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Someone (Jason) at Frenzy pointed out to me that I had an extension on my steering column. That explained the long reach to the turn signal stalk. I don't believe there's an option code for it, and I haven't seen any reference to such a thing. Presumably, the original owner (a Dr. Jafir Jafir in Chicago/New Orleans) had short arms. "Separate checks, please."
The wheel position is fine with me, less Italian, but the turn signal stalk position is annoying. Jason suggested I leave it, but I'm not sure whether he meant it was a rare feature to be preserved, or that it would be a chore to remove it. Anyone got any wisdom on this?
Relatively common feature, you just need a non-extended hub steering wheel to change it. Mark Anderson has plenty in stock.
This isn't necessarily a feature for people with short arms, but long legs. Tall guys often run into an issue with the perfect position for the pedals puts the steering wheel at an uncomfortable distance.
I'm 6'1" with "normal" arms per the last tailor I used, and all my cars have an extended hub wheel. My 79 track car has two extensions on an aftermarket wheel to bring it even closer. IMO most people sit with the wheel too far away, it may be comfortable for cruising but not ideal for quick maneuvering. In my 79 I look like a stock car driver the wheel is so close. You shouldn't have to "stretch" your arms when doing a full rotation.
It's all personal preference. Find someone with a non-extended wheel and swap, go for a drive and see what you think. Yes the distance from the blinker tab is annoying.
As was noted, Mark has about a bazillion of them, although you just missed the half off sale.
Wheel position is mostly a personal preference, but there are some good reasons to have it closer.
If it's the original wheel (it was an option) and you care about that sort of thing, you might preserve it for any future sale (original steering wheel included). Sorry Ken.
......If it's the original wheel (it was an option) and you care about that sort of thing, you might preserve it for any future sale (original steering wheel included). Sorry Ken.
I already have one, so no worries! And that is a good point if originality is one of your goals.
My first 928 did not have one, nor did I know they existed. I am 6'4". I constantly struggled with seat position, which got worse when I started going to the track and it became more critical.
When I saw an extended one on rennlist ( Gary Knox maybe??) and bought it, it was a HUGE improvement. Night and Day. All of the sudden my legs, arms and seat angle were spot on.
OK, I'm liking the extension more. Would I be the first to modify a turn signal stalk to suit it? It's just the sort of thing that might rise out of all proportion on my to-do list.
My advice is to hold off on any turn signal stalk extension and see if you get used to it.
1. If you have big and/or long hands, you will come to appreciate it
2. If you previously found yourself hitting it accidentally, like during spirited driving or on the track when really working the wheel, you will appreciate the extra clearance as well.
I never use my turn signals, so it doesn't really matter. I'm kidding!
I've had the car a few years and about 5000 miles, so I'm used to it, just like I'm used to the dash-mounted signal switch in the Bugeye. More kidding.
12-30-2016, 06:35 AM
Steering Column Extension / extended hub steering wheel - keep or remove?
