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RE: [TR] Too big for a Tr3?

To: "Paul Dorsey" <dorpaul@negia.net>,
Subject: RE: [TR] Too big for a Tr3?
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 07:36:29 -0700
> Today for the first time I installed a seat.  Although the car is up on jack
> stands, with one old floorpan and a new driver's side powdercoated floorpan
> and now one seat minus the steering wheel.  With the seat slid all the way
> back (against the rear shelf), I had sufficient leg room.  However, my knees
> hit the dashboard when depressing the pedals.  The uninstalled steering wheel
> will proably make the situation worse.
>     I am 6'2" and I expected problems with my size, although Fred Thomas et al
> had coached me into thinking this was fine.  I guess I am asking: is there
> anything I can do to improve things or does this problem disappear once I
> start to drive it?

Paul, I would suggest driving it a bit first.  With some practice, I think
you'll learn to fit.  Also, the seat will likely sag some, giving you more
clearance to the dash.

But if not, the pedals can be lowered a bit, and the package shelf removed.

Randall


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