Steering wheel spacer

[Big Duck]

Anyone know if I can install a steering wheel spacer while keeping the stock base spec steering wheel?

I’m 6’3” and have trouble reaching the steering wheel because I gotta scoot my seat way back. I installed a quick release and deep dish wheel on my 240 and it fits me perfectly. I was hoping there’d be some kind of steering wheel spacer I can get to extend it towards me a couple inches while keeping the stock steering wheel and functionality intact

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[Padre Dave]

I am 6’4, but all of my height in in my torso. You have telescoped it out, I assume, and understand. The wheel is not a tilt wheel, so I would think you might find someone to fabricate something like this. I haven’t replaced a steering wheel since my 1976 Ford Capri IIS., so I don’t know how hard it would be…..

 

[submitaweasel]

I'm 6'1 of leg and have the seat all the way back without issue. I'm struggling to understand how you have an issue reaching the wheel. Are you laying down while driving?

 

[Big Duck]

I'm 6'1 of leg and have the seat all the way back without issue. I'm struggling to understand how you have an issue reaching the wheel. Are you laying down while driving?

I can reach it but it's not a perfect fit. A lot of my height comes from my legs and not my torso so it's a tricky situation. I have my seat set at a distance where my hamstrings will rest on the bottom of the seat, and I have adjusted the recline to where my palms touch the top of the wheel when extending my arms out straight. If I adjust the recline any further up, it's a bit uncomfortable and makes me feel like I'm sitting too upright.

the perfect distance is where you can extend your arms and your wrists touch the top of the wheel. (example video) This makes turning feel a lot more natural.

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looking back at the initial post, I should have re-worded "trouble reaching the steering wheel"

 

[submitaweasel]

A bit of anecdotal evidence here: I used to recline a lot. I purchased and installed a 1 piece racing seat in my rx7 and daily drove it like that for 2 years. Since then, I've noticed way less reclining and a much better connection with all vehicles since it forced me and I got used to a more upright position. Based on my experience it sounds like you are reclining too far. YMMV though.

 

[Big Duck]

A bit of anecdotal evidence here: I used to recline a lot. I purchased and installed a 1 piece racing seat in my rx7 and daily drove it like that for 2 years. Since then, I've noticed way less reclining and a much better connection with all vehicles since it forced me and I got used to a more upright position. Based on my experience it sounds like you are reclining too far. YMMV though.

You may be right, I’ve probably been reclining for so long that anything else feels unnatural. I’ll give it a few weeks and see how I feel.

 

[submitaweasel]

You may be right, I’ve probably been reclining for so long that anything else feels unnatural. I’ll give it a few weeks and see how I feel.

Post back with your findings

 

[creaturemachine]

Wrist on top is how I learned but I found it's easy to cheat by moving your shoulder forward. Another way to dial in is by holding the wheel at 9 & 3 (where you should be anyway) and adjust until you have a comfortable bend in your elbow, roughly 90 degrees. You might look like a granny but you should be able to keep that grip through a turn without having to reach with your shoulders.

 

[Big Duck]

Update: I adjusted the recline forward until my wrist hit the wheel I also moved the seat forward just barely to give myself some more bend in my arm and it’s a night and day difference. I can feel myself getting used to sitting upright and I’ve got a lot more control in corners. Appreciate the help from everyone!

 

[Integra23]

Maybe a height reduction and pass it to us shorter guys

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