Can you find a perfect driving position in 86BRZ? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Tcoat · 04-07-2019, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Awww... there's my wedding band.

Looks like Ho it pointing it out. Foreshadowing?

Dake · 04-07-2019, 04:12 PM

Most comfortable car I've ever owned. 6'2", 195. Seat all the way back on the track, steering wheel extended as far as possible, I'm good to go.

On long, multi-hour highway drives I'll actually move the seat one notch forward from full back which makes it a little easier to rest either hand at the bottom of the wheel for cruising.

At the track I move my seatback a little more upright to get the "hands lightly draped over the top of the steering wheel" position. I do have slightly longer arms though - I wear a 42 Long suit coat.

Ultramaroon · 04-07-2019, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Could be worse.

Shins hit the bottom of the instrument panel. Adjusted pedals back to control with toes stretched. I had a couple pilots my size. No fucking way.

Ultramaroon · 04-07-2019, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Looks like Ho it pointing it out. Foreshadowing?

~sigh~

Good thing I'm Vulcan.

soundman98 · 04-07-2019, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

You've described exactly my struggle but I'm 6'5". I keep studying the exploded diagrams of the steering column thinking of ways to extend it about 6".

i thought i was the only one doing this.. i keep considering attempting to do an aftermarket steering wheel and quick release, not because i care about fashion, but i'm hoping the extra 1-2" it gains me might be enough to get the steering where i want it.

Ultramaroon · 04-07-2019, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

i thought i was the only one doing this.. i keep considering attempting to do an aftermarket steering wheel and quick release, not because i care about fashion, but i'm hoping the extra 1-2" it gains me might be enough to get the steering where i want it.

There's a shit ton of us out there. Like @extrashaky, I'm committed to keeping the airbag and controls in stock configuration.

new2subaru · 04-07-2019, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

There's a shit ton of us out there. Like @extrashaky, I'm committed to keeping the airbag and controls in stock configuration.

Same...(Tall) 949 is supposed to be coming out with a steering wheel spacer.

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...9&postcount=67

soundman98 · 04-07-2019, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

There's a shit ton of us out there. Like @extrashaky, I'm committed to keeping the airbag and controls in stock configuration.

that's really what's holding me back. i sorta enjoy this whole 'living' thing.

Ultramaroon · 04-07-2019, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by new2subaru

Same...(Tall) 949 is supposed to be coming out with a steering wheel spacer.

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...9&postcount=67

Diff has the wrong shift pattern. Don't they see that?

StraightOuttaCanadaEh · 04-07-2019, 08:06 PM

I haven't found it and I blame the seats. My head never touches the headrest, even when the seat is as upright as I can possibly make it with comfort in mind. There is zero lower back support. An aftermarket seat is on the list

86MLR · 04-07-2019, 08:35 PM

My 2017 86 has better seats than my 2015 WRX STI.

DISCLAIMER: I am 165cm tall, or, in latin, Perfecticus Heighticus.

extrashaky · 04-07-2019, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh

I haven't found it and I blame the seats. My head never touches the headrest, even when the seat is as upright as I can possibly make it with comfort in mind.

I consider that a feature, not a bug. The seats in a lot of cars seem to be designed for people to recline way back in a terrible position for driving. Since I'm in the car to drive rather than nap, I prefer the seat more upright with my head off the headrest, but those idiotic anti-whiplash headrests shove my head forward into an uncomfortable position when the seat back is relatively straight.

I appreciate that the BRZ headrests don't do that. Whenever I get in a rental that's like that, the first thing I do is pull the driver's headrest out and turn it around backwards.

humfrz · 04-07-2019, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Still by a long shot, it's the most comfortable seating position I've personally experienced. And my wife still comments on how comfortable it is, especially for long trips.

Yep, mrs humfrz feels the same way -

humfrz

Ultramaroon · 04-07-2019, 11:58 PM

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Yep, mrs humfrz feels the same way -

04-07-2019, 04:12 PM	#16
Dake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 469 Thanked 840 Times in 423 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Most comfortable car I've ever owned. 6'2", 195. Seat all the way back on the track, steering wheel extended as far as possible, I'm good to go. On long, multi-hour highway drives I'll actually move the seat one notch forward from full back which makes it a little easier to rest either hand at the bottom of the wheel for cruising. At the track I move my seatback a little more upright to get the "hands lightly draped over the top of the steering wheel" position. I do have slightly longer arms though - I wear a 42 Long suit coat. Last edited by Dake; 04-07-2019 at 04:30 PM.

04-07-2019, 08:06 PM	#24
StraightOuttaCanadaEh Wes Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: Artisan Spirits '17 86 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,871 Thanks: 1,255 Thanked 1,734 Times in 1,025 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I haven't found it and I blame the seats. My head never touches the headrest, even when the seat is as upright as I can possibly make it with comfort in mind. There is zero lower back support. An aftermarket seat is on the list __________________ Instagram: @gt86ws

04-07-2019, 08:35 PM	#25
86MLR Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Drives: 2002 VX Commodore SS LS1 Auto Location: Sydney Posts: 2,203 Thanks: 500 Thanked 2,185 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My 2017 86 has better seats than my 2015 WRX STI. DISCLAIMER: I am 165cm tall, or, in latin, Perfecticus Heighticus. __________________ Disclaimer: This post represents the official views of the voices in my head at the time of posting. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133311 I'm only here for the biscuits

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