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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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Now that I think about it, when I am in this car, I have issues with the way I look out of the windshield. It seems that when I am looking toward the right side the first thing in immediate view is the rear-view mirror. Anyone notice this? It's my g/f's car and she is shorter so this is not an issue for her, but for those who are like 5'10"+ have you noticed this?
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by josephdoc
That is easy...
If you cannot get more room from your o/e seats, then get some racing seats (eg. Bride LowMax) and ripped out the abs, air-bag, distance/position sensors... and also your butt a/c and heater system will need to be gutt out as well.

Dealer sells each o/e front seat with all the sensors around $7k.
A nice low-profile aftermarket seat is around $2k.

I guess you will not do it but I am just giving you the option.
Are there any cheaper alternative Lower seats than the Bride LowMax?
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ajmtbm
agreed that anothe rinch would be ncie. if i bring the seat further back theheadroom is better but then i have to stretch to rech the steering wheel.
pretty obvious, but make sure you have the steering wheel all the way out (the lil lever under the steering wheel)

I'm 6'2" and dont have any troubles... but i have the seat leaned back so if i look to the left its the seat belt but thats with the seat pushed back all the way (long legs)
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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Drink less milk.
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Micaiah
Drink less milk.
I drink organic milk which does not have any added growth hormones.

I am 6'0" inseam 30". I have a Toyota Camry with a sunroof that I have been driving for the past ten years with back problems because I am leaning back to accommodate for the lack of headroom. I am looking to upgrade to the Lexus IS350. I have test drive the Lexus IS250, and there is not much headroom just like my Toyota Camry. I want to get the Lexus IS350, but the headroom is holding me back pain. Are there any special low seat brackets?
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