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yaoxiao4 03-09-2017 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SINISTER (Post 3625402)
I am just at 5 7 on a good day......no problem in the Z and I am not up close to the steering wheel at all. However, when I push in the clutch my leg is fully extended ...

yeah that's kinda what i dont like, feeling like i have to reach to press the clutch all the way down

TreeSemdyZee 03-09-2017 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by yaoxiao4 (Post 3625386)
damn lol didnt expect the response to be so hostile

yall got jokes tho

OF COURSE I'M HOSTILE. I'M SHORT DANGIT! :mad:

ChaseZ 03-09-2017 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by yaoxiao4 (Post 3625428)
yeah that's kinda what i dont like, feeling like i have to reach to press the clutch all the way down

Perhaps a nice automatic corolla would be better suited... :confused:

These clutches typically catch and release right near the top and don't need to be pressed anywhere near the floorboards. Heck I have a 30" inseam which isn't terribly long and would have to tip toe it to the floorboards, and I'm just barely under 6'

Zoren 370 03-10-2017 12:01 AM

When somebody ask me what's my height I always answer:

Iam 5 feet and 7 inches below! :eek:

sp911 03-10-2017 05:30 AM

6' 2" and the z fits like a glove to me.

chubbs 03-10-2017 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee (Post 3625410)
I'm 5' 6" with 29" inseam.

Same here. No problem for me either. I do like to sit on a cushion, to elevate my eye level slightly, or I find the exterior mirror blocks oncoming traffic sometimes.

JARblue 03-10-2017 08:23 AM

You may just have to learn to modulate the clutch with a mostly extended leg. You don't need to push the clutch pedal past the point of engagement/disengagement. In fact, your clutch system is probably better off with you not pushing the clutch pedal all the way to the floor as that just stresses the master cylinder seals prompting premature failure.

mishuko 03-10-2017 09:14 AM

I'm like 5"5.... :ughdance: I'm pretty sure I'm closer to the airbags than most of you here. Pro tip

Don't crash and you'll be good!

If you do... git gud kid. Jk I know sometimes shet happens


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Originally Posted by Jayhovah (Post 3625423)
Does the RJM clutch pedal allow the pedal to be adjusted physically higher? or just the engagement point?

Other way around. You can adjust pedal height not engagement point.

For the actual adjustment you're increasing the "bite" window so to say.

Jayhovah 03-10-2017 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mishuko (Post 3625561)
Other way around. You can adjust pedal height not engagement point.

For the actual adjustment you're increasing the "bite" window so to say.

There you go.... if you just need the clutch pedal to sit a little higher, then maybe all you need is an RJM pedal. Plus, everyone that has one thinks it's the greatest thing the universe.

ChaseZ 03-10-2017 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah (Post 3625630)
Plus, everyone that has one thinks it's the greatest thing the universe.

Except me. Think my expectations were on account of that though

shirokenkami 03-10-2017 01:14 PM

My problem is that I need a telescopic capable steering wheel, i.e. too tall. That or I need my arms to grow about another 4 inches...

mults 03-10-2017 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee (Post 3625410)
I'm 5' 6" with 29" inseam. No problem for me. I do tilt the seat back because I don't like to sit straight up.

Sounds like you have my specs as well. I have electric seats and when I get out, I push the seat all the way back before I get out. When I get back in, I extend my leg while pushing in the clutch and then push the seat forward. When the clutch pedal is fully depressed, I know I have hit my spot.

I tilt the seat back as well to get into the best position for me too...

AestheticCM1 03-10-2017 01:38 PM

I'm 5' 7'', and I've never had a problem with the seating position. It might be helpful to fiddle with the seat's tilt adjustment.

Thyristor 03-10-2017 02:23 PM

it sounds like you might be pushing the clutch to the floor which you shouldn't have to do. as other have said you barely have to push the clutch in for the clutch to disengage. if i had to push the clutch the whole way in id have to move the seat the whole way up also and im 5' 10":icon17:

yaoxiao4 03-10-2017 04:07 PM

thanks for the help guys, I think I'm just gonna sit further back and not push the clutch to the floor due to the high engagement point


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