - brought it to it's final resting place today which is where it's going to be stripped. Couldn't be stuffed pushing it into place, so with the help of a 2.5 tonne forklift, I got it to where it needed to be!

As I'll have fork access, I won't need to leave the steering column, so I'll try get it out within 2 weeks provided my airbag tool arrives in time. You need covers or anything like that?

InfernoSR · 05-06-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by private9

Hehe, fine, no angle grinders then

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It's ok though, I got my destruction fix today - brought it to it's final resting place today which is where it's going to be stripped. Couldn't be stuffed pushing it into place, so with the help of a 2.5 tonne forklift, I got it to where it needed to be!

As I'll have fork access, I won't need to leave the steering column, so I'll try get it out within 2 weeks provided my airbag tool arrives in time. You need covers or anything like that?

For sure... but it all depends on the $$ in the end... as it has to be frieghted...

InfernoSR · 14-11-2008, 01:44 PM

Ok... to bring up an old thread...

I have been offered a BA Steering column... can this be fitted to the AU1? as the overall looks and function will suit the BA Dash conversion i am planning.

InfernoSR · 18-11-2008, 10:50 AM

Anyone? or do i need to explore this myself?

InfernoSR · 19-11-2008, 04:05 PM

Come on guys... any help?

private9 · 22-11-2008, 02:54 AM

Looks like you'll be the pioneer!

Personally I'd just live with it's taxi heritage, or use an AU tilt column.

InfernoSR · 22-11-2008, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by private9

Looks like you'll be the pioneer!

Personally I'd just live with it's taxi heritage, or use an AU tilt column.

Ex fleet car heritage is not an option to me or my ride... :P