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      11-09-2011, 07:38 AM   #1
SpikeUK
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Drives: 2011 F10 520d SE Auto Black
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Ergonomics - Is it just me ?

Why can't I find a comfortable position for the steering wheel. I am endlessly adjusting the reach and rake but cannot find the perfect location...

I am medium height (5'10"), quite long arms but fairly short legs (I/L 31"), so you would have thought not a big problem to cater for

Here's my problem. I dont like my hands being too high. If I move the steering wheel down, I can't see the indicator mimics. If I leave it up, the angle of the wheel to the dashboard makes my wrists ache.
The most comfortable position for me is to place my hands at "20 to 4" i.e. under the horizotal - but this brings other problems...

Should I have specified an upgraded steering wheel ?
Was there an option with a lower horizontal so I can place my hands at "10 to 2" ?
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