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12-03-2015, 04:16 PM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Nov 2011
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Steering Wheel Coincidence?
I know it may have been discussed here that the new Mustang's Steering Wheel looks like the '10-'11's wheel.
But I'm noticing a trend where it looks like the steering wheels of different brands are made by the same company. Coincidence? I know you can only make a steering wheel so many ways but still...  
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12-03-2015, 07:13 PM
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It's likely just a matter of ergonomics. That layout is the best trade off between comfort and space for the ever increasing number of buttons on the steering wheel.
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12-03-2015, 08:04 PM
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Also the 6th gen Mustang. It was driving me crazy how some reviewers were complaining about it when it was in the Camaro. Now its ok and accepted.
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12-04-2015, 11:25 AM
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There are only a couple of Steering Wheel Manufactures for the OEM so that may explain the similarities.
I think Key Safety Systems (formerly Breed) are one of the biggest and they are just down the road from us |
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12-04-2015, 01:46 PM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Nov 2011
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Just heard a session of Autoline Detroit after hours. They mentioned in general that automotive focus groups kinda make the decision of designs across manufactures. So combine "hey this ergonomic works" + focus groups = cars that look very similar e.g., trapezoid grille. |
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