Evo X Steering Wheel Hub Extender
Mar 11, 2009, 06:30 AM
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We're not alone
So, I just went to Google to see if Mitsubishi offers telescoping steering in any of their other vehicles and found this: http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/2...r-sailors.html. So much for the transplant idea.
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Mar 31, 2009, 12:52 PM
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I raised the front of my seat by an inch using spacers. It helped, but is definitely not the preferred solution. I still haven't decided if it is worth keeping the car for the long term but if I do, I will most likely get an aftermarket wheel--airbag be damned. The main thing that keeps me from doing that is the scenario that--knock on wood--I'm in an accident and the insurance won't cover my injuries because I tampered with factory safety equipment.
Apr 1, 2009, 08:16 PM
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i will have my X this weekend or next monday and if i have issue i will remedy it and offer a fix. we will see
Apr 2, 2009, 09:07 AM
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Wait no longer! Just got the modification done and it works like a charm. Had 20mm custom titanium plates intalled between the humerus and ulna. Takes some getting used to. If I did it again, I would make sure you shim the radius as well, for full range of motion lock to lock.
Apr 2, 2009, 10:27 AM
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Wait no longer! Just got the modification done and it works like a charm. Had 20mm custom titanium plates intalled between the humerus and ulna. Takes some getting used to. If I did it again, I would make sure you shim the radius as well, for full range of motion lock to lock.
I spoke to a machine shop yesterday about doing it, so if none of the above has something for us in the near future I'm going come up with my own.
May 27, 2009, 01:29 PM
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Are people still interested in having a steering wheel hub extender? I'm taking a look at the hub today to see what can be done. I've already talked to a machine shop that's willing to come up with a few prototypes, but I need to know if other people are still interested as having a single part made would cost me more than I'm willing to invest. Let me know guys.
May 28, 2009, 07:29 AM
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Are people still interested in having a steering wheel hub extender? I'm taking a look at the hub today to see what can be done. I've already talked to a machine shop that's willing to come up with a few prototypes, but I need to know if other people are still interested as having a single part made would cost me more than I'm willing to invest. Let me know guys.
May 28, 2009, 09:55 AM
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Yes - still highly interested, assuming the solution allows retention of the factory AB. It's my biggest complaint with the car. My raised seat solution is not only a poor substitute but has safety concerns...and it makes me feel like I'm driving a very fast, corner carving bus
May 28, 2009, 12:57 PM
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I'm 6' (ok, 5'11") and have a bit of a body on my frame and I have finally figured out a couple things that make driving the X infinitely more comfortable.
. set the seat up way more vertical than you do in other cars. There's lots of headroom, just do it
. put your butt all they way back, every time you get in
. take out your wallet if you have it in your back pocket (especially you Costanza types or big booty people like me). This makes an incredible difference in my lower back's comfort level.
. don't let anyone else f with your seat or wheel once you get it into a good position
All that said, I'd still like to be able to bring the wheel out about .5-1".
and I have finally figured out a couple things that make driving the X infinitely more comfortable.. set the seat up way more vertical than you do in other cars. There's lots of headroom, just do it
. put your butt all they way back, every time you get in
. take out your wallet if you have it in your back pocket (especially you Costanza types or big booty people like me). This makes an incredible difference in my lower back's comfort level.
. don't let anyone else f with your seat or wheel once you get it into a good position
All that said, I'd still like to be able to bring the wheel out about .5-1".
They REALLY need to do a telescoping column on these bad boys.
May 28, 2009, 12:59 PM
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Are people still interested in having a steering wheel hub extender? I'm taking a look at the hub today to see what can be done. I've already talked to a machine shop that's willing to come up with a few prototypes, but I need to know if other people are still interested as having a single part made would cost me more than I'm willing to invest. Let me know guys.
I'm interested as well, and I already have the hks seat rails
May 28, 2009, 03:44 PM
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Helmet won't fit well at all with the seatback that far forward... I'm going to have to replace my seat before I do a trackday in the X, alreayd tried getting a driveable position with helmet on and it's not possible for me..
They REALLY need to do a telescoping column on these bad boys.
They REALLY need to do a telescoping column on these bad boys.