AUSMHLY
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Hi Guys,
I just installed the factory 16 1/2" banjo steering wheel.
Those who have one, how much space is between the bottom of the wheel and your seat top?
I'm thinking the distance may be relative to the padding in the seat, and what's under the seat rail. Like the wood and metal strips.
I've heard that with some people, the wheel touches their leg.
I just switched out my 15" Mota-Lita to the 16 1/2" banjo.
Quite a difference in feel.
1. The 16 1/2" diameter makes steering easier.
2. It has more flex, as I'm guessing that is the reason behind using the wire spokes. (It absorbs some of the car vibration.) (You don't feel as much of the road, which some may want.)
3. The rim is thinner too.
I've heard some people switch to a smaller steering wheel because of items 2 and 3, and also because the wheel may touch their legs.
I'm happy to say, I love the feel of the Healey steering wheel. For me it's about getting as close as possible to the feel of what was, when my Father drove his 64 BJ8. My beloved Father and I were the same size.
Cheers,
Roger
I just installed the factory 16 1/2" banjo steering wheel.
Those who have one, how much space is between the bottom of the wheel and your seat top?
I'm thinking the distance may be relative to the padding in the seat, and what's under the seat rail. Like the wood and metal strips.
I've heard that with some people, the wheel touches their leg.
I just switched out my 15" Mota-Lita to the 16 1/2" banjo.
Quite a difference in feel.
1. The 16 1/2" diameter makes steering easier.
2. It has more flex, as I'm guessing that is the reason behind using the wire spokes. (It absorbs some of the car vibration.) (You don't feel as much of the road, which some may want.)
3. The rim is thinner too.
I've heard some people switch to a smaller steering wheel because of items 2 and 3, and also because the wheel may touch their legs.
I'm happy to say, I love the feel of the Healey steering wheel. For me it's about getting as close as possible to the feel of what was, when my Father drove his 64 BJ8. My beloved Father and I were the same size.
Cheers,
Roger