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posted by [identity profile] hairyears.livejournal.com at 07:53am on 16/01/2015
In the 1970's cars with hard plastic steering wheels were very unpleasant in both summer and winter; so, too, even older cars with wooden steering wheels.

However, the major driver (if I may) is posing: the 'look' of driving a racing car or near-track sports car. The real thing will have a very small wheel, very closely-geared to give full lock in a half-turn, and it will transmit every ripple in the road into your palms. Driving gloves are necessary for that, and a very personal compromise between protection, padding, grip and sensitivity.

...And, as I say, mere posing for any other vehicle you're not driving in competition.
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posted by [identity profile] bugshaw.livejournal.com at 07:56am on 16/01/2015
Fascinating, thanks (I do like to know how things work).

(And good grief, I remember 1970's plastic seats and how hot and sticky they got in the summer. My Mum would make me sit on a tea towel.)
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posted by [identity profile] hairyears.livejournal.com at 08:02am on 16/01/2015
Cars with vinyl seats and no air-conditioning. I remember that, too.
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posted by [identity profile] moral-vacuum.livejournal.com at 09:09am on 16/01/2015

They're a bit Farage-y now.

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