Willtl 54 Report post Posted November 24, 2015 I'm 6 foot 4 and a half inches and although I didn't have any problems in either of the test drives (longest was about an hour), last night my back, legs and in the middle of the night, my arms were a bit achy. Could be that I'm old, tall or the aches are just a coincidence, but wondered if any other drivers are as tall as me and whether they get any aches through driving, at least initially. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted November 24, 2015 I'm just over 6'3 and long drives can give me aches. I find if I recline the seat more that helps on motorway miles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted November 24, 2015 6ft 2" here and can comfortable do 5 hours in the 86 without any aches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted November 24, 2015 Who is the shortest ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted November 24, 2015 1 minute ago, KevinA said: Who is the shortest ? @faith 4 Lauren, faith, Ztox and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted November 24, 2015 My main pain seems to be in my left thigh and I think the problem is due to the low seats not supporting my thighs properly. I'm going to see if I can introduce either a small cushion or towel between my thighs and the seat for extra support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted November 24, 2015 12 minutes ago, Willtl said: My main pain seems to be in my left thigh and I think the problem is due to the low seats not supporting my thighs properly. I'm going to see if I can introduce either a small cushion or towel between my thighs and the seat for extra support. have you got the seat jacked up to its highest position? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted November 24, 2015 33 minutes ago, Tareim said: have you got the seat jacked up to its highest position? I have it at the lowest, if I jack it up my legs would rub the steering wheel! Actually, I think even at the highest it still wouldn't support my long legs properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted November 24, 2015 have you adjusted the steering column at all to see if it will avoid your legs then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted November 24, 2015 Yes, at highest position and furthest out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted November 24, 2015 a seat pillow it is then haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remal 85 Report post Posted November 25, 2015 On 24 November 2015 at 12:37:37, smudge said: @faith our 86 is "Our Car" well the wife as I have my toys and daily drive but use the 86 often. She's 5ft 2" so vertically challenged I would not have it any other way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chillismoke 182 Report post Posted November 26, 2015 6 foot 6 and no problems (just) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted November 26, 2015 6 hours ago, chillismoke said: 6 foot 6 and no problems (just) Do you find your thighs aren't fully on the seat? I adjusted my driving position last night (reclined the seat more) and tried slightly raising the seat (any more and my head touches the roof). Not tried driving it yet in this position, but hopefully some improvement when I do tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foulsmell 120 Report post Posted November 26, 2015 6 hours ago, chillismoke said: 6 foot 6 and no problems (just) Do you find your thighs aren't fully on the seat? I adjusted my driving position last night (reclined the seat more) and tried slightly raising the seat (any more and my head touches the roof). Not tried driving it yet in this position, but hopefully some improvement when I do tomorrow. Have you got cloth or leather? I found the leather ones to be more supportive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted November 26, 2015 2 minutes ago, Foulsmell said: Have you got cloth or leather? I found the leather ones to be more supportive. Leather. I test drove both versions and didn't have any problems during the test drives. I can only conclude that it is now a seat setup position or my elderly legs are causing me trouble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foulsmell 120 Report post Posted November 26, 2015 2 minutes ago, Foulsmell said: Have you got cloth or leather? I found the leather ones to be more supportive. Leather. I test drove both versions and didn't have any problems during the test drives. I can only conclude that it is now a seat setup position or my elderly legs are causing me trouble. I have two positions. More laid back for longer journeys and more upright for spirited driving. The bite is quit high in our cars maybe it's that. Does your left leg feel worse? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted November 26, 2015 1 hour ago, Foulsmell said: The bite is quit high in our cars maybe it's that. Does your left leg feel worse? Yep. Kind of surprised as it does very little. I'm beginning to think it may not be the fault of the car, just that the car is highlighting the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chillismoke 182 Report post Posted November 26, 2015 6 hours ago, chillismoke said: 6 foot 6 and no problems (just) Do you find your thighs aren't fully on the seat? I adjusted my driving position last night (reclined the seat more) and tried slightly raising the seat (any more and my head touches the roof). Not tried driving it yet in this position, but hopefully some improvement when I do tomorrow. No not had this problem, seat as far back and as low as possible. I practically drive from the back seat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbynog 9 Report post Posted December 3, 2015 I'm 6ft 2" Took me a while to get the seat "right"...........now really hate it if it gets moved for any reason. Only niggle I have is if I don't take those extra few seconds to get myself settled properly before setting off.... .....you know, getting yourself squared in the seat properly with just the right amount of bum-pushed-back. If I just jump in and go I find myself sat ever so slightly to one side so that it can cause an ache in my left side where I'm pushed up against the bolster too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted December 6, 2015 LOL, for a second I thought all the.......and then the "you know" was referring to adjusting something a lil more sensitive 1 Ztox reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faith 237 Report post Posted December 15, 2015 On 24/11/2015 at 0:36 PM, KevinA said: Who is the shortest ? I can't actually believe you needed to ask this question ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted December 15, 2015 How tall is Faith? I'm pretty short at 5 8. Get teased about it by my wife's family all the time as they're built like beanpoles! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted December 15, 2015 1 hour ago, CanaryWundaboy said: How tall is Faith? I'm pretty short at 5 8. Get teased about it by my wife's family all the time as they're built like beanpoles! Approximately 3 foot, I trod on her head Saturday! Little gnome. 2 KevinA and Mike reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted December 15, 2015 I'm laughing but don't know if I should be! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
