Steering Wheels

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Tue 2 Sep 2008 13:49
Steering Wheels - davecooper
I have driven many cars this year be it hire cars for business or test drives for a new car.
I did not find one that was as satisfying to hold as that fitted to my ageing Rover 400. They are either too thin, too smooth, have uncomfortable stitching or do not allow a good hand position. That on the Rover is chunky, sculptured, grippy and allows a good hand position. I know it is only a steering wheel but it is the main interface between the car and driver. Is it that modern steering wheels are designed for every size of hand, I suspect so?
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Tue 2 Sep 2008 14:02
Steering Wheels - davecooper
Just realised that the second sentence did not read very well. Should have read "I did not find one steering wheel that was as satisfying to hold as that fitted to my ageing Rover 400"
in case anyone was in any doubt as to what I was holding...
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Tue 2 Sep 2008 21:19
Steering Wheels - brg190 pete
Dave

I agree with you. I used to have a Rover 400 and remember the steering wheel as feeling just right. None of those in more recent cars has felt as good.
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