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STV3 · 06-20-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by chas3wba0

I really don't understand why the 12'o clock grip has to be exclusively associated with douchebaggery... I am in no way a douchebag (IMO, anyway :3) but I find the single overhand grip to be comfortable for cruising on the highway, mostly because the weight of my arm is supported by the wheel.

Back to main topic, I usually prefer 9 and 3, because racecar, but sometimes do one hand on 8 and the other resting on the ebrake during casual driving.

I see most SUV-touting soccer moms (along with grandmas and small Asian girls) doing the 10 and 2'o clock position, sitting way too close to the wheel and struggling to see over it. Looks ridiculous

Because this...

Luis_GT · 06-20-2014, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Marchy

you just like holding a phallic object in your hand.

Troof!

Nevermore · 06-20-2014, 12:38 PM

I guess mine would mostly be an 11 o'clock with one hand, thumb on the wheel rather than around it. I also switch hands depending on which direction I'm turning. I've found it's easier to turn left with my left hand and right with my right hand, go figure. Other than that, I drive mostly with my right hand.

chas3wba0 · 06-20-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by STV3

Because this...

Pure coincidence?

Not fair that the otherwise comfortable steering position should be "coined" by a group with such negative image

hur1ey02 · 06-20-2014, 01:53 PM

Thumbs out!

Even though, they said 10-2 with thumbs in when I was in school. Apparently wrecking sucks worse when the airbag rips the tendons and ligaments in your thumbs

I'm usually a 10-2 when both hands are required. Often I'm just a 10...eh maybe a 10:30-10:45

rice_classic · 06-20-2014, 02:40 PM

It's 9 and 3. Our steering wheels are specifically designed for this. The depression in the steering wheel at 9 and 3 are where the bottom part of your thumb sits and the part that protrudes into the center is where the top of your thumb rests.

Exactly like this:

STV3 · 06-20-2014, 02:43 PM

Thumbs in or out I don't see how the airbag can snag your thumbs.

Is there something I a missing?

HunterGreene · 06-20-2014, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rice_classic

It's 9 and 3. Our steering wheels are specifically designed for this. The depression in the steering wheel at 9 and 3 are where the bottom part of your thumb sits and the part that protrudes into the center is where the top of your thumb rests.

Exactly like this:

The biggest thing wrong here is that he's totally on the wrong side of the car.

Frs x3 · 06-20-2014, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rice_classic

It's 9 and 3. Our steering wheels are specifically designed for this. The depression in the steering wheel at 9 and 3 are where the bottom part of your thumb sits and the part that protrudes into the center is where the top of your thumb rests.

Exactly like this:

If only one could look cool driving like that all the time. :/

STV3 · 06-20-2014, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Frs x3

If only one could look cool driving like that all the time. :/

Who cares if other people think you look "cool" or not while you are driving.

Knowing you have the best control over your car by holding the steering wheel properly is the coolest way to drive in my book.

n2oinferno · 06-20-2014, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Frs x3

If only one could look cool driving like that all the time. :/

I await your "Well I lost control of my vehicle today... But I looked really fucking cool while I did it!" post.

9 and 3 for me, in general.

hur1ey02 · 06-20-2014, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by STV3

Thumbs in or out I don't see how the airbag can snag your thumbs.

Is there something I a missing?

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009...ype=blogs&_r=0

haha I think it was a freak accident. Thumbs in for me

chas3wba0 · 06-20-2014, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hur1ey02

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009...ype=blogs&_r=0

haha I think it was a freak accident. Thumbs in for me

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Dr. Thompson, a psychiatrist who lives in Pittsburgh, was honking the horn of his 2006 BMW 325xi to warn a vehicle that had pulled in front of him. The cars hit, and Dr. Thompson’s air bag deployed from the minor impact.

That's why... if your hands are gripping the wheel like they're supposed to be instead of raging on the horn, your thumbs should be fine

djmm · 06-20-2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HunterGreene

It rotates freely so you can grab securely and steer one-handed. You see them on trucks and construction equipment a lot.

I see. Probably won't be able to make sharp turn quickly in emergency.

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