Kit or Advice to move back drivers seat

harvey · **November 08, 2012, 11:07:17**

Hi Guys,
I am 6ft tall, the owner of a Hyundai I30 2008.
I find the driver's position very cramped particurly the distance to the foot controls
Does anyone know if there is a mod, kit available to set the drivers seat back about 4" or maybe a bit more.
Another factor that concerns me is:
Is there any issues removing the seat re air bags or any other safety features?
Thank you for your interest and look forward to your advice
Regards

Dazzler · **Reply #1: November 08, 2012, 11:11:03**

Hi Harvey and Welcome..

Are you sure you are getting your seat right back on the rungs?? We have many members taller than you up to 6'5" who have no trouble with legroom

Keith · **Reply #2: November 08, 2012, 11:12:38**

Hi & Welcome to The Forum!

Interesting. Do you have very long legs?

I am also >6 feet tall... 6 feet 2 inches actually, and I have a 2008 1.6 Premium.

I can easily put my seat too far back... I wonder if there is something wrong with your seat rails?

But my height is derived from a long body, not so long legs (30")

Seriously... I've never heard of this before...

Dazzler · **Reply #3: November 08, 2012, 11:15:55**

Surferdude (Trev) is over 6' tall, Spy007 is 6'5", so was Simon (forget his user name) and quite a few others!

Doggie 1 · **Reply #4: November 08, 2012, 11:16:34**

Welcome to the forum.

I'm guessing that partial amputation isn't an option?

I'm a short a so unfortunately can't help with this one.

Dazzler · **Reply #5: November 08, 2012, 11:17:48**

I had a woman with long legs once but it was pre i30 days

Doggie 1 · **Reply #6: November 08, 2012, 11:19:24**

Quote from: Dazzler on November 08, 2012, 11:17:48

I had a woman with long legs once but it was pre i30 days

And I wonder where she wrapped those?

P.S. I hope Trish is busy with her trains.

Keith · **Reply #7: November 08, 2012, 11:20:09**

Quote from: Dazzler on November 08, 2012, 11:17:48

I had a woman with long legs once but it was pre i30 days

You only "had her" once Daz?

Dazzler · **Reply #8: November 08, 2012, 11:21:25**

Quote from: Ffoxy on November 08, 2012, 11:20:09

Quote from: Dazzler on November 08, 2012, 11:17:48
I had a woman with long legs once but it was pre i30 days

You only "had her" once Daz?

and I've been paying maintenance for 15 years...

Keith · **Reply #9: November 08, 2012, 11:25:22**

Quote from: Dazzler on November 08, 2012, 11:21:25

Quote from: Ffoxy on November 08, 2012, 11:20:09
Quote from: Dazzler on November 08, 2012, 11:17:48
I had a woman with long legs once but it was pre i30 days

You only "had her" once Daz?

and I've been paying maintenance for 15 years...

Daz... Mr Supersperminator...

Dazzler · **Reply #10: November 08, 2012, 11:29:38**

Sorry Harvey.. Ignore the last 6 posts.. Just a bit of fun (we try not to make a habit of it)

Maybe ask the dealer for advice

( after 4 years and 3000+ members, can't recall this being an issue before)

Doggie 1 · **Reply #11: November 08, 2012, 11:33:47**

Quote from: Dazzler on November 08, 2012, 11:29:38

(we try not to make a habit of it)

Liar, liar, pants on fire.

Keith · **Reply #12: November 08, 2012, 11:58:43**

If we ever lose our sense of fun I for one will be outa here TBH... Its one of the major +'s to being a member, along with the good quality help & support from each and every member.

No offence Harvey... its just that i30 owners have lots of time for fun cos our cars generally dont give us much to worry about lol!

Just Rick · **Reply #13: November 08, 2012, 12:09:13**

Harvey as Daz stated I would ask your dealer or a dealer for some advice, also check that your seat is actually going fully back on the runners,as the floor pan of the I30 has not changed in the FD series since it came out,not too many other panels have changed either LOL,at least in the Aussie ones,also as Daz stated there are many of us here who are well over 6' tall,when I am in city traffic and doing a lot of gear changing I have to actually move my seat forward two notches,as my left leg gets sore having to stretch it out so far to get full clutch pedal travel. Hope you find your solution.

Asterix · **Reply #14: November 08, 2012, 19:07:31**

I'm also 6 feet tall - 182 cm.

If I set the seat all the way back I don't think I would be able to put the clutch to the floor.

I think I have 4 or 5 notches back in the rails before the seat is all the way back...

Can both frontseats go back to same position..

Shambles · **Reply #15: November 08, 2012, 19:29:13**

Maybe Harvey's pedals protrude half a metre from the footwell

harvey · **Reply #16: November 12, 2012, 19:25:43**

Hi Guys,
Thanks for your posts.
Your comments prompted me to evaluate my thinking. I get a pain in my back when seated in the car and find the most comfortable position is to fully elevate the seat. This not only rises it but also moves it forward, hence the comments in my previous post. Will probably have to live with it.
Regards

Asterix · **Reply #17: November 12, 2012, 20:33:02**

Hi Harvey

Here's how my seat is positioned. At this position I still have 6 notches back before the seat is as far back as possible.

Pic taken with gearlever in neutral. Seat is allmost as low as possible. I'm also 182 cm.

TazManiac · **Reply #18: November 13, 2012, 04:58:35**

I'm 6'3" and have just enough room.

2i30s · **Reply #19: November 13, 2012, 06:48:39**

the drivers seat in my wife's automatic cw doesn't go back as far as the drivers seat in my manual hatch does,I'm not sure if the automatic hatch has the same problem.

Dazzler · **Reply #20: November 13, 2012, 10:07:25**

Quote from: TazManiac on November 13, 2012, 04:58:35

I'm 6'3" and have just enough room.

I've been looking forward to looking you up Aaron, sound like I'll be looking up to you

2i30s · **Reply #21: November 13, 2012, 10:54:13**

you'll need to take a box to stand on dazz.

rustynutz · **Reply #22: November 17, 2012, 11:34:12**

I'm sure he'll take Trish.....

TazManiac · **Reply #23: November 18, 2012, 00:54:32**