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#166728 - 27/05/09 09:27 AM Driving Position
ShottaZ Offline


Registered: 23/03/09
Posts: 564
Loc: Derby/Newbury/Manchester
First topic 4 me...

When I drive my ST, no matter where I have the seat, my head wont be on the head-rest. As far as I can tell it cant be adjusted either, I don't particularly mind as It isnt uncomfortable but in the event of a crash, surely that cant be good...

Im 6'4" and I generally have the seat right down, as far back as poss...
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#166729 - 27/05/09 09:31 AM Re: Driving Position [Re: ShottaZ]
sandyle Offline


Registered: 13/01/09
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It's fine for me - but only being 5'8" thats probably why
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#166730 - 27/05/09 09:45 AM Re: Driving Position [Re: ShottaZ]
Kaxe Offline


Registered: 01/07/08
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ha I'm 5'9" and I'm right up close because of my short legs and I still don't get any use out of that head rest

Just lay back at traffic lights, it's comfy


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#166731 - 27/05/09 10:14 AM Re: Driving Position [Re: Kaxe]
ShottaZ Offline


Registered: 23/03/09
Posts: 564
Loc: Derby/Newbury/Manchester
while I'm here Kaxe,

What kind of gains do you get with your Full Milltek System, Manifold & Sport CAT & GGR Cold Air Induction?

Im looking to get a little more power after I pay my insurance. I cant see myself doing much to my ST, just speakers + headunit and maybe exhaust + induction.
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#166732 - 27/05/09 10:21 AM Re: Driving Position [Re: ShottaZ]
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Registered: 01/07/08
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yeah do it mate. My exhaust system rocks. you feel the car breath better when you replace it with an aftermarket one. Quicker, good gains but not too sure of an exact bhp
GGR is good. Keeps the heat from the engine off the k&n, sounds really good but hard to fit and clean lol
Do some performance mods yeah you wont regret it ...it puts a bigger smile on your face that you already get from driving an


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#166733 - 28/05/09 07:48 PM Re: Driving Position [Re: Kaxe]
Scotty Offline
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Loc: Nuneaton, Warwickshire
I'm not sure about how to resolve your issue but Fabrix (patrick) is 6' 7" so i'm sure he will be able to help you out with this.
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#166734 - 28/05/09 08:33 PM Re: Driving Position [Re: Scotty]
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assume you have raised the headrest upward ?
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#166735 - 01/06/09 07:13 AM Re: Driving Position [Re: YellowBadge]
ShottaZ Offline


Registered: 23/03/09
Posts: 564
Loc: Derby/Newbury/Manchester
I have raised it up but most headrests are able to pop forward. Cheers for the advice guys.
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