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Date:         Fri, 23 Apr 1999 22:14:31 -0500
Reply-To:     Ken Korn <kkorn@JUMP.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ken Korn <kkorn@JUMP.NET>
Subject:      Re: Replacement steering wheels
Comments: To: "gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM" <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM>
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I just got back from a 1500 mile trip in my '82 Westy. We had a lot of wind
on this trip including almost a full day with 20-30 mph side winds. I was
VERY glad I had that BIG steering wheel (with no power steering). I wonder
how the smaller wheel would've been?


Ken




>We haven't actually USED one, but I know it fits, and plan to swap it out
>in the near future. I don't know the actual dimensions, but our
>NON-power-steering 1982 Westy has a steering wheel that is approximately
>48" across.
>
>The Jetta steering wheel is the more common 16", and plenty torquey to turn
>our van (IMHO). I like the feel, soft rubber, and lightly ribbed for
>driving-pleasure. :) Leave that alone...
>
>G. Matthew Bulley
>Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
>www.bulley-hewlett.com
>Cary, NC USA
>888.468.4880 tollfree
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