The term "suicide knob" refers to a rotating knob attached to the rim of a
steering wheel so that, using one hand, you can rapidly spin the wheel
lock-to-lock. It is more commonly seen on heavy vehicles with slow steering
ratios and no power steering (vans and trucks). I can't imagine why one
would want one on an MG of any type (light vehicle with quick steering
ratio). AFAIK they are illegal in most jurisdictions (the idea being they
interfere with normal two-handed operation). My father was a truck driver,
and he used to use it primarily for backing into tight spaces (looking over
his shoulder while steering with one hand).
on 8/31/02 9:24 PM, Andrew B. Lundgren at lundgren@byu.net wrote:
> Yeah, I am, browsing though ebay tonight... Always a good time
> killer!
>
> Anyway, what is a MGB Suicide Knob? It is item #1854967790. All I
> could think of is maybe it is a kill switch? But you would not want to
> advertise one of those with a fancy switch, you would want to hide
> it....
>
>
> Why is it a must if it is illegal where you live?
>
> --
> Andrew Lundgren
> lundgren@byu.net
> http://www.Lundgren.us
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
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