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Old 09-30-2008, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Alkraut View Post
I remember reading that there was a purpose for angling the wheel. I think it was for ease of entry. There may be other reasons. There are a few "unique" features in this car.
A simple case of function over form. Space limitations and steering geometry relegate the steering gear to a mounting location inboard of the drivers position. A u-joint style steering coupler could have straightened the column relative to the driver, but would have affected road feedback.
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