Steering Knob

coolsats · 1st July 2007, 20:47

Hello friends,
The other day i went to one of the accessory shop and saw a nicely made wooden crafted steering knob, the cost was around 300 rupees.

For a moment i thought of taking it up, but then i ve no idea what its used for and what are its benefits. The dealar said that it makes driving easier.

Frinds can you all tell me, is it good to go for the steering knob, what are its benefits and disadvantages if any.
And if its good which is the best brand to go for and its price.
Thanks for all ur help in advance.

Regards

bottle · 1st July 2007, 21:46

i think its for those cabdrivers who prefer to drive one handed and this makes it easier to make u-turns and stuff

manikjeet · 1st July 2007, 21:52

i had one of those on my m800 long time back
it tore the leather cover of the steering wheel where it was bolted on

IronWolf · 1st July 2007, 22:01

I personally hate those. It will kill the feel of a steering. And you cannot turn using your palm.. and it could get in the way when you move your hand off the steering, dangerous esp at high speeds. Not if I made sense in my last statement.

But I agree have seen it mostly on call center cabs.

binz · 1st July 2007, 22:02

Disadvantage:You will lose an eye in an accident.

IronWolf · 1st July 2007, 23:43

Muahahahahah Missed that point..

Thanks Binz

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Originally Posted by binz

Disadvantage:You will lose an eye in an accident.

abhibh · 2nd July 2007, 00:31

Even i hate it.. It can not be used with precision. Even i am a 1 handed driver but that knob comes in between and the feel of steering is not good holding it.

iraghava · 2nd July 2007, 02:29

It's one of the biggest nuisances I've ever seen on a car. Bloody irritating too.

ajmat · 2nd July 2007, 08:22

The knob is meant for old and athiritic people who have limited hand movement. Folks out here knowing our love of appendages of all shapes and sizes are trying to rip us off!

rishibravo · 2nd July 2007, 09:26

The first time I saw this knob ...it was installed in a zen automatic and was driven by a handicap lady.. And I think thats the real purpose of the knob. I cant understand why would anyone want to get such a thing installed.. Its such a nuisance.

SRK · 2nd July 2007, 10:17

Arey It has to be for drunk Drivers..
They can get the Feel of the whole "Jail main Chaaki Pissing" thing..hahahah!!!!

It has to be for Handicapped People..as rishi said..

1st July 2007, 20:47	#1
coolsats Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 12 Thanked: 0 Times	Steering Knob Hello friends, The other day i went to one of the accessory shop and saw a nicely made wooden crafted steering knob, the cost was around 300 rupees. For a moment i thought of taking it up, but then i ve no idea what its used for and what are its benefits. The dealar said that it makes driving easier. Frinds can you all tell me, is it good to go for the steering knob, what are its benefits and disadvantages if any. And if its good which is the best brand to go for and its price. Thanks for all ur help in advance. Regards
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1st July 2007, 21:46	#2
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	i think its for those cabdrivers who prefer to drive one handed and this makes it easier to make u-turns and stuff
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1st July 2007, 21:52	#3
manikjeet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,618 Thanked: 295 Times View My Garage	i had one of those on my m800 long time back it tore the leather cover of the steering wheel where it was bolted on
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1st July 2007, 22:01	#4
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	I personally hate those. It will kill the feel of a steering. And you cannot turn using your palm.. and it could get in the way when you move your hand off the steering, dangerous esp at high speeds. Not if I made sense in my last statement. But I agree have seen it mostly on call center cabs.
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1st July 2007, 22:02	#5
binz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,306 Thanked: 431 Times View My Garage	Disadvantage:You will lose an eye in an accident.
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2nd July 2007, 00:31	#7
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,768 Thanked: 39 Times	Even i hate it.. It can not be used with precision. Even i am a 1 handed driver but that knob comes in between and the feel of steering is not good holding it.
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2nd July 2007, 02:29	#8
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	It's one of the biggest nuisances I've ever seen on a car. Bloody irritating too.
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2nd July 2007, 08:22	#9
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,858 Thanked: 27,925 Times View My Garage	The knob is meant for old and athiritic people who have limited hand movement. Folks out here knowing our love of appendages of all shapes and sizes are trying to rip us off!
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2nd July 2007, 09:26	#10
rishibravo BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 579 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	The first time I saw this knob ...it was installed in a zen automatic and was driven by a handicap lady.. And I think thats the real purpose of the knob. I cant understand why would anyone want to get such a thing installed.. Its such a nuisance.
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2nd July 2007, 10:17	#11
SRK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,201 Thanked: 524 Times	Arey It has to be for drunk Drivers.. They can get the Feel of the whole "Jail main Chaaki Pissing" thing..hahahah!!!! It has to be for Handicapped People..as rishi said.. Last edited by SRK : 2nd July 2007 at 10:19.
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