Smaller Steering Wheel?
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Smaller Steering Wheel?
I have an 09 C6. Are the D-shape steering wheels any smaller? What about the Z06 wheel? Finally, anyone know of a vendor that sells steering wheel spacers, to bring the wheel closer to the driver? I have a 1LT car, so no telescoping wheel, and I am basically about an inch away from reaching the top of the steering wheel comfortably when everything else is adjusted correctly. Other than that, the car is awesome.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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I have been looking for a spacer too. I have the tele wheel and it only mover about 1 1/3 inch. My C5 moves almost 4". I will be watching this thread in hopes of getting a spacer.
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All the wheels that you mentioned are the same size...in fact, they are all the same wheel. The D shaped wheel is just an OEM wheel that has been covered in leather. I have a D shaped wheel for my 2005 and it was an OEM wheel modified. For what it is worth, the 2005 wheel is actually a larger diameter than the 2006-2010 wheel.
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All the wheels that you mentioned are the same size...in fact, they are all the same wheel. The D shaped wheel is just an OEM wheel that has been covered in leather. I have a D shaped wheel for my 2005 and it was an OEM wheel modified. For what it is worth, the 2005 wheel is actually a larger diameter than the 2006-2010 wheel.
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Cmon bro, I got a lt1 and I am only 5 7' ...what are you under 5 feet?
You gotta work the seat adjustment and keep playin with it and the steering wheel ...it will work. I couldnt find the magic either but I kept trying and I found it... No spacer crap..
You gotta work the seat adjustment and keep playin with it and the steering wheel ...it will work. I couldnt find the magic either but I kept trying and I found it... No spacer crap..
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I don't recall the exact diameter change...It is somewhere around 1/2"-1" I think.
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I assume this was directed towards me. I am about 5-9 or so, and I don't think my reach is that bad. I think my overhand driving style may be to blame. I have lowered the steering wheel as low as I can and my leg hits it uncomfortably when I go for the brake. I really only find it to be an issue when I am trying to row the gears with my right hand and steer with the left hand on the top center of the wheel. I just don't feel as though I have complete control with just my left if I am driving at speed. I suppose I have to play with it some more, the car is still new. A smaller wheel would be ideal though, I could lower it a little more than I can now and it will also make the steering feel a bit heavier, which is something that would also be desirable to me.
