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What is the proper driving position in terms of leg extension and proximity of the steering wheel? There must be some 'rules of thumb' to get seated properly.
I am 6'-3", and have eliminated a lot of cars because I couldn't get into a seating position where I could read the gauges, the GTI actually left me with room to move the seat DOWN, which has never happened on any other car I have owned (including two other Golf's). What about the location of the steering wheel though?kryptonkid07 said:That sounds about right. The GTI is probably the only small car I can actually fully extend my leg. I had a Mitsubishi Lancer before and the steering wheel was basically in between my knees. I'm 6'3" and my legs make up most of my height.![]()
The fist time I test drove, my hand hit my leg when I turned so obviously I was too close. The next test drive (manual) the salesmen told me to pull the wheel out so that I could bend my hand down over the wheel with my arm outstretched. I think this gave me a slight bend in the arms like you describe. I posted this because I felt dumb that I didn't know how to seat myself properly - and I also didn't fully trust the guy. I must admit though, it felt pretty good. I have been sitting too close for years - I wonder if PMAZ has any tips and if they are different for track work. Thanks all.BlueFrogPosse said:6'2" here; my favorite driving position puts the steering wheel right where I can see the guages perfectly, and I have a little gap between the knees and wheel but that's just right for those times I feel like twiddling my thumbs or whatever and need to steer with my knees. I don't quite give myself a full stretch for the pedals, but it's a nice reach with a slight bend in my knees when the clutch or throttle is on the floor. Same with the recline, no straight arms to reach the steering wheel, just a little bend in the elbows.
I'm 6'4" and all legs too, and the only wish I had for the GTI is that the wheel extended out another couple inches. At the perfect leg distance, I have to lean forward to get to the wheel. When I'm racing, I pull forward to get the perfect arm distance, and deal with the extra bent legs.kryptonkid07 said:That sounds about right. The GTI is probably the only small car I can actually fully extend my leg. I had a Mitsubishi Lancer before and the steering wheel was basically in between my knees. I'm 6'3" and my legs make up most of my height.![]()
I guess you have to start somewhere.............PMAZ said:Just to let you all know as well, I'm 6'8" tall. Kinda picked a stupid career, but I was a lot shorter and narrower at 12 when I started...
P.s. I still don't know how to post pictures on this thing! Google search VW Dasher Wagon and you'll see it.
im totally the same as you. I think that you shouldn't full extend you r legs and arms because they are not at full strength when say, your braking to avoid an accident. And it would also hurt to hyper extend one. Plus, you want your legs relaxed and not having them hover off the floorboard.BlueFrogPosse said:6'2" here; my favorite driving position puts the steering wheel right where I can see the guages perfectly, and I have a little gap between the knees and wheel but that's just right for those times I feel like twiddling my thumbs or whatever and need to steer with my knees. I don't quite give myself a full stretch for the pedals, but it's a nice reach with a slight bend in my knees when the clutch or throttle is on the floor. Same with the recline, no straight arms to reach the steering wheel, just a little bend in the elbows.