How much would you pay for a warranty supported steering wheel extension? (3d try) - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Bob Dog · 07-28-2009, 03:37 PM

I was really pleased to find an entry level car with no options on it has the steering adjustment on it that the Yaris has.

Kal-El · 07-28-2009, 04:15 PM

Having a manual, I've gotten really comfortable sitting closer (as is typically needed to press the clutch fully and comfortably). In automatics I sit further back.

And the thing I have found with the Yaris is that sitting closer is still comfortable because of its high, upright seating position. On the other hand, sitting close in a low rider is very awkward.

I'm 6'1" and the steering wheel is fine while sitting a little closer than usual.

Even if you have an auto, try it. You will get used to it.

wornways · 08-05-2009, 09:30 AM

So far about a third of those who have taken the poll are willing to pay something for a way to extend the steering wheel.

This gives me a warm fuzzy feeling.

Wonder if anyone else will take the poll.

wornways · 08-05-2009, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1NZYaris1

Just buy a Yaris noise cut (wreck ) from japan and take out the
Extendable steering colum .
Way eaiser than designing and making one

How would that work? I'm unable to picture a "nose cut" or its extendable steering column. I can fix some basic engine problems, but I'm not confident to tackle something like the steering column. So I'm not sure if this option would work for me.

wornways · 08-05-2009, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Having a manual, I've gotten really comfortable sitting closer (as is typically needed to press the clutch fully and comfortably). In automatics I sit further back.

And the thing I have found with the Yaris is that sitting closer is still comfortable because of its high, upright seating position. On the other hand, sitting close in a low rider is very awkward.

I'm 6'1" and the steering wheel is fine while sitting a little closer than usual.

Even if you have an auto, try it. You will get used to it.

If there wasn't a large pocket and oversized dash design something in the way of my right leg, I could do it myself. But I find that every time I adjust myself my right knee smashes into the steering column, the center post, or the dash. There's plenty of space on the left side, but the marketeers seem to have decided on the look and feel (oouurrggchhh!!) of the right side and center post/column/whatever it's called.

wornways · 08-05-2009, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roxy1

i dont think 1-2 inches is enough. im just over 6', and moving the seat back so my legs werent ridiculously bent and knees splayed the steering wheel was just too far away. it was always a choice between holding the wheel with an absolutely straight arm (this gets old fast) or having my legs squeezed and my knees shoved into the door and center center stack (this gets old fast). an up to 3 inch telescoping wheel is needed in the next gen yaris.

Actually 2" would be plenty. I've done some experimenting over the course of over 8k miles now, and I'm pretty convinced that this will solve the problem for me. I could sit closer if the center assembly didn't crowd my leg space--but it does. We're the proud owners of Oompa-Loompa-Mobiles.

wornways · 08-05-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcus

yah i been itching to swapped to my momo but damn this airbag which is the only thing thatll save mylife incase of an accident..

I'm not too worried about the airbag. I just want to be able to reach the steering wheel. Such an odd Oompa Loompa design.

talnlnky · 08-05-2009, 02:38 PM

I would be fine with 1/2" to 1"... and wouldn't want to pay more than $100.
Honestly though.... after 1.5 years, i'm used to it, and it hardly ever bothers me anymore.

supmet · 08-05-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wornways

So far about a third of those who have taken the poll are willing to pay something for a way to extend the steering wheel.

This gives me a warm fuzzy feeling.

Wonder if anyone else will take the poll.

Forum polls are the definition of accuracy.

I'll bet 100 dollars not a single person will pay more than 200 for this, if that.

And stop bashing on the oompa loompas - You all are a bunch of t-rexes with legs 4 times as long as your arms.

cali yaris · 08-05-2009, 05:02 PM

Quote:

I'm not too worried about the airbag. I just want to be able to reach the steering wheel.

If that's true, an aftermarket hub/release will fix your problem. Not sure why there's a poll then... I'm confused, as usual.

wornways · 09-15-2009, 05:57 PM

Well here's hoping I'm more used to it in after 1.5 years, which for me means another 12 months of this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by talnlnky

I would be fine with 1/2" to 1"... and wouldn't want to pay more than $100.
Honestly though.... after 1.5 years, i'm used to it, and it hardly ever bothers me anymore.

wornways · 09-15-2009, 05:59 PM

Actually I might be a hybrid between a T-rex and an Oompa Loompa. I recently got measured for a dress shirt (my wedding), and I learned that my arms are about 2" shorter than average. Because no shirts were available with my arm length, I ended up having to go Polo, which worked out. But it made me re-think about my position with this car a bit. If no long sleeve shirts are sold for my arm length... :-/

Quote:

Originally Posted by supmet

Forum polls are the definition of accuracy.

I'll bet 100 dollars not a single person will pay more than 200 for this, if that.

And stop bashing on the oompa loompas - You all are a bunch of t-rexes with legs 4 times as long as your arms.

wornways · 09-15-2009, 06:01 PM

I can't get anyone to replace the steering wheel for me with an after market one. I'm not confident to try doing the replacement myself. No mechanic within 300 miles, will touch it--I've called a majority of them and asked. They're all stressed out about insurance issues. So that's why there's a poll.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

If that's true, an aftermarket hub/release will fix your problem. Not sure why there's a poll then... I'm confused, as usual.

ern-diz · 09-15-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supmet

And stop bashing on the oompa loompas - You all are a bunch of t-rexes with legs 4 times as long as your arms.

IsLNdbOi · 09-15-2009, 08:37 PM

No one want to be liable for when you smash and break your skull into the steering wheel that has no airbag.

You'll have to pay someone ALOT to do it or learn to do it yourself.

2+2 · 09-15-2009, 09:28 PM

Wornways - so many years ago that I can't even remember which car, I had the same problem. At least it sounds like the same problem - the most memorable part of it was thinking that a massage would fix the problem but the darn thing was painful to the touch - like sticking a knife in - very wierd.

I think it just went away over time. Btw, do you have cruise control? With that you could alter your driving position somewhat and maybe get some relief.

Yeah I'd forgotten all about that. The long drive from Mich to Fla used to give me real pain. Good luck with it!

ps Truckstops sell heating pads that plug into your cig lighter. Worth a try if you need to take a long trip.

AdeJong 03 · 09-15-2009, 10:52 PM

it bugs me a bunch to constantly think about how much i wish i had a telescoping wheel but not enough to do anything about it.

would be a lot more helpful in the twisties, thats for damn sure

ellenbetty · 09-15-2009, 11:58 PM

It seems like a lot of people may be forgetting another problem that impacts how close your chest can be to the steering wheel, the air bag. The further the driver is from the deploying air bag the safer the driver is. Even with 2 stage Smart Air bags that vary the the size of the charge exploded, sitting too close to the air bag when the air bag deploys can be fatal. So I suggest that you do not go over board with extending the steering wheel.

View Poll Results: What would you pay for a steering wheel extension? Note the three option types.
up to $400 for a fixed extension of 1"	0	0%
up to $800 for a fixed extension of 1"	0	0%
over $1200 for a fixed extension of 1"	0	0%
up to $400 for a fixed extension of 2"	2	5.26%
up to $800 for a fixed extension of 2"	0	0%
over $1200 for a fixed extension of 2"	0	0%
up to $500 for a telescopic extension up to 2"	5	13.16%
up to $1000 for a telescopic extension up to 2"	1	2.63%
over $1500 for a telescopic extension up to 2"	1	2.63%
I am happy with my steering wheel the way it is	29	76.32%
Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll

07-28-2009, 03:37 PM	#19
Bob Dog DARK PHASE OF THE MOON Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the Boondocks, NC Posts: 993	I was really pleased to find an entry level car with no options on it has the steering adjustment on it that the Yaris has. Last edited by Bob Dog; 07-28-2009 at 06:11 PM.

08-05-2009, 02:38 PM	#26
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	I would be fine with 1/2" to 1"... and wouldn't want to pay more than $100. Honestly though.... after 1.5 years, i'm used to it, and it hardly ever bothers me anymore. __________________

09-15-2009, 10:52 PM	#35
AdeJong 03 "Stealth Runner" View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris-S Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LA, CA Posts: 510	it bugs me a bunch to constantly think about how much i wish i had a telescoping wheel but not enough to do anything about it. would be a lot more helpful in the twisties, thats for damn sure __________________ 09 S Sedan Mod Session 1.0/Semi Running Log [Bride, TRD, WORK, TEIN, PG] FS- Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.1 with tires 16x7! and TRD Springs

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Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Having a manual, I've gotten really comfortable sitting closer (as is typically needed to press the clutch fully and comfortably). In automatics I sit further back. And the thing I have found with the Yaris is that sitting closer is still comfortable because of its high, upright seating position. On the other hand, sitting close in a low rider is very awkward. I'm 6'1" and the steering wheel is fine while sitting a little closer than usual. Even if you have an auto, try it. You will get used to it.

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wornways Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Stickshift Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ukiah, CA, USA Posts: 25	So far about a third of those who have taken the poll are willing to pay something for a way to extend the steering wheel. This gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. Wonder if anyone else will take the poll.

09-15-2009, 08:37 PM	#33
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09-15-2009, 09:28 PM	#34
2+2 Drives: 09 3Dr Manual Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 210	Wornways - so many years ago that I can't even remember which car, I had the same problem. At least it sounds like the same problem - the most memorable part of it was thinking that a massage would fix the problem but the darn thing was painful to the touch - like sticking a knife in - very wierd. I think it just went away over time. Btw, do you have cruise control? With that you could alter your driving position somewhat and maybe get some relief. Yeah I'd forgotten all about that. The long drive from Mich to Fla used to give me real pain. Good luck with it! ps Truckstops sell heating pads that plug into your cig lighter. Worth a try if you need to take a long trip.

09-15-2009, 11:58 PM	#36
ellenbetty ellenbetty View User's Garage Drives: 2 2007 Yaris 3 door liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stow Ohio Posts: 182	It seems like a lot of people may be forgetting another problem that impacts how close your chest can be to the steering wheel, the air bag. The further the driver is from the deploying air bag the safer the driver is. Even with 2 stage Smart Air bags that vary the the size of the charge exploded, sitting too close to the air bag when the air bag deploys can be fatal. So I suggest that you do not go over board with extending the steering wheel.