Wolf Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Despite trying out every other car I can think of from XKRs to 911s to DB7s I cannot find anything as quick and fun as the Supe that still seats my 2 kids so am keeping the Supe and going single turbo etc.. BUT the kids are now getting bigger and I'm 6'2" so need my seat right back to drive comfortably - a problem for my back seat passenger as that leaves no leg room - I can move my seat forward to give them a little room but only for short drives as it gets uncomfortable for me So does anyone know if any after market seats like the Cobras etc are thinner in the back etc (with all their fancy carbon seat backs etc) and would give a few inches extra leg room to a passenger in the back? If anyone has fitted these and noticed a difference I'd be grateful to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 TBH, I think you are going to struggle here Wolf I'm 6' 3" and still require my seat to be all the way back in my Sparco Milano's but, mine are not a "hard back" seat like some so, maybe light weight units would give an inch ? but, at what cost to your comfort ?......I don't think any seat is going to give a few inches! Can I ask how old your kids are ? (Just so I know at what age/height the soop becomes unusable in the rear for the nippers ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashpoint Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 i'm 5' 8" (see short ares) the only people who haven't complained about rear leg room were under 10 yrs old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 im 5'10 and my 6 year old still has plenty of room behind me. i knew there must be some benefits to being a short arse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttynutz Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 im 5'9 but i sit almost right to the back probably leaving 1inch to spare, so cant really fit anyone behind, i usually make them sit sideways so their feet is over behind the passenger side thats in a scenario of 4 people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Might be easier getting a custom rear seat made, you can get at least 2" for the legs, also make the backrest and the base thinner. Easy for Gibson and Boyne retrimming service! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewizzy Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 I was going to say the same, Maybe a couple of low back fixed buckets in teh back fitted further back than the OE seats would give you up to an extra 6 or so inches may require a fair bit of welding though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Can the seat be a fixed back ie bucket or does it need to recline ???? Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 im 5'10 Yeah in your dreams, short arse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Yeah in your dreams, short arse. Hahah unlucky Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 im 5ft 6ins, I dont have any problems... apart from the booster seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 The kids are now 10 and 13 but even with the 10 yo behibd me and his legs crushed I have to be uncomfortable... I do prefer reclining seat TBH as I have a F**cked back from jumping out of planes too much so it's hard to get a comfy position. Oh well, I guess it's time for me to sell the kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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