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

MadFRS · 07-25-2013, 05:47 PM

Anyone else run into the issue where you can not see the top of your tachometer with your current seating position??

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I have the steering wheel as low as it goes -- Drop it like it's hot -- and my seat relatively close, as I like to almost be on top of the steering wheel. During spirited driving, it can be an issue, but the shift light does help. For reference I am 6'4".

Has this happened to anyone else??

EDIT: after looking at the photo, my perspective isn't nearly as bad as it shows. But I did readjust slightly after reading some of the feedback and I now have the seat slightly more reclined and the wheel a notch higher. Tach is just barely hidden at the top of the arch. Thanks for all the discussion!

Cheers!:happy0180:

Tromatic · 07-25-2013, 05:54 PM

Raise the wheel a bit? "Drop it like it's hot" makes it sound as if the appearance matters more than seeing the tach.

supramkivtt2jz · 07-25-2013, 05:56 PM

im 6'4" and i have no problems....

my only complaint is that i have to do the gangsta lean when i autocross because of having no head room to accomodate a helmet

SpyderDan · 07-25-2013, 05:59 PM

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.

MadFRS · 07-25-2013, 06:00 PM

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

m.wood0213 · 07-25-2013, 06:01 PM

Im 6'3" and I have no problem seeing my tach just raise the steering wheel. I tried to lower mine and my knees hit it. maybe put a little lean and you shouldnt have any problem.

kALMIGHTY · 07-25-2013, 06:02 PM

Agree with the others. It seems like you're creating this problem for yourself rather than the car itself giving you a problem.
Lower your seat, raise the wheel, adjust your seating position.
Don't worry, no one's going to notice how high your steering wheel is, so they won't know you're not a real gangsta.

Bullnettles · 07-25-2013, 06:07 PM

One of my favorites.

rcm47 · 07-25-2013, 06:07 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

Are you coming from a huge lifted 4x4 truck?

Shagaliscious · 07-25-2013, 06:10 PM

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.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72qpgA7Cr_4"]Porsche Human Performance: Optimal Seating Position - YouTube[/ame]

MadFRS · 07-25-2013, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcm47

Are you coming from a huge lifted 4x4 truck?

HAHA!! No, but I have gone muddin' if that counts.

The steering wheel is all I can afford to drop right now.

I thought a bit of Snoop Dogg would be good. But ever since he started making Jamaican music, it has been downhill. Snoop Lion - I think it is now.

MadFRS · 07-25-2013, 06:14 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.

Great Video...good find!

Thanks, I will definitely check out my position and see how out of line it is.

kALMIGHTY · 07-25-2013, 06:14 PM

If you want your car to feel lower, wouldn't you want to RAISE your steering wheel so it looks like you're sitting much lower in the car? I'd imagine having a low steering wheel and being above it would make you feel like you're sitting in a bus.

MadFRS · 07-25-2013, 06:19 PM

I think its more to do with a long torso and long arms, not a good combo. I have the seat as low as it goes and back pretty far, along with the steering wheel lowish. Still feels like I am hugging the road, which I image is a reason a lot of us like this car. I love feeling like I am low and in control of the car.

07-25-2013, 05:47 PM	#1
MadFRS Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: UltraMarine FR-S Location: Madison, WI Posts: 170 Thanks: 170 Thanked 70 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Cant see the top of my tach... Anyone else run into the issue where you can not see the top of your tachometer with your current seating position?? e I have the steering wheel as low as it goes -- Drop it like it's hot -- and my seat relatively close, as I like to almost be on top of the steering wheel. During spirited driving, it can be an issue, but the shift light does help. For reference I am 6'4". Has this happened to anyone else?? EDIT: after looking at the photo, my perspective isn't nearly as bad as it shows. But I did readjust slightly after reading some of the feedback and I now have the seat slightly more reclined and the wheel a notch higher. Tach is just barely hidden at the top of the arch. Thanks for all the discussion! Cheers!:happy0180: __________________ She's Gone.... Flickr Page Last edited by MadFRS; 07-28-2013 at 10:37 PM.

07-25-2013, 06:00 PM	#5
MadFRS Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: UltraMarine FR-S Location: Madison, WI Posts: 170 Thanks: 170 Thanked 70 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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 __________________ She's Gone.... Flickr Page

07-25-2013, 06:19 PM	#14
MadFRS Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: UltraMarine FR-S Location: Madison, WI Posts: 170 Thanks: 170 Thanked 70 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think its more to do with a long torso and long arms, not a good combo. I have the seat as low as it goes and back pretty far, along with the steering wheel lowish. Still feels like I am hugging the road, which I image is a reason a lot of us like this car. I love feeling like I am low and in control of the car. __________________ She's Gone.... Flickr Page

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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) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Raise the wheel a bit? "Drop it like it's hot" makes it sound as if the appearance matters more than seeing the tach.

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SpyderDan Toyota hoarder Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 10 Series FR-S, 05 xB, MR-S GT-300 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 136 Thanks: 35 Thanked 122 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

07-25-2013, 06:02 PM	#7
kALMIGHTY Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: TRD Ultramarine '13 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 190 Thanked 766 Times in 347 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Agree with the others. It seems like you're creating this problem for yourself rather than the car itself giving you a problem. Lower your seat, raise the wheel, adjust your seating position. Don't worry, no one's going to notice how high your steering wheel is, so they won't know you're not a real gangsta.

07-25-2013, 06:07 PM	#8
Bullnettles Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 257 Thanks: 89 Thanked 32 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	One of my favorites.

07-25-2013, 06:14 PM	#13
kALMIGHTY Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: TRD Ultramarine '13 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 190 Thanked 766 Times in 347 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you want your car to feel lower, wouldn't you want to RAISE your steering wheel so it looks like you're sitting much lower in the car? I'd imagine having a low steering wheel and being above it would make you feel like you're sitting in a bus.

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