Short driver tips?

Pintsize725 · 03-08-2012, 08:27 PM

So I bought the car of my dreams (for now) thinking that I would just have to adjust the seat a bit to be able to see comfortably out of all the windows. When I took my test drive, everything seemed OK but maybe I was stretching to look a bit and didn't notice. After 2 months of driving with my sweater under my rear as a pseudo seat cushion, I need to find a better alternative. I'd rather not give up my Z since I worked so hard to get it. I've gotten blind spot mirrors to help me out but that damn drivers side mirror blocks my view at intersections. I need a way to boost my seat about an inch to an inch and a half and maybe even something to help me sit further away from the steering wheel. I am 4 ft 10in tall. Feel free to make jokes at my expense if needed!

nepali · 03-08-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

So I bought the car of my dreams (for now) thinking that I would just have to adjust the seat a bit to be able to see comfortably out of all the windows. When I took my test drive, everything seemed OK but maybe I was stretching to look a bit and didn't notice. After 2 months of driving with my sweater under my *** a pseudo seat cushion, I need to find a better alternative. I'd rather not give up my Z since I worked so hard to get it. I've gotten blind spot mirrors to help me out but that damn drivers side mirror blocks my view at intersections. I need a way to boost my seat about an inch to an inch and a half and maybe even something to help me sit further away from the steering wheel. I am 4 ft 10in tall. Feel free to make jokes at my expense if needed!

I think cushions are your best option. Have you already raised your seat? Here's one: http://www.amazon.com/Unknown-Driver...261117&sr=8-10

Nick911sc · 03-08-2012, 09:48 PM

No jokes here man. I'd look into a proper cushion or whatever is going to work for you to have a proper seat position. Safety before anything else

Pintsize725 · 03-08-2012, 10:04 PM

Yes, I raised the seat as high as I could. I feel really lame sitting on a cushion. I saw someone mention something about being able to raise the seat height with some modification. Can't seem to find a thread though.

ydg27g · 03-08-2012, 10:08 PM

I'd recomend going to a reputable machinistand see if he can make you some brackets that bolt to the original mounts and provide new mounts a little higher as well as position the seat where you need it. similar to how wheel spacers/adaptors work.

simota1 · 03-09-2012, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ydg27g

I'd recomend going to a reputable machinistand see if he can make you some brackets that bolt to the original mounts and provide new mounts a little higher as well as position the seat where you need it. similar to how wheel spacers/adaptors work.

X2

memorylasts · 03-09-2012, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by simota1

X2

x3 thats how i would go about it, between the rail and the floor, your going to either create a whole other seat rail that can go under yours or a almost washer(spacer) system for the oem seat rail.

hopefully you can get this sorted so you can really enjoy you dream car!

cheshirecat · 03-09-2012, 10:29 AM

hokay dokay dr jones, hold on to your potatoes

Pintsize725 · 03-09-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ydg27g

I'd recomend going to a reputable machinistand see if he can make you some brackets that bolt to the original mounts and provide new mounts a little higher as well as position the seat where you need it. similar to how wheel spacers/adaptors work.

I was thinking about this last night but a big question is: How safe is it going to be during a wreck? Not that I plan on any, but it's always in the back of my head when driving in traffic. I was leaning more towards adding more cushion to the actual seat. I only need the boost towards the rear of the seat, the front is fine.

Pintsize725 · 03-09-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

hokay dokay dr jones, hold on to your potatoes

Got a girl version?

scottIN · 03-09-2012, 10:43 AM

Maybe something like this? Not sure how much it would compress though.

AutoSport Microsuede Wedge Cushions - AutoSport Catalog

They have a 180 day return policy if it doesn't work.

cheshirecat · 03-09-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Got a girl version?

Pintsize725 · 03-09-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by scottIN

Maybe something like this? Not sure how much it would compress though.

AutoSport Microsuede Wedge Cushions - AutoSport Catalog

They have a 180 day return policy if it doesn't work.

Looks like I have some product testing to do. Thanks for the link.

Pintsize725 · 03-09-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

....That's just disturbing....

cheshirecat · 03-09-2012, 11:03 AM

not everybody can be a supermodel

03-08-2012, 08:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pintsize725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 14,196 Drives: 2016 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 211844	Short driver tips? So I bought the car of my dreams (for now) thinking that I would just have to adjust the seat a bit to be able to see comfortably out of all the windows. When I took my test drive, everything seemed OK but maybe I was stretching to look a bit and didn't notice. After 2 months of driving with my sweater under my rear as a pseudo seat cushion, I need to find a better alternative. I'd rather not give up my Z since I worked so hard to get it. I've gotten blind spot mirrors to help me out but that damn drivers side mirror blocks my view at intersections. I need a way to boost my seat about an inch to an inch and a half and maybe even something to help me sit further away from the steering wheel. I am 4 ft 10in tall. Feel free to make jokes at my expense if needed! Last edited by Pintsize725; 03-08-2012 at 10:05 PM.

03-08-2012, 10:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pintsize725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 14,196 Drives: 2016 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 211844	Yes, I raised the seat as high as I could. I feel really lame sitting on a cushion. I saw someone mention something about being able to raise the seat height with some modification. Can't seem to find a thread though. Last edited by Pintsize725; 03-08-2012 at 10:09 PM.

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Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	No jokes here man. I'd look into a proper cushion or whatever is going to work for you to have a proper seat position. Safety before anything else

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