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Old May 25, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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Recently I've been struggling to find a perfect driving position, that will give control of the car and comfort if anyone knows a way to adjust the driving position please share it with us.
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Old May 25, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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unlock and sit in the car.

Then spend a good 5 mins adjusting each setting, working out what is comfortable for you. Then save to memory if you have that option. That's how I did it.

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Old May 25, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by sanjsanj
unlock and sit in the car.

Then spend a good 5 mins adjusting each setting, working out what is comfortable for you. Then save to memory if you have that option. That's how I did it.
I tried that but no use.
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Old May 25, 2012 | 02:13 PM
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i have different settings for different occasions. like for sports driving which is almost always i have it set one way ( pretty much squazing me from everywhere and tight everywhere, and when i go on longer trips i kind of open up the seat more and blow up the bottom of the backrest to keep my back straight and comfy and extend the thigh support all the way
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Old May 25, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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Going to be hard to find someone else's settings that work for you. For example, I am 6'4" - unless you're about the same height and size (I am a pretty big dude) then posting my settings is pointless. I will say, I HATE those people that drive with the seatback all laid back looking like they drive from the rear seat. It looks stupid, it isn't comfortable, it isn't safe, so let's stop the nonsense.
I tend to keep my seat as upright as possible with the lower cushion at the lowest setting with the front of the cushion tilted up slightly to provide good thigh support. I like my steering wheel placed where it can be reached comfortably and doesn't block my gauges (pet peeve - I must be able to see all of my gauges).
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Old May 25, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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This technique works for me.
  1. The steering wheel should be in the straight-ahead position in order to view the gauges during seat adjustments.
  2. Lower the seat bottom to the lowest position, both the front and back parts of the seat bottom.
  3. Tilt the front part of the seat bottom up a little to help prevent submarining.
  4. Adjust the seat back angle to a comfortable position.
  5. Move seat height up or down until the space between one's head and the headliner is about a flat fist height.
  6. Move the seat bottom forward or backward and up or down until one's foot can fully depress the brake pedal comfortably for emergency stops and the other foot can brace comfortably against the dead pedal for hard turns.
  7. Adjust the steering wheel position and tilt angle to a comfortable position. One should be able hold the steering wheel at the 10 and 2 o'clock positions with a comfortable bend in the elbows. One should also be able to grip the top of the steering wheel with either hand with a slight bend in the elbow.
  8. Fine-tune the seat back angle and steering wheel tilt position until all gauges are visible.
  9. Verify position: foot must be able to depress brake pedal fully, other foot can be used to brace against the dead pedal, both hands can grip the 10 and 2 o'clock positions comfortably, with elbows resting on both armrests (center armrest extended) the steering wheel can be gripped lightly at the 8 and 4 o'clock positions, either hand can hold the top of the steering wheel comfortably with a slight bend in the elbow, all gauges are visible through the steering wheel, the transmission lever (especially manual) can be moved to to all positions.
  10. Adjust head rest position to prevent whiplash.
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Old May 26, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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Thanks all of you guys for helping
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Old May 26, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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vkhong has it nailed with his description.
I respectfully add that your brake foot should be able to comfortably touch the floorboards 'behind' the brake. This setting will guarantee that you can use the brake effectively in the event of an emergency. I have had to do this on more than one occasion so speak from experience. Under extreme conditions(collision from the side), my brake pedal almost touched the floorboards.
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Old May 26, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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Gilgorm, that is a good advice. Noted and thank you.
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Old May 26, 2012 | 10:21 PM
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vkhong, thanks your technique was really usefull, I adjusted my seat according to your description.
Gilgorm, thank you for the tip I will use it.
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