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Boxster Driving Position

Hi nodz. I've read your post and all the comments with interest as I had the same problem with fitting into the boxster. Mine's a 987S 3.2. What none of you have mentioned though is that the 'fit' of the seats has nothing to do with the height of the driver but rather it's to do with leg length! I'm 6' 2" but I have long legs (34" inside leg) and simply cannot get a comfortable driving position in 'standard' seats, sports or otherwise, in the 987. The 'almost comfortable' answer for me was the expensive option of electric seats which allow the rake of the seat, as well as the height to be adjusted. By having the seat base as far back as it will go and tilted fully back, with the seat back almost upright, I can just get my legs in and my knees will clear the steering wheel - just! I also have big feet, size 12/13 and can only drive in Sparco racing shoes, but that's another story. Suffice to say that 'heel and toe' is a no-no. So you were correct in your original assumption and my advice is to try a car with electric seats and see the difference.

Critch
 
I often hear people say they are too tall to fit in a boxster comfortably. Although this doesn't affect me (I'm a short ar$e like Mark[:D]) I agree with some of the previous post that some people are only setting up their seat for relaxed touring (that requires little driver input), rather than for control of the car. Being tall does not automatically mean that you should put the seat as far back and as low as possible. Below is the text I received from RideDrive and I fully recommend that it works. But be prepared to give it time because like all things if you change a routine it will feel strange and a little uncomforable the first time you do it.

[FONT=arial"]"The position of the driver in a car is very important to maximise control.[FONT=verdana,geneva"][FONT=verdana,geneva"] [FONT=verdana,geneva"] [FONT=arial"]Ideally what you should be looking for is a nice upright position that affords unrestricted access to the driving controls and with arms slightly bent at the elbows when holding the steering wheel at 10-2. this provides maximum leverage on the wheel and maximises the view from the car.[FONT=verdana,geneva"][FONT=verdana,geneva"] [FONT=verdana,geneva"] [FONT=arial"]To adjust the distance of your seat from the pedals we advise that you should be able to put the clutch pedal to the floor (providing it has one of course) and still have a very slight bend left in the leg. If no clutch then pedals should be reached with ease.[FONT=verdana,geneva"][FONT=verdana,geneva"] [FONT=verdana,geneva"] [FONT=arial"]If the seat has a height adjustment then put it as high as possible without your head hitting the roof when neck is straight, and also without pressure being applied by the seat to the under-thigh area above the knee. This may reduce blood flow and therefore cause numbness and lack of mobility."

p.s I also remember seeing some track day tips from Tiff Needel who recommended that one of the first things you should do is pull your seat forward to aid car control.

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Just look at the driving position that most rally drivers adopt when you look at any in-car video of them, now they are in control Not at all like the F1 drivers position that we supposed that fast drivers should adopt.
DW
 
I am 6'2 with long legs and am perfectly comfortable with the standard seats in my 987 however this wasn't the case until I tested a car with the sports steering wheel. The smaller wheel made a huge difference getting in and out and once in I find the standard seats supportive and comfortable.

Paul
 
Thread ressurection.
I'm 6'4" with very long legs (36), owned a 986 and found the comfomr a big problem, especially on longer journeys. Surely a smaller steering would help, but I guess perhaps bucket seats as well - anyone tried these ?
Actually looking to go back into the Boxster ownership again, but need to make sure i will sit comfortably.
 
I've got the GT3 seats - but I didn't get them for the extra legroom [;)]

They should certainly give another inch or 2 of rearward travel before they hit the bulkhead.

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Mark, thanks for the input. Where abouts are you based? Just wondering if it would be possible for me just to have a sit in your car to see how I fit.
 
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