Matt,
I'm the same height as you, and I must admit I found the legroom in my
Spitfire to be fine with the seat moved right back. Getting in and out
was a bit awkward, but once in I was always quite comfortable. Fitting
a 13 steering wheel helped. I was just over 30 when my Spitfire
finally
How did you move the seat back? I have much the same problem - I
would LOVE a couple more inches of legroom. My seat is as far back as
the tub will allow, I think. Any tricks appreciated! I have been
meaning to try raising the front edge of the seat. I think some kind
of long thin wedge will
I'm surprised no one has suggested moving the pedals. The idea would
be to modify the master cylinder hangers for clutch a brake. Of
course, the most important pedal is the throttle since that's the one
you have to hold your foot on (also the one that makes the car get
louder). The throttle
Miata seats actually give you more leg room, although only if you mod the pan
so they go all the way back. But they definietly cut into head room so it's a
trade
off (I think they give you more leg room because they are raised in the
front,
which bends your leg, but still gives you support).
The
Speaking of leg room, remember a few years back Wilt Chamberlan at 7'4
drove a V/W Beattle and seemed to have no problems. FT
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HmmmI thought that was a 70's era VW Rabbit...but I could be wrong!
Matt
FRED E THOMAS [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Speaking of leg room, remember a few years back Wilt Chamberlan at 7'4
drove a V/W Beattle and seemed to have no problems. FT
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Dear Spit Lister's,
A few of my racing buddies have asked me to build an adjustable rear
vertical link based on John Wolfe's picture as well as Kas' book.
These are probably more geared towards the road racing and autocross
group, but thought I would share with you all.
Wolfe gets 80 pounds
If anyone want's a picture of the completed assembly e-mail me
directly.
Chris
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Jackson, MI 49203
p/n (517) 783-0710
fax (517) 783-0711
Of course, I remembered that he removed the front drivers' seat and sat in
the back!
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Subject: [Spits] Leg Room
Speaking of leg room,
I always felt a little sorry for owners of LHD Spitfires regarding legroom. It
was something of a
bete-noir within the company when compared to RHD cars. I drove plenty of both
versions and while
the brake and clutch offset was never an issue for me, the location of the
accelerator on LHD was
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