How do you hold on to your wheels?
Nov 29, 2006, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by JoizeeX
Actually 9 and 3 to me feels like most control and feedback and more direct. 10 and 2 is what they teach in driver's ed, but if you watch racing videos, most of the time they have it at 9 and 3 with the thumbs curling slightly into the little indentations in the wheel/spokes where the side spokes meet the wheel. That's what those round indentations are there for - to prevent hand slippage by using your thumbs. Plus, to me 10 and 2 feels like my arms are making the wheel sway due to their weight resting above the pivot point. Most people feel weird and unnatural when i teach them 9 and 3 method, but once you get used it, you prolly won't go back to 10 and 2.
and please guys, don't drive with just one hand anywhere below the pivot point, it is dangerous and you might not have enough time to grab in a better position when something happens, plus you can only turn the wheel far enough in one direction that way.
it cracks me up to see guys at an arcade driving with one hand and trying to play a rally game or a racing sim, they fail miserably.
and please guys, don't drive with just one hand anywhere below the pivot point, it is dangerous and you might not have enough time to grab in a better position when something happens, plus you can only turn the wheel far enough in one direction that way.
it cracks me up to see guys at an arcade driving with one hand and trying to play a rally game or a racing sim, they fail miserably.
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Nov 29, 2006, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by JoizeeX
Actually 9 and 3 to me feels like most control and feedback and more direct. 10 and 2 is what they teach in driver's ed, but if you watch racing videos, most of the time they have it at 9 and 3 with the thumbs curling slightly into the little indentations in the wheel/spokes where the side spokes meet the wheel. That's what those round indentations are there for - to prevent hand slippage by using your thumbs. Plus, to me 10 and 2 feels like my arms are making the wheel sway due to their weight resting above the pivot point. Most people feel weird and unnatural when i teach them 9 and 3 method, but once you get used it, you prolly won't go back to 10 and 2.
Nov 29, 2006, 07:13 PM
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i can't stand holding 10 and 2, it doesn't feel right to me. 9 and 3 for me all of the time, but unless i'm city driving, i just keep my right hand on the shifter in case i need to shift.
Nov 30, 2006, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by JoizeeX
Actually 9 and 3 to me feels like most control and feedback and more direct. 10 and 2 is what they teach in driver's ed, but if you watch racing videos, most of the time they have it at 9 and 3 with the thumbs curling slightly into the little indentations in the wheel/spokes where the side spokes meet the wheel. That's what those round indentations are there for - to prevent hand slippage by using your thumbs. Plus, to me 10 and 2 feels like my arms are making the wheel sway due to their weight resting above the pivot point. Most people feel weird and unnatural when i teach them 9 and 3 method, but once you get used it, you prolly won't go back to 10 and 2.
and please guys, don't drive with just one hand anywhere below the pivot point, it is dangerous and you might not have enough time to grab in a better position when something happens, plus you can only turn the wheel far enough in one direction that way.
and please guys, don't drive with just one hand anywhere below the pivot point, it is dangerous and you might not have enough time to grab in a better position when something happens, plus you can only turn the wheel far enough in one direction that way.
I agree, except that the 9 and 3 positions have always felt the most comfortable to me, at least in the Evo.
When I really started getting more into automobiles and racing a few years ago, I noticed all the drivers holding the wheels at the 9 and 3 positions, so I went and retrained myself to hold the wheel correctly. It took about a week or two, but now it's automatic and it actually feels weird to hold the wheel any other way.
Dec 1, 2006, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by JoizeeX
Actually 9 and 3 to me feels like most control and feedback and more direct. 10 and 2 is what they teach in driver's ed...
When I took a "track day" they mentioned "so, what happens when you crash?" Well, the airbag explodes, hits your forearms as you are gripping at 11 and 1 and smacks you in the head. The bones in your arms might not be that good of a cushion for your skull.
9 and 3 when I'm driving properly. 10 and 2 if I'm lazy. 11 and 1 with thumbs touching if I want to be COOOLLL. Ow! My forehead.
And yes, +1 to the control and feedback issues that you presented
All: Consider seat position as well when considering hand position. Sitting upright with maximum human vs car contact yeilds better control, better feedback, better driving.
Dec 1, 2006, 08:59 PM
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good post man. when i mentioned driver's ed, i meant DMV style, where they only teach basic stuff. too bad most performance car drivers don't get to learn from racing instructors.
seating position kinda sucks for me, my lower back starts to get tired and starts ti hurt really quickly when sitting too upright. so i kinda have to lean the seat back a lil more. but i keep my upper back more upright still, so i don't look mad 1337 stunna when i drive.
seating position kinda sucks for me, my lower back starts to get tired and starts ti hurt really quickly when sitting too upright. so i kinda have to lean the seat back a lil more. but i keep my upper back more upright still, so i don't look mad 1337 stunna when i drive.
