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Hi guys.
Most of you would have seen or used a steering knob, a knob which sits on the wheel and helps the driver move/spin the steering faster. I had bought an "iPop" Power Steering knob online but recieved a "Black Label" one because of seller's mistake. My friend liked the design and I gave it to him, thinking that I will order the iPop one again after some time.
He used this on his Swift Zxi. Although it came with rubber strips (to decrease the gap, in case steering wheel diameter was smaller), we didn't use them as it fitted perfectly on the wheel. It was recommended by the seller to use this product below 40 kmph speed.
The product worked very well in traffic or tight parking conditions, which needed quick steering moves but wasn't confidence inspiring on higher speeds from day one. He decided to use it only in the initial 2 gears and move to conventional steering holdimg position from 3rd gear onwards. Yesterday, this knob gave up (cracked) in the middle of a corner and my friend had a crash.
The corner was taken very sedately in the 2nd gear with around 25 kmph speed and my friend was driving (I was in passenger seat). We were halfway through the corner, one hand on the steering knob and it cracked from the holding point (point where it was secured to the steering) all of a sudden and the knob literally came in hand! Before we could do anything, the steering went back to center position and the car went on to hit the divider. Luckily no one was hurt except the car (and divider also? ).
So, are these steering spinner knobs safe to use? Aren't we risking our life using this 300-rupee product? Do you also feel the same about these products (and not particularly this one product) or was this a one-off case? He didn't over-tighten the knob fearing that it might crack and still it did. Please share your experiences.
PS. I am not able to upload the pictures of the broken knob. I have sent them to TSIVipul, he will upload soon.
Most of you would have seen or used a steering knob, a knob which sits on the wheel and helps the driver move/spin the steering faster. I had bought an "iPop" Power Steering knob online but recieved a "Black Label" one because of seller's mistake. My friend liked the design and I gave it to him, thinking that I will order the iPop one again after some time.
He used this on his Swift Zxi. Although it came with rubber strips (to decrease the gap, in case steering wheel diameter was smaller), we didn't use them as it fitted perfectly on the wheel. It was recommended by the seller to use this product below 40 kmph speed.
The product worked very well in traffic or tight parking conditions, which needed quick steering moves but wasn't confidence inspiring on higher speeds from day one. He decided to use it only in the initial 2 gears and move to conventional steering holdimg position from 3rd gear onwards. Yesterday, this knob gave up (cracked) in the middle of a corner and my friend had a crash.
The corner was taken very sedately in the 2nd gear with around 25 kmph speed and my friend was driving (I was in passenger seat). We were halfway through the corner, one hand on the steering knob and it cracked from the holding point (point where it was secured to the steering) all of a sudden and the knob literally came in hand! Before we could do anything, the steering went back to center position and the car went on to hit the divider. Luckily no one was hurt except the car (and divider also? ).
So, are these steering spinner knobs safe to use? Aren't we risking our life using this 300-rupee product? Do you also feel the same about these products (and not particularly this one product) or was this a one-off case? He didn't over-tighten the knob fearing that it might crack and still it did. Please share your experiences.
PS. I am not able to upload the pictures of the broken knob. I have sent them to TSIVipul, he will upload soon.
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