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jmaryt · 09-09-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbowned

I fit in it just fine and I'm 6' 2"... There are people who are 6' 5" and fit fine. My only gripe is the lack of rake adjustment in the driver's seat. I'm used to my MR2 which has a nicely-raked Recaro seat, and my S4 which had 12-way adjustable sport seats. I don't like feeling like I'm going to submarine out of my seat because my knees aren't supported.

well if ya can get comfortable,then that is all that counts! i am 5' 8" and "fat"
but screw it! i find a way to get comfortable! i drop the seat all the way down,
and practically drive the car from the back seat! kinda "screwy" but it works for me...just sayin'

rainmonkey · 09-09-2012, 01:47 PM

Lol i just figured out that if i slide my seat back a little more, it kinda helps with the problem.
Since I've only had the car for like 3 days, I'll grant myself a month to adjust then make appropriate changes (like possibly a short shifter)

ngabdala · 09-09-2012, 10:13 PM

Not in the slightest. It feels like the car was designed for me. It's a perfect fit

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmaryt

you are 6' 2" and you are drivin' THIS car? good luck with that!
(hot damn! you are bigger than the car! kinda constricting ain't it?
just sayin'

jmaryt · 09-09-2012, 11:48 PM

yeah! it's kewl! i'm fat and find it a little constricting but it's
such a blast,i don't care

ESC POD · 09-10-2012, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jmaryt

really? gotta be a car for everybody then! don't cha go a little slower though?
just sayin'

Not to be an A**hole...but when I want fast...I'll drive my '28 Model A Dragster...THAT I don't 'Fit' in. I may be a Big Guy...but I'm Not a Slow Driver.

midenginebias · 09-10-2012, 12:21 AM

Pillow.

Macca · 12-07-2015, 05:52 PM

Hey new here.
Curious of anyone had done any mods for this issue I myself need the rake on the seat for comfort of driving and for greater cluch control.
I was thinking of mounting the rails on angled steel blocks wondering if it's legal and safe just a few degrees is all that's needed really don't really wanna modify the cushion on the seat.

stevesnj · 12-07-2015, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macca

Hey new here.
Curious of anyone had done any mods for this issue I myself need the rake on the seat for comfort of driving and for greater cluch control.
I was thinking of mounting the rails on angled steel blocks wondering if it's legal and safe just a few degrees is all that's needed really don't really wanna modify the cushion on the seat.

Bad idea, the rails could bind and the seat assembly as a whole is compromised safety wise as the airbags, seatbelt pretensioner could deploy too early or too late when they are designed to deploy in a certain way. I would say to avoid doing that. But do what you want.

Vracer111 · 12-07-2015, 09:22 PM

For a tall driver with long legs the stock seats SUCK, upgrading to a Recaro and getting as much rake with brackets as possible is the correct answer. I've yet to find a stock mass manufactured vehicle (in my price range, <$30k) that has proper seat fitment from the factory.

Macca · 12-07-2015, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stevesnj

Bad idea, the rails could bind and the seat assembly as a whole is compromised safety wise as the airbags, seatbelt pretensioner could deploy too early or too late when they are designed to deploy in a certain way. I would say to avoid doing that. But do what you want.

Thanks I thought that may be the case modify the cushion it is then

09-10-2012, 12:21 AM	#20
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rainmonkey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: BRZ - Dark Grey Location: MA Posts: 298 Thanks: 7 Thanked 35 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lol i just figured out that if i slide my seat back a little more, it kinda helps with the problem. Since I've only had the car for like 3 days, I'll grant myself a month to adjust then make appropriate changes (like possibly a short shifter)

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