Small aricraft have had that for years. the Yoke pivots over to the other side of the cockpit. both sides of the cockpit have their own rudder pedals though. Airplanes are flown more with the hands than the feet, compared to cars. I always wanted to make a car with full dual controls, like for desert racing say - you just hand off control to the co-driver without breaking stide. I could build one for someone, got all the parts needed. scott turbovans ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Bange" <jbange@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 4:37 PM Subject: Re: [Syncro] Ever wonder what the height difference between a Syncro 16 and 2wd? Well here's a couple of PICS
>I reckon they hang from the movable dash pod/steering cluster, > otherwise what's the point... > > >> What about the pedals? >> >>> pull a release and slide the whole dashpod and steering to the >>> other side of the cab...voila.. a right hand drive. > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Lastwagen" > '90 Vanagon GL - "Wiesel" |
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