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Dukes of Hazzard Upgrade/Extend-a-Finger
Sometimes things just don't work out as envisioned.
I finally got around to installing a set of Sparco AllRoad seats that I bought about 3 years ago. I procrastinated installing them - no idea what I was thinking buying a set of deep, fixed back buckets for my daily driver (impulse buy  ). Well, I can safely say, the seats are every bit as difficult to get in and out of as I had imagined when I first unpacked them (as my wife asked "what were you thinking?" - thanks for pointing out the not-so-obvious...). I think my best option at this point is to weld the doors shut, and get in/out Dukes of Hazzard style  .But wait, I'm not done. Here's an unanticipated upgrade consequence: I also bought a Momo Prototipo wheel and Rennline 1" spacer. The spacer positions the wheel a bit closer to the driver. While I must admit, the wheel is cool, and the spacer puts the wheel in a more comfortable position (with the unintended, but beneficial consequence of providing a bit more room to wedge myself between the wheel and my new Speed Racer seats), I never considered what moving the wheel 1" would do for reaching the turn signal stalk. Yep, I'm looking for a set gloves that lengthen my fingers by about an inch. Sometimes things just don't work out as envisioned. Its all good... When I'm tucked in the seat, and not using my turn signals, I do feel like Speed Racer  .Gordo
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11-01-2010, 05:47 PM
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I remember those seats.
Pair of Sparco “Allroad” Competition Seats and 3pt Harness Set. Universal Mounts and Targa's are a lot more forgiving of fixed back buckets, roof off of course.
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11-01-2010, 05:53 PM
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I find the Momo wheel and spacer well worth it.
Especially when this combo prevents me from accidentally hitting the wipers when Autocrossing! On my 944 race car, (can I say "944" here?) I switched out the spacer with a quick-release hub. Both the 911 and 944 have a Momo Corse steering wheel. |
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11-01-2010, 05:55 PM
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Easy fix: the Teknik quick-release adds a spacer and makes it a breeze to take the wheel off in order to get in.
Unexpected bonus is that you can take the wheel with you -- a great theft deterrent.
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Correction - Hi-Ho Silver
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I haven't tried getting in and out with the top off yet - I guess that gives me two options: Dukes style or vaulting in (one landing on the shifter though and that idea is gone). Gordo
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11-01-2010, 06:15 PM
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getting in and out with the top off (why would it ever be on?
 ) is really easy. holding the top of the windshield frame and lowering yourself in and out makes it fun and you get some good exercise along the way.
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Gordo,
you got a sun roof don't you? to exit, just install that "red button" borrowed from the DB5 which some one picked up at $4 mil or so just lately...
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