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Ultramaroon · 07-21-2015, 11:25 PM

It could easily be 6 inches longer for us tall guys. Unfortunately it would then be hazardous for normal-sized people.

EAGLE5 · 07-22-2015, 03:03 AM

Try raising the seat. When the seat is higher, your legs get more distance to the pedals for a given arm distance. a^2 + b^2 = c^2. Werd. You can adjust the clutch pedal downwards pretty easily, too.

swarb · 07-22-2015, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jsimon7777

Try raising the seat. When the seat is higher, your legs get more distance to the pedals for a given arm distance. a^2 + b^2 = c^2. Werd. You can adjust the clutch pedal downwards pretty easily, too.

Thanks for the idea, but it won't work for me. In other cars, the rear view mirror blocks my vision, so I have to look under it and it hurts my neck after a while. This car is the only car I have sat in where that isn't a problem. If I adjust the seat higher, I would need remount the rear view mirror higher, but my head is already close to the roof.

Maybe I can put some washers in the front of the seat bracket mounting points so the front of the seat is higher, thus making my legs further, allowing me to sit closer to the steering wheel. Not sure if that is a good idea or would give much change.

JDM4E · 07-22-2015, 04:19 AM

I don't think it is a fat people or safety problem. Think this - even now, you can adjust the seat forward to "hazardeous" position, so I cannot see the reason why 1 inch closer possibility would hurt.

P.S.: if you sit higher your arms are further too, arn't they?

Not that much because of the angle adjustability of the steering wheel, but even then. Also I love to sit as low as possible in every car, sitting high feels unconnected to me.

Mindsucker · 07-22-2015, 05:59 AM

I know it's a bit steep but the J-luth wheel has some slight dish and keeps the oem airbag. Extends another 20mm and looks pretty awesome too!

http://www.86worx.com/j-luth-carbon-...ing-wheel.html

Ultramaroon · 07-22-2015, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jsimon7777

Try raising the seat. When the seat is higher, your legs get more distance to the pedals for a given arm distance. a^2 + b^2 = c^2. Werd. You can adjust the clutch pedal downwards pretty easily, too.

Head's already touching the liner with the seat lowered and leaned back. Don't need no math for that.

Ultramaroon · 07-22-2015, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JDM4E

I don't think it is a fat people or safety problem. Think this - even now, you can adjust the seat forward to "hazardeous" position, so I cannot see the reason why 1 inch closer possibility would hurt.

It might "feel" hazardous but I guarantee it has been tested and proven otherwise. A quick-release collar would extend it a couple inches but it's not enough for me. Swarb, have you looked into the fully electrified ones?

EAGLE5 · 07-22-2015, 12:23 PM

Sorry, I can't help you genetic freaks. I will call you guys sight-line challenged.

I believe the mirror does adjust upwards some.

I found this photo of you, swarb. Big legs, big torso, little arms:

http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb2...6d/T-Rex_2.png

In the BMW, I had the front of the seat lifted and the back dropped, but I think too much of that may be bad in a crash.

I suggest you guys get a car that fits you, like a Land Cruiser or a Mack truck.

Turbo95eg6 · 07-22-2015, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jsimon7777

Sorry, I can't help you genetic freaks. I will call you guys sight-line challenged.

I believe the mirror does adjust upwards some.

I found this photo of you, swarb. Big legs, big torso, little arms:

http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb2...6d/T-Rex_2.png

In the BMW, I had the front of the seat lifted and the back dropped, but I think too much of that may be bad in a crash.

I suggest you guys get a car that fits you, like a Land Cruiser or a Mack truck.

Agreed.

Ultramaroon · 07-22-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jsimon7777

I suggest you guys get a car that fits you, like a Land Cruiser or a Mack truck.

Hey, you take that back!

TylerLieberman · 07-22-2015, 03:04 PM

The Key!s Racing OEM replacement wheel is a bit smaller in diamter and it sits a bit closer to the driver as well. I had it in my car prior to selling. It retains the stock airbag and other OEM functions.

Very nice quality too.

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Mindsucker Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: Honda Civic Type-R FK2 Location: Sweden Posts: 52 Thanks: 5 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I know it's a bit steep but the J-luth wheel has some slight dish and keeps the oem airbag. Extends another 20mm and looks pretty awesome too! http://www.86worx.com/j-luth-carbon-...ing-wheel.html Last edited by Mindsucker; 07-22-2015 at 12:10 PM.

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JDM4E Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: Honda Accord Euro Location: Europe Posts: 204 Thanks: 251 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	I don't think it is a fat people or safety problem. Think this - even now, you can adjust the seat forward to "hazardeous" position, so I cannot see the reason why 1 inch closer possibility would hurt. P.S.: if you sit higher your arms are further too, arn't they? Not that much because of the angle adjustability of the steering wheel, but even then. Also I love to sit as low as possible in every car, sitting high feels unconnected to me.

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