I hope this is in the right section, as its my first post. Ive agreed with myself that I will own an FD in the next year, But having been in a few at this stage, ive realised im too tall for them, as my knee is wedged against the steering wheel when the handbrake is down. Is it possible / difficult to move the drivers side seat rails back 2-3 inches? Has anybody over 6\'5" had much experience with these cars?
Any help much appreciated.
Simon.
i\'m 6\'2" and at first i found it difficult. you can move the seat rails on the seat to give some extra leg room. i believe there are another couple of inches in the R2 with bins instead of rear seats too. the driving position is very different to a normal car-i have the seat back at much more of an angle. i have also fitted a large steering wheel spacer to bring the wheel towards me and free up some space for my knees. now i have a perfect driving position!
good luck...
I\'m 6\'5\' and I\'m ok in one if you look on FDUK I did a whole write up with pics of how to modify the seat rails to go back another 2 inches.
Al
And a very good write up it is to allstaruk, did mine and works a treat, life will be a lot easier when you do this mod.
Cheers
Get a smaller diameter steering wheel and get the runners modified on the seat and you should be ok :D
I\'m 6\'4\'\' and just the steering wheel bit helped me enough.
Adam
Thanks for the help lads, ill have a look on FDUK too so.
Quote from: allstarukI\'m 6\'5\' and I\'m ok in one if you look on FDUK I did a whole write up with pics of how to modify the seat rails to go back another 2 inches.
Al
Having trouble finding that, just went through your entire posts list! Could only find your thread about rails for sale.
Here it ios mate
http://www.fduk.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4170
How tall are you anyway?
Adam
Quote from: Ada7Here it ios mate
http://www.fduk.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4170
How tall are you anyway?
Adam
Thanks for that, "unfortunately, you do not have permission to view this page" even though im a member. Any chance you could copy and paste it into this thread?
Im just over 6\'5". Only problem is, its hard to test drive one!
Dont know why you cant view it mate.
I can copy the details over but Alan (allstaruk) put them up with pictures to explain it better.
Keep trying mate and if you still have no luck i\'ll copy it to here
Adam
Ah you\'ve not become verifyed yet then, I take it you\'ve registered on the forum you just need to PM a mod and get them to give you full access.
I\'ll try copying it over now though.
Al
Quote from: allstarukAh you\'ve not become verifyed yet then, I take it you\'ve registered on the forum you just need to PM a mod and get them to give you full access.
I\'ll try copying it over now though.
Al
Cheers, ive applied as a full member, but your supposed to own an rx first.
Ask nicely I\'m sure they will let you in, I can post the info accross but i can\'t get the pics to work.
Quote from: allstarukAsk nicely I\'m sure they will let you in, I can post the info accross but i can\'t get the pics to work.
Ok, sure ill give them a few hours and see what happens. Cheers!
rx7s aint to bad i am 6 2 and i can be comfertable in it drove a s2000 for a while and that was a joke compared to the rx7 if u got coilovers like me though watch out for any minor bumps they can be savage on ur head lol
Get some nice recliners and place the runners back.
This way, I have seen someone 7\' tall fit in to a RX-7 fairly comfortably.
Welcome to the club btw. :)
It takes a fair bit of time but you can raise the steering column which gives you masses more space.
Tall guy + RX = D\'oh :rollin :rollin :rollin
In mathematics terms =
TG+FD=D :Tongue1
Thanks for the help! Seems like they\'ve upgraded my acount on FDUK, but it still wont let me access the page.
That s bit of a pain, ask one of the mods on there they should be able to help you out.
AL
Lurch you have PM on FDUK regarding the membership policy :)
Quote from: A7NTYLurch you have PM on FDUK regarding the membership policy :)
Cheers, well ive had positive feedback, so ill just have to buy one and worry about it then!
Perhaps being 5\' 7\'\' isnt all bad :)