Mazda Rotary Club

Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: redz on June 28, 2008, 01:35:50 PM

Title: Newbie
Post by: redz on June 28, 2008, 01:35:50 PM
Hello
 
I\'m hoping some of you FD Guru\'s can help me out.
I\'ve been looking at rx7 for years now, I so badly want one, problem being i\'m 6ft 4 the cars i\'ve sat in i cant even turn the steering wheel because my legs touching it.
Does anyone knwo of amod to get the seats lower and further back ?
 
Thanks
 
Andy
Title: Newbie
Post by: ENVYD on June 28, 2008, 01:52:38 PM
there was a lad on here that was making a custom seat rail, but i carnt think who it was! use the search at the top and that might help you out mate!
 
steven
Title: Newbie
Post by: redz on June 28, 2008, 02:18:06 PM
Quote from: ENVYD;512745there was a lad on here that was making a custom seat rail, but i carnt think who it was! use the search at the top and that might help you out mate!
 
steven

 
Cheers Steve from what i have found leeroy_25  has made a set but i\'m unable to PM him :3Confused
Title: Newbie
Post by: clive on June 28, 2008, 02:20:03 PM
Hi Andy and welcome,

If you dont want to carry out any mods the U/K car had seat rails that slid further back also a lot of our taller members find a smaller steering wheel helps with room .
Title: Newbie
Post by: redz on June 28, 2008, 02:30:26 PM
Quote from: clive;512748Hi Andy and welcome,
 
If you dont want to carry out any mods the U/K car had seat rails that slid further back also a lot of our taller members find a smaller steering wheel helps with room .

Thanks Clive & thanks for the info..
 
Does anyone with the UK spec seat rails mind me checking them for size?
Anyone in or near hertfordshire?
Title: Newbie
Post by: Timmy on June 28, 2008, 02:31:30 PM
and also spacing the steering wheel out so it is closer otherwise you\'l be driving with straight arms.
Title: Newbie
Post by: D2BBA on June 28, 2008, 06:26:40 PM
Welcome aboard matey!

Have a look on the search, other tall types have asked the question before so you should find some info :)

Being a short-arse I dont have a problem, however fitting a steering wheel spacer or snap-off steering wheel kit will bring the steering wheel off your knees and a D shaped wheel will help more.  I think you may also be able to remove stoppers from some seat rails to allow you to push the seats right back to the rear seats.  Also tilt the seat back a fair bit.

HTH!

Chris