NS Dev
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 posted on 16/3/06 at 10:02 AM |
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Steering wheel size?
What diameter steering wheel do folks recommend for a fully book sized car?
I'd guessed 11 inch but just wondered?
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omega0684
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 10:12 AM |
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i think that 11 is too small, im using a mountney, 13 inch
ATB
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 10:17 AM |
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It all comes down to personal preference - you'll get 10 different answers here!
10" is probably a bit too small, and 13" is probably at the high end.
I've got a 12" wheel, and it brushes against my legs so I couldn't go larger. I have not trouble turning the wheel at any speeds,
so I could easily go smaller if I wanted, though your hands can start to get cramped if you get silly about it.
David
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flak monkey
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 10:26 AM |
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I bought a 12" just because they tend to be cheaper on eBay than the 10" ones for some reason 
I belive the ones that Luego and Mac1 sell are 11" if thats any help...
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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richijenkin
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 11:21 AM |
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300mm omp
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NS Dev
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 11:22 AM |
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cheers folks, sounds like 11" won't be a bad bet. my current manta one is 13" and too big really.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 11:30 AM |
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I used the original Sierra wheel for my SVA, which was ludicrous as it was downright dangerous!
Fortunately I trailered the car to the SVA so didn't have to go too far - mind you, watching the well-over-six-foot tester trying to get in and
out was entertaining...
David
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NS Dev
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 11:32 AM |
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..............perfecting the "bum down shimmy" lol!!!
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donut
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 11:37 AM |
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My wife likes my 12" jobby 
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Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 11:40 AM |
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<begin antique joke>
I've got 12", but I wouldn't use it as a rule.
<end antique joke>
Boom! Boom!
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donut
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 12:00 PM |
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Antique!! that joke is positively pre historic!!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 12:24 PM |
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I've had to go for a 10" wheel because I can only just get into the car with that in!
would be easier if I hadn't mounted the drivers seat on runners.........
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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Dale
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 01:09 PM |
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I must have my steering shaft higher than most- as the wheel I am cutting down is 15.75 inches and cutting it down to 11.5 or 12 ish inches. I had
an inch or 2 of room with the big wheel but I may be able to lower it down know when the wheel is reduced.
Luckily it will just require shims.
Dale
Thanks
Dale
my 14 and11 year old boys 22
and 19 now want to drive but have to be 25 before insurance will allow. Finally on the road
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indykid
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 04:54 PM |
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it's got to be 260mm.
see here - crick
group buy, get in quick
tom
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Marcus
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| posted on 16/3/06 at 05:16 PM |
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First car has 11" - too small, Manta had 13" - too big. Latest car has 12" - ahhhhh, nice.
Marcus
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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NS Dev
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| posted on 17/3/06 at 09:11 AM |
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Doh, 11" ordered, ah well, it'll be reet!
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 17/3/06 at 09:13 AM |
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11" will be fine - don't fret about it!
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iank
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| posted on 17/3/06 at 10:18 AM |
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What's right depends on steering rack ratio (and if power assisted), width of tyres, user strength/preference, engine weight and how you
are using the car.
So there isn't a right answer, just a right for you and the car 
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DarrenW
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| posted on 17/3/06 at 02:50 PM |
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Personally anything less than 12" doesnt feel right to me. At the end of the day it depends what you are used to i guess. Ive gone for 13"
this time (mainly cos it was cheap (nowt!) and came with snap off kit attached).
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