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Russ B · 09-07-2017, 11:22 PM

I have the F100 steering and a short arm. I rolled a 15-1/2" steering wheel rim and found someone to make a new grip around it. The one inch extra clearance made a big difference and still left me with plenty of leaverage to be easy steering. For best visibility, I had to make a thinner seat bottom. Nylon ties on a reproduction replacement springs did not give enough of a seat drop. A little customization of ergonomic factors can make a big difference in how much the car is driven. My car fits me quite nicely now.

09-07-2017, 11:22 PM	#14
Russ B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Millbrae, CA Posts: 504	Re: Steering wheel replacement to 14" dia. I have the F100 steering and a short arm. I rolled a 15-1/2" steering wheel rim and found someone to make a new grip around it. The one inch extra clearance made a big difference and still left me with plenty of leaverage to be easy steering. For best visibility, I had to make a thinner seat bottom. Nylon ties on a reproduction replacement springs did not give enough of a seat drop. A little customization of ergonomic factors can make a big difference in how much the car is driven. My car fits me quite nicely now.