Re: Clutch pedal - steering wheel clearance

[jonathang@domain.elided]

Hi Greg and Don,
There is a solution to your awkward problem... drive a proper car. One that has the steering wheel on the right hand side!

(Oops - maybe the brake pedal to steering wheel clearance then becomes an issue?)

Regards
Jonathan Griffin
U.K.

P.S. I run an old Momo Prototipo leather-rim wheel which is quite a bit smaller than standard and it's perfectly comfortable to hold and steer with, as well as looking special. Doesn't slip through sweaty palms like a wood-rim!

[Several cars with the wheel on the "proper" side
1 old 75 with the wheel on the "wrong" side]

>Greg Worrel:  Re: Clutch pedal - steering wheel clearance
>
>I don't have an answer for you, but I am well aware of the problem. I have an 83 spider. I am 6' 3" and my left knee must come up between the steering wheel and the door panel when I put my foot on the clutch...  I am more aware of the tight fit.  A smaller steering wheel, or one with more dish to it, or both, would probably give more room. Perhaps a physical therapist could recommend some exercises for your hip?  :>)  Sorry I cannot be of more help.
>
>Greg Worrel
>
Don Banfield wrote:
>         I'm stilling figuring out my 88 spider veloce.  The biggest problem I seem to have with it is clearance between the clutch pedal and the steering wheel. 
When the clutch is in its normal position... my lower leg doesn't fit (straight) in there.



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