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05-31-2009, 11:21 AM | #1 |
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Anyone Else Hate The Yaris Steering Wheel?
I was driving the car yesterday around the streets and the highway and I hate that the steering wheel doesn't go down more. Its like up in the air at its all the way down setting. This is the 2007 Hatch BTW...
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05-31-2009, 11:23 AM | #2 |
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then you aren't sitting up straight. or you're short =x
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05-31-2009, 11:30 AM | #3 |
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I'm not short I'm 17 5'11" and I'm sitting up straight. I mean its driveable yeah but I like it down just a little bit more then what it allows you. Just my preference.
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05-31-2009, 11:55 AM | #4 |
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wheel is fine for me and I am pretty picky. Try some different positions.
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05-31-2009, 12:40 PM | #5 |
Drives: Yaris '09,GTi '09, BMW 3.30ci Join Date: Oct 2008
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I keep my steering wheel on the high position, when you drop it down it just feels weird. I like it.
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05-31-2009, 12:44 PM | #6 |
Slowy getting there
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I leave mine all the way up some time I actually wish it could go up a tad more
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05-31-2009, 02:57 PM | #7 |
the wheel position is excellent for me too. how're u gonna control the car anyways with a lowered wheel, lie down on your knees ?
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05-31-2009, 03:16 PM | #8 |
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all the way up and 6'1" fine with me:) i put a cover on it though for looks mostly but it feels better that way too
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05-31-2009, 03:16 PM | #9 |
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05-31-2009, 03:23 PM | #10 |
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I'm 6'2" and a tad over 200lbs, and I have no problems with the steering wheel in my 08 LB. I am constantly amazed when I hear people complain about it, I find it to work quite well. I am not that enamored with telescopic steering wheels, I've never really felt the need to have one...
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05-31-2009, 03:31 PM | #11 |
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maybe if you were 7 to 8 inches shorter you'd understand. it's not something i lose sleep over but allowing the steering wheel to adjust to all differing heights would be nice.
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05-31-2009, 03:37 PM | #12 |
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05-31-2009, 03:39 PM | #13 |
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yeah i didn't start the thread i was just agreeing with the OP. like i said it's not like i'm losing sleep over it. if it was THAT important i wouldn't have bought the car.
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05-31-2009, 03:43 PM | #14 |
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I'm 5'6" and if the steering wheel could go about an inch lower, it'd be perfect. It's not important, but I understand the OP's perspective.
A telescoping wheel would be nice, too, but as Zing said, an econobox can't have everything... |
05-31-2009, 04:03 PM | #15 |
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The only issue I have with it is that it's a bit of a far reach at the noon position. Lengthening the steering column a couple inches would fix that. Other that it's perfectly fine, and feels really good during white-knuckle driving
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05-31-2009, 04:12 PM | #16 |
Where is Oahu?
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yeah the steering wheel could be a little longer, but overall i'm fine with how it is.
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05-31-2009, 04:14 PM | #17 |
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So I'm going to get a new steering wheel
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