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 luke89
Regular  Location: Preston Registered: 28 Aug 2014 Posts: 486 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Hi folks,I am 6 foot with quite long legs and I am really struggling with 1st gear, Im running out of arm before 1st is fully engaged but if I move my seat further forwards my knees end up hitting the wheel and it isn't comfortable at all. Is the gear stick centre point adjustable?Moving it an inch further back would make a massive difference to my enjoyment of the car. Cheers. |
 Posted 20th Nov 2014 at 00:16
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chiefton
Seasoned Pro  Location: cranleigh Registered: 09 Dec 2012 Posts: 1,195 Status: Offline |
Post #2
Dont think there is im over 6ft and cant say I struggle and my seats fully back you must have short arms for a tall person  ________________________________________ cherry rallye daily (the money pit) |
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Posted 20th Nov 2014 at 11:41
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demondriverdan
Seasoned Pro  Location: Londinium Registered: 29 Nov 2010 Posts: 2,665 Status: Offline |
Post #3
Heat the gearstick up and bend it? Not the perfect solution but might work.________________________________________ Rallye Race Car |
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Posted 20th Nov 2014 at 11:47
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Mossy1985
Senior User Location: Darlington Registered: 04 Nov 2014 Posts: 545 Status: Offline |
Post #4
I'm 6 3 and don't have an issue with 1st gear I just don't have any head room, I'm wanting to cage the car next year along with other mods so I know I'm going to have to remove the standard seats and weld in bars low down for buckets to fit to so I don't stand a chance of splitting my head open on the cage |
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Posted 20th Nov 2014 at 11:53
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dangti6
aka JKshooter  Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,305 Status: Offline |
Post #5
Lanky bas**rd here also and I have no problem with first gear.Beadle! ________________________________________  |
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Posted 20th Nov 2014 at 12:30
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rikky
🦔 Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,796 Status: Offline |
Post #6
i am 8ft and also don't have a problem________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 20th Nov 2014 at 12:31
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luke89
Regular Location: Preston Registered: 28 Aug 2014 Posts: 486 Status: Offline |
Post #7
Something definitely isn't right then as I'm not a T-rex but it really is a stretch to get first,I've never had the issue in any other car so I can only assume something is up with my gearchange, it does feel crappy. |
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Posted 20th Nov 2014 at 12:55
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MisterGTR
Senior User  Location: Glasgow Registered: 05 Aug 2014 Posts: 675 Status: Offline |
Post #8
With you seated normally and your arms outstretched and placed on top of the steering wheel what part of your hand/wrist/arm is touch the steering wheel?________________________________________ Turned 40 and in true cliched fashion buying one of the cars of my teenage dreams! |
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Posted 20th Nov 2014 at 13:02
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Mossy1985
Senior User Location: Darlington Registered: 04 Nov 2014 Posts: 545 Status: Offline |
Post #9
Hahaha t-Rex why don't you put the car in first and measure the gap between lever and facia? Post up the result and I will measure mine and see if you lever is going further forward? |
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Posted 20th Nov 2014 at 13:02
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chiefton
Seasoned Pro Location: cranleigh Registered: 09 Dec 2012 Posts: 1,195 Status: Offline |
Post #10
check the ball joint on bottom of gearstick as when I fitted my quickshift couldnt believe how mangled and cracked it was,then check gearlinkages id say.....if no joy fit short shift lol ________________________________________ cherry rallye daily (the money pit) |
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Posted 20th Nov 2014 at 15:06
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luke89
Regular Location: Preston Registered: 28 Aug 2014 Posts: 486 Status: Offline |
Post #11
I'll try those things when I get in the car later but from memory my wrists are in line with the top of the wheel, the wheel doesn't feel a stretch but the gear stick does. |
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Posted 20th Nov 2014 at 17:26
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luke89
Regular Location: Preston Registered: 28 Aug 2014 Posts: 486 Status: Offline |
Post #12
dangti6 wrote: Lanky bas**rd here also and I have no problem with first gear. Beadle! Hahaha only just saw Beadle! Brilliant. |
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Posted 20th Nov 2014 at 17:27
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Chr1sch
Seasoned Pro  Location: Worcester Registered: 02 Aug 2014 Posts: 1,025 Status: Offline |
Post #13
To be fair mine is a stretch too, I was contemplating a quick shift. (I'm 6'2ish with long legs short back...ie loads of head room)As mine is a track car I removed the airbag and fitted a dished omp wheel which allows me to sit closer with knees behind the wheel more |
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Posted 21st Nov 2014 at 15:38
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devere
Senior User  Location: Saxtead Registered: 16 Dec 2008 Posts: 810 Status: Offline |
Post #14
If you just change the linkages to adjustable rose jointed items, then you can adjust one of the rods to move the levers position back and forth somewhat. It may give you enough adjustment to be comfortable. I bought quality rod end, and the turnbuckle rods that mcgill motors port do and made my own for a very reasonable cost. |
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Posted 21st Nov 2014 at 16:57
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