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Old 1st October 2010, 11:33 PM
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Hi i wonder if anyone can help i have been looking into the steering column for the roadster and wondered if any one could tell me if the seirra adjustable column would be suitable or is the non adjustable column a better choice.
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Old 2nd October 2010, 08:30 AM
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I don't think it matters. I've tried both and opted fot the adjustable one.
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Old 2nd October 2010, 09:20 AM
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Either will be fine Dave

Mine is an adjustable one.

Not being the most agile of people, the ability of being able to raise the steering wheel is an added bonus .... Lots more room for me to slither into the seat
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Old 2nd October 2010, 09:41 AM
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Also, the adjustable one has a longer cowel. If you get a standard one, you need to modify the cowel to hide the gap
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Old 2nd October 2010, 09:13 PM
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If you can Davey use the adjustable column, just means that you can get your seating position and wheel position just right for your driving preference.

But fixed will work fine to, just that once you've fixed your steering support frame your column length is fixed - ooooer misses....

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Old 5th October 2010, 10:50 PM
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Thanks for the guidance I will source an adjustable column.

Dave.
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