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emore93 · 07-20-2017, 07:25 AM

Just added this to my 01S.

Installation:
To be honest, it did take a bit of effort to get the spacer on the steering column and attach the wheel but in the end it worked out fine.

I had to use a mallet to hammer it on but after a few "press cycles" in slips on with relative ease. A mallet and punch come in handy.

Appearance:
I have to say it looks very nice in place.
Anodizing looks very nice and fits the interior nicely without looking like an obvious add-on.

Function:
It does add additional room for you legs now, except the stalks are still in the same position and I occasionally hit them with my leg.

I didn't have that problem before the spacer but I was always very conscious of where my leg was in relation to the steering wheel as I come close to touching the wheel in some instances.

I like how it moves the steering wheel closer (more comfortable) to the driver.
Those with long legs and short arms will appreciate that (see note above).

I still need to get use to the new distance to hit the turn signals or wipers.

This is a must for any long legged driver.

I'll post pics as soon as I can.

Thanks Giacomo for creating this.

07-20-2017, 07:25 AM	#13
emore93 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 114	Just added this to my 01S. Installation: To be honest, it did take a bit of effort to get the spacer on the steering column and attach the wheel but in the end it worked out fine. I had to use a mallet to hammer it on but after a few "press cycles" in slips on with relative ease. A mallet and punch come in handy. Appearance: I have to say it looks very nice in place. Anodizing looks very nice and fits the interior nicely without looking like an obvious add-on. Function: It does add additional room for you legs now, except the stalks are still in the same position and I occasionally hit them with my leg. I didn't have that problem before the spacer but I was always very conscious of where my leg was in relation to the steering wheel as I come close to touching the wheel in some instances. I like how it moves the steering wheel closer (more comfortable) to the driver. Those with long legs and short arms will appreciate that (see note above). I still need to get use to the new distance to hit the turn signals or wipers. This is a must for any long legged driver. I'll post pics as soon as I can. Thanks Giacomo for creating this.