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Originally Posted by gramicci101
Keep in mind that in the event of a rollover, if you're in a fixed back seat the roof will collapse and the seat will not, which means your head probably will when the roof hits it. It might be worth looking for a reclinable seat.
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Sage advice.
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Originally Posted by swarb
An idea for tall guys is to get a higher angle seat back and lean the seat back and elevate the legs, so the legs are elevated(and bent) creating a more angles to stuff that big body in there. Gives more room for a helmet. Steering wheel distance may be compromised though.
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This is actually the direction I'm going. I used spacers and an extension under the front of the seat rails in my 240Z. I understand now that it is frowned upon and I can see why. Submarining is also a concern.
My plans are to extend the telescoping feature of the steering column while maintaining all the stock features, including airbag. There is a balance between collapse to prevent impalement and enough rigidity to support airbag deployment. This will still be my daily/XC rig.
Thanks, guys! There is lots here for me to chew on.