Cant see the top of my tach... - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Foobar · 07-25-2013, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpyderDan

The steering wheel elevates and telescopes. Raise it so that it frames your dash cluster, and telescope it out to your preference.

The only problem I see here is your choice to "drop it like its hot", I guess because you think that is cool somehow, rather than an accessibility feature designed for people much shorter than you are.

It telescopes? Wtf I never knew that. I'll have to check that out when I get home.

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Tromatic · 07-25-2013, 05:32 PM

[QUOTE=Foobar;1096315]It telescopes? Wtf I never knew that. I'll have to check that out when I get home.

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That and other mysteries can be learned from the owners manual. No need to go to wizard school to learn those secrets.

fatoni · 07-25-2013, 05:46 PM

i cant imagine being able to heel-toe with the wheel between the knees. my miatas dont have tilt or telescope and if im wearing my shoes it can give me some serious hip pain

Foobar · 07-25-2013, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tromatic

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foobar

It telescopes? Wtf I never knew that. I'll have to check that out when I get home.

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That and other mysteries can be learned from the owners manual. No need to go to wizard school to learn those secrets.

Well apparently I need a wizard... Looks like this is a GT86 or FRS only feature. The BRZ manual says vertical and horizontal only.

Wait I'm an idiot. Horizontal I guess is telescopic...

Disregard!

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zoomzoomers · 07-25-2013, 05:48 PM

I've got a similar setup. I'm 6'3" and yes the wheel tilts & telescopes, but not enough for my tastes. So to get to the comfortable position that I prefer, the wheel does get places at the furthest out and down position and ends up looking like your setup.

Luis_GT · 07-25-2013, 06:02 PM

[quote=Foobar;1096395]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tromatic

Well apparently I need a wizard... Looks like this is a GT86 or FRS only feature. The BRZ manual says vertical and horizontal only.

Wait I'm an idiot. Horizontal I guess is telescopic...

Disregard!

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Hey Ma! You want to drive? here, let me just move the steering wheel sideways...

Foobar · 07-25-2013, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luis_GT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foobar

Hey Ma! You want to drive? here, let me just move the steering wheel sideways...

LMAO that's exactly what went through my mind when I realized I was a freakin idiot. LOL

CAMBAM_6 · 07-25-2013, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadFRS

Has nothing to do with being cool...

Just like to be on-top of the steering wheel more, and like it to be lower. Guess I am the only one that prefers it that way

Nope that was the first thing i did when i got my FRS...but im short so i dont have that issue 5'8"

Braces · 07-25-2013, 06:11 PM

I'm 6 feet and I also like the steering wheel low. Has nothing to do with being cool. It is just comfortable in that position. As with the original poster .... I can't see the tack in this position either. I just look for the shift light when I need to shift.

djliquidsteele · 07-26-2013, 06:41 PM

So I am setup like that video and I still can't see the top of the tach. Its all about body proportions. I'm 5'9" and have very long arms and short torso. Whatever works. I just pay attention to the engine sound and shift light rather than the actual RPM.

Bailey239 · 07-26-2013, 06:51 PM

Im not exactly sure why this thread exists?

CircuitJerk · 07-26-2013, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shagaliscious

You shouldn't be sitting on top of your steering wheel. Another member shared this video a while ago and I found this seating position perfect for me.

Interesting, somehow I've arrived at this position on my own.

TouchMyHonda · 07-26-2013, 07:18 PM

You need a bucket. It' will lower you and in all reality you want to have your legs as straight as possible.

Mr122 · 07-28-2013, 09:05 PM

My other car doesn't have a tach.

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Tromatic Banned Join Date: May 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 61 Thanked 1,728 Times in 786 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s)	[QUOTE=Foobar;1096315]It telescopes? Wtf I never knew that. I'll have to check that out when I get home. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2[/QUOTE That and other mysteries can be learned from the owners manual. No need to go to wizard school to learn those secrets.

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fatoni Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: miata, mazdaspeed protege, ls430 Location: socal Posts: 4,416 Thanks: 599 Thanked 1,443 Times in 787 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s)	i cant imagine being able to heel-toe with the wheel between the knees. my miatas dont have tilt or telescope and if im wearing my shoes it can give me some serious hip pain

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