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> Whattaya Think Of "D" Steering Wheels?
kenshapiro2002
post Dec 17 2009, 07:28 PM
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Anybody here using one? I'm thinking of buying a new wheel and there isn't much room under the wheel for the legs when getting in or out. Smaller diameter wheel? "D" shape?
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Elliot Cannon
post Dec 17 2009, 07:38 PM
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Get a smaller diameter wheel or a removable one or both.


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post Dec 17 2009, 07:38 PM
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QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Dec 17 2009, 05:28 PM) *

Anybody here using one? I'm thinking of buying a new wheel and there isn't much room under the wheel for the legs when getting in or out. Smaller diameter wheel? "D" shape?

Lower seat or loose weight also works (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Dec 17 2009, 07:39 PM
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My stock one is removable but I can't see carrying a socket wrench around (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Dec 17 2009, 07:41 PM
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I had one in my silver car. I loved it! way better then the one I have now. Ease of ingress/egress and so on. My next steering wheel will have the quick release.
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post Dec 17 2009, 07:41 PM
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I'd lower it but this 1970 technology has you leaning forward if you lower it. 5'11" and 165 doesn't allow me too much weight loss room. Going boarding tomorrow...maybe I'll break them off.


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Anybody here using one? I'm thinking of buying a new wheel and there isn't much room under the wheel for the legs when getting in or out. Smaller diameter wheel? "D" shape?

Lower seat or loose weight also works (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Dec 17 2009, 07:42 PM
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Had one what? A "D"...a quick release? What make and model wheel did you love?

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I had one in my silver car. I loved it! way better then the one I have now. Ease of ingress/egress and so on. My next steering wheel will have the quick release.
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post Dec 17 2009, 07:47 PM
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offset adapter
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post Dec 17 2009, 07:55 PM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Dec 17 2009, 05:38 PM) *

Get a smaller diameter wheel or a removable one or both.


Only slightly off topic, Elliot's yellow car has the easiest ingress of any fully caged car I have seen. The side bar detaches and pivots to allow an almost normal entry to the car. Much better than climbing in over the cage like a contortionist.

I suggest a quick release attachment for the steering. Perhaps McMark can design one that works and looks stock. An Original Custom (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 17 2009, 08:17 PM
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QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Dec 17 2009, 05:41 PM) *

I'd lower it but this 1970 technology has you leaning forward if you lower it. 5'11" and 165 doesn't allow me too much weight loss room. Going boarding tomorrow...maybe I'll break them off.


Ken, I'm 6' and 168 ( and 63!) and i don't have a problem - I jump over the door, slide down and i'm ready to go (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 17 2009, 08:19 PM
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Loss of thigh muscle at your advanced age. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)


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QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Dec 17 2009, 05:41 PM) *

I'd lower it but this 1970 technology has you leaning forward if you lower it. 5'11" and 165 doesn't allow me too much weight loss room. Going boarding tomorrow...maybe I'll break them off.


Ken, I'm 6' and 168 ( and 63!) and i don't have a problem - I jump over the door, slide down and i'm ready to go (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 17 2009, 08:19 PM
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You can get removable ones at Cracker Barrell. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


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post Dec 17 2009, 08:28 PM
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QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Dec 17 2009, 06:19 PM) *

Loss of thigh muscle at your advanced age. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)


Very f****g funny - I'm turning my attention to the 928 i picked up today - at least on those BB's I get some respect (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Dec 17 2009, 08:43 PM
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I had a D wheel in my 911 and loved the extra leg room. My 914 seems to have more leg room than the 911. I did buy a Sparco quick release, cut the mounting hub off the back of a 911 steering wheel and mounted it in the 914. So I have a Porsche quick release wheel now.
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post Dec 17 2009, 09:09 PM
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THAT was funny! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)


QUOTE(bandjoey @ Dec 17 2009, 09:19 PM) *

You can get removable ones at Cracker Barrell. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Dec 18 2009, 04:18 PM
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QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Dec 17 2009, 09:09 PM) *

THAT was funny! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)


QUOTE(bandjoey @ Dec 17 2009, 09:19 PM) *

You can get removable ones at Cracker Barrell. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)



So is the story behind the pic..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Dec 18 2009, 04:26 PM
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I actually want a "D" wheel for mine too, man...
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post Dec 18 2009, 04:45 PM
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I've done "D" wheels and they weren't comfortable to shuffle-steer, if that's your style.

I've tried those Cracker Barrel wheels and those things work great. Unless your "friends" pinch 'em... a lot. Who knew Momo and Smart Racing had southern US distribution channels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

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post Dec 18 2009, 04:48 PM
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I've done "D" wheels and they weren't comfortable to shuffle-steer, if that's your style.

I've tried those Cracker Barrel wheels and those things work great. Unless your "friends" pinch 'em... a lot. Who knew Momo and Smart Racing had southern US distribution channels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)


You're the sole distributor to Cracker Barrel aren't you Ron?..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 18 2009, 05:36 PM
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QUOTE(bandjoey @ Dec 17 2009, 06:19 PM) *

You can get removable ones at Cracker Barrell. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


Crumble's in your lap not in your hands!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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