Center console for tall guys, Do you like it or not? Options

[BiG bOgGs]

I have been driving my 914 (with center console) for less than six months, and have gone back and forth about my feelings towards the center console. Sometimes I like it there to use as a leg rest while cruising along. Other times I think it would be nice to have some extra leg room. What do you guys who have tried both situations think.

I am 6'4", so opinions from guys around that height are best for me, but feel free to add comments for others who are shorter or taller.


Jim

[BiG bOgGs]

Thanks for all of the replies.

Rand, I will give the temporary removal a trial. I have often wondered about moving the gauges to a pillar pod setup. And I may do that even if I keep the console for other customized "upgrades"

stateofidleness, I feel your pain. I have to be very precise with my foot placement when I have my work boots on.

Eliot, I like the general idea of yours. I may just alter the rear of the enclosure to give more foot room, but keep the stock look up front. Maybe add a little padding where I rest my lower leg against the console.

ahdoman, I know what you mean. I am still learning about the 914, but I am interested in finding a way to massage that area of the foot well to get even just an inch or two more of extension.
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Ian. Shit dude, you are close. Have I met you at any of the Tamps Bay gettogethers?

r_towle, I have bent my shifter to the passenger side a little and installed a D shaped Momo steering wheel and now I can slide easily in and out of the seat.


At 6'4" I am mostly legs, and was worried that without the console there to act as a leg rest (even thought it can start to ache because of a lack of padding) I would get tired of holding my leg up or lifting it every time I had to shift. So for now I will plan on just testing things in different configurations and see what works best...or least worst. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)