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Frs x3 · 06-14-2013, 09:54 PM

I'd like to revive this thread just because I've been having the same issues as the op. Is the 9 and 3 position the only way to really drive this car?

Want.FR-S · 06-14-2013, 10:06 PM

Haven't looked at this thread until @Frs x3 revived this thread. The OP should change the title to: Seat settings? for 5'10" male as there are a bunch of people with the same height (myself *almost* there..)

The video posted by @ducks really works, not just for this car but for any car. I wonder if the OP has tried this yet.

Frs x3 · 06-14-2013, 11:37 PM

Ok is it supposed to feel like there's no support for your arms?

Burrcold · 06-14-2013, 11:59 PM

Revived from the dead. I kept the seat 5 pumps down from the highest setting. But I moved the seat back, and reclined the back a bit...and extended the steering wheel. I've had it like this for months and almost 10k. VERY comfortable for me now. Super happy!

chenshuo · 06-15-2013, 12:15 AM

I'm 6 feet. I depress the seat to the lowest setting then pump up 3 times. I push the seat rail all the way to the back and move forward 2 clicks. I recline the seat around 70 degrees i find that gives me the most lumbar support. I extend the steering wheel a little bit. This has been my setting since March and i'm pretty comfortable.

Frs x3 · 06-15-2013, 01:15 AM

Do you guys use anything for support or just drive with your hands on the wheel?

bkblitzed · 06-15-2013, 02:55 AM

im about 6'1 and i keep it down to the floor, but close to the wheel where my knees are kind of touching the bottom of the steering wheel where it's fully at the top, and with my back pretty straight with a slight bend.

Burrcold · 06-15-2013, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frs x3

Do you guys use anything for support or just drive with your hands on the wheel?

Sutty's armrest for cruising, but most of the time I'm keeping both hands on the wheel.

Frs x3 · 06-15-2013, 11:48 AM

Cool thanks for the feedback

Frs x3 · 06-19-2013, 07:29 PM

One more question, why does it feel like I have to always move my leg just to brake? The brake and gas pedal are far apart or is this normal maneuvering for this car? . Seat settings are relaxed, left leg softly bent on dead pedal., 5'7"

sprintertrueno86 · 06-20-2013, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frs x3

One more question, why does it feel like I have to always move my leg just to brake? The brake and gas pedal are far apart or is this normal maneuvering for this car? . Seat settings are relaxed, left leg softly bent on dead pedal., 5'7"

Same here, I have to "lift" my foot over to brake. Seems like the brake pedal is a tad higher than where it should be.

Frs x3 · 06-20-2013, 09:33 AM

Yea it does, unfortunately.

Eau Rouge · 06-20-2013, 08:39 PM

The attached file is a picture of the adjustment bolt and nut where it goes into the brake pedal arm under the dash. This should give you the ability to adjust the vertical position of the brake pedal. Be careful to leave enough room for full pedal travel but you should be able to minimize foot movement by more closely matching the brake pedal height to that of the accelerator pedal. Good luck!

OrbitalEllipses · 06-20-2013, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eau Rouge

The attached file is a picture of the adjustment bolt and nut where it goes into the brake pedal arm under the dash. This should give you the ability to adjust the vertical position of the brake pedal. Be careful to leave enough room for full pedal travel but you should be able to minimize foot movement by more closely matching the brake pedal height to that of the accelerator pedal. Good luck!

I demand your avatar be a picture of Eau Rouge.

06-14-2013, 11:59 PM	#18
Burrcold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 763 Thanked 1,586 Times in 776 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Revived from the dead. I kept the seat 5 pumps down from the highest setting. But I moved the seat back, and reclined the back a bit...and extended the steering wheel. I've had it like this for months and almost 10k. VERY comfortable for me now. Super happy! __________________

06-15-2013, 12:15 AM	#19
chenshuo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 1,260 Thanks: 259 Thanked 473 Times in 245 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm 6 feet. I depress the seat to the lowest setting then pump up 3 times. I push the seat rail all the way to the back and move forward 2 clicks. I recline the seat around 70 degrees i find that gives me the most lumbar support. I extend the steering wheel a little bit. This has been my setting since March and i'm pretty comfortable. __________________

06-20-2013, 08:39 PM	#27
Eau Rouge Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ, Limited, C7P, 6AT Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 83 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Brake Pedal Height Adjustment The attached file is a picture of the adjustment bolt and nut where it goes into the brake pedal arm under the dash. This should give you the ability to adjust the vertical position of the brake pedal. Be careful to leave enough room for full pedal travel but you should be able to minimize foot movement by more closely matching the brake pedal height to that of the accelerator pedal. Good luck! Attached Images

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06-14-2013, 09:54 PM	#15
Frs x3 Likes it in the rear Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: RS 1.0 Location: San Antonio Posts: 226 Thanks: 94 Thanked 61 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd like to revive this thread just because I've been having the same issues as the op. Is the 9 and 3 position the only way to really drive this car?

06-14-2013, 11:37 PM	#17
Frs x3 Likes it in the rear Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: RS 1.0 Location: San Antonio Posts: 226 Thanks: 94 Thanked 61 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ok is it supposed to feel like there's no support for your arms?

06-15-2013, 01:15 AM	#20
Frs x3 Likes it in the rear Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: RS 1.0 Location: San Antonio Posts: 226 Thanks: 94 Thanked 61 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do you guys use anything for support or just drive with your hands on the wheel?

06-15-2013, 02:55 AM	#21
bkblitzed is better than you Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 raven FRS Location: Norcal Posts: 1,293 Thanks: 591 Thanked 1,347 Times in 745 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	im about 6'1 and i keep it down to the floor, but close to the wheel where my knees are kind of touching the bottom of the steering wheel where it's fully at the top, and with my back pretty straight with a slight bend.

06-15-2013, 11:48 AM	#23
Frs x3 Likes it in the rear Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: RS 1.0 Location: San Antonio Posts: 226 Thanks: 94 Thanked 61 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Cool thanks for the feedback

06-19-2013, 07:29 PM	#24
Frs x3 Likes it in the rear Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: RS 1.0 Location: San Antonio Posts: 226 Thanks: 94 Thanked 61 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	One more question, why does it feel like I have to always move my leg just to brake? The brake and gas pedal are far apart or is this normal maneuvering for this car? . Seat settings are relaxed, left leg softly bent on dead pedal., 5'7"

06-20-2013, 09:33 AM	#26
Frs x3 Likes it in the rear Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: RS 1.0 Location: San Antonio Posts: 226 Thanks: 94 Thanked 61 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yea it does, unfortunately.

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