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| Jameel |
 Jun 20 2018, 05:36 PM
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No, it's not crooked on its rotational axis. But rather, it's closer to the dash on the left side to the tune of 3/4". I'm not quite sure how I missed this over the past 2+ years, but I sat in the car today and, whoa, felt weird. I removed it and slipped it back over the splines and tightened the nut down just because. Obviously you can't cock it on the shaft to this extent. No accidents, hits, etc. I grab the wheel and wiggle, very solid in every direction. I don't know how this can even happen. Thoughts?
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| Chris914n6 |
Jun 21 2018, 11:59 AM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,320 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Andy - it's called a 'quirk' these days :smile:
It gets REALLY noticeable when you install non stock seats that bolt in square. Then you spend every hour thinking of how to straighten everything so it's not so awkward feeling. None of the other newer cars I've been in, and it's lots, are offset like a 914. Other air cooled VWs might be. |
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| bbrock |
Jun 21 2018, 01:56 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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QUOTE(Chris914n6 @ Jun 21 2018, 11:59 AM)  It gets REALLY noticeable when you install non stock seats that bolt in square. Then you spend every hour thinking of how to straighten everything so it's not so awkward feeling. Does this mean the 2-3 degree tilt of the driver's seat results from how the seat is bolted to the rails attached on the bottom? I hope so because I replaced my floor and seat brackets and welded them in so the bracket is square to the floor cross member according to RD's instructional video. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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Jameel Why is my steering wheel crooked? (its not what you think) Jun 20 2018, 05:36 PM
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Lastly, you might not believe it (because they do... Jun 21 2018, 07:47 AM Rand The pedal to seat position is even more skewed. We... Jun 20 2018, 10:14 PM Jameel Well dang, that it just the answer I was hoping fo... Jun 21 2018, 09:11 AM Optimusglen one of the first things I noticed about my car. Th... Jun 21 2018, 10:02 AM Chris914n6
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