13" steering wheels
02-14-2010, 02:44 PM
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13" steering wheels I'm in the market for a new steering wheel for the TA. I measured the factory steering wheel to be around 15.5" diameter. Most of the aftermarket wheels are 13" diameters. Since I'm sure many of you have aftermarket steering wheels, has anyone found the smaller diameter to be uncomfortable (especially without power steering)?
02-16-2010, 09:10 PM
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I have PS, but noticed driveing a car with a stock wheel the other day how much I miss the slightly small wheel I'm used to in my car.
no airbag, you can all the guages. The oill pressuer isn't hidding anymore.
a lot more room with a door bar, you can put your leg up off. And for your knee between the arm rest/doorbar easy and cruise. Also can use your knee to hold the wheel mid turn to shift if needed (texting
) stock wheel it sucks, rollcage or not.
no airbag, you can all the guages. The oill pressuer isn't hidding anymore.
a lot more room with a door bar, you can put your leg up off. And for your knee between the arm rest/doorbar easy and cruise. Also can use your knee to hold the wheel mid turn to shift if needed (texting
) stock wheel it sucks, rollcage or not. 
02-17-2010, 08:44 PM
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I have a 13" wheel with no ps on a stock rack running 275 tires. Honestly I think the smaller wheel makes it easier to navigate the car. It certainly makes getting in/out of the car easier w my cage.
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02-18-2010, 03:44 AM
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I sat in my Formula (6 speed) for the first time in a few months and realized how far forward my seat is compared to my 95 (auto). Not only was my seat so far forward my steering wheel was really oddly angled upwards so it would clear my knees and then I couldn't see half the gauges.
02-18-2010, 09:04 PM
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A friend of mine had a 13" wheel with PS and it was fine. I would think if you have a manual rack it would be almost the same as the 15.5 stock wheel.
If you have a power rack with no fluid going to it I would imagine you will have very strong arms soon!
If you have a power rack with no fluid going to it I would imagine you will have very strong arms soon!
