Steve, the collar might be a DeTomaso part, but it doesn't look like an easy custom job (like the white leather piece). I have minor slack in the tilt and probably also on the top casting - as you say. But the cracking makes for the most of it.
And Peter, when I use a bit force I can feel the turningslack you tell about. But it's still so tight, I won't feel it when the engine is running.
Peter, are you sure you don't have tilt? Sorry to ask, but I found mine by coincident after I bought mine.
