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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 11:29 PM
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Anyone else have this issue? I'm fairly short at 5'10. I have the seat as low as it can go and I hit my head on the roof every time I lean forward. If I got in even the littlest accident I'd break my neck. Any suggestions?
 
Old Feb 6, 2014 | 11:52 PM
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I had the same problem, 6 ft tall and limited head room, don't even try to wear a hat in the car. I always thought mine was because of the sun roof, as it probably took up an additional a good couple of inches. Once I put in my aftermarket Sparco seats I had a significant amount of head space made available, I have close to 5 " more space now. I don't know if you can do any modifying of the factory seats to lower them.

But I really do love the new head space, plus it lowered my center of gravity and it feels like I'm more in control when I'm tucked down into the seating area and running hard like a mad man.
 
Old Feb 7, 2014 | 12:00 AM
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I'm 5'10" also and i have no headroom issues
 
Old Feb 7, 2014 | 12:06 AM
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It got worse when I did a leather seat swap. Which really Sucks.
 
Old Feb 7, 2014 | 12:09 AM
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Thats weird, I am 6 ft and have never had that issue. I wonder why?
 
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I'm about the same height and always thought these things have great headroom compared to most cars. And I have a really big head too.
 
Old Feb 7, 2014 | 12:23 AM
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Mebbe lean seat back and roll gangsta?
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It got worse when I did a leather seat swap. Which really Sucks.
 
Old Feb 7, 2014 | 08:49 AM
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Mebbe lean seat back and roll gangsta?
I think I might just have to do that lmao.
 
Old Feb 7, 2014 | 09:06 AM
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Im 6'2" and I havent had any issues. And I have pretty good posture...
 
Old Feb 7, 2014 | 09:30 AM
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That's weird I used to have my head rubbing the ceiling although somewhat intermittently if I had my cap on. And have even been known to hit my forehead on the roof getting out of the car and crack my neck. So I always thought the ceiling was low, now I don't have that problem.

Guess that just shows how big of a dufus I'am, maybe I need to wear a helmet everyday..
 



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