Seating position / wheel adjustment for tall people

dre99gsx · 03-18-2018, 04:59 PM

Been having a tough time since I bought this car. I have long legs, and to reach the steering wheel, I need to move the seat up quite a bit. This means I'm 'racing' with legs fairly bent, and I get fatigue after a few HPDE sprints.

Are there any secret adjustments I don't know about regarding moving the wheel closer to the driver? I used to drive with leg comfort, but would lock my arms straight on long tight turns, not good either since I would tire my arms out.

I could raise my seat a bit, but then my helmet won't clear the roof.

EDIT: Actually, nevermind. I can't move the steering wheel fore/aft (obviously), thus all I can do is work on adjusting the seat. Wish BMW allowed fore/aft wheel adjustment...

dc_wright · 03-19-2018, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dre99gsx

Been having a tough time since I bought this car. I have long legs, and to reach the steering wheel, I need to move the seat up quite a bit. This means I'm 'racing' with legs fairly bent, and I get fatigue after a few HPDE sprints.

Are there any secret adjustments I don't know about regarding moving the wheel closer to the driver? I used to drive with leg comfort, but would lock my arms straight on long tight turns, not good either since I would tire my arms out.

I could raise my seat a bit, but then my helmet won't clear the roof.

EDIT: Actually, nevermind. I can't move the steering wheel fore/aft (obviously), thus all I can do is work on adjusting the seat. Wish BMW allowed fore/aft wheel adjustment...

If you've got the adjustable steering column you should have about 5"-6" of fore/aft movement. It might be a bit stiff, but with the lock lever released you should be able to push the steering wheel in or pull it out.

dre99gsx · 03-19-2018, 08:45 PM

Oh boy. You saved the day. I just learned something new

dc_wright · 03-19-2018, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dre99gsx

Oh boy. You saved the day. I just learned something new

Hopefully you can adjust now to a position that fits better!

dre99gsx · 03-19-2018, 09:23 PM

Yes I can! I now don't have to sit in the car like an old lady

3002 tii · 03-19-2018, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dre99gsx

Oh boy. You saved the day. I just learned something new

lol maybe you should read the owners manual. Who knows what other things you’re missing out on?!

dre99gsx · 03-19-2018, 11:18 PM

Funny that you say that, I think I know quite a bit about the inner workings of this car chassis/engine control, but I can't for the life of me figure out what some of the buttons on the dash do (yet). Priorities?

I can't be the only one that didn't know this.

dbarton62 · 03-20-2018, 08:14 AM

Reminds me of the 69 Marcos I had.
Adjustable pedal box. Seat was fixed

dc_wright · 03-20-2018, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 3002 tii

lol maybe you should read the owners manual. Who knows what other things you’re missing out on?!

LOL! I knew there'd be an RTFM thrown in here somewhere.

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dre99gsx Captain 289 Rep 757 Posts Drives: 1994 Toyota Supra Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Seating position / wheel adjustment for tall people Been having a tough time since I bought this car. I have long legs, and to reach the steering wheel, I need to move the seat up quite a bit. This means I'm 'racing' with legs fairly bent, and I get fatigue after a few HPDE sprints. Are there any secret adjustments I don't know about regarding moving the wheel closer to the driver? I used to drive with leg comfort, but would lock my arms straight on long tight turns, not good either since I would tire my arms out. I could raise my seat a bit, but then my helmet won't clear the roof. EDIT: Actually, nevermind. I can't move the steering wheel fore/aft (obviously), thus all I can do is work on adjusting the seat. Wish BMW allowed fore/aft wheel adjustment... __________________ Andre - 2J into a Z4 Coupe! Last edited by dre99gsx; 03-19-2018 at 08:01 AM..
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dre99gsx Captain 289 Rep 757 Posts Drives: 1994 Toyota Supra Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Funny that you say that, I think I know quite a bit about the inner workings of this car chassis/engine control, but I can't for the life of me figure out what some of the buttons on the dash do (yet). Priorities? I can't be the only one that didn't know this. __________________ Andre - 2J into a Z4 Coupe!
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