Steering wheel spacer?

gozfast · 05-19-2010, 02:18 PM

Is there a spacer or some other way I could reposition the steering wheel about 1" further back? I either have long legs or short arms and would like to make the reach a little more comfortable if at all possible.

kenchan · 05-19-2010, 03:45 PM

you would need to go aftermarket. they have different spacers and bolts for them.

this was my problem on my dd...Honda Fit. i had to go aftermarket (MOMO Champion)and loose my cruise control... oh well.

Chan Chee Hoe · 05-19-2010, 07:39 PM

That is the flaw in the 370z,steering not adjustable for reach.

SE · 05-19-2010, 08:11 PM

Most Nissans I've driven haven't had a telescoping feature so I'm used to it. Just move your seat back.

m4a1mustang · 05-19-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by weeeee

Most Nissans I've driven haven't had a telescoping feature so I'm used to it. Just move your seat back.

That's not the problem. He wants to shorten the distance from the steering wheel to his body.

That's the problem I have... I have longer legs so I have to put the seat all the way back, but then the reach is a little uncomfortable. I wish we had a telescoping wheel!

Steevz · 12-09-2010, 06:39 PM

Amen! I have the same problem, most noticeable during longer trips. Would be nice if I could find a spacer/extension which would allow me to keep the stock steering wheel. Been looking, but all I am able to find are applications for aftermarket wheels. I dont want to sacrifice the airbag or controls.

NISSNISS370Z · 12-09-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gozfast

Is there a spacer or some other way I could reposition the steering wheel about 1" further back? I either have long legs or short arms and would like to make the reach a little more comfortable if at all possible.

try tilting the back of the seat forward!

PapoZalsa · 12-09-2010, 07:10 PM

That must be short arms, my seat is all the way to the back and I have plenty of flexibility to reach the steering wheel.

m4a1mustang · 12-09-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

The must be short arms, my seat is all the way to the back and I have plenty of flexibility to reach the steering wheel.

Monkey arms!

spearfish25 · 12-09-2010, 07:27 PM

or everyone else has T-rex arms...

m4a1mustang · 12-09-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

or everyone else has T-rex arms...

shaun66 · 12-09-2010, 07:29 PM

Yeah 6'1" seat all the way back. I find myself just grabbing the bottom end of the steering wheel on longer trips.

PapoZalsa · 12-09-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by shaun66

Yeah 6'1" seat all the way back. I find myself just grabbing the bottom end of the steering wheel on longer trips.

I'm 6'0", is all getting used to the car.

~KD~ · 12-09-2010, 07:57 PM

Im 6' 3 and need the seat all the way back. I have very long arms and found myself reaching pretty far out for the wheel aswell. First time I sat in a 370 I tried to find a way to telescope but obviously didn't find it. Guess Ill have to deal with it until I go aftermarket down the road. Maybe I can wear thin soled shoes and scoot up a bit for more arm comfort haha

Mike · 12-09-2010, 10:23 PM

I have wished for this on every car I have ever owned, I like to stretch my legs, but not my arms.

05-19-2010, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
gozfast Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 67 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 15	Steering wheel spacer? Is there a spacer or some other way I could reposition the steering wheel about 1" further back? I either have long legs or short arms and would like to make the reach a little more comfortable if at all possible.

12-09-2010, 06:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Steevz Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Murica Age: 41 Posts: 15 Drives: 09' Pearl,base,man. Rep Power: 16	Amen! I have the same problem, most noticeable during longer trips. Would be nice if I could find a spacer/extension which would allow me to keep the stock steering wheel. Been looking, but all I am able to find are applications for aftermarket wheels. I dont want to sacrifice the airbag or controls. JJ's370z likes this.

12-09-2010, 07:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	That must be short arms, my seat is all the way to the back and I have plenty of flexibility to reach the steering wheel. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs Last edited by PapoZalsa; 12-09-2010 at 07:41 PM.

12-09-2010, 07:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	or everyone else has T-rex arms... AntiVenom likes this. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

12-09-2010, 07:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Yeah 6'1" seat all the way back. I find myself just grabbing the bottom end of the steering wheel on longer trips. AntiVenom likes this.

05-19-2010, 03:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you would need to go aftermarket. they have different spacers and bolts for them. this was my problem on my dd...Honda Fit. i had to go aftermarket (MOMO Champion)and loose my cruise control... oh well.

05-19-2010, 07:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	That is the flaw in the 370z,steering not adjustable for reach.

05-19-2010, 08:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	Most Nissans I've driven haven't had a telescoping feature so I'm used to it. Just move your seat back.

12-09-2010, 07:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
~KD~ Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 22 Drives: 71 240z Rep Power: 15	Im 6' 3 and need the seat all the way back. I have very long arms and found myself reaching pretty far out for the wheel aswell. First time I sat in a 370 I tried to find a way to telescope but obviously didn't find it. Guess Ill have to deal with it until I go aftermarket down the road. Maybe I can wear thin soled shoes and scoot up a bit for more arm comfort haha Last edited by ~KD~; 12-09-2010 at 08:00 PM.

12-09-2010, 10:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I have wished for this on every car I have ever owned, I like to stretch my legs, but not my arms. JJ's370z likes this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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