Tazio Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 The original owner at 6 foot 2 specified a long cockpit, with a bench seat, snug for him, but I can't reach the pedals being a more normal 5 foot 7. Slide down the seat someone says...yep, then put the seat belt on, ( it's normal, not an inertia one, ) so you have to sit right back in the seat.... see the problem?I'm pretty sure in times gone by that I've seen booster cushions that overcome this slight difficulty, either that or my memory is even worse than thought. Am I right?, and does anyone know where they came from, or maybe has something suitable in the loft gathering dust ?Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 one of these should help...https://www.wish.com/product/5de23386b96ceb9533ca9e89?hide_login_modal=true&from_ad=goog_shopping&_display_country_code=GB&_force_currency_code=GBP&pid=googleadwords_int&c=%7BcampaignId%7D&ad_cid=5de23386b96ceb9533ca9e89&ad_cc=GB&ad_curr=GBP&ad_price=34.00&campaign_id=6493229882&exclude_install=true&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5fT6kPH67QIVlPdRCh2SKQpFEAQYASABEgJP7_D_BwE&share=web Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 Trust you Neil, is that from one of your Fetish magazines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john g Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Have you got the option of adjusting the pedals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Or these :-)https://www.shoebidooshoes.com/en/black-fetish-pumps-with-silver-heels-30.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 Oye, don't you start, or are they from Suzy's 'special' wardrobe... And John G, it doesn't appear so, they look fixed in one position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndrewE Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Alan, is yours a cable clutch? If so then I cannot comment but if you have a hydraulic clutch then there is quite a range of pedal adjustment available by changing the length of the push rods (I have the opposite problem of long legs and short cockpit). I see you have bench seats so a thicker back should be a fairly easy job and if necessary seat squabs to bridge the floor cross member could be done if the originals end up too short Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooty Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Alan, do you want to retain the bench or would you be better making up steel straps between the chassis rails and fitting adjustable seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Unless your precious about the bench seat you could always fit one of these with a few subtle mods....https://www.nrshealthcare.co.uk/bedroom-seating-aids/seating/high-back-chairs/jubilee-high-seat-fireside-chair-winged-armchair?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkL6t_Ir77QIVlO7tCh1UIAsyEAQYBSABEgJzafD_BwEwith the 'wings' it kind of like a race seat for OAP's....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 Far too comfy Neil, I'd be nodding off.I do want to keep the bench as part of the character of the car, I've got a cut down low profile Tillett that I could use, but I'm reluctant. I sure have seen vinyl covered boosters in the past, so I'll have to work out a solution, a slab of foam off the market perhaps..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 You can build it up using yoga mats and sprat tack, then trim and sand to shape once perfect ask Jill at soft bits to recover it..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted January 1, 2021 Area Representative Share Posted January 1, 2021 Hi AlanOf course this is why Marcos cars had a lead screw adjustment for the pedals as a set.As you know I am of similar height, I find the longer cockpit of the 21 less comfortable than that of my Seven. I think that there ought to be a way to construct a frame to bring all three pedals towards the driver. I'm tempted to see what could be done.In all honesty, I think the whole car industry ought to do this, I think there will be an ideal position for the head to be and everything should be adjusted to fit this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 The best seat I ever had in a 7 was a two pack foam seat moulded to fit me, alas I'm a little different shape now, but if push comes to shove then I'll give that solution some serious consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Being 5'7" the car was designed for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 I can assure you in an LC car that's not the case.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Blyth Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 "... a slab of foam off the market"That's exactly what we did some years ago for my Good Wife to sprint our bench-seated short cockpit Seven. Covered with some black vinyl from the same market and she promptly won the prize for Fastest Lady! Oxted Trimming also supplied a thin seat base which transformed the driving position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 Where there's a will Roy..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahf Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Alan I had the same problem and I brought the back forward by about 75mm. Lower edge is held forward with aluminium angle brackets and a simple piece of timber covered with vinyl at the top edge. The big bonus is that you then have a reasonably useful stowage area behind the seat. If you're interested, you can pop over and try it and I'll maintain a safe distance, but it's pretty easy to mock up until you get the right position for yourself. Cheers Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahf Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Alan I had the same problem and I brought the back forward by about 75mm. Lower edge is held forward with aluminium angle brackets and a simple piece of timber covered with vinyl at the top edge. The big bonus is that you then have a reasonably useful stowage area behind the seat. If you're interested, you can pop over and try it and I'll maintain a safe distance, but it's pretty easy to mock up until you get the right position for yourself. Cheers Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 Brian, Thank you for the offer, but as you say it's pretty easy to mock up. I've found out that when Caterham announced the Long Cockpit, it was achieved by moving the backrest back 2.5 inches, so it looks like I'll be digging around for suitable sized bits of wood as a temp fix, but a bag seat maybe the longer term fix.Cheers, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougBaker Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 The two pack moulded foam seat is going to be the best option. I saw one recently which had been neatly covered in vinyl/leather and looked very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Roll on another famous canoe story ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 Lol....what a thought...thankfully I know a man who can...... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed White Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Re a bench seat, could you not get away with something as simple as making a wooden extension to sit behind the seat back, pushing it forward as far as you need? I run a bench, and i'm 6 foot 2. Should be simple, mdf, wrap top in black vinyl?I take it you've adjusted the pedals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 No pedal adjustment on my chassis, and I'll bodge it first as per post 20., I also have to fix the lack of being able to fit any seat harness issue too, but it'll have to go back to Bruce for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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