seat options with better support and the taller driver, what have those drivers 6 foot plus found? I want a head rest that actually behind not below my head! |
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seat options with better support and the taller driver, what have those drivers 6 foot plus found? I want a head rest that actually behind not below my head! |
DRPHIL914 |
Feb 23 2021, 07:39 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,766 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
first off- i am 6'1", the primary use of this seat will be for AX and trips to the mountains, aggressive driving. I want better side support and head protection. right now if i got hit from behind like Clay did my head would be shattering the rear window, so this is not a good scenario. i've been searching forum here looking at what others have used. I have looked at the seats that Stefan at GTS Classics makes, and as i look at those options, it seems the best fit and option might be the one that has a 914 shaped headrest but can be raised and lowered, i think it s the Nurburgring, but recently saw a set a member had made i think were the Watkins Glen, they seem to fit in a 914 nicely but the headrest is fixed in place and does not appear to be taller than stock, So i am looking for options that wont completely break the bank but give great support and fit better for my height and size. I did buy some Corbeau from a member but found they are made for someone 5'8" or smaller and as thin as i am, even narrower. so those are gone and i am researching this time better before i buy. Please post pics if you have them!!! |
PCH |
Feb 23 2021, 12:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 3-January 19 From: Santa Barbara Member No.: 22,772 Region Association: Southern California |
6'2" (and shrinking) here. I've had two different stock seat sets in my car and found both very comfortable.
My biggest problem was getting my legs under the steering wheel with the top on. A little smaller in diameter wood Nardi steering wheel took care of that problem. But now the speedo and tach are partially covered by the wheel. As an alternate, making a thinner bottom pad wouldn't be that difficult. Memory foam might be especially comfortable. |
oakdalecurtis |
Feb 24 2021, 10:39 AM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,325 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California |
6'2" (and shrinking) here. I've had two different stock seat sets in my car and found both very comfortable. My biggest problem was getting my legs under the steering wheel with the top on. A little smaller in diameter wood Nardi steering wheel took care of that problem. But now the speedo and tach are partially covered by the wheel. As an alternate, making a thinner bottom pad wouldn't be that difficult. Memory foam might be especially comfortable. Hey PCH, check out my post link here about the JSWest spacer and how it changes your gauge view. You simply cannot tell driving that the steering wheel is not exactly on center... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=steering+wheel |
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