More legroom with aftermarket seat?

vividracing · 05-03-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

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

Solution: Deep wheel + quick release. Holler at me!

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i think op is a giraffe...

idk why, but this had me laughing pretty good.

OP: I'm not nearly as big as you, but the 370Z seats have pretty broad adjustment. Go back to the dealer and tinker with the seats; you'll find something that works I'm sure.

kenchan · 05-03-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

idk why, but this had me laughing pretty good.

.

something in your head...

it's the unexpected curve balls that make it funny.

my kids throw curve balls at me all the time... but those aren't funny...

techfracture · 05-03-2012, 04:56 PM

Someone asked about the comfort of a Bride seat. I have one in my car, the Brix III I believe, and it is awesomely comfortable. It also holds me in one place very well.

Zenki370 · 05-03-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cgmg21

+1......

Just turn the knobs so that the seat is slammed all the way down.
The OP needs to go & really spend some time with the effen seat. I am reading that people are 6'0'' to 6'5'' weighting 190-260lbs & now of them are having any issues. When you are sitting in the Z it is a sports car & is not going to feel like you are in some luxury sedan. Maybe you should go with the Hyundai Genesis.

at 260lb am I the heaviest Z driver on the board lol

ngabdala · 05-03-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cgmg21

+1......

Just turn the knobs so that the seat is slammed all the way down.
The OP needs to go & really spend some time with the effen seat. I am reading that people are 6'0'' to 6'5'' weighting 190-260lbs & now of them are having any issues. When you are sitting in the Z it is a sports car & is not going to feel like you are in some luxury sedan. Maybe you should go with the Hyundai Genesis.

I've tried everything. I sat in one for close to 20 minutes today. I'm still not counting this car out. I'll stop doing legs at the gym if I have to

Yeah I'll get a Genesis if you get the Veloster.

Zenki370 · 05-03-2012, 06:32 PM

Speaking of Veloster there is a guy with one in my work parking lot that works at starbucks, loud loud loud exhaust on it. Make sure he buys that one.

MacLean · 05-03-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ngabdala

I've tried everything. I sat in one for close to 20 minutes today. I'm still not counting this car out. I'll stop doing legs at the gym if I have to

Yeah I'll get a Genesis if you get the Veloster.

Sure....... I could always use another DD. I actually thought about buying the Hyundai Sonata as a DD.

ZMan8 · 05-03-2012, 11:54 PM

I just want to clarify some things for OP. the Z is bigger in every category except shoulder room, which probably has to do w/ the bucket seats in the Z being more hugging.

2011 370Z interior:
Front Headroom (in.) 38.20
Front Legroom (in.) 42.90
Front Shoulder Room (in.) 54.40
Front Hip Room (in.) 54.60

2011 civic Si Coupe Interior:
Front Headroom (in.) 37.70
Front Legroom (in.) 42.20
Front Shoulder Room (in.) 55.10
Front Hip Room (in.) 53.20

MacLean · 05-04-2012, 02:19 AM

Defective ZMan8 makes a very interesting point here. The only thing that the Z lacks as given was the front shoulder room by .70 inches. Maybe the OP is just in denial about the fact that the Z's seat will work to his height & weight. Maybe the OP isn't complying to try to actually make the seat work with him & to accustomed to the Si seats. The Z's seats will be more fitted to one's body & keeping you in place & is actually a sports car. OP get used to the Z's seat b/c it will keep you nice & tight when making those turns instead of sliding around in your seat.

kenchan · 05-04-2012, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZMan8

I just want to clarify some things for OP. the Z is bigger in every category except shoulder room, which probably has to do w/ the bucket seats in the Z being more hugging.

2011 370Z interior:
Front Headroom (in.) 38.20
Front Legroom (in.) 42.90
Front Shoulder Room (in.) 54.40
Front Hip Room (in.) 54.60

2011 civic Si Coupe Interior:
Front Headroom (in.) 37.70
Front Legroom (in.) 42.20
Front Shoulder Room (in.) 55.10
Front Hip Room (in.) 53.20

Mr.zman!

ngabdala · 05-04-2012, 09:19 AM

It's the lack of telescoping wheel.

I come on here asking for suggestions and you think I'm in denial ? I keep going back to the dealership to find a comfortable position. I refuse to give up.

The Si seats are great too.

It just comes down to whether or not I can live with the Z. That means if I am getting uncomfortable while driving I can't put the seat all the way back to stretch. That's the issue right now I am figuring out on my own for the past day now.

It comes down to preference. I now need to make sure I can be comfortable with this car every day. Thanks for everyone's help.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgmg21

Maybe the OP is just in denial about the fact that the Z's seat will work to his height & weight. Maybe the OP isn't complying to try to actually make the seat work with him & to accustomed to the Si seats. The Z's seats will be more fitted to one's body & keeping you in place & is actually a sports car. OP get used to the Z's seat b/c it will keep you nice & tight when making those turns instead of sliding around in your seat.

MacLean · 05-04-2012, 12:41 PM

ngabdala, patience is the virtue my friend. We have no doubt that you will eventually find the best seating position to your liking.

Nut_N_Much · 05-27-2012, 08:18 PM

Try this, I am 6'4" 236 pounds, I fit fine but am looking into one of these.

Carbon Fiber Steering Wheels Custom Made to Order

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-27-2012, 10:00 PM

Some advice for the next car purchase...

Some people just won't like the way certain cars feel. The best thing to do is test drive well. Sit in it. Spend time. My first test drive of the Z was like an hour long. Then I went back and took another 45 minute test drive. I test drove every affordable import and domestic sports car out there. A few of them twice. And a couple I rented. Do your research well and threads like this one won't be necessary.

glenthall · 06-09-2012, 11:22 AM

6 ft 6 in. 260 lbs here and I fit fine with seat all the way back
and steering wheel all the way up.

05-03-2012, 04:56 PM	#48 (permalink)
techfracture Base Member $techfracture's Avatar$ Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Woodland Posts: 31 Drives: 1982 280ZX Turbo Rep Power: 13 $techfracture is on a distinguished road$	Someone asked about the comfort of a Bride seat. I have one in my car, the Brix III I believe, and it is awesomely comfortable. It also holds me in one place very well.
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05-03-2012, 11:54 PM	#53 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	I just want to clarify some things for OP. the Z is bigger in every category except shoulder room, which probably has to do w/ the bucket seats in the Z being more hugging. 2011 370Z interior: Front Headroom (in.) 38.20 Front Legroom (in.) 42.90 Front Shoulder Room (in.) 54.40 Front Hip Room (in.) 54.60 2011 civic Si Coupe Interior: Front Headroom (in.) 37.70 Front Legroom (in.) 42.20 Front Shoulder Room (in.) 55.10 Front Hip Room (in.) 53.20 __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

06-09-2012, 11:22 AM	#60 (permalink)
glenthall Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 4 Drives: 2012 370z Rep Power: 13	6 ft 6 in. 6 ft 6 in. 260 lbs here and I fit fine with seat all the way back and steering wheel all the way up.

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