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Old 19-06-2013, 08:37 PM   #1
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Default How to get best seating position?

Ok...real dumb question, but I'll try anyway.

I've owned a fair few different makes and model cars in the past. Only on the Fords do I find it hard to adjust the seat to exactly how I like it.

Are there any tips on how to set up seating positions?

I have the BA MKII Falcon with the electric tilt up and downs.

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Old 19-06-2013, 09:53 PM   #2
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Default Re: How to get best seating position?

Keep mucking around,, I change my seating position regularly.. It depends on the day, the boots( if any) clothing, pain/discomfort etc etc etc..
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Old 19-06-2013, 10:49 PM   #3
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Default Re: How to get best seating position?

never had an issue with my fords. i'm 6'2.

the way i do it is move the seat base first until your legs are comfortable on the pedals. i have the back of the seat base lowered as far as it will go and tilt the front upwards to support my thighs. then i pull the steering wheel out and up to suit. i sit fairly upright (its not a lounge!) and adjust the backrest so that with my arms outstretched, my wrists sit on top of the wheel. arms should be bent when holding the wheel in the 10 and 2 position. having straight arms is very poor positioning. (take note of race drivers positions). response time is very poor with straight arms.

thats how i do it and i've had every falcon since XF (except AU, but have driven plenty) and i've managed to get comfy in all of them.
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