Steering wheel extender option? Tight Fit!!

glaze148 · #1 11-17-2008, 07:19 AM

I'm having difficulty getting comfortable in terms of right leg, and knee room.
Even in the lowest seat height, and the highest steering wheel adjustment, I only have 1/2 " between my knee, and the dashboard area. It's even difficult to use the break. VERY TIGHT.I'm 6'2" Not that tall really.
Is it possible to make the steering post longer so that I can bring it closer to my chest. Or can it be secured in the fully raised height position.
I realize that it would block speedo view. Any thing at all possible?
Thanks

Sean486 · #2 11-17-2008, 07:22 AM

Have you tried the telescopic adjustment already?

glaze148 · #3 11-17-2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean486

Have you tried the telescopic adjustment already?

Yes, Thanks. It's fully extended.
3 more inches would be perfect.

LetItSnow · #4 11-17-2008, 08:20 AM

3? Dang! I did the WRX steering wheel swap, and it made a world of difference. I'm 6'2", as well.

zavikan · #5 11-17-2008, 08:47 AM

3 inchs? hmm... I'm not a pro on this by any means, but I would be very worried about this type of modification. Air bags are of course designed with a specific distance in mind. If you alter that distance so dramaticly, it could pose a very real and serious health hazard.

Perhaps a smaller diameter wheel is more the direction you should take?

glaze148 · #6 11-17-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by zavikan

3 inchs? hmm... I'm not a pro on this by any means, but I would be very worried about this type of modification. Air bags are of course designed with a specific distance in mind. If you alter that distance so dramaticly, it could pose a very real and serious health hazard.

Perhaps a smaller diameter wheel is more the direction you should take?

You're probably right about the air bag issue.
Never thought about a smaller wheel. I'll ask around.
Thanks

glaze148 · #7 11-17-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LetItSnow

3? Dang! I did the WRX steering wheel swap, and it made a world of difference. I'm 6'2", as well.

Wow!
Glad to hear that I'm not just a complainer on the comfort issue. I'll look into the swap. Great info.
Thanks

TomsSVX · #8 11-18-2008, 12:21 AM

You can also adjust the height of the wheel. Most people don't know at first but there is a lever under the column in the middle that adjusts the height of the wheel... See if that works out for ya

Tom