How are your hands positioned while driving?

Mt Tam I am · 09-12-2012, 05:43 PM

I once did whatever one handed: 12 6, 10. Rarely two hands. I was famous for driving with my knee while taking mild turns, which I learned from my dad. My father would be considered a bad influence today. Boy I miss him.

I made myself drive at 9 and 3 and now it is a habbit that is hard to break. If I do it is one hand at nine. The reason is to know where your wheels are pointing when you come off the track or road. Trying to guess in the moment can be fatal.

6MT · 09-12-2012, 05:45 PM

I drive with my knees when I blow my nose while driving

True story.

binary0x01 · 09-12-2012, 06:46 PM

Left hand: 10 and 3
Right Hand: 9 and 2

EDIT: Middle: NO HANDS

binary0x01 · 09-12-2012, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitco39

Do you guys not find that 9 is a little low when shifting? If I was to grab the wheel comfortably by left hand would be at 10, but at 10 you dont have the "spoke" of the steering wheel to grab onto and I can easily see my hand slipping on the wheel (just as I could at 12).

This is why I like 10 and 3, good grip on the wheel not too high not too low, and shifting hand close enough to draw fast...

EndyKwon · 09-12-2012, 07:35 PM

I think I might be the odd one out: left 8 or 7, right 2. besides 9/3 for the curves.

ddot196 · 09-12-2012, 07:36 PM

I was taught 9 and 3 by driving instructors in a special driving class. Also gives you the widest turning radius without letting your hands off the wheel. We we learning in automatic of course for aggressive driving. Serpentine, slalom, etc.

RoshDawg · 09-12-2012, 07:53 PM

always 9/3. Never keep my hand on the stick.

shadoquad · 09-12-2012, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoshDawg

always 9/3. Never keep my hand on the stick.

I do, even when I'm driving automatic

Zaggeron · 09-12-2012, 08:03 PM

I guess I'm the odd man out here ... 9:30 and 2:29:30

shadoquad · 09-12-2012, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaggeron

I guess I'm the odd man out here ... 9:30 and 2:29:30

I've watched you drive. The other hand is at 2:29:33.

Liar!

Zaggeron · 09-12-2012, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

I've watched you drive. The other hand is at 2:29:33.

Liar!

Damn! done been caught out.

c41006 · 09-12-2012, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaggeron

I guess I'm the odd man out here ... 9:30 and 2:29:30

280z/300zx · 09-12-2012, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Read T

9 and 3 gives the most feedback and control of the vehicle. Normally that's how I keep my hands unless it's a long ride.

This is correct

Drex · 09-13-2012, 12:08 AM

normally 9-3 but sometimes 8-4

kfull · 09-13-2012, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

10 and 2, just 10 when shifting.

09-12-2012, 05:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I once did whatever one handed: 12 6, 10. Rarely two hands. I was famous for driving with my knee while taking mild turns, which I learned from my dad. My father would be considered a bad influence today. Boy I miss him. I made myself drive at 9 and 3 and now it is a habbit that is hard to break. If I do it is one hand at nine. The reason is to know where your wheels are pointing when you come off the track or road. Trying to guess in the moment can be fatal. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

09-12-2012, 05:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	I drive with my knees when I blow my nose while driving True story. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D Last edited by 6MT; 09-15-2012 at 10:56 AM.

09-12-2012, 06:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	Left hand: 10 and 3 Right Hand: 9 and 2 EDIT: Middle: NO HANDS __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

09-12-2012, 07:53 PM	#22 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 15	always 9/3. Never keep my hand on the stick. __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

09-12-2012, 08:03 PM	#24 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	I guess I'm the odd man out here ... 9:30 and 2:29:30 __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

09-12-2012, 07:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
EndyKwon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 427 Drives: '11 BSilver Base 7AT Rep Power: 13	I think I might be the odd one out: left 8 or 7, right 2. besides 9/3 for the curves.

09-12-2012, 07:36 PM	#21 (permalink)
ddot196 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 233 Drives: 2012 SR 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	I was taught 9 and 3 by driving instructors in a special driving class. Also gives you the widest turning radius without letting your hands off the wheel. We we learning in automatic of course for aggressive driving. Serpentine, slalom, etc.

09-13-2012, 12:08 AM	#29 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	normally 9-3 but sometimes 8-4 __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

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