Short Leg problems, how do you guys deal with it?

yaoxiao4 · 03-10-2017, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SINISTER

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 · 03-10-2017, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by yaoxiao4

damn lol didnt expect the response to be so hostile

yall got jokes tho

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

ChaseZ · 03-10-2017, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by yaoxiao4

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...

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, 01:01 AM

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

Iam 5 feet and 7 inches below!

sp911 · 03-10-2017, 06:30 AM

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

chubbs · 03-10-2017, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

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, 09:23 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, 10:14 AM

I'm like 5"5....

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

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, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

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, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

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, 02:14 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, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

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, 02:38 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, 03:23 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"

yaoxiao4 · 03-10-2017, 05:07 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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shirokenkami Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Middle Tennessee Age: 38 Posts: 232 Drives: 2013 Z Tour Spt 6mt Rep Power: 23	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... Justint5387 likes this. __________________ “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”- Edmund Burke

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yaoxiao4 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Bay Area Posts: 320 Drives: 13 370z Black M6 Rep Power: 8	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