Prior FRS/86/BRZ Owners - Does the steering wheel telescope more in the 2022s? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

zr0z · 04-05-2022, 01:08 PM

Sat in a 2020 BRZ last night after securing a deposit on a GR86 (in my area, ANY of these cars are hard to find) and was shocked that I fit well for being 6'5".

I found the 2020 BRZ's steering wheel didn't telescope (pull/extend) out as far as I'd like. Is the 2022 GR86 any different, or about the same?

raisingAnarchy · 04-05-2022, 01:18 PM

I don't own one, but I sat in a 2022 at the auto show a month ago and it did not telescope very far out. My guess is it's the same mechanism as prior gen, which I felt also did not telescope out far enough. The fix is a steering spacer from 949 racing, though that does nothing for turn signal/wiper stalks.

For what it's worth, my Tundra has the same issue. The steering wheel does not telescope out far enough for my comfort. I hope this issue doesn't persist into the GR Corolla...

zr0z · 04-05-2022, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raisingAnarchy

I don't own one, but I sat in a 2022 at the auto show a month ago and it did not telescope very far out. My guess is it's the same mechanism as prior gen, which I felt also did not telescope out far enough. The fix is a steering spacer from 949 racing, though that does nothing for turn signal/wiper stalks.

For what it's worth, my Tundra has the same issue. The steering wheel does not telescope out far enough for my comfort. I hope this issue doesn't persist into the GR Corolla...

I figured as much... The 949 racing solution isn't super expensive and is worth trying out. Thanks for the info!

Hailwood · 04-05-2022, 01:59 PM

It's about the same as the previous gen.

I'm ~6'2" and with my seat adjusted for the pedals, I'd still like at least another inch closer from the wheel, but it's still a pretty great driving position.

Bolobao · 04-05-2022, 06:33 PM

I just picked mine up today, and I’d agree with @Hailwood. I’m 5’9” and have always felt like I wanted an additional 1-2” towards me in my 13’ BRZ, I feel the same with 22’ GR86. It’s still great driving position, and I’m considering the 949Racing spacer.

LRNAD90 · 04-06-2022, 08:03 AM

Everyday Driver mentions this as well in their GR86 Q&A Video, right around the 2 min 55 sec mark..

HKz · 04-06-2022, 10:12 AM

I got some surgery done to make my arms 4 inches longer so this isn't an issue for me anymore.

Tcoat · 04-06-2022, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by HKz

I got some surgery done to make my arms 4 inches longer so this isn't an issue for me anymore.

quixeger · 05-13-2022, 03:51 PM

Fwiw: I have the 949 spacer mentioned previously (2019 brz) and love it. The turn signal/wiper stalks are indeed farther away, but muscle memory adapted quickly. Driving a car without that extra distance/reach now feels strange. 10/10 would do again. Just use a torque wrench and be careful with the airbag during the install!

Does anyone have a confirmed fitment on the 2022+

04-05-2022, 01:08 PM	#1
zr0z Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2018 Subaru WRX/STI Location: MD Posts: 19 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Prior FRS/86/BRZ Owners - Does the steering wheel telescope more in the 2022s? Sat in a 2020 BRZ last night after securing a deposit on a GR86 (in my area, ANY of these cars are hard to find) and was shocked that I fit well for being 6'5". I found the 2020 BRZ's steering wheel didn't telescope (pull/extend) out as far as I'd like. Is the 2022 GR86 any different, or about the same?

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raisingAnarchy Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Drives: '20 Tundra, '84 SpecE30 Location: OH Posts: 38 Thanks: 37 Thanked 21 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't own one, but I sat in a 2022 at the auto show a month ago and it did not telescope very far out. My guess is it's the same mechanism as prior gen, which I felt also did not telescope out far enough. The fix is a steering spacer from 949 racing, though that does nothing for turn signal/wiper stalks. For what it's worth, my Tundra has the same issue. The steering wheel does not telescope out far enough for my comfort. I hope this issue doesn't persist into the GR Corolla...

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Hailwood Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Drives: 2022 GR86 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 16 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's about the same as the previous gen. I'm ~6'2" and with my seat adjusted for the pedals, I'd still like at least another inch closer from the wheel, but it's still a pretty great driving position.

04-05-2022, 06:33 PM	#5
Bolobao Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: 2022 GR86, 2013 BRZ (sold) Location: CA Posts: 13 Thanks: 5 Thanked 20 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I just picked mine up today, and I’d agree with @Hailwood. I’m 5’9” and have always felt like I wanted an additional 1-2” towards me in my 13’ BRZ, I feel the same with 22’ GR86. It’s still great driving position, and I’m considering the 949Racing spacer.

04-06-2022, 08:03 AM	#6
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