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08-06-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NeverLateInMyNineTwoEight

6'6", seat back leaned way back, seat bottom way down, etc, to provide enough clearance for my noggin.

Makes for a looong reach to the steering wheel, shifter, controls, etc.

Extended hub wheel did not provider much relief. Went with an aftermarket wheel that has a very deep dish to get the wheel closer to me. Much better.

I can't believe you suffer on with a 928 at that height.. unless it has no sunroof?

I'm ditching my sunroof car and you've got a few inches on me.. I can't live with the lack of headroom. The extended hub steering wheel did help a little for comfort, but in a no-sunroof car I don't need it as I can sit up

08-06-2010, 08:21 PM

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Is this car for sale?

What car?

08-06-2010, 10:35 PM

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My car's not for sale.

08-06-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfly

I'm 6'4", seat back pressed back onto the side speaker and folded down rear upper seat. I can reach the stock steering wheel just fine. As long arms usually go with the long legs, I can't see why anyone would need an extended steering wheel mount.

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Tom Selleck at 6'5" chose the 928 because he liked a sports car that he could fit in since the Ferrari 308 is notoriously cramped.

08-06-2010, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfly

I didn't design it, but Porsche said that the short hub was for 5'10" and under - long hub for 5'10" and over.

I've got the extended hub on mine and have been on a long-running quest for a reasonably priced, good condition, short hub. I'm 5'9", but my wife is 5'4" and really doesn't like the steering wheel as close to her as the extended hub brings it.

08-06-2010, 11:12 PM

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I have both styles in stock, but only sell mine with a fresh cover, so it all depends on what you consider "reasonably priced"

Paul

08-06-2010, 11:15 PM

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Well, I know what you charge for a re-cover, and, while it would be very nice, the budget's not there right now. Is it really not possible to remove the extended hub from mine?