Re: Clutch pedal - steering wheel clearance

[Greg Worrel <gworrel@domain.elided>]

I don't have an answer for you, but I am well aware of the problem. I have 
an 83 spider.  I am 6' 3" and my left knee must come up between the 
steering wheel and the door panel when I put my foot on the clutch.  When I 
was driving the car every day, I just got used to it.  Now, when I only 
drive it occasionally, I am more aware of the tight fit.  A smaller 
steering wheel, or one with more dish to it, or both, would probably give 
more room, but I would hate to give up my wood steering wheel.  I am 
interested to hear if anyone has modified something to lessen this 
problem.  You may find that you get used to it.  Perhaps a physical 
therapist could recommend some exercises for your hip?  :>)  Sorry I cannot 
be of more help.

Greg Worrel

At 12:27 PM 5/28/2002, Don Banfield wrote:

>Hi Folks,
>         I'm stilling figuring out my 88 spider veloce.  The biggest
>problem I seem to have with it is clearance between the clutch pedal and
>the steering wheel.  That is, when the clutch is in its normal position
>(pedal all the way up), the distance between the pedal and the bottom of
>the steering wheel is such that my lower leg doesn't fit (straight) in
>there.
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