Is this a crazy idea, just a little naive, brilliant or perhaps..., ...already been done or at least discussed before? Options

[MikeInMunich]

As recently posted, my car arrived over here in DE (Germany) and to my dismay, the (custom racing) seat, all the way back of course, isn't giving me quite enough leg room for my left leg when using the clutch.

Thanks guys, to those of you who responded to my recent post, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) most suggesting that I change the seat, some suggesting the offset adapter to the steering wheel from J.W. Engineering (Rennshift), and naturally the possibility to use a smaller diameter wheel.

I am reluctant to change the seat, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) as it 1) matches the passenger seat, 2) matches the interior, 3) was not a cheap custom job (Sophie's Seat Design, Hollywood) and 4) they have the seat heaters from Camp 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)

So here's my idea / question... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)

the first thing I noticed when I got into the car and put my foot on the clutch was that I had to move my foot from far left, where it was, towards the center to get it to the clutch, which was when my thigh then came into contact with the wheel... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Has anybody ever done a modification to the pedal assembly to move the clutch pedal outward, to the left? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

It seems to me that this would solve the problem and not be too difficult. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

Is this something that's been done or is perhaps even somewhat common?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

As always, thanks!

M.i.M.

[MikeInMunich]

I found out today that TUV won't approve a quick release, and certainly not just any steering wheel. There are wheels that have already been approved and have a so-called ABE, and any other would need papers and test results and COULD get approved, but it can apparently be expensive.

Any wheel being used must, in any case, allow for a clear view of the speedometer. This is also relevant to and in every case in joint consideration of the wheels, tires and whether the car has power steering or not. And I'm not sure if this is true yet or not, but even the hub adapter might need to be approved! OMG.

In any case, the wheel pictured above is not (going to be) allowed.

I'm thinking of a 33-34cm wheel with an approximate 65mm (about 2.5") offset (deep dish). I cannot however know how this will allow for a view of the speedo without putting it in first.

If you happen to have a 33 or 34 cm Momo wheel, or anything similar, could you please post the specs a photo of your view and leg room? That would be awesome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Thanks,

M.i.M.