Correct seating position for 911
09-15-2006, 08:41 PM
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Correct seating position for 911
A salesman at my prior Porsche dealer advised me that the proper seating position for a Porsche is the driver should be able to see the two wheel humps in front of the car. I've raised my seat to that level, but the steering wheel obstructs the instrument cluster. Curious as to whether anyone has heard this before, or whether people are content driving the dashboard.
09-15-2006, 08:57 PM
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well it's certainly a good reference point... but just play around with it until you get comfortable.
If you know where the front end of your car is, why would it matter?
If you know where the front end of your car is, why would it matter?
09-15-2006, 09:11 PM
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The Manual explains it pretty well:
Seat position
An ergonomically correct sitting position is important for safe and fatigue-free driving.
We recommend the following procedure for adjust-ing the driver’s seat to suit individual
requirements:
1. Vehicles with manual transmission:Adjust the seat until, with the clutch pedal fully
depressed, your leg remains at a slight angle.
Vehicles with Tiptronic S:Adjust the seat until, with your left foot on the
footrest, your left leg remains at a slight angle.
2. Rest your outstretched arm on the steering wheel.
Set the backrest angle and the steering-wheel position so that your wrist rests on the outer
rim of the steering wheel. At the same time, the shoulders must still be in noticeable
contact with the backrest.
3. Adjust the seat height to give yourself enough headroom and a good overview of the vehicle.
4. Electrically adjustable seat:Adjust the seat angle until your thighs rest
lightly on the seat cushion.
Seat position
An ergonomically correct sitting position is important for safe and fatigue-free driving.
We recommend the following procedure for adjust-ing the driver’s seat to suit individual
requirements:
1. Vehicles with manual transmission:Adjust the seat until, with the clutch pedal fully
depressed, your leg remains at a slight angle.
Vehicles with Tiptronic S:Adjust the seat until, with your left foot on the
footrest, your left leg remains at a slight angle.
2. Rest your outstretched arm on the steering wheel.
Set the backrest angle and the steering-wheel position so that your wrist rests on the outer
rim of the steering wheel. At the same time, the shoulders must still be in noticeable
contact with the backrest.
3. Adjust the seat height to give yourself enough headroom and a good overview of the vehicle.
4. Electrically adjustable seat:Adjust the seat angle until your thighs rest
lightly on the seat cushion.
09-15-2006, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by John NY-Naples
A salesman at my prior Porsche dealer advised me that the proper seating position for a Porsche is the driver should be able to see the two wheel humps in front of the car. I've raised my seat to that level, but the steering wheel obstructs the instrument cluster. Curious as to whether anyone has heard this before, or whether people are content driving the dashboard.
