Too short for my 09

[joebruni]

I got a great 09 from woodhouse recently and love it however (just like my 05 was) I have to always sit on a small pillow. I am about 5'7 and had a similar problem with my jeep wrangler that I was able to fix with a nice cheap kit. Any thoughts? I did several searches and couldnt find much.

thanks guys


-Joe

 

[jdeft1]

Do you need the seat closer or the seat higher.... or both?? How'd you fix the '05?

 

[Newport Viper]

Do you adjust the pedals or just looking for height? My GF drives it fine and she is only 5'2"

 

[Venomiss]

If you purchased your car new you should have a free year of VCA membership.
Do you have a VCA membership number already? If you do PM one of the moderators here and they can upgrade you so you can see much more of this site. Lee00blacksilverGTS or kcobean can help you out.
If you don't have a membership number yet call 1800-998-1110 on Tuesday and they can get you started.

 

[joebruni]

I needed the seat higher, yes I did buy it new but I misplaced the VCA stuff that came in the mail, I will call that number on tuesday. Thanks guys!

 

[[email protected]]

I am 5'6" and never had a problem and I have had 2 vipers. Adjust seat adjust pedals and set steering wheel. Do you have legs?

 

[J&R3xV10]

not too many people complain about needing the seat higher, usually they need the seat lowered. I do have a friend that drivers her white mamba with a pillow on her seat but she is closer to 5' not exactly sure how tall or short rather, she is but she is dang near a midget.

 

[Steve-Indy]

Height,per se, can be deceptive as it can be in the legs or in the waist...makes quite a difference.

Both Wife and I notice a big difference when switching into a Gen III or IV...as we feel as though we are sitting down in a hole compared to the feel of a Gen I or II. It is noticeable not only in the lack of rearward vision, but also in the relationship between the driver position of the shifter in a Gen III and IV...noting that she favors II for these reasons.

If after being seated, you place the seat full forward, seatback more vertical, steering wheel lower, pedals as high (close) as possible...it should work out for you...maybe even without a pillow or seat pad.

 

[Newport Viper]

got way to much time on my hands

Seat Cushion

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

I had this cushion made for my wife at a local auto upholstery shop. They used the same Viper suede material and fitted it so the seat still looks stock

 

[ViperGTS]

High heels?

 

[joebruni]

Drove around tonight without the usual pillow. Not too bad actually I just prefer the view of the road up higher. No worries, good viper weather here in San Antonio tonight!

 

[Newport Viper]

High heels?

LOL LOL!

 

[Shank2117]

i need a seat lowering kit =/

 

[Cop Magnet]

I call BS. Someone's lying about their height

 

[gb66gth]

strap blocks to the pedals!(jk)

 

[bluesrt]

go to walmart and get the small viper

 

[fireball]

Remove the seat from the car. Look how it's mounted and how you would shim it up. I suggest you go to your local metal shop and get some 1"x1" mild steel stock. Measure, cut - then drill holes where the bolts mount the seat to the floor. Purchase some Grade 8 bolts in the same size but 1" longer. Don't use crappy bolts!

Mount everything up. Be sure to mount the sensor for the ABS correctly!

I think with a little thought and ingenuity you can figure something out.

Personally I think the custom seat cushion is a great idea.

Greg

 

[joebruni]

I might give that seat cushion business a whirl. Thanks for all the expert insight into my question guys.