Steering Wheel Spacer / increase Telescoping

[sgray944t]

Hi All - new owner of a 23 Blackwing here. One thing that I’ve seen mentioned here before, and experienced myself, is a desire to bring the steering wheel closer to the driver.

I’m very aware the car has a telescoping wheel, but for some of us tall drivers it would be great if it came out another inch or 2 from its current max.
That would also give more right knee room from the lower corner of the center stack.

I’ve done a ton of digging and don’t see a product that offers this, while keeping the stock wheel and all functions. That is non-negotiable to me, needs to keep the wheel itself stock. There is this place in Italy that sells to many speed shops, and seems to be the best thing I’ve found that would accomplish the goal and keep the stock wheel. I contacted them to inquire about developing a Blackwing spacer, but never heard back. Example of an F80 M3 spacer they sell: BMW 3 Series F30 M3 Steering wheel spacer

So…generally a question of has anyone else looked for and found a solution? Granted it’s a small market of an already small Blackwing market, but I think some of us would be willing to spend a little to improve the ergonomics.

I’m not an engineer or fabricator, so curious if anyone out there wants to take on the challenge or has some insight to share?

 

[nordique14]

I contacted the same company. I also never heard back other than receiving an obviously AI generated email when I asked if their Covette spacer would fit a CT5.

I agree that more telescoping is definitely needed for tall people. I would be in for a well designed spacer like the ones from that Italian company.

 

[sgray944t]

Thanks for the reply! Agreed their design looks great. Honestly someone with some CAD and fabrication experience I’m sure could figure out the physical spacer. What also would be needed is likely a jumper harness or something for the wiring.

 

[Z28]

For the price, I would be tempted to buy the C6 one and try to see if it fits. If not, find someone local to modify it accordingly and go from there.

 

[sgray944t]

Thought about it, it’s just at least a decade different in design so figured a long shot. If they had a Camaro version I’d 100% agree worth a shot. Anyone whose put on an aftermarket steering wheel have the oem to take some measurements and spline count?