How far do you sit back from the steering wheel?
03-06-2010, 09:45 PM
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How far do you sit back from the steering wheel?
For srs, yo.
I've driven with and driven a couple of buddies cars and I noticed that even though they're all about my size (6'), they all sit really close to the steering wheel. Meanwhile, I sit as far back as the Miata seat goes. I have no problem reaching anything.
How tall are you and how far back do you sit? For reference, I'm about 2 feet away from it, I don't think I'd get close to it or the airbag in a crash.
I've driven with and driven a couple of buddies cars and I noticed that even though they're all about my size (6'), they all sit really close to the steering wheel. Meanwhile, I sit as far back as the Miata seat goes. I have no problem reaching anything.
How tall are you and how far back do you sit? For reference, I'm about 2 feet away from it, I don't think I'd get close to it or the airbag in a crash.
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03-06-2010, 09:49 PM
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Since I have long arms, and the Miata is so small, I drive with the seat about 3/4 - 7/8 back on the rails, and full tilt until it hits my seatbelt brace thing, then move it up a half of an inch so it won't squeak. Have a proper angle at the elbow, and the pedals are close enough that it's not a reach, not that it could be at 6' with long legs, but far enough away so that my knees aren't all under the dash.
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03-06-2010, 09:49 PM
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You should be able to set your wrist on the top of the steering wheel and still have a bent elbow. Try that in your current seating position and report back.
Having said that, I do the same (seat all the way back) because my legs wont fit otherwise. I scoot the seat up for fun driving off the street (and my feet get all tangled up but atleast I can steer).
Having said that, I do the same (seat all the way back) because my legs wont fit otherwise. I scoot the seat up for fun driving off the street (and my feet get all tangled up but atleast I can steer).
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03-06-2010, 09:51 PM
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I used to sit really far back:
but getting into cars made me move a little closer to reach the clutch. My current seating position is a lot closer, but my ideal position is fully extended legs and arms at a 90 degree angle at 9-3 position. Requires that you bring the wheel 2"+ towards you in most cars, though.
I think I may move it back from here, just because my legs are a little more bent than I like. Everything else is perfect, though.
but getting into cars made me move a little closer to reach the clutch. My current seating position is a lot closer, but my ideal position is fully extended legs and arms at a 90 degree angle at 9-3 position. Requires that you bring the wheel 2"+ towards you in most cars, though.
I think I may move it back from here, just because my legs are a little more bent than I like. Everything else is perfect, though.
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03-06-2010, 09:53 PM
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damn wayne beat me to it. FWIW i have 45mm of spacer on my steering wheel to get it where i like it.
Having the wheel close also makes driving a depowered rack w/ 6* of caster easier.
Having the wheel close also makes driving a depowered rack w/ 6* of caster easier.
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Try it, you'll love it.
03-06-2010, 10:00 PM
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Either my alignment is fuxxored, or my smaller diameter wheel has made turning while stopped on pavement pretty damn tough. I need to do something about it. Otherwise while rolling it's no issue. Turning in a parking lot while stopped I look like I'm crazy in there cranking on the wheel like I'm opening a rusty bulkhead door. 
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03-06-2010, 10:10 PM
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I feel like I would smash me knees into the dash if I drove like that.
Just out of curiosity, anyone crashed a Miata and had airbags? Or even crashed one without if you sit like I do? I'm tempted to get rid of the air bag, since I don't think it would even do anything for a tall person if I crashed, but I'm hesitant.
I'm this far back:
And I really don't feel like I would hit it at all.
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03-07-2010, 01:17 AM
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Depends on if I'm driving seriously or just chillin'. Chilling= far back as possible, seriously=chest about 1.5 feet from wheel.
BTW
Has anyone noticed that in general, WOMEN SIT REALLLLLY ******* CLOSE TO THE DAMN STEERING WHEEL????
This is my guess as to why "airbags kill women". Because they're ******* stupid and the airbag explodes into their chest.
BTW
Has anyone noticed that in general, WOMEN SIT REALLLLLY ******* CLOSE TO THE DAMN STEERING WHEEL????
This is my guess as to why "airbags kill women". Because they're ******* stupid and the airbag explodes into their chest.
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03-07-2010, 02:22 AM
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Im 5'8" and I have the seat 2 notches from all the way back and I also have a steering wheel with a 1.5in spacer after all the adapers and quick release is on. It is the most comfotable driving position of any car I own.
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