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Chronos 06-30-02 05:14 AM

Steering wheel too big, no tilt???
 
I just got my 7 yesterday and I've been driving it around everywhere :D

So far the only problem I have w/ the ergonomics is that the wheel is so low it pushes against my knees when I try to position my right foot for a heel-toe on quick decelerations. I don't even know if the stock wheel has tilt (I did a quick check while driving, but couldn't find a lever).

Anyone have any suggestions?

Jason


P.S. I'm kind of a big guy (6'1)

mazdaspeed00 06-30-02 05:21 AM

your outta luck there is no wheel tilt for the fd. your best best is to get an aftermarket wheel.

RonKMiller 06-30-02 09:25 AM


Originally posted by mazdaspeed00
your outta luck there is no wheel tilt for the fd. your best best is to get an aftermarket wheel.
Damn those Japanese engineers: no cupholder either!
What WERE they thinking?

black99 06-30-02 11:06 AM

Yeah get a aftermarket wheel, I think they're called "D-cut" wheels but I could be wrong. They have a flat bottom which gives you a little more room.

Although I know I am 6'1" and it's cramped inside but it's not too bad. I am usually comfortable with my stock steering wheel.

Mid_KnightFD 06-30-02 12:25 PM

I think sparco has a wheel extension, which would move the wheel away from your knees, thats what I'm going to do.

Jedon 06-30-02 12:41 PM

I bolted a corbeau seat right to the floor, that dropped me far enough down that the stock wheel does not hit my legs anymore, and I can also fit in there with a helmet on.
-Jedon

artowar2 06-30-02 01:43 PM

If you get a smaller wheel, check to make sure that it doesn't block your line of sight to the gauges.

Quickfini 06-30-02 02:18 PM

I'm 5'10" with long legs and short arms hehe, so my knees rub against the steering wheel too.. :( Ah well thats what you get with this kinda car.. :)

Alpine 06-30-02 04:39 PM

used to have the same problem, not any more

sparco spacer + momo spacer + momo 300mm steeringwheel

used to have a 280mm steeringwheel, way too small.


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