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Subject: Fw: Long Legs
From: "nick kintner" <nlkin@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 22:53:22 -0800
----- Original Message -----
From: nick kintner <nlkin@worldnet.att.net>
To: Larry Paulick <larry.p@erols.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 10:34 PM
Subject: Re: Long Legs


> Larry: I an 6'5" with a 34" inseam. During my restoration I gained extra
leg
> room by using a 14" steering wheel and a competion plus shifter. My car
uses
> the long shifter and I wanted to keep the stock look. I purchased a 427
repo
> handle from Unique Cobra in Alabama. On the Cobra it is mounted backwards
> and bent toward the driver. When mounted correctly on my car it is bent
away
> from my leg giving me a couple of inches extra room on the right.I also
have
> the turn signal lever on the right in the stock position which helps me
with
> the clutch leg. I still look like a grasshopper but me and the car have a
> ball! Good luck Nick
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Larry Paulick <larry.p@erols.com>
> To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 4:05 PM
> Subject: Long Legs
>
>
> > Hi Group. I am finishing up my ground up resto, and have a
> > problem/concern, that I need to solve.
> >
> > I am 6', with a 30" inseam, and my legs are really too long to be
> > comfortable in the car.  When I sit, I have to splay my legs out,
> > instead of a normal straight forward position of the legs.
> >
> > First the interior is restored, and the seats, pedals, and rear shelf
> > are stock.
> >
> > I have moved the pedal position, so that the pedals are as far forward
> > as possible.  The seat tracks work fine, and the seat goes all the way
> > back. I have tried different positions of the seat bottom, in the pivot
> > holes, and with the rear bracket that raises the seat.  I have Rick's
> > roll bar, and want to retain this safety feature.
> >
> > I am looking for suggestions to gain leg room, from those who had
> > already done something, like different seats,  or whatever.
> >
> > I appreciate your thoughts, as I know that there are others Tiger
> > owners, with the same problem.  Don't be shy, with your suggestions.  We
> > all may benefit.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Larry

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