A Question for those with Short Girlfriends...
 

I was going to post this in the interior section until I noticed the interior section was for cosmetics. I assume this is an issue? Please let me know if this is in the wrong sections and mods, feel free to move this thread.

So my girlfriend isn't the lengthiest person. She is 4'11" and she doesn't like sitting in my BRZ. She said the seats are nice and the suspensions ride great, but she's still uncomfortable.


It turns out she is uncomfortable because she is unable to see out of my car (As a passenger).

Does anyone else have this problem or do I need a new girlfriend?

Just kidding, but does anyone have a solution or know of an aftermarket seat that allows a person to sit a little taller? Or if there is some kind of shop in LA that can make a bracket that allows the passenger seat to be adjustable.

I've considered just carrying a massive plush pillow for her to sit on but I feel as if that'll get uncomfortable and a bit embarrassing for her. It's pretty much like a child seat haha.

If you guys have this problem please chime in and post your solution.

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I'll show myself out...

This seems kind of obvious, but have you adjusted the seat height all the way up?

You can leave :paddle:

My wife is exactly the same height. She has the exact same problem. Hates being in my car because she cannot see out. She can see fine when she drives though. I think I read a thread once where a guy put the height mechanism from a right hand drive FRS into his passenger seat for his wife.

This is for the passenger seat. IIRC it is not height adjustable.

My wife has the same issue. Most of the time we just end up taking her car now, or throwing a couple pillows on the seat. Fully adjustable passenger seat is probably the only thing my wife misses about my previous car.

Now this is an unexpected problem.

:popcorn:

This thread should be moved. There is nothing wrong with the car.

LOL

Get her a booster seat to sit on, tell her to start doing squats for more "padding", or increase the CG of your car by installing spacers to lift up the passenger seat. =P

Spacers as in where the seat is bolted down? Sounds like a great idea. Do you think it'll cause the seat to rattle?

Sorry about that, wasn't too sure where I should post it

Oh look a Tanner Foust competition seat:lol:

My wife is 4'10" and doesn't seem to care at all. Sorry I can't help.

Just use a huge pillow..... I use one when my elderly mom rides in my car...

Has she ever complained about the bolsters with her sitting up higher?

If you change a aftermarket seat with bracket. I think you will be able to adjust it to be higher than the stock one. Even if some low bucket seat.


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My fiancé complains about the same thing for now she uses a pillow. In the future I'll have buckets installed and put a spacer where the seats are mounted.


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Change girlfriend and you dont need to worry about moding your car lol
Take a couch pillow with you and fold it with black cloth to cammoflage

Note to self: Don't get a girlfriend under 5'.

Then again, I can't even get a girlfriend.

/foreveralone :cry:

A truckers seat pillow and seat covers. No one will ever know.

Nope no complaints. Had to use a bigger pillow because she fractured her leg a few months ago. It's easier for her to get in and out of the car with the added height.

This does seem kind of obvious. He needs a new girlfriend.

I find it pretty funny that your note is one single, tiny and easily missable character from meaning someting completely different.

Well, with me being at 5'4, and girls preferring a taller guy, I don't have much room to work with when it comes to girlfriend material above 4'11 :eek:

I'm 5'6"

I feel your pain :P

*bro hug*

I guess we gotta invest in some large pillows

Not always. It depends on the girl and the age.


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Well, I'm 23, so I have some options, but not as much if I was 19 or 20 :(

mod car or new girl....
 

My wife is 4'11 and doesn't complain... in fact it's probably best she doesn't see what's going on when I drive lol.

Ultimately, we can't help you decide without seeing pics of her :)

LOL no I am not posting a pic of my girlfriend on the Internet :)


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Why not I will if you do


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So will I! It'll just be a blank picture though... :(

girlfriend has the same problem...she won't even attempt to drive...and now that I put in Brides that sit super low...all she sees is steering wheel/dash

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Is that Initial D?

Yes, sir!

I need to watch that. It looks interesting lol

Initial D is a must if you own this car. Lol this thread is awesome.

GF is 4'11", doesn't complain but I never asked if she can see out. Will ask later on.

5'4" here, glad to see some other short guys out there haha =).