190E steering wheel

[PJW]

Hi,

Just got a 190E (sorry, I'll stop going on about it soon!) and my only minor problem is getting my legs under the steering wheel. I am tall, with long legs, the wheel is quite large with no adjustment. It occurred to me that a smaller steering wheel would ease the problem, but would obviously alter the driving experience.

Does anyone else have any experience of this? Any other tall people have problems?

Thanks,

Paul

 

[Ian Brown]

Hi,

Just got a 190E (sorry, I'll stop going on about it soon!) and my only minor problem is getting my legs under the steering wheel. I am tall, with long legs, the wheel is quite large with no adjustment. It occurred to me that a smaller steering wheel would ease the problem, but would obviously alter the driving experience.

Does anyone else have any experience of this? Any other tall people have problems?

Thanks,

Paul

Does your seat not have adjusment on it to alter the height of the front of the seat

 

[PJW]

Yes, got three adjusters, fore and aft, up and down and rake. Its finding a compromise between a position that's comfortable for driving and one that allows me to slide under the wheel. For example when I operate the clutch I can't bring my knee straight up - I have to bring it up and out to the left.

Its not insurmountable, but it occurred to me that a smaller diameter wheel would increase my options. But a smaller wheel would make the car heavier to steer at low speeds...

Cheers,

Paul

 

[television]

Yes, got three adjusters, fore and aft, up and down and rake. Its finding a compromise between a position that's comfortable for driving and one that allows me to slide under the wheel. For example when I operate the clutch I can't bring my knee straight up - I have to bring it up and out to the left.

Its not insurmountable, but it occurred to me that a smaller diameter wheel would increase my options. But a smaller wheel would make the car heavier to steer at low speeds...

Cheers,

Paul

If you do a search, guy did it about 6-8 months ago, its complete with all details and photo's.

Malcolm

 

[PJW]

Many thanks - only thread I can find was from a guy called Mike - I'll chase him up.

Best,

Paul

 

[television]

The thread came under Air bag removal as that was his first task.

http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=16663&highlight=air+bag

OK found it.

Malcolm

 

[PJW]

Many thanks - that's very helpful!

 

[sazzy]

Been looking on ebay for chrome wheel arch trims and came across this steering wheel which fits a 190 (see link below). No idea what the dimensions are, but it might be worth dropping an email?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WOODEN-STEERI...ryZ40195QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Good luck!

 

[television]

It looks small, ask the seller,the size.

malcolm

 

[PJW]

Many thanks guys - I have asked the question - will let you know the outcome.

Paul