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Best height for Steering Wheel

Martin Hugh Roger

Best height for Steering Wheel

by Martin Hugh Roger » Wed, 30 Apr 1997 04:00:00

I have just purchased a steering wheel for use with my sim.  It is the
kind whose console rests down on a surface in front of the driver, using
suckers for stability.  However, I  believe the standard desk height is
around 27 inches.  With a console on top of such a desk, it means that I
need to hold my hands at chest height (or above), when in fact, the most
comfortable position would probably be when my hands were about the
height of the bottom of my rib cage.  For instance, it is very
comfortable when I place the console on my lap - but it doesn't stick
down too well =:-).  My chair is not of variable height, and anyway it's
a perfect height for keyboard PC stuff.  

Anyone experienced such a problem?
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Ronald Stoe

Best height for Steering Wheel

by Ronald Stoe » Wed, 30 Apr 1997 04:00:00


> I have just purchased a steering wheel for use with my sim.  It is the
> kind whose console rests down on a surface in front of the driver, using
> suckers for stability.  However, I  believe the standard desk height is
> around 27 inches.  With a console on top of such a desk, it means that I
> need to hold my hands at chest height (or above), when in fact, the most

Did you ever see real NASCAR drivers in their***pit. They have  their
hands almost at neck height...

I tried different heights, and now I am comfortable with chest height.
It
gives you much more control. But of course, you need to get used to it.

l8er
ronny

Martin Hugh Roger

Best height for Steering Wheel

by Martin Hugh Roger » Fri, 02 May 1997 04:00:00

No, it is a Leda Destiny wheel.
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David Gar

Best height for Steering Wheel

by David Gar » Fri, 02 May 1997 04:00:00


> > I have just purchased a steering wheel for use with my sim.  It is the
> > kind whose console rests down on a surface in front of the driver, using
> > suckers for stability.  However, I  believe the standard desk height is
> > around 27 inches.  With a console on top of such a desk, it means that I
> > need to hold my hands at chest height (or above), when in fact, the most

If you have an "adjustable height" computer chair then just study a F1
race sometime
and see arm length to height distance the real drivers use when they
show the incar
camera. Im sure with millions of dollars in F1 car design , driver's
ergonomics are
very important due to the long race times in the car. =8>)

-David Gary-

Peter Gag

Best height for Steering Wheel

by Peter Gag » Fri, 02 May 1997 04:00:00

Which wheel exactly is it?

Most wheels when placed on a desk are of the right height?

Can't you use another chair/desk?

#:~>  **Peter**

Richard Dunca

Best height for Steering Wheel

by Richard Dunca » Sat, 03 May 1997 04:00:00



> > > I have just purchased a steering wheel for use with my sim.  It is the
> > > kind whose console rests down on a surface in front of the driver, using
> > > suckers for stability.  However, I  believe the standard desk height is
> > > around 27 inches.  With a console on top of such a desk, it means that I
> > > need to hold my hands at chest height (or above), when in fact, the most

> If you have an "adjustable height" computer chair then just study a F1
> race sometime
> and see arm length to height distance the real drivers use when they
> show the incar
> camera. Im sure with millions of dollars in F1 car design , driver's
> ergonomics are
> very important due to the long race times in the car. =8>)

> -David Gary-

Actually I beg to differ with your comments about F1 ergonomics. The
driving
position for most F1 cars is like lying in the bath with your feet up by
the
taps. The driver's chin is forced into his chest. This is to keep the
centre
of gravity down and to allow  the raised noses of the cars. Some of the
comments from the drivers about the Argentina track: JV was complaining
about
hitting the bumps and hurting his back and Eddie Irvine chipped a tooth
racing
there. Driver comfort is not a big factor in car design.

So to be realistic, take the steering wheel into the bath. (Careful not
to drop
the monitor into the bath water.) Turn up the heat to 130F, run a
powerful
chainsaw, without silencers, by each ear, smear oil over a pair of
glasses, place
a 20 lb weight to your head to simulate the helmet and have a friend (or
enemy
for greater realism) pull your head sideways as go through the corners.
If you
spin off the course, jump into a box of kitty litter!

Good luck in your search for greater realism!

Cheers Richard

brand..

Best height for Steering Wheel

by brand.. » Sat, 03 May 1997 04:00:00

20 lbs?  Obviously you have never picked up a high quality race
helmet!

Peter Gag

Best height for Steering Wheel

by Peter Gag » Sat, 03 May 1997 04:00:00

Oh dear!!!! you had better save up for an F1 Sim.

d:~(

#:~>  **Peter**

esetse

Best height for Steering Wheel

by esetse » Sun, 04 May 1997 04:00:00


> > place a 20 lb weight to your head to simulate the helmet and have a friend (or
> >enemy
> >for greater realism) pull your head sideways as go through the corners.

> 20 lbs?  Obviously you have never picked up a high quality race
> helmet!

Actually 15-20 lbs is an accurate simulations of the the weight of your
head + helmet in high g turns.  Not just the weight of the helmet.
brand..

Best height for Steering Wheel

by brand.. » Sun, 04 May 1997 04:00:00




>> > place a 20 lb weight to your head to simulate the helmet and have a friend (or
>> >enemy
>> >for greater realism) pull your head sideways as go through the corners.

>> 20 lbs?  Obviously you have never picked up a high quality race
>> helmet!

>Actually 15-20 lbs is an accurate simulations of the the weight of your
>head + helmet in high g turns.  Not just the weight of the helmet.

But that is not what he said.  A helmet is nothing as far as g-forces
are concerned.
ymenar

Best height for Steering Wheel

by ymenar » Wed, 07 May 1997 04:00:00


> > place a 20 lb weight to your head to simulate the helmet and have a friend (or
> >enemy
> >for greater realism) pull your head sideways as go through the corners.

> 20 lbs?  Obviously you have never picked up a high quality race
> helmet!

Just buy a chair that can rotate up and down and mouint your PC on it.
So when you trun left you will slant down right, stimulating the G's .
And why not put on a real helmet.  with a 2-way radio in it.  You wife
could be your crew-chief :).  Also a VR-headset to recreate the
sensation of real 3d world.  All this for just 2359$.  Water bottle
included also.  Thanks a lot,

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