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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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how far are you from your steering wheel?
i found out its recommended to be around 10" away from your chest.

but its hard for me since i have long arms. but i recently moved up a little bit and it feels better to drive.

also my set is at the lowest point and i cant move my set forward since it'll be harder for me to shift.
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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at a comfortable distance
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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For the best driving position you want your elbows at a 90 degree angle when both hands are on the wheel. Since the wheel on this car isn't telescopic my elbows end up at about 80 degrees when leaving enough room for my legs under the steering column.
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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never measured, but i sit pretty damn close.
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by SquallLHeart
at a comfortable distance
Same here.
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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I stay as far away from the air bag as possible. I sit where I can still shift into fifth comfortably. Also where my feet can push the clutch all the way in.
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Where I can hold the steering wheel and press the clutch in all the way. Never really analyzed it. Just found a comfortable spot and went with it.
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by captainlaziness
Originally Posted by SquallLHeart
at a comfortable distance
Same here.
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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i sit all the way back ...... but im 6"4 so yeah
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by squir3lz
i sit all the way back ...... but im 6"4 so yeah
x2 but im 6 1
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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i'm not really sure... i constantly adjust it. nothing feels right. haha
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Im just fine from the steering wheel I think....cant say the same for the wife. Sometimes her head honks the horn..
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by thereal2x
Originally Posted by squir3lz
i sit all the way back ...... but im 6"4 so yeah
x2 but im 6 1
x3 I'm 6' 4"... let's just say that my headrest is basically lined up with the b-pillar...
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 03:33 AM
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i pull the chair all the way back and still feel like im squished, and im only 5'9, have you ever tried having sex in your tc, mannnnnnnnnn, let me tell you about it
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 04:07 AM
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Front seats pushed all the way up and the back seats folded down, i'm SURE it can be easily done. lol

As far as positioning from the wheel, my headrest is also lined with the bpiller, perhaps an inch forward from it, and seat base is a few inches from all the way back. I like to be able to grab the peddles easily with my whole foot flat on them.

I'm like 6ft even I think, been awhile since i've measured myself.
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 06:29 AM
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This is my wife's car but when I drive it I have to sit all the way back. I'm 6'3" and I always feel a little cramped although the cab is bigger than my Supra.
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 06:39 AM
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5.74 inches
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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No clue, I have the seat all the way back for my legs and I still feel cramped. I think I am over the 10" suggested.
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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my seats all the way back and im 5'11''



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