Is this a crazy idea, just a little naive, brilliant or perhaps..., ...already been done or at least discussed before? Options

[MikeInMunich]

As recently posted, my car arrived over here in DE (Germany) and to my dismay, the (custom racing) seat, all the way back of course, isn't giving me quite enough leg room for my left leg when using the clutch.

Thanks guys, to those of you who responded to my recent post, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) most suggesting that I change the seat, some suggesting the offset adapter to the steering wheel from J.W. Engineering (Rennshift), and naturally the possibility to use a smaller diameter wheel.

I am reluctant to change the seat, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) as it 1) matches the passenger seat, 2) matches the interior, 3) was not a cheap custom job (Sophie's Seat Design, Hollywood) and 4) they have the seat heaters from Camp 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)

So here's my idea / question... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)

the first thing I noticed when I got into the car and put my foot on the clutch was that I had to move my foot from far left, where it was, towards the center to get it to the clutch, which was when my thigh then came into contact with the wheel... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Has anybody ever done a modification to the pedal assembly to move the clutch pedal outward, to the left? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

It seems to me that this would solve the problem and not be too difficult. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

Is this something that's been done or is perhaps even somewhat common?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

As always, thanks!

M.i.M.

[struckn]

See if this helps. I'm 6'2" and the stock wheel was making it difficult to enter and exit the seat, plus it interfered with my legs somewhat.

What I did was replace the original steering wheel with a smaller 13" (350mm) Deep Dish Drift Spec Wheel. It requires a MOM adapter (8002) which is 3" deep. The deep dish off set of the Wheel is also 3" from the hub to the wheel grip which moved the wheel towards the driver. Because the steering column angles upward the wheel is slightly then elevated by moving the wheel closer to the driver.

The bottom of my wheel is 16" from the floor and 8" above seat at its forward edge. The top of the clutch peddle to the back of the Wheel is 24". The wheel having been moved closer to the driver also eliminated out stretched arms and is very comfortable. I can get in and out easily plus there is a lot more leg room.

[MikeInMunich]

See if this helps. I'm 6'2" and the stock wheel was making it difficult to enter and exit the seat, plus it interfered with my legs somewhat.

What I did was replace the original steering wheel with a smaller 13" (350mm) Deep Dish Drift Spec Wheel. It requires a MOM adapter (8002) which is 3" deep. The deep dish off set of the Wheel is also 3" from the hub to the wheel grip which moved the wheel towards the driver. Because the steering column angles upward the wheel is slightly then elevated by moving the wheel closer to the driver.

The bottom of my wheel is 16" from the floor and 8" above seat at its forward edge. The top of the clutch peddle to the back of the Wheel is 24". The wheel having been moved closer to the driver also eliminated out stretched arms and is very comfortable. I can get in and out easily plus there is a lot more leg room.

Thanks for these measurements and this idea, since adding a quick release that brings the wheel closer to the driver could also give me the same (similar) effect. Until now I though that would exacerbate the problem, but I can imagine how getting the wheel closer to your body would keep it away from the part of your left thigh which hits it when stepping on the clutch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

M.