Driver's seat position of choice ?

Flystar · 1 Nov 2014

Was just wondering what everyone's favoured driver's seat position was?

I have just changed mine so that seat height is minimum and steering wheel reach is stretched out. Feels much more plugged in and 'racer like' than it was before.

Cheers

Fly

s2000db · 1 Nov 2014

Behind the steering wheel for me please... :lol:

Fox Terrier · 1 Nov 2014

I used to get as low as I could. At the Porsche driving school however I was encouraged to sit at a height where I could easily see both front wings and a distance away from the steering wheel such that with outstretched arms my wrists were touching the steering wheel rim. Never looked back since (except when reversing or just before a manoeuvre). :thumb:

Martian · 1 Nov 2014

Flystar said:
...I have just changed mine so that seat height is minimum and steering wheel reach is stretched out. Feels much more plugged in and 'racer like' than it was before.....

Stretched out isn't 'racer like'!

Look at any photo or video of a racing driver in action and you'll see the elbow angle close to 90 degrees.

RJKflyer · 1 Nov 2014

I aim for a lowish seat and hands on wheel (at spokes on the paddle wheel) at shoulder height.

It's a little low for visibility of extremities of car, but feels much more 'connected' than higher up.

In terms of 'stretch', arms at about 135 deg included angle at elbows.

Wheel height set to just see the 4k of rev counter under top rim of wheel.

Chris_in_the_UK · 1 Nov 2014

RH side of the car, elbow on window ledge holding steering wheel and other hand on gearstick............

ance-Tap:

911TEL · 1 Nov 2014

Fox Terrier said:
I used to get as low as I could. At the Porsche driving school however I was encouraged to sit at a height where I could easily see both front wings and a distance away from the steering wheel such that with outstretched arms my wrists were touching the steering wheel rim. Never looked back since (except when reversing or just before a manoeuvre). :thumb:

+1 on this definition with a basic check from ' Quick Vic's' handbook...

His driving tips are by far the best anyone can opt for!!
Driving becomes really comfortable experience after setting up properly!!

T

Big Phil1 · 4 Nov 2014

Chris_in_the_UK said:
RH side of the car, elbow on window ledge holding steering wheel and other hand on gearstick............ ance-Tap:

No No No...you mean...window down, arm on ledge getting brown in the sun (truckers arm) holding steering wheel and other hand on
a) Wifes / girlfriends knee
b) Cup of coffee / beer
c) when neccesary...on the gear stick!

chowgar · 4 Nov 2014

Since buying my 997 a month ago, I've struggled to find the best driving position. Thanks to this poll, I've now found the best one for myself.

Medium seat height, medium stretch to steering wheel (as previous poster said, wrist touches wheel when stretched out), Steering wheel at full height and slight reach adjustment.

You need to be able to turn the wheel from gripping at 1:40 clock position, for steering around minor obstacles, without hitting your hands on your knee.

Ekona · 4 Nov 2014

Erm, 1:40? Either you mean 2:45 or 13:50 surely, as 1:40 is just odd.

Big Phil1 · 4 Nov 2014

My advanced driving training taught me 10 to 2 or 13:50 is the optimum hand position on the wheel based on a clock face.

Either hand should not go past the 12 or 6 position - you should pass the wheel through your hands gripping with one side and sliding it through the other to ensure your hands stay within the 7 - 11 position for the left and 1-5 for the right.

mikezulu · 5 Nov 2014

Currently medium height and medium stretch - my instructor at the Porsche Driving Centre had set the seat in a low position.

Still trying to find the 'sweet spot' that doesn't give me a pain in some part of my back or other. Took me six months with the BMW I had; to many things to adjust. Simple seats take me about 10 minutes to find the right position.

John H · 6 Nov 2014

Big Phil1 said:
My advanced driving training taught me 10 to 2 or 13:50 is the optimum hand position on the wheel based on a clock face.

On PDK cars you may prefer 9 to 3 - in order to better access the paddles!

This was perfectly acceptable to the examiner when I passed my IAM test.. :thumb:

Driver's seat position of choice ?

What's your favoured driver's seat position?

High seat height, short stretch to wheel

High seat height, medium stretch to wheel

High seat height, long stretch to wheel

Medium seat height, short stretch to wheel

Medium seat height, medium stretch to wheel

Medium seat height, long stretch to wheel

Low seat height, short stretch to wheel

Low seat height, medium stretch to wheel

Low seat height, long stretch to wheel

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