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November 17, 2010 at
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I thought it would be interesting to see what type of steering wheel everyone runs. Is it a Butler, Joes, Longacre? Flat or Dished? Do you tape it? Is the grip drilled? Are you tall with longer arms or short? Are you winged or non-wing? Just curious to see what everyone prefers and why. Wanted to see if there was any type of pattern.
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November 17, 2010 at
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I use the smaller Dia (grip) flat wheel with no padding and no dish, large sharp nubs on bottom of grip , I run a winged 410, taller slend build, average size mits (skinny most would say), I use a double layer gloves which I feel open up the diameter of the wheel when in grip , if pushing the car around without gloves on its almost uncomfortable , the only drawbacks ive experianced is, the past configuration of arm reatraints I used would occasionally hooke the nubs on bottom of the wheel , obviously , ruining my focus, also when gloves start to develope a hole or freying it catches the nubs if the wheel slides across the palm with light grip, I simply check my cloves often, and replace immediatly if I notice a spot starting to develop, (a guy should anyway), the arm restrains I had sewn into my suit, on my latest suit , and it solved the bulky latch style from contacting the wheel, provided correct location on the arms while avoiding one more item to remember before strapping in , just my preferance and experiance, I do notice many drivers use a much larger wheel grip Dia, maybe for eliminating cramping , or comfort? just drivers taste ..
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November 17, 2010 at
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http://www.speedwaymotors.com/15-Inch-Pro-Grip-Aluminum-Steering-Wheel-Flat,5306.html
I use this one. 5ft 8in, about 165lbs. winged 410 driver. I don't use any tape or anything, just the way it comes. For gloves I have just a standard set of bell racing gloves. I like it better than anything else I've used in the past. The bigger diameter is easier to grip than the smaller one.
I will say if you have an older style steering box you may need a dished wheel.
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November 17, 2010 at
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Dirtdevil-the point about your gloves catching the grips on the wheel and how you had your arm restraints sewn in because of the fasteners were catching on the knobs on the wheel are great points man.
Pimpmobile38-you mentioned possibly having to run a dished wheel if having an older design steering box. Is that because the output shaft for the wheel is lower or shorter than a newer generation?I'm wondering if taller guys run a dished wheel because their legs are closer to the bottom of the wheel?
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November 17, 2010 at
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November 17, 2010 at
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Butlerbuilt 15" X 1 1/4" I find the fat steering wheel keeps my hands from cramping.
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November 17, 2010 at
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I use the earie style gear, no frills, no dead tube, no next gen , nothing, pretty basic, (K-I-S-S) my wheel location seems good for my build , chassis wise I have been blessed also , no bigboy mounts, taller cage , pretty basic stuff is all I need , luckily thats the way it worked out from the man above, I bought my wheels second hand and never payed attention what brand they were ? , I just looked for the spittn image of what I already had
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November 18, 2010 at
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I'm not sure if its the same on all of them but I know the 2 older boxes I have I need a dished wheel otherwise it seems too far away. As for the bigger diameter it fits my hands better and is easier to grip.
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November 18, 2010 at
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I drive 360 & 410 wing cars and a little non wing, but I use the Butlerbuilt 15"x1.00". A little bit of hockey tape in between the nubs on the bottom, nothing crazy. I think the steering wheel is just a personal preference. I grew up racing motocross with 7/8" handlebars with grips so the 1.00" wheel just feels like home for me.
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November 18, 2010 at
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Do you think Roush-Yates has something in their R&D program for a different steering wheel - much like they have done with the engine?
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November 18, 2010 at
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I use a flat 1" wheel with grip tape on the two sections of wheel I put my hands. There's nothing worse than going to turn the car and the wheel sliding in your hands. But I admit I've got bear claws for hands.
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