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[cali yaris]

I am 5'10/11 depending who I stand next to.

I like how that is a relative thing.

thanks for discussing this guys. I used a few washers to lower my steering wheel a bit. Any more and my left knee would hit it.

[ilikerice]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

I like how that is a relative thing.

thanks for discussing this guys. I used a few washers to lower my steering wheel a bit. Any more and my left knee would hit it.

That is a good idea.. you talking about those bolts circled in the diagram? did you have to get longer bolts, or was there enough to thread left?

[Jason@SportsCar]

Originally Posted by ilikerice

That is a good idea.. you talking about those bolts circled in the diagram? did you have to get longer bolts, or was there enough to thread left?

I did the same thing with mine before I went to a custom setup, as I recall there was enough thread there to drop it a 1/2".

[ilikerice]

Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

I did the same thing with mine before I went to a custom setup, as I recall there was enough thread there to drop it a 1/2".

if you dont mind me asking, what needed to be done to that to make it custom fit for you?

Also, is it custom in the fact that it was fabricated or parts were exchanged with other oem parts from other makes/models?

again if I am stepping out of the bounds on your secrets I totally understand

[racerb]

Originally Posted by ilikerice

if you dont mind me asking, what needed to be done to that to make it custom fit for you?

Also, is it custom in the fact that it was fabricated or parts were exchanged with other oem parts from other makes/models?

again if I am stepping out of the bounds on your secrets I totally understand

Not sure of Jason's set-up, but I'm using a straight section of what is called double D steering shaft, cut to proper length with the quick release center section welded on. In my case the original column both tilted and telescoped, so I'm going back to the last flex joint before it turns down toward the firewall base. Where the original large centering bearing also held the telescoping handle, I've come out about 2" and added a 3/4" male hiem joint which hold the steering shaft and lines it up more with my seating possition in the car. When I installed my seat, I moved it to the right as far as the center tunnel would allow, making the steering wheel slightly too far to the left.

racerb