oxfordlad Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Bit of a personal question here. Since coming from a MK4GTI to the MK5GTI I have really noticed a big difference in the way I position my hands on the steering wheel (eg racing position) far more than I did in my old car. This is mostly down to how it is shaped for you to drive with and the design which I feel is excellent. Have you guys also noticed the change? I feel a lot safer being encouraged to have 2 hands on the wheel at all times rather than being sloppy and only having one or very relaxed 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I feel a lot safer being encouraged to have 2 hands on the wheel at all times rather than being sloppy and only having one or very relaxed 2. [/ QUOTE ] maybe it's because you're driving that bit faster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordlad Posted May 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Well yes indeed, but I still think the GTI wheel has made is easier to continually drive with 2 hands on the wheel on a 3oclock and 9oclock position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordlad Posted May 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 What I guess I am saying is next time you drive... have a think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 The GTi steering wheel is amazing IMO. I have sat in much more exotic machinery - but would take the GTi wheel every time. It's very chunky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemod Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 I have to agree, its the nicest wheel in any car I have driven. With the paddles and stereo controls on it there is now no need to take my hands of the wheel at all.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 I couldn't agree more about how good the steering wheel design is and how it encourages you to hold it 3 & 9 oclock with both hands on. I got into one hand bad habits on my BMW. With the excellent steering wheel and supportive seats, it's a great place to be . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lensman Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Actually my current A3 has a nice steering wheel with thumb indents on the steering wheel at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions, I made a conscious effort to drive with both hands on the wheel and now feel more assured when making swift progress. My soon to be new GTI will only make this even more enjoyable and I dare say necassary ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Flat bottom to GTI steering wheel is good too . Oh, and being offset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_is_Back Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Oh, and being offset. [/ QUOTE ] In what way RR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 ....Offset in the vertical IIRC - . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 are you refering to the adjustable steering column?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 No, not the adjustable steering column. If you look at the central VW logo you'll see that it's not actually central to the circle of the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReflex Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Only driven my GTI for 150 miles but the wheel isn't as nice as my old Leon Cupra R. Seems to go too thin in places for my chunky hands ( I'm not a fatty by the way ...34" waist jeans!! ) . The LCR wheel felt better , will hae to get used to this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzGTI Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Absolutely, the combination of the great wheel and the DSG paddles has changed my driving style altogether. Now almost always both hands on the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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