Is it just me, or is the driving position on 99 base slightly off center to the left? seems to me like the seat isn't center to the steering wheel.

 

I've never noticed something like that on a 99. I haven't driven one for a long time though.

 

This is actually very common, among many cars. Once you notice it, you can't un-notice it.

 

feels like I want to shift the seat 1" or 2" to the right

 

Oh God I hope I forget this post before I have to go somewhere..I dont wanna know.

 

I seem to recall reading something about the current Silverado, and how the position is different depending on whether you have the 4WD model or not. But our cars don't have 4WD affecting the packaging, so I just assumed that we didn't have that problem.

Eventually, I noticed that it was indeed off-set. If you look underneath, the pinion of the steering rack is even further inboard, so moving the steering wheel to line it up with the driver's seat would make the steering shaft's upper joint angle even worse. And moving the seat further inboard to line it up with the steering wheel would cut into the already-skinny center console...

I guess it's not so bad, if it took me so long to even notice it. In fact, I'm sure it helps slightly with ease-of-entry. But I gotta admit, it does trigger a mild OCD in me. Probably best to forget about it...

 

I hadn't noticed that but now I will for sure.


I have noticed that the steering column on my 2003, V-6, auto., base coupe is not straight. It angles toward the driver side door. Are they all this way?

 

To an extent, yes. I've driven most forms of new edge cars and they're all like this. Remember, Ford redesigned these cars (specifically the interior in '94) around the same fox chassis which dates back to '79 so perhaps this may have something to do with it. My prev Mustangs were both '86's and I don't recall experiencing this, but it's a completely different interior. It may be an illusion due to the curvature of the dash flowing into the door panels + thicker seats as well.

 

I thought this was common knowledge... like a chevy cavalier

 

Thanks for the replies. Now I'm not worried or concerned. This is the first car I've noticed it though. Possibly a lack of attention on my part.