I think the size that they put on the Spits is just perfect for the car.
JMHO
Laura G. and Nigel
----- Original Message -----
From: Simmons, Reid W <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>
To: nikolai jaremka <njaremka@yahoo.com>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 1999 11:36 AM
Subject: RE: Triumph interchange goldmine in junk yards
>
> A larger wheel = less effort but more motion
> Smaller steering wheel = faster response (less motion) but more effort
>
> There is a practical limit to size though. I wouldn't want a steering
wheel
> the size of a ship's wheel, nor would I want one the size of a silver
> dollar!
>
> Reid
> '79 Spitfire
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nikolai jaremka [mailto:njaremka@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 1999 10:59 AM
> To: spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Triumph interchange goldmine in junk yards
>
>
>
>
> > The later 1977-up cars have a smaller 13.5-inch steering wheel
> > which makes the car easier to steer.
>
>
> how can a smaller steering wheel make it easier to steer? would
> a larger steering wheel make it easier? if i use a longer
> breaker bar to remove a stubborn bolt, i don't have to work as
> hard as if i was using a smaller breaker bar. why aren't
> steering wheels the same?
>
>
>
> ===
> nikolai jaremka
> 72 spitfire mkIV
> east aurora, new york
>
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