They're called "necker's knobs." I trust that this will not require further
explanation, even for you young pups.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Bartlett" <billbartlett@homerebuilders.com>
To: "Dave Riddle" <dave@microworks.net>
Cc: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 9:43 AM
Subject: Sterring enhance-O-ball
> I did some autocross back in the 70's and was amazed how fast a particular
Pontiac station wagon was on course. Particularly since he smoked and had
his left elbow hanging out the window. Upon close inspection I found that he
had one of those swivel balls clamped to the steering wheel. This allowed
him a full range of motion for the right hand while the left oscillated
between gripping the no-draft window brace and his cigarette.
>
> Did I mention he had an automatic.
>
> Bill B
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Riddle [mailto:dave@microworks.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 9:09 PM
> To: fot@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Question on Steering
>
> Rocky, you are describing exactly what I do. When turning I NEVER let go
> of the wheel but rather will keep the motion smooth with one hand
> delivering the wheel to the other hand. For example turning left I will
> preset my left hand to about 11 and my right hand to 5 and then when my
> hands are moving through 9 and 3 I will release the left hand and continue
> to rotate the wheel with the right hand and reposition the left hand 11
and
> take over the rotation while moving the right hand back to 5. The motion
> stays constant.
>
> Of course if there is a quick left/right combination turn I may not
shuffle
> steer at all. Regardless I will preposition (or not) based on what is
> coming up.
>
> What you describe would be the classic style of Donohue or Bondurant.
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