What is the perfect driving seating position?

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Oct 5, 2010 | 09:27 PM

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GPWSIM

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that mini link was very informative. Thanks!

Oct 5, 2010 | 11:50 PM

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c32b

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recaro spg = problem solved.

Oct 6, 2010 | 04:17 AM

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RedCelica

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upright position, seat far enough for my left leg to fully extend to push the clutch to the floor. Arms slightly bent. When Im on the highway Ill relax a bit into a slump and left hand is at 7-8 oclock.

Oct 6, 2010 | 10:10 AM

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mister x

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Considering how important seating position is to comfort and safety, it's a probably a smart investment to have an upholstery shop mod your seats if you can't get it right with the OEM setup. I didn't want to spring for aftermarket seats so I recontoured my seat bottoms to get comfortable. Racing pedals might be another option.

Oct 6, 2010 | 10:31 AM

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barrett4bama

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i move my seat up a little and recline it back until its comfortable, then i slam it back into the wall lol, im 6 ft so it doesnt get to recline too far. This car is not the best for comfort, at least to me but i know thats not what its for and i love it anyway.

Oct 6, 2010 | 10:48 AM

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spook

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Quote:

Originally Posted by c32b,Oct 5 2010, 11:50 PM

recaro spg = problem solved.

This is the position I try and replicate with my stock seat.

Oct 6, 2010 | 11:19 AM

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S14 to S2k

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i just tried to sit "correctly" and now there's a HUGE gap in the back of the seat and it looks really ugly. i haven't tried driving it that way yet but it doesn't feel uncomfortable which is a good thing.

Oct 31, 2017 | 01:21 AM

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Drifting

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Originally Posted by smartamar11

K so from what I have gathered from autocross books and autocross schools,
with the pedals depressed you should still have a slight bend in your foot. With your arms outstretched in front of you, your wrist should be flush with the top of the steering wheel. Your seat back should be straight up. Maybe a slight bend back but barely. Butt planted deep in the seat.
I push the pedals i use the part of my foot right under the toes. But tthat's personal preferance, not something someone told me.

I’ve got short legs and longish arms . Hopeless to get a good position. To reach the pedals the steering wheel right in my face with elbows bent way back, Not the car for me.