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Aftermarket steering wheel - callumcull - 28-06-2014
If anyone can give me their opinions on this, and possibly send some photos of theirs in the car.
My only concern is being quite tall and not wanting one all in my face, and I want a smaller steering wheel than the standard '6 one.
Photos and advice would be much appreciated
RE: Aftermarket steering wheel - Slam Wagon - 29-06-2014
the wheel boss should put a flat wheel in the same position as standard. then with a smaller diameter wheel it will give you more room.
RE: Aftermarket steering wheel - Eeyore - 29-06-2014
Yeh you need the boss and a flat wheel.
RE: Aftermarket steering wheel - bashbarnard - 29-06-2014
Or a 205 steering wheel straight fit and smaller
Re: Aftermarket steering wheel - kentiiboii - 29-06-2014
Tbh I have a omp deep dish steering wheel, im a big lad but I like the position a lot more than standard.
RE: Aftermarket steering wheel - puglove - 29-06-2014
Im using a omp deep dish. Which allows me to strech my legs out and still be able to reach the steering wheel.
RE: Aftermarket steering wheel - Niall - 29-06-2014
I'm not a fan of the deep dish aftermarket wheels so am going to install a reach adjustable wheel. If I'm close enough to be comfortable for my arms at the moment, it's too close for my legs
RE: Aftermarket steering wheel - Curt - 29-06-2014
I loved my OMP WRC, it was a good all rounder with less dish than a Corsica:
RE: Aftermarket steering wheel - puglove - 29-06-2014
I wouldnt have thought you'd have any trouble reaching the steering wheel niall??
Re: Aftermarket steering wheel - kentiiboii - 29-06-2014
Never noticed how feminine his fingers are :-)
RE: Aftermarket steering wheel - Ruan - 30-06-2014
I'm 6'6 and I like having the steering wheel up close still - the problem lies with the seat rails, the position is set up for ~5'8 people where the steering wheel is fairly close and they're a good distance from the pedals... For tall people you need the extra length on the seat rails, but need to compensate with the wheel being closer.
Way I've always figured is right, you should be able to sit upright in your seat, place your wrists on the steering wheel and your arms be not *quite* straight, but near enough. That way when your hands are on the wheel properly, you have a bend in your elbows, you can't drive a car with your arms absolutely straight - just doesn't work.
I used to have an OMP Corsica with slightly extended boss - perfect for me I found - once I had a set of buckets on extended rails it was near perfect - only problem was you had to lift your hands from the wheel to get to the indicators - but never really bothered me, if I really stretched my fingers I could reach the tip (lol, that's what she said) of the stalk.
Aftermarket steering wheel - callumcull - 30-06-2014
(30-06-2014, 04:59 PM)Ruan Wrote: I'm 6'6 and I like having the steering wheel up close still - the problem lies with the seat rails, the position is set up for ~5'8 people where the steering wheel is fairly close and they're a good distance from the pedals... For tall people you need the extra length on the seat rails, but need to compensate with the wheel being closer.
Way I've always figured is right, you should be able to sit upright in your seat, place your wrists on the steering wheel and your arms be not *quite* straight, but near enough. That way when your hands are on the wheel properly, you have a bend in your elbows, you can't drive a car with your arms absolutely straight - just doesn't work.
I used to have an OMP Corsica with slightly extended boss - perfect for me I found - once I had a set of buckets on extended rails it was near perfect - only problem was you had to lift your hands from the wheel to get to the indicators - but never really bothered me, if I really stretched my fingers I could reach the tip (lol, that's what she said) of the stalk.
Perfect! Thank you for this
RE: Aftermarket steering wheel - Niall - 30-06-2014
(30-06-2014, 04:59 PM)Ruan Wrote: I'm 6'6 and I like having the steering wheel up close still - the problem lies with the seat rails, the position is set up for ~5'8 people where the steering wheel is fairly close and they're a good distance from the pedals... For tall people you need the extra length on the seat rails, but need to compensate with the wheel being closer.
Way I've always figured is right, you should be able to sit upright in your seat, place your wrists on the steering wheel and your arms be not *quite* straight, but near enough. That way when your hands are on the wheel properly, you have a bend in your elbows, you can't drive a car with your arms absolutely straight - just doesn't work.
I used to have an OMP Corsica with slightly extended boss - perfect for me I found - once I had a set of buckets on extended rails it was near perfect - only problem was you had to lift your hands from the wheel to get to the indicators - but never really bothered me, if I really stretched my fingers I could reach the tip (lol, that's what she said) of the stalk.
Your taller than me!? Only by an inch though but apparently it all counts....
Agreed with all of that. I think driving a 306 over 6ft is a bit of a pain. If they had fitted them with reach and rake steering wheels that would of been perfect. Hence why I'm going to fit one. Should make it the perfect position but not having to reach for the stalks.
Aftermarket steering wheel - DavidA - 01-07-2014
My last 306 had a sunroof and I found even with the seat set as low as possible my head had to go into the sunroof opening or I ended up with a crick in my neck.
Thankfully my current one is sunroof free and while my hair brushes on the roof I still have some space.
Never had an issue with the steering wheel though and I'm 6'4".
RE: Aftermarket steering wheel - MisterGTR - 22-08-2014
(30-06-2014, 10:10 PM)Niall Wrote: Agreed with all of that. I think driving a 306 over 6ft is a bit of a pain. If they had fitted them with reach and rake steering wheels that would of been perfect. Hence why I'm going to fit one. Should make it the perfect position but not having to reach for the stalks.
Hi Niall
What's your plan for fitting a reach adjustable wheel. Something i need too - i think!
RE: Aftermarket steering wheel - Bigyin306 - 03-09-2014
I've got an omp steering wheel I want to fit the only problem I can think of it that the airbag light with be on
Re: RE: Aftermarket steering wheel - kentiiboii - 03-09-2014
(03-09-2014, 12:51 PM)Bigyin306 Wrote: I've got an omp steering wheel I want to fit the only problem I can think of it that the airbag light with be on
Pm cully he makes a resistor for the airbag light.
RE: Aftermarket steering wheel - Bigyin306 - 05-09-2014
(03-09-2014, 07:52 PM)kentiiboii Wrote:(03-09-2014, 12:51 PM)Bigyin306 Wrote: I've got an omp steering wheel I want to fit the only problem I can think of it that the airbag light with be on
Pm cully he makes a resistor for the airbag light.
Cheers for the reply, I can't pm anyone at the mo as I'm new unless someone could ask him for me if that's allowed?