can any one suggest the optimum height , from the floor , for the steering coloum . i know it is a personal thing but it would be nice to have a starting point.

The centre of my wheel is 20" above the floor

Thats' the joy of a locost, make it how YOU want. I'm tall and always found most production cars wheels too low. But make sure you set this once you have your seat in, dont try to guestimate it. I wanted mine pointing at my chest.