S1/S2 Steering Column?

[mblommel]

Hi all,

I'm just wondering if anyone knows if the Esprit steering column came from another car. If so, do we know what make, model and year?

I've recently acquired a mint new-old-stock MOMO Andretti steering wheel as used on the '79 JPS Esprit. I've found a few places that have the correct hub adapter, but they want more for the adapter than I paid for the wheel!

Since Lotus wisely sourced so many parts for these cars from other manufacturers, I'm thinking the column must be from another car. Therefore, maybe I can just buy an adapter for that make and model and circumvent the "Lotus Tax" on that item.

My apologies if this has already been covered before.

-Mike

Edited November 14, 2005 by mblommel

[WayneB]

I believe the steering column splines are the same as a 70s Morris(Austin )Marina and the Triumph (Spitfire, Dolomite, Stag etc)

Momo doesnt presently list a boss(adapter) for these cars

Your only alternative is ebay, flea markets, swap meets etc.

Unless anyone on the forum has one

Edited November 16, 2005 by WayneB

[mblommel]

I believe the steering column splines are the same as  a 70s Morris(Austin )Marina and the Triumph (Spitfire, Dolomite, Stag etc)

Momo doesnt presently list a boss(adapter) for these cars

Your only alternative is ebay, flea markets, swap meets etc.

Unless anyone on the forum has one

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

SJ sportcars sells a boss adapter for about 65 pounds. After exchange rate and shipping it adds to $150, or about as much as I paid for the wheel.

Lotus by Claudius makes them, but they are $200.

I had considered making one myself (I'm a mechanical engineering student) but we have no way to cut splines at our SAE shop.

However, I can now look for a Triumph one. Thanks Wayne!

[danielsonson]

I cant vouch for the rack bieng off a Spitfire, but Momo/secura (momo hole pattern) do make a boss for Spitfires as I have just helped my neighbour get one for his Caterham 7 (which is Spitfire) it cost

[plumdeplakmuis]

On the same subject,

I like to know the precice where abouts aswell.

Couse i'm thinking of converting a

S-1 from RHD to LHD.

The current owner told me that the original is from the

Ford Capri, But i don't trust him that much.