help for a future 5th gen owner

[yesiamaturk]

i found a 5th gen lude that i really like its a blue atts version but i am kind of on the tall side so when i sit in it is comfortable but when ever i use the clutch or turn left the steering wheel rubs on my thigh what i wanted to know is if anybody would know how to make the seat lower then factory and anywhere that can do it preferably in sydney. thanks

[est1989]

Dont know about making the stock seats lower but you could possibly try bucket seats?

[yesiamaturk]

ye i know i can buckets with super low seat rails but i dont really want a performance feel, i want a luxury cruiser feel thats my problem because the prelude seats are already comfortable, and this one has a full retrim so that would be my last resort

[Brash22]

I'm relativly tall, and don't really have a problem wiht headroom, unless I've got my hair spiked up :P

It's not too hard to get DC2R or DC5R Recaros in legally, but they're not really an option if you've got a big arse. (like me, hehe)

[yesiamaturk]

its not headroom or even legroom i just want the standard seat lowered so my left thigh doesnt rub steering wheel

[Mrkrooz]

jst raise the steering wheel.... :) theres a level on the side might solve ure problem cause i know u cant make the seat any lower....apart from the lowest it can go..

[est1989]

Yeah i guess thats your only option and that is to raise your steering wheel...

[theseven]

or maybe sit abit futher to the back... got no room left at the back at mine...

[yesiamaturk]

this is the wheel all the way up, the seat althe way back and down. but thanks for trying guys i have found a custom fabricator willing to fabricate me a new set of seat rails

[Brash22]

Out of curiosity, what are the $ involved?

[yesiamaturk]

he doesnt know yet, he should probable be able to do it for me, i'll let you know, becasue im looking to get a prelude in june so i'll keep you posted

[00dc2]

i know you can get a vision seat rails for a DC2R that lower the seat around 1 inch (cos i have one and its farking awesome!).. you can probably get the same for a prelude.. ask jdmyard.com...

cost was around 200, something like that.. maybe 150.. i cant remember it was ages ago..

[delmar]

why dont you buy a flat bottomed steering wheel? they usually help avoid the contact with the legs. i have a mate whose 6'4 and he bought a slightly smaller flat bottomed steering wheel and it did the trick. save you a lot over new seat rails.

[Tarks]

^^ good point..

could fit a jdm s2k steering wheel if u can find one.. they got flat bottoms, not sure bout the diametre of the steering wheel but id assume its smaller than the 5th gens..

[yesiamaturk]

thanks for all the suggestions guys because i really want a 5th gen lude, its the only car in my price range that hasnt been thrashed most of the owners seem to be mature

[Riviera]

that can be deciving lol mature aged people like thrills too but if the attitude is right then lock in A eddie

[QuintessentiaLs]

I just bought myself one a week ago... They go nicely... I'm getting sways and strut put on next week.

I got black 99 VTi-R with cream interior. 70Ks on the clock.

[040501912]

if i were you i will be getting a low rail for the bucket seat. and mount it on the standard seats. by some way of modification.. i think its not that hard.. just need to weld few spots and re drill to the seat anchor. :)

Lower ur back rest. might give you some help :p

hard isnt it to be tall ? LOL !!! i once sit on prelude.. on passenger my head would hit the roof on the bumps if i didnt lower the back rest. :p

[hondatech]

I have had customers with the same issue on some hindas , the low seat rail will be your only option. if you find a good motor trimmer it will be easy for them to do ,,,, shouldnt cost too much