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Old 06-30-02 | 06:14 AM
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Steering wheel too big, no tilt???

I just got my 7 yesterday and I've been driving it around everywhere

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)
Old 06-30-02 | 06:21 AM
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your outta luck there is no wheel tilt for the fd. your best best is to get an aftermarket wheel.
Old 06-30-02 | 10:25 AM
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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!
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Old 06-30-02 | 12:06 PM
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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.
Old 06-30-02 | 01:25 PM
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I think sparco has a wheel extension, which would move the wheel away from your knees, thats what I'm going to do.
Old 06-30-02 | 01:41 PM
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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.
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Old 06-30-02 | 02:43 PM
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If you get a smaller wheel, check to make sure that it doesn't block your line of sight to the gauges.
Old 06-30-02 | 03:18 PM
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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..
Old 06-30-02 | 05:39 PM
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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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