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Headlight stalk shortening

Discussion in '308/328' started by DrFunk, Feb 12, 2024.

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  1. DrFunk

    DrFunk Rookie

    Nov 22, 2023
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    Ian Kirkman
    Hey all,
    I am tall and if i want to use the headlights or god forbid the highbeams its pretty difficult.
    Has anyone shorted the headlight stalk to make it a similar length to the turn signal?

    Ian
    1978 308 British converted to LHD
     
  2. BruceKaf

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  3. BruceKaf

    BruceKaf Rookie

    Oct 28, 2012
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    I added a 3" extension behind the steering wheel to accommodate my height and give me room to maneuver my legs and switch gear.
     
  4. DrFunk

    DrFunk Rookie

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    how hard was that to do?
     
  5. tom wortham

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    I'm 6' 4" - looking forward the outcome of this thread...
     
  6. DrFunk

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  7. gdl203

    gdl203 Formula Junior
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    #7 gdl203, Feb 13, 2024
    Last edited: Feb 13, 2024
    Highly recommend to first bring the steering wheel forward with a one or two inch spacer (the Hill Engineering ones are perfect and come with black screws that match original Momo wheels well).

    https://www.ricambiamerica.com/sws01b-25mm-steering-wheel-spacer-black-finish.html

    I’m 6’2” and simply using the 1” spacer made a dramatic difference. All of the sudden, I no longer had to drive with legs open at 90 degrees and my knees weren’t hitting everything.

    I still have the 2” spacer somewhere but never felt I needed even more space
     
  8. DrFunk

    DrFunk Rookie

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    Thanks that’s great advice. I’ll definitely try that mod. Want to sell me your 2” spacer?
     
  9. gdl203

    gdl203 Formula Junior
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    Sure. You can have it
     
  10. DrFunk

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    Amazing. I’ll send you my info. Happy to send u whatever $ you need to make it worth your trouble.
     

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