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Old 02-14-02, 01:10 PM
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I am of average height (6'1" at best) and my peoblem is my head contacts the headliner even with the seat in the "down" position. Is there any further adjustment or any ideas anyone has.

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Old 02-14-02, 01:54 PM
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I have the same problem, unfortunately no fix. I asked around, checked with the dealer, but no luck.

If you find anything, please let me know.

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I'm 6' 4" and have the same problem. The only suggestion I have is to recline your seat some more to prompt you to lean back. That will lessen the issue some.

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Default Re: Seat Height too high /any ideas?

Originally posted by ohioboy
I am of average height (6'1" at best) and my peoblem is my head contacts the headliner even with the seat in the "down" position. Is there any further adjustment or any ideas anyone has.

Thanks
No guy you are tall... The average height for a man is around 5' 8" or 5' 9" in the US.. Ladies is 5' 3"... That's why the cars are set up to accomadate the "average" heights...

Just find out who modify the NBA players cars... Hoops any ideas?
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Im 6'2 and I dont really have any problems with hitting the roof if i just lower the seat and slouch a slight bit, I know slouch sounds uncomfortable, but I dont even notice it, thats how I normally sit anyways.
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I'm 6'2" / 6'3" (still growing) and I do the same thing as EZ -- just slouch back a drive like a rap star -- hand streched out for the wheel, laid back (with my mind on my money and my money on my mind).


Cherio!


PS: Maybe a custom seat from a supra -- they fit right into the runners --- that's what I've heard
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Originally posted by SupraCoup3
I'm 6'2" / 6'3" (still growing) and I do the same thing as EZ -- just slouch back a drive like a rap star -- hand streched out for the wheel, laid back (with my mind on my money and my money on my mind).


Cherio!


PS: Maybe a custom seat from a supra -- they fit right into the runners --- that's what I've heard

Yep, Supra seats are bolt in to the SC300.

SR
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I'm 5'7" and i fit perfectly!!! For once in my life it's benefical to be short. Give it up to the short guy!
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Well I guess I will just pull the seat and see how it works and how i can make it go down just 1/2". If I make any progress I will post for all you/us tall guys.
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I thought you could just press the whole automatic seat control down, and it will lower your seat... Mine does at least.. Just figured it out the other day.. Or maybe I am just trippin..
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Originally posted by SupraCoup3
(with my mind on my money and my money on my mind).


That was hella funny! I doubt any of the other guys on this board know what you are rappin'.

I was a bench warmer in the NBA so I don't have the cash to do what the rich guys do. They get their roofs modded to accommodate their big *** heads. Or they drive Suburbans and Navigators.....not my style.

Patrick Ewing has a Mazda Miata! No Kidding! I'm surprised his p__s will fit in that thing!
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I think it's because it's a japanese car's, an average japanese man height would probably be 5"10 or less.. and the womens are at least 5"6..
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Originally posted by CmputerWiz



Yep, Supra seats are bolt in to the SC300.

SR
i was wondering about that. thanks
now...how much do the pre-98 supra tt seats cost?
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Originally posted by pinoyentity


i was wondering about that. thanks
now...how much do the pre-98 supra tt seats cost?

I saw a set on thepartstrader.com yesterday for $200 complete!

They even said they were in perfect condition...odd.

SR
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I'm 6'1" and I have super spikey hair. I don't really have problems with my head touching the roof except when I have a car full of 4 hunnies and I have to scoot up a bit.


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