Elise steering wheel question

[RobM77]

I'm looking at buying a Elise S2 111S. With the seat adjusted so that my legs are comfortable, I can't reach the steering wheel. The Elise steering wheel is a single nut on a spline fit threaded end steering column. I realise that a Momo conversion will allow the use of a spacer so that I can reach the wheel, but is there anyway to retain the lovely original Lotus wheel? I'd rather keep my car looking and feeling as standard as possible.

I asked this before, and I think that the thread concluded the Elise wheel was a six bolt job, but I had a look at one on Saturday and sadly it isn't.

I've looked on Eliseparts.com and no joy.

thanks

[m18oos]

no, dont think so

[shangani]

Phone Yvo Tuk at elise shop - he will tell you if it can be done and will probably sort it for you if it is possible. Good luck.

[uldis]

The pedals have limited adjustabiity, you could try to moved the pedals back a bit.
Combine that with a spacer that I don't see a reason why it couldn't be done, and you're in Nirvana.

Other than that, you could add some spacers to the rear seat mountings so they would effectively sit a bit more upright, getting your arms nearer to the wheel.

[S Works]

Some of the replacement steering wheels which fit the removable bosses are really superb Rob. Have a chat to Geary at Eliseparts, the people at Hangar111 and Yvo as suggested. I'm sure there's one out there which will be as appealing as the Lotus one.

[m18oos]

I like the simple alcantara covered ones, not sure of the make, Sparco maybe. Put a Lotus sticker on & it looks just as good. You need to be comfortable

[eyore]

I have a removable Momo one with red leather .Looks brilliant and feels nice.

[steff]

Can't you get your legs shortened or your arms lenghtened?

[gooby]

steff said:

Can't you get your legs shortened or your arms lenghtened?

Then we can stop calling him Mr G. Orilla

[RobM77]

The thought had crossed my mind! Maybe I could operate the pedals with my knees?

[randy]

www.eliseparts.com

The removable ones move the wheel a bit closer which I like. I think they do spacers for aftermarket wheels too.

[cuzza]

uldis said:

Other than that, you could add some spacers to the rear seat mountings so they would effectively sit a bit more upright, getting your arms nearer to the wheel.

If you do this, don't forget to put longer bolts in!