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ngabdala 05-02-2012 10:56 AM

More legroom with aftermarket seat?
 
I've gone to 3 different Nissan dealerships to test-drive the 370z. I LOVE the car. No matter which adjustment to the seat I make my right leg is pinned under the wheel which makes it hard to apply the brakes. I've tried just using my foot to angle above the break from above the gas pedal and it just doesn't work for me.

If I recline the seat back my head hits the ceiling. Lowering the seat and pushing the seat back does not work. If I could telescope wheel closer to me I'd be fine but that's not an option.

Has anyone used an aftermarket seat that may have sat lower giving you more distance from top of right leg to bottom of steering wheel?

edub370 05-02-2012 11:02 AM

How tall are u?

ZMan8 05-02-2012 11:05 AM

I'm 6"5 and have no such issues?? Did you try lifting the wheel up, there is a lever underneath the wheel.

Regarding aftermarket seats, yes you can probably gain an inch or two of legroom and an inch or two of headroom because a lot of them have less padding/foam and tend to sit low.

ngabdala 05-02-2012 11:13 AM

I am 6'2" 235. I've tried every position combination on the seat and wheel tilt.

ZMan8 05-02-2012 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ngabdala (Post 1698948)
I am 6'2" 235. I've tried every position combination on the seat and wheel tilt.

strange that you are having issues. how do you sit: with your legs together trying to put them under the middle point of the wheel? I sit with my legs spread open a little going around on each side of the wheel. I can put them together to go under the wheel but it's not as comfortable for me.

onzedge 05-02-2012 11:18 AM

Curious. I am 6-4 and about 225. I have no problem.

TerribleONE 05-02-2012 11:19 AM

same here.. 6'4 around 210.. I fit perfect and can still wear a hat in the car without it hitting the roof! :tup:

ngabdala 05-02-2012 11:29 AM

I keep my right knee as far to the right as possible. There are no issues with my left leg. Plenty of room and I can get a full stretch in. I can get a full stretch with my right if I aim my right foot above the gas pedal and push out.

Keeping my right knee and leg to the outside of the wheel is good but brake application is difficult.

anthonyy 05-02-2012 11:41 AM

Damn you guys are big.:rofl2:
I'm 6 ft 180 lbs and of course I fit fine...
Can't even imagine being 6'5'' 230 and getting in my z... but more power to you guys!

Chteelers 05-02-2012 02:02 PM

The seat has adjustment dials on the left side for seat height front and rear, which gives control over both seat height and tilt. Try playing with those, not just recline and fore-aft. I have mine set at rear height bottom, front height middle. This gives a nice backwards tilt to the seat bottom cushion, which helps under hard braking.

theDreamer 05-02-2012 02:05 PM

6'4" and I think I know what you are talking about, spend a good 20 minutes playing with the seat position and all the dials to adjust. I finally found my perfect driving position and any time someone moves it I worry I will not be able to reset it.
On your original questions, yes there are seats. Bride has a line call 'low max' which offer a lower seating position than most stock seats. For the 370z many of the 'low max' line will give you 1-2" drop, I know the Bride Stradia Low Max will give about 1.5" more room lower the driver.

Mt Tam I am 05-02-2012 02:30 PM

When I put a helmet on (Im 6'3"), is the only time I have plenty of issues getting into a comfortible position.

I dropped the seat to it's lowest position on day one, but I am curious abot this Bride Stradia Low Max seat. I am going to look into this. How does it compare to the comfort of my current seat?

theDreamer 05-02-2012 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am (Post 1699518)
When I put a helmet on (Im 6'3"), is the only time I have plenty of issues getting into a comfortible position.

I dropped the seat to it's lowest position on day one, but I am curious abot this Bride Stradia Low Max seat. I am going to look into this. How does it compare to the comfort of my current seat?

After riding in a Z with them and driving one for a bit I would say you will fill it after a couple hours of driving. Short trips around town the main issue is getting in/out of the car because it has higher side bolsters.
For a comparison, I am 6'4" at 200lbs with a 34-35" waist and fit very comfortably in the seat but you cannot have anything in your pockets.

If I remember I will try to grab some pictures next time I am around the car.

EazyD 05-02-2012 02:49 PM

What we really need is a telescoping steering wheel. My back is killing me from arms being stretched out.

kenchan 05-02-2012 03:57 PM

i think op is a giraffe...


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