What can be done to help a tall driver fit?

[evanfrazier at gmail.com (Evan Oliver Frazier)]

Unfortunately, the 16v I'm looking at has the sunroof!  Maybe that  
partially explains my feeling of being cramped.  Actually more of my  
height is in my legs so the seat height seems actually secondary to  
wheel/shifter/leg interference.  For example, I couldn't shift into  
reverse without hitting my leg.

thanks for the response.

-Evan

<PS> should I be doing "reply all" to keep the thread going on the  
list-serv?


On Aug 24, 2007, at 11:33 AM, Jim Ruffi wrote:

Welcome to the list.
Avoid a sunroof car at all costs.  They have a considerable impact on
headroom.
Jim

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Evan Oliver Frazier [mailto:evanfrazier@xxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 2:26 PM
> To: scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: What can be done to help a tall driver fit?
>
>
> About to pull the trigger on an '87 16v but I'm a tall guy (6'4").  I
> love the car but need to fit a bit better.  Has anyone had a similar
> experience? A shorter shifter, different wheel, and possibly put the
> seat back on the brackets? A seat swap with a race seat that might be
> lower/further back? Any ideas would be really appreciated ASAP from
> this Scirocco newbie.
>
> -Evan
>
>