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R50/53 In what position do you keep your steering column?

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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 07:08 PM
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In what position do you keep your steering column?

I don't remember a thread addressing this issue. Almost from the beginning I found that I enjoyed adjusting my steering wheel not quite to the lowest position because it adds to the go-kart feel of the Mini. I've tried it higher up, but kept going low again and.......there it has stayed. At 5' 10", I also keep my seat raised as high as it will go. How about you?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 07:18 PM
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I just make sure my feet are in the right place and that I'm comfortable. Then, as far as the steering wheel height, I keep it where it just cuts off the top of the tach housing. That's my method anyway......
 
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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 11:43 AM
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I'm 5'-8",and I like my seat set front to back so that my left leg is slightly bent at the knee,and I can leave my heel still on the floor.I almost always motor with the seat all the way down,move it up,and change the seat back now and then on long drives.The steering wheel is set so the very top of the tach.is cut of from view,can't see the top of the 4
 
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