Getting more legroom
Discussion
I made the mistake of buying an Esprit without sitting in one. The previous owner told me that her husband was the same height as me (6'4). I cannot get in this thing! I know that I saw something on the Forum describing how to move the seats to get more legroom. Can someone send me a link? I may have to replace the oem steering wheel with an aftermarket too. Any other suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated. It's kinda funny when I think about it!
I tried some of the things on the link and I was finally able to at least get in the car 
However, the steering wheel was putting a hurt on my right leg. I may have to get a smaller diameter steering wheel, which sort of scares me not having an airbag and possibly a different seat. I'm between 6'4 and 6'4.5 and I must have passed the cutoff height of 6'3 that was the tallest.
However, the steering wheel was putting a hurt on my right leg. I may have to get a smaller diameter steering wheel, which sort of scares me not having an airbag and possibly a different seat. I'm between 6'4 and 6'4.5 and I must have passed the cutoff height of 6'3 that was the tallest.Steve,
You can replace it with a smaller diameter airbag wheel.
Info is here:
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=80156&f=17&h=0&hw
It's about an inch smaller diameter and makes quite a difference.
Jim
>> Edited by jk1 on Thursday 13th January 22:41
You can replace it with a smaller diameter airbag wheel.
Info is here:
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=80156&f=17&h=0&hw
It's about an inch smaller diameter and makes quite a difference.
Jim
>> Edited by jk1 on Thursday 13th January 22:41
Jim,
Thanks for the link. Are these still available and if so, what prcie are they now? I see that the original post date of this link is 2/2004. Where can I see pics and a description? Also, will this help solve the problem? I was looking at a Momo steering wheel that is 11 inches or 268 mm in diameter. I'm sure that the stock wheel has to be at least 13.8 inches in diameter.
Thanks for the link. Are these still available and if so, what prcie are they now? I see that the original post date of this link is 2/2004. Where can I see pics and a description? Also, will this help solve the problem? I was looking at a Momo steering wheel that is 11 inches or 268 mm in diameter. I'm sure that the stock wheel has to be at least 13.8 inches in diameter.
Steve,
Here's a pic of Ernest's Raid "Daytona" wheel. It is 340 mm which is about 13 1/4" diameter. I believe the oem wheel is close to 15" in diameter.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=137063&f=17&h=0&hw
The group buy pricing should still be available and I do have some adapters left for $180 including shipping.
Email me if you need more info.
Jim
Here's a pic of Ernest's Raid "Daytona" wheel. It is 340 mm which is about 13 1/4" diameter. I believe the oem wheel is close to 15" in diameter.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=137063&f=17&h=0&hw
The group buy pricing should still be available and I do have some adapters left for $180 including shipping.
Email me if you need more info.
Jim
Jim,
That pic of Ernest's car with the RAID looks REALLY sharp. It looks OEM! I have a two-tone beige and black which I really like, but I am going to have to sacrifice it for comfort. BTW, I measured the factory wheel and it is 15" exactly. Send me your info so I can order the wheel and hub.
stevo4517@hotmail.com
I'll take a look at the RAID choices again to get a close enough match that I can be happy with.
Did anyone ever find out if anything smaller than the Daytona would work? I have a 1997 and it may work better for pre-1998. I would love to hear from some of you on this.
That pic of Ernest's car with the RAID looks REALLY sharp. It looks OEM! I have a two-tone beige and black which I really like, but I am going to have to sacrifice it for comfort. BTW, I measured the factory wheel and it is 15" exactly. Send me your info so I can order the wheel and hub.
stevo4517@hotmail.com
I'll take a look at the RAID choices again to get a close enough match that I can be happy with.
Did anyone ever find out if anything smaller than the Daytona would work? I have a 1997 and it may work better for pre-1998. I would love to hear from some of you on this.
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