Cramped cockpit...
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CEJ
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Seat lowering kits are available. What year Viper?
It is normal getting in and out of a Viper if you have never done it before. Once it it does feel cramped but that is because all the gauges and mechanicals are all in close to you. I am now used to it and love the feeling of how part of the car i am.
Bruce
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AZTVR
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Along with the seat lowering kit, in case you don't know, the pedal position is adjustable. But, I agree that it is more cramped feeling compared to other smaller sports cars.
jwolf
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I just lowered my seat 2 inches and it makes a ton of difference.
there is a thread on it at
http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/646787-2-quot-seat-lowering-help-needed?highlight=seat+lowering
there is a thread on it at
http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/646787-2-quot-seat-lowering-help-needed?highlight=seat+lowering
This has been an issue for us "bigger guys" from the inception of the Viper. When I worked at the dealer I often had requests from the sales department that if I could make the customer fit in the car they would buy it.
Lowering the seat will really help. Kits are available from site vendors. Second would be to modify the seat cushion to put you lower in the seat. Third is to move the seat rearward (tall guys), this requires some changes to the rear bulkhead. Removing the sun visors gives better visibiliy.
Hope this helps.
Lowering the seat will really help. Kits are available from site vendors. Second would be to modify the seat cushion to put you lower in the seat. Third is to move the seat rearward (tall guys), this requires some changes to the rear bulkhead. Removing the sun visors gives better visibiliy.
Hope this helps.
99 R/T 10
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jwolf
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I have friend how is over 7 foot tall. he put and aluminum race seat on the floor and put a second steering wheel hub to move the steering wheel out to give him knee clearance for shifting.
georgethedog
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Is there a one inch lowering kit for Gen 3's? I had one for my Gen 1 and it was great because I could still move the seat. I have not seen anything similar for the Gen 3--maybe I just missed it?
No argument there !!!I took my neighbor on a cruise yesterday and we had this conversation. As I told him, it may be a b$%tch to get in it but the reward is well worth the effort.
01rt10outlaw
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I am 6 3 and have my seat lowered 2 inches, a little cramped with the top on but way more comfortable *******, my left leg does rest on speaker on door though.
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i am 6'2 and i had a problem with my knee hitting the headlight switch and turning them off while driving. you are definately somewhat cramped but it does ride comfortable. i took it on a 7 hour drive both ways without my back complaining
I lowered my sit 2" and settled on 1". I didn't buy the overly expensive seat lowering kits. I made my own 2" and I modified the stock brackets for a 1" drop. I think we have DIY's on this in the illustrated's section. I also elongated the bolt holes in the brackets so that I could push the seat back about another 1/2" which allows my knee to clear the bolster while retaining full recline.
v10enomous
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I have a friend who is 6'4 1/2" pushing 400. He made me feel bad when I bought my car... He took it personally...
azvipermike
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i have a kit not being used that came with my car!
Knight Viper
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6'2" and did the 2" kit so I could still wear a helmet... love the feel and fit except for the above mentioned headlight switch.
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I did the 2" lowering kit on the passenger side and 1" on driver side.
Even though I'm 7 ft 2 and weigh close to 600 lbs, those kits made a huge difference.
Even though I'm 7 ft 2 and weigh close to 600 lbs, those kits made a huge difference.
mad0953
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I am short. Know anyone that has a seat raising kit?
ZYellow01RT
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Stack a couple of these on your seat.
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Hey Tony...not sure if I need a phonebook, but would love a copy of the advertisement on the front cover.
Photog1
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Stack a couple of these on your seat.
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Now thats funny!!
Paul Hawker
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To make a huge difference in the open feeling of the cockpit, simply remove the sun visors. They are pretty useless as when lowered you cannot see out of the windshield at all.
If you change your mind, it only takes a minute to put them back in.
If you change your mind, it only takes a minute to put them back in.
jwolf
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Hey Tony...not sure if I need a phonebook, but would love a copy of the advertisement on the front cover.
I looked in our Yellow Pages and we don't even have listing for Hookers? Where do you live?
Hey Tony...not sure if I need a phonebook, but would love a copy of the advertisement on the front cover.
LOL, darn internet got me. This must be a Las Vegas yellow pages.
Fangs10
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You put 2 300lb guys in the viper they would look like those two fat guy's on minibikes.
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SoCal Rebell
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Come on E_tar **** it up ya n00bie.......I'm 6'2"nd 250 lbs. and I fit into my 2000 RT just fine even with a helmet and full driving suit on
