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Re: Adding leg room to a TR6

To: Robert Shaffer <rshaffer@gmu.edu>
Subject: Re: Adding leg room to a TR6
From: Justin Wagner <jmwagner@greenheart.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 20:45:06 -0700
Cc: triumphs <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Organization: Justin Ltd.
References: <34503BA0.77E2B367@gmu.edu>
Robert Shaffer wrote:
> 
> I don't own a car, but I've been looking at the TR6 for awhile and
> I'm about 90% sure this is the car I want.  I'm basically aware of all
> the things that go along with owning a British car.  One major problem
> is that I'm a little taller than average (6' 7").  Ok. Maybe I'm
> reaching the outer boundary of ogre-ness, but I'm not going to let that
> stand in the way of what I want.  Is it possible to get more leg room
> out a TR6?  I've driven my friends MG. Yes, it is POSSIBLE to drive but
> very uncomfortable and it makes driving "spirited" a bit difficult.
> Maybe I could move the drivers seat's track back farther?  Maybe a
> smaller steering wheel?  Also, is it possible to move the seat lower?
> Sitting upright, I can peer over the windshield with ease.  It would be
> nice to find a way to fit into one of these.  Thanks in advance!
>                                                                         
>-Robert Shaffer


Hi Robert...I'm 6'3"... no problem... but I think if I was just a tad
taller, my leg would probably be pressed against the crash pad/bottom of
dash... 
 
The seats can be adjusted pretty much as far back as they're going to
go, though there might be some room to do some modifications to get it
practically pressed against the bulkhead behind it... 

The second thing to do... is to change seats... either have them
altered... or buy alternative seats... the idea being... to get you
further back in the seat...  
 
It would sure get messy to make changes to the dash (for more clearance
at the top.) 

I've been contemplating removing the dipswitch & support... so that I
can stretch out my left leg when I'm grand touring... 
 
...just a few thoughts. 
 
Justin

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