Installed a Reproduction 15" Wood Steering Wheel
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Installed a Reproduction 15" Wood Steering Wheel
What a difference that makes, I have always loved the look of the wooden wheel when I see one on another C2. I can't believe how easy they are to install, maybe 5 minutes.
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Looks good and I didn't know those were available. Although I'm guessing you have power steering or at least you don't have your manual steering set on the fast ratio position.
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It's a non power steering car, so it had a 16" wheel, ill have to see how that goes! I lined the two up, it doesnt visually look like the diameter change would make that much difference, but I'm sure it does. I am a stubborn engineer that has to learn everything the hard way, but I promise that I will appreciate the "i told you so"
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Love it. A wooden wheel is the cherry on top for a C2.
Is it a Freeman?
Is it a Freeman?
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How much more legroom under the steering wheel getting in/out? An improvement?
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It's a non power steering car, so it had a 16" wheel, ill have to see how that goes! I lined the two up, it doesnt visually look like the diameter change would make that much difference, but I'm sure it does. I am a stubborn engineer that has to learn everything the hard way, but I promise that I will appreciate the "i told you so"
Do they make a 14" Teak wood steering wheel?
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I just put a 15" wheel in my non-power steering car. Gave me more leg room and much more comfortable. Didn't notice any difference in steering feel with the non-ps. I love the smaller wheel!
-Jimbo
-Jimbo
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Freeman 15"...
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I made my own 14" wheel from an old Grant wheel. I know I've seen 14" wheels in the past but they all seemed too thin to me. It feels better with a thicker wheel and it gives you a better grip when moving slowly in a parking lot. It definitely makes the steering harder, so you need the better grip to muscle the wheel around.