[Land-speed] cockpit design and layout OT

[drmayf]

Yp, that's the way the sunbeam is constructed. 20 degree layback on the 
seat, all controls at the right hand, left always on the wheel.  I 
didn't know why, so I am glad Joe has told us me and you the reasons.  
Thanks Joe!

mayf
Joe Timney wrote:

>Greg,
>My suggestion is to never have your left hand off the wheel. All 
>non-steering wheel controls should be done with your right hand. In a 
>bad situation, you will not have to trade hands. I build cars for a 
>living and I will not deviate from this policy.
>The more you are reclined, the less you can feel the change in side ways 
>angle to the track if you get out of shape...the recline number is 20 %.
>I prefer a tight shoulder width, helps if the car is out of shape.
>Slightly bend arms...better strength to control the wheel...never 
>straight arms.
>Cockpit length is about 60 inches approx.
>
>Hope this helps.
>joe
>
>
>Greg Meyers wrote:
>  
>
>>While we're on the general topic, does anyone have a good source for general
>>guidelines on cockpit design? I mean like measurements from seat to
>>firewall, seat back angles, distance from shoulder to steering wheel.....
>>I'm designing a vehicle from the ground up which will be used for driving
>>twisty roads. It will use the turbocharged flathead six XO motor we raced on
>>the salt last year (land speed content).
>>
>>Thanks
>>Greg
>>    
>>
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