I don't think the question of easier to steer is one of strength but is one
of movement. The Spitfires light weight negates the need for strength to
steer it. What we are talking about is the speed that the movement of your
arm can turn the wheel so many degrees. On a small wheel turning the wheel
a 1/4 turn could take 4 inches of hand travel, while on a large wheel it
could take 6 inches (I am pulling these numbers out of the air, if someone
wants to breakdown with the formula for pie, go for it). So I guess easier
means quicker, or faster steering maybe.
Patrick Bowen
-----Original Message-----
From: nikolai jaremka [mailto:njaremka@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 1999 1:59 PM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Triumph interchange goldmine in junk yards
> The later 1977-up cars have a smaller 13.5-inch steering wheel
> which makes the car easier to steer.
how can a smaller steering wheel make it easier to steer? would
a larger steering wheel make it easier? if i use a longer
breaker bar to remove a stubborn bolt, i don't have to work as
hard as if i was using a smaller breaker bar. why aren't
steering wheels the same?
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nikolai jaremka
72 spitfire mkIV
east aurora, new york
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