posted by Scott on Jun 4
The term “dish’ refers to the distance between the hub of the wheel and a straight-edge placed across the rim of the wheel directly above the hub.
If you fit a deeply dished steering wheel instead of a flat one, the wheel’s rim will closer to the driver. And transversely a flat steering wheel will be further away.
There are many variances in the dish depth of aftermarket steering wheels, and you may find different hubs also offset the wheel different amounts.
This diagram shows the difference between a deeply dished steering wheel and a relatively flat wheel.
You might find that the original steering wheel does not sit at a comfortable distance form you when the seat is adjusted for your legs to reach the pedals, and so selecting the correct amount of dish can correct this making your driving experience more comfortable.
posted by Scott on May 19
Could your car do with an interior upgrade?
Easy – replace that boring rubbery plastic steering wheel with a purpose-built wood steering wheel.
Imagine driving along an open country road with your hands gripping a beautiful hand rubbed mahogany wood steering wheel with aluminum spokes polished to a brilliant mirror finish – oh yeah!
The steering wheel is the one device that makes us truly feel connected to the road, visually inviting us to jump in the driver’s seat and take that car for a spin. Though it you can feel every aspect of the road’s surface, and why not do it with something that draws the gaze of your eye, and feels thrilling to touch.
Any true enthusiast would consider customising their prized machine with something more befitting than the original steering wheel, transforming the interior and bringing out the true character of the beast within. Classic car manufacturer’s started installing wood steering wheels on their muscle cars years ago, and you will find them in the likes of Corvette’s, Chevy Camaro’s, and Mustangs.
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Many modern luxury cars use steering wheels that combine leather and and wood to create a sublime atmosphere, and tie in the look of a woodgrain panelled dashboard, giving the feeling of opulence and luxury.
An average car interior will gain an instant lift with the addition of a classy mahongany or walnut wood steering wheel, and will be transformed into something that begs to be driven. As any luxury car owner knows, a well positioned and proportioned steering wheel enhances driver comfort, and increases driveability of the vehicle.
Here at the Wood Steering Wheel Guide we have links to articles about classic and modern cars with wood steering wheels, repairing old steering wheels, replacing steering wheels, and adding dashboard kits. We aim to give you ideas on how you can transform the console of your favorite car.
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‘Streetwires’—–Camaro/Cheville/El Camino/Impala—– Dark Wood
