SXSMAN, are these "2 u-bolts (4 nuts) holding the column to the firewall" on the engine side of the firewall?  I can only see one nut/bolt at the base of the steering column on the inside (passenger compartment side) of the firewall. Thanks.

im interested, pm me with details

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One of the first things I noticed that I didn't like about the Mini was the plastic steering column. I've seen racers that have modified their columns, but they're a bit plain looking. I purchased a tilt steering column finished in stainless from Flaming River for my build, then changed my mind and had the whole thing fabricated. I still like the look of the tilt column and the ability to get the wheel at the perfect driving angle. The column is still sittin' in my garage in the original box. I also have the correct Mini U-joint and steering wheel adapters if anyone's interested. 

It is not only the splines that differ on steering wheels the spacing and amount of screws that hold the wheel onto the boss varies widely too. Chances of finding one at a yard sale that fits a Mini in this Country are probably very slim, but you may prove me wrong.

looking forward to see that magazine, and i wanna see too how Alex look like. .. can' wait!

aaanyway, just got back from a saturday yard sale hunting, and bought this 50¢ steering wheel, i have'nt tried it on yet but i wish the hub fits,so i can get the wooden steering wheel at autozone., if it doesnt fit,well it's fine, i can sell the steering wheel for one buck, i get back my 50¢ and a profit of another 50¢...good enough.

9 photos and some words for the 10-min tech feature.

I actually wanted to do a lot more pics, but space precludes it.

Robster, check out the stuff on Ididit's website: //www.ididitinc.com/

I was considering setting my car up with one, but then I got over myself and decided that what it had was good enough.

No i told you it is a hot rod column probably available from Summit racing or places that stock hot rod parts for American built cars. I have seen a Chevy S10 column installed in a Mini with the tilt feature.

here's jemal's steering set up

looks like a cylindrical aluminum thing,, if you noticed it's tilted down a bit, i wonder if this part is available 

for sale at MM? 

You also left off "scrumpy break"...

Oh, and the trip to the dentist when you forget to leave the nut on a few turns before bashing away at the back of the steering wheel.....
 

Hey Alex.. how do you spin .....

Remove nut 

Pull off wheel

Insert new wheel

replace and tighten nut 

.... into a whole article...

Cheers, Ian

PS OK - I cheated and left out "remove and replace horn wire...."

Yup, that Mini Magazine.

This Mini Magazine?

//www.minimag.co.uk/

Thanks Alex

Correct, you must loosen the rack bolts when lowering a steering column.

At least I do.

thanks Mike

SXSman,

the 2 u bolts hold the rack not the column!

and I know it was just a brain fart, but don't want Robs to get more confused.

Should be published in Mini Magazine next month.

what?? i saw one like this on a yard sale the other week, they want 20 bucks for it, shoot i didnt know it was so pricey...

darn it..  

Robster. Do a search on Les leston.

OMG!! , this steering wheel is exactly what i have, i searched ebay and the starting bid is $200... wow!!!