Three-Spoke Steering Wheel
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Three-Spoke Steering Wheel
I've never owned a car with a three-spoke steering wheel. I'm very close to buying a TSX. This is one of the things I'm a little concerned about. I drive a lot with my hand at the six o'clock position and was worried about whether I'd get used to not being able to do that.
What do you all think of the three-spoke vs. four-spoke steering wheel? Do you prefer one over the other or is it something you just get used to?
What do you all think of the three-spoke vs. four-spoke steering wheel? Do you prefer one over the other or is it something you just get used to?
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Re: Three-Spoke Steering Wheel
Originally posted by BrutusBuckeye
What do you all think of the three-spoke vs. four-spoke steering wheel? Do you prefer one over the other or is it something you just get used to?
What do you all think of the three-spoke vs. four-spoke steering wheel? Do you prefer one over the other or is it something you just get used to?
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Re: Three-Spoke Steering Wheel
Originally posted by BrutusBuckeye
I've never owned a car with a three-spoke steering wheel. I'm very close to buying a TSX. This is one of the things I'm a little concerned about. I drive a lot with my hand at the six o'clock position and was worried about whether I'd get used to not being able to do that.
What do you all think of the three-spoke vs. four-spoke steering wheel? Do you prefer one over the other or is it something you just get used to?
I've never owned a car with a three-spoke steering wheel. I'm very close to buying a TSX. This is one of the things I'm a little concerned about. I drive a lot with my hand at the six o'clock position and was worried about whether I'd get used to not being able to do that.
What do you all think of the three-spoke vs. four-spoke steering wheel? Do you prefer one over the other or is it something you just get used to?
10 & 2 buddy, 10 & 2!
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No, I didn't mean that I was considering not buying it because of the steering wheel. It is just one of the many things that I am considering when choosing between the TSX and the Accord EX-V6. I certainly would make my decision based on the steering wheel alone.
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Originally posted by BrutusBuckeye
No, I didn't mean that I was considering not buying it because of the steering wheel. It is just one of the many things that I am considering when choosing between the TSX and the Accord EX-V6. I certainly would make my decision based on the steering wheel alone.
No, I didn't mean that I was considering not buying it because of the steering wheel. It is just one of the many things that I am considering when choosing between the TSX and the Accord EX-V6. I certainly would make my decision based on the steering wheel alone.
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Re: Re: Three-Spoke Steering Wheel
Originally posted by Buff-Daddy
Not buying a car because of the steering wheel? That's a 1st...
10 & 2 buddy, 10 & 2!
Not buying a car because of the steering wheel? That's a 1st...
10 & 2 buddy, 10 & 2!
http://www.grubbsauto.com/technotes/position.html
And before you go slamming a Nissan website...
http://www.mpi.mb.ca/english/dr_tips/handposition.html
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-...-newslocal-utl
I could find a slew of other websites, but I trust you, know how to use a search engine.
But hey, keep driving at 10&2. You'll enjoy having your wrists snap into little pieces if your airbag deploys and having those pieces are driven into your forehead.
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Originally posted by stocker2000
But hey, keep driving at 10&2. You'll enjoy having your wrists snap into little pieces if your airbag deploys and having those pieces are driven into your forehead.
But hey, keep driving at 10&2. You'll enjoy having your wrists snap into little pieces if your airbag deploys and having those pieces are driven into your forehead.
Also, I was hit by a drunk driver 5 years ago, totaling my 92 Honda Prelude. My hands were crushing the wheel at 10 & 2, (I saw it coming) the airbag went off and I walked away without any injuries. So, I'm not sure what they are talking about as far as that goes, but then again, I am not limp wristed like some people on this board...:ghey:
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Are you saying that you drive with your hands at the same position on the wheel (whether it's 10 & 2 or 9 & 3) at all times? If so, I find it pretty impressive that you could take a several hour trip and never move your hands from those positions. They must be really numb when you arrive at your destination.
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Re: Re: Re: Three-Spoke Steering Wheel
Originally posted by stocker2000
But hey, keep driving at 10&2. You'll enjoy having your wrists snap into little pieces if your airbag deploys and having those pieces are driven into your forehead. [/B]
But hey, keep driving at 10&2. You'll enjoy having your wrists snap into little pieces if your airbag deploys and having those pieces are driven into your forehead. [/B]
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Originally posted by BrutusBuckeye
Are you saying that you drive with your hands at the same position on the wheel (whether it's 10 & 2 or 9 & 3) at all times? If so, I find it pretty impressive that you could take a several hour trip and never move your hands from those positions. They must be really numb when you arrive at your destination.
Are you saying that you drive with your hands at the same position on the wheel (whether it's 10 & 2 or 9 & 3) at all times? If so, I find it pretty impressive that you could take a several hour trip and never move your hands from those positions. They must be really numb when you arrive at your destination.
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Are you saying that you drive with your hands at the same position on the wheel (whether it's 10 & 2 or 9 & 3) at all times? If so, I find it pretty impressive that you could take a several hour trip and never move your hands from those positions. They must be really numb when you arrive at your destination.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Three-Spoke Steering Wheel
Originally posted by Count Blah
What will the airbag do to a left hand at 12 with the right hand on the stick shift?
What will the airbag do to a left hand at 12 with the right hand on the stick shift?
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About the 3-spoke thing: I never even noticed.....
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Three-Spoke Steering Wheel
Originally posted by Count Blah
What will the airbag do to a left hand at 12 with the right hand on the stick shift?
What will the airbag do to a left hand at 12 with the right hand on the stick shift?
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Three-Spoke Steering Wheel
Originally posted by JTso
....your own hand can smack yourself in the face when the airbag is deployed during an accident.
....your own hand can smack yourself in the face when the airbag is deployed during an accident.
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Sorry, couldn't resist.
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Must be a young crowd here if a three-spoke wheel is a novelty, as it was pretty much standard issue for years, especially before the advent of the airbag.
10 & 2, or 9 & 3? That's a personal preference... just try to get in the habit of driving with both hands on the wheel.
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Originally posted by slats
I never drive with both hands. Gotta have a free hand to shift, change radio stations, talk on cell phone, eat pizza, ect... That leaves only one hand for on the wheel.
I never drive with both hands. Gotta have a free hand to shift, change radio stations, talk on cell phone, eat pizza, ect... That leaves only one hand for on the wheel.
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