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355 and older: do you get used to the steering wheel?

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by zippyslug31, Oct 29, 2009.

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  1. zippyslug31

    zippyslug31 Formula 3

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    #1 zippyslug31, Oct 29, 2009
    My 360 has an adjustable wheel which is kicked pretty close to vertical. Drove a friend's 355 and noticed the relatively "flat" angle of the wheel.... and it has no adjustment.
    Looking at some of the older models this appears to be even more pronounced. In a sports car I imagine this to be really inhibiting to the driver (all my "sporty" vehicles have either an adjustable wheel or fairly vertical orientation).

    So, question: is this something that you simply become used to or do I just have a goofy style of driving?
     
  2. Mitch Alsup

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    #2 Mitch Alsup, Oct 29, 2009
    The F355 steering wheel angle most definately IS adjustible. There is a lever under the plastic bottom cover.
     
  3. zippyslug31

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    #3 zippyslug31, Oct 29, 2009
    As in the 360???
    Interesting... you learn something new every day.

    How about other (prior) models, I assume these were not adjustable?
     
  4. Ricambi America

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    #4 Ricambi America, Oct 29, 2009
    348 is adjustable too. It is not however telescopic.
     
  5. Tony K

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    #5 Tony K, Oct 29, 2009
    On the 308 you loosen a bolt on the underside of the steering column, adjust column position, then tighten the bolt.
     
  6. zippyslug31

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    #6 zippyslug31, Oct 29, 2009
    LOL, ok clearly I'm a dope and just did not realize all of this.

    So, next question... how's the weather? ;)
     
  7. Tony K

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    #7 Tony K, Oct 29, 2009
    No shame at all in the question; For many people, where to position the steering is essentially having to decide between sporty feel/reaching the top of the wheel and not having it interfere with their leg/knee. And on the 308, there really is no lever! :)
     
  8. Call Me Daddy

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    #8 Call Me Daddy, Oct 29, 2009
    My 1986 and 1989 930's had ZERO adjustment for the steering wheel.

    Like it or lump it I guess. I never could get the seat back far enough that my hair didn't rub the sunroof.
     
  9. technom3

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    #9 technom3, Oct 30, 2009
    LOL... its not a stupid question... i never even knew mine adjusted. I liked the way it was though so never looked for it
     
  10. No Doubt

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    #10 No Doubt, Oct 30, 2009
    6 little 3mm hex screws and an aftermarket steering wheel spacer fixes that, pronto!
     
  11. UroTrash

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    #11 UroTrash, Oct 30, 2009
    Dino wheel is adjustable.

    If you count your elbows, shoulders and upper back.
     
  12. AceMaster

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    #12 AceMaster, Oct 31, 2009
    excellent :)
     
  13. hardtop

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    #13 hardtop, Oct 31, 2009
    Ditto 328's plus I put a one inch extension behind the wheel. Made a big difference for me.

    Dave
     

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