rogerxp Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I've already had a bit of a moan over the 350Z steering wheel in my earlier post (viewtopic.php?f=20&t=25395) and think I've now realised what's causing my most of the issues. It's not necessarily the size or thickness (although it is too big & thin) but it's the fact that I can't adjust it forwards and backwards i.e. the reach. When I'm turning a corner and my hand, whilst still holding the wheel, passes over the top, i.e. 12 o'clock position, I'm having to stretch my fingers to keep hold of the wheel. It's too far away and there's no 'reach' adjustment, only up and down. I am right here aren't I and I'm not missing something completely obvious ??? Anyway, is there any way of permanently changing the steering wheel position i.e. a block or 'donut' that would be attached behind the wheel and bring it out a centimetre or two??? Tried searching but can't find anything. Surely it's not rocket science this as it's a MAJOR oversight by Nissan . I understand even the 370Z hasn't got reach adjustment for the steering wheel !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 MOVE YOUR SEAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zednick666 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 MOVE YOUR SEAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Maybe he has loooong legs and stumpy arms? I'm the opposite - a bit chimp like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunGodRA Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 MOVE YOUR SEAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Maybe he has loooong legs and stumpy arms? I'm the opposite - a bit chimp like Put the seat more upright then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Maybe he has loooong legs and stumpy arms? I'm the opposite - a bit chimp like Put the seat more upright then or buy a merc where you can even move the pedals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 there is no way to space the wheel closer, as there are electrical connections moving the seating position is your only way - or, perhaps you can just hang from high bars at the gym for hours at a clip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerxp Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Oh, hadn't thought about moving the seat or seat back . Thanks guys. B**stards !!! I'm fairly average size, 5ft 8in, and all in proportion (at least I think so) it's just annoying (and in this day & age crazy on Nissan's part) that my legs are either too close to the pedals or arms too far away from the wheel, unless of course I'm sat upright like I'm at church. Anyway, just wondering whether anything simple could be done but due to the electical connections my idea is obviously a no-go. Thanks for your input (I think!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 You could get the wheel a bit closer to you, but you would have to change the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I'm 5'8 too and the Zed is the best fit i've ever had for seat/pedals/wheel position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 For me, I adjusted the seat so that my wrists are comfortably resting on the wheel at the 10-2 position. Works for me anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 You could get the wheel a bit closer to you, but you would have to change the wheel true that is the other way to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerxp Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Been looking at a few replacement steering wheels but don't really want to change the OEM feel and lose the wheel controls (not that I use them much) but it is certainly an option. I'll also have to keep tweaking the seat adjustments as others seem happy so maybe it's me. Still can't get over no reach adjustment though; seems such an elementary oversight by Nissan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I changed my wheel for a 350MM wheel (stock I believe is 370) & its much better. It feels a lot more natural Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DixcelBrake Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I am 5ft 9'' and I found the driving position pretty perfect in the Z. The correct seating position should be having your waist both rest on 12 o'clock on the steering wheels with both hand straight and when you drive your hand should be always at 3 and 9 position, You might think you are sitting far too close but trust me this is the proper racing driver sitting position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richt Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 rogerxp your right, I wish you could move the wheel towards you. I'm 6'2 and drive with the seat right back and would like the wheel a bit closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeti Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 why not chamge the seats then? if you wanna keep the wheel just look at aftermarket electric or manually adjustable seats, each brand will sit differently and through maybe sitting in other peoples seats in they're zed if you can find one you might be sorted! Think yourself lucky, i'm 6'5" and my hair brushes the ceiling, my legs are too bent and the wheel almost rubbing on my thighs (i'm no fat bastard though! lol) but i decided to put up with it til i fit different seats to drop me further down and back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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