I just traded in my 2010 S 5MT for a 2017 SE 6MT.
I am 5'11" w/ a 30" inseam (long torso, short legs)
I am having an issue w/ headroom. The 2017 has a sunroof while the 2010 did not, so I know I lose a little headroom. However, my hair is constantly brushing against the headliner (no I do not have farrah fawcett big hair either lol). I've already pumped the seat all the way down.
If I increase the seat angle to increase headroom, I find with longer drives I get neck strain as I have to bring my head forward. Also, since this moves my shoulders back, it makes it difficult to reach the shifter (in 3rd and 5th I have to use my fingertips to shift to 4 and 6). To compensate, I have to move the seat forward, which crowds my knees.
Long drives (>1 hr ) are extremely uncomfortable. I have to slouch to not constantly feel my hair rubbing the headliner (back aches). If I lessen the seat angle or "sit up" to reach the shifter more easily or reduce my neck strain it means I have to "lean" to the right for my head to be where the sunroof is as to not feel my hair rubbing on the headliner.
If I could somehow lower the seat another inch or two it would sure be helpful.
Any ideas? Is there a way to change the seat mounting hardware? Or have the "stuffing" in the seat reduced so it sits lower on the existing rails?
Wasn't expecting this issue moving from the '10 to the '17 to be honest. Put over 210k miles on my '10 and had no complaints.
I am 5'11" w/ a 30" inseam (long torso, short legs)
I am having an issue w/ headroom. The 2017 has a sunroof while the 2010 did not, so I know I lose a little headroom. However, my hair is constantly brushing against the headliner (no I do not have farrah fawcett big hair either lol). I've already pumped the seat all the way down.
If I increase the seat angle to increase headroom, I find with longer drives I get neck strain as I have to bring my head forward. Also, since this moves my shoulders back, it makes it difficult to reach the shifter (in 3rd and 5th I have to use my fingertips to shift to 4 and 6). To compensate, I have to move the seat forward, which crowds my knees.
Long drives (>1 hr ) are extremely uncomfortable. I have to slouch to not constantly feel my hair rubbing the headliner (back aches). If I lessen the seat angle or "sit up" to reach the shifter more easily or reduce my neck strain it means I have to "lean" to the right for my head to be where the sunroof is as to not feel my hair rubbing on the headliner.
If I could somehow lower the seat another inch or two it would sure be helpful.
Any ideas? Is there a way to change the seat mounting hardware? Or have the "stuffing" in the seat reduced so it sits lower on the existing rails?
Wasn't expecting this issue moving from the '10 to the '17 to be honest. Put over 210k miles on my '10 and had no complaints.