Re: Still finalizing a/c decisions on components.....

Posted by PackardV8 On 2011/11/3 22:31:29

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" The person who created that wheel clearly understood the idea behind "give me a lever and I will move the world". "

No. The steering wheel is that large for a variety of GOOD reasons. The proper stance for operating an autombile is to have the steering wheel close enuf to the chest such that the forearms can rest on the steering wheel while the hands are placed at the 10:00 'o'clock and 2 o'clock position. This is most comfortable for LONG HARD Cruises. There are other good reasons.


The small modern steering wheel of todays automobiles is strictly a cost savings for the manufacturer.

However, your claim that they all stood 5'7" is probably true in view of how close the steering wheel sets to the pedals.