Tonya & all-
The chief reason we want a smaller steering wheel is to ease/improve
movement around the front area while camping. The stock steering wheel
prevents the driver's seat from turning 90 degrees...it goes about 80
unless you open the window. And then, you still have that colossal wheel
almost in your lap. Since we aren't using our Westy much except for
camping, this is our chief concern.

Cheers,

G. Matthew Bulley
Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
www.bulley-hewlett.com
Cary, NC USA
888.468.4880 tollfree

-----Original Message-----
From:   Tonya Pope [SMTP:Tonya@TEAM-M.COM]
Sent:   Saturday, April 24, 1999 12:21 AM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        Re: Replacement steering wheels

Someone would actually WANT a smaller wheel?  That huge thing was the
first thing that struck me when I test-drove my van at the dealer.  Told
my husband it felt like I was driving a bus at first (like real
big-bus).  It was very different being so big, but also EXTREMELY
comfortable.  I don't know, maybe it's just me, but it's a perfect fit.
My elbows can rest comfortably on the armrests and hold each side of the
wheel.  Very stress-free driving.  My husband thinks so too - can
easily, comfortably, drive long trips.

I just can't see a smaller wheel being comfortable, but that's just me I
guess.

Just my two cents,
Tonya
87 Vanagon GL Wolfs