How tall are you & a problem in FD?

[Alexc]

I have a Bride race seat that I had someone modify the runners on. The result is that I am sat lower and much further back. The seat and a Willands 4 point harness are for sale, let me know if you are interested.

cheers

[scooby_si]

Well i wouldn\'t really wana buy it before i even had the car m8 but it does sound a promising idea, may i pry as to where you got it from & how much it set you back? (in fiscal terms not how many inches further back in car lol)
Si

[scooby_si]

Dont suppose any of you tall peaps who might have small steering wheels, UK spec seat runners or ideally both fancy coming to a meet this Sunday over Leicester way as per this link  or can meet you if yer not free but i really wana set my mind at ease before i order one from Japan
Si
PS or just a standard un nice to see some RX7\'s either way

[scooby_si]

ouch just tried ringing a mazda dealer & he was saying circa £366 just for the drivers side seat runners Still cheaper than surgery init lol
Si

[scooby_si]

anyone know how easy it would actually be just to reweld or wotever the jap runner a few inches or as far as possible further back? Presume it wouldn\'t be rocket science or owt but then as i always say i no sweet FA lol
Si

[scooby_si]

hey look ma my post count is getting bigger lmao, er but back on track any idea how much space there is between the front & rear seat when right back on a Jap FD RX7 ie how many inches further back could you grind/reweld or wotever the runners?
Cheers
Si

[maximtaylor]

You can modify the jap seat runners by removing a couple of welds to allow full rack travel.

Should be clear what needs removing once you take the runners out of the car.

You gain about two inches by doing this and the seat as good as touches the back seat.

You may find you want a steering boss to extend the steering wheel back as well, to keep your arms comfortable, as mentioned perviously.

Henning on FDUK has done this mod to his seat.

I\'m 6ft 2" and can just about drive ok, but heel/toe is a nightmare!

Regards

Max