CGT for tall driver
03-17-2019, 11:15 PM
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CGT for tall driver
Hi folks, apologies if this has been addressed elsewhere, but I couldn't find anything. I'm 6'2" and my head almost grazes the roof in my new 04 CGT, and 90% of the gauges are blocked by the top of the steering wheel due to my line of sight. What solutions are there to address this, I can't be the only person over 6 foot driving one. Taking the top off isn't sufficient 
03-17-2019, 11:21 PM
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iirc there was a seat lowering option when new
also you can buy extra cushions, then have upholstery shop reduce the amount of bushings in it. you can gain 1" or so just from that. and if you order another set of Sidebrackets on the seats, a fab shop will be able to cut that set and lower your seat another .5-.75"
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU980SHK.html
also you can buy extra cushions, then have upholstery shop reduce the amount of bushings in it. you can gain 1" or so just from that. and if you order another set of Sidebrackets on the seats, a fab shop will be able to cut that set and lower your seat another .5-.75"
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU980SHK.html
03-18-2019, 01:55 PM
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Hi folks, apologies if this has been addressed elsewhere, but I couldn't find anything. I'm 6'2" and my head almost grazes the roof in my new 04 CGT, and 90% of the gauges are blocked by the top of the steering wheel due to my line of sight. What solutions are there to address this, I can't be the only person over 6 foot driving one. Taking the top off isn't sufficient
03-18-2019, 05:19 PM
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I have so e extra cm in the positionier of the steering wheel
http://www.girol.it/en/porsche/
Just like this, very good for me
http://www.girol.it/en/porsche/
Just like this, very good for me
03-20-2019, 12:54 PM
#5
The 2005 USA order guide shows an option for raising the seat, but not for lowering. So, perhaps check to see if your car has the raised seat option. It doesn't indicate how this is done, but based on other accounts it's via thinner or thicker seat padding.
382 GT Driver Seat 10mm Higher
383 GT Passenger Seat 10mm Higher
386 Bucket Seat XT Driver Side - Offers Approximately 2.4cm Additional Width Over Standard Bucket Seat
387 Bucket Seat XT Passenger Side - Offers Approximately 2.4cm Additional Width Over Standard Bucket Seat
382 GT Driver Seat 10mm Higher
383 GT Passenger Seat 10mm Higher
386 Bucket Seat XT Driver Side - Offers Approximately 2.4cm Additional Width Over Standard Bucket Seat
387 Bucket Seat XT Passenger Side - Offers Approximately 2.4cm Additional Width Over Standard Bucket Seat
03-22-2019, 10:25 PM
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^ LMAO
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03-24-2019, 12:02 AM
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I'm 6' 3 1/2" but long legged. Tons of headroom including when wearing a helmet. Plus I shave my head, no big hair
03-24-2019, 11:46 AM
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I never really gave it much thought, but this thread has made me realize my height is in my torso. That explains a handful of cars that my taller buddies said fit them fine (R8 comes to mind), that are problems for me.
I’m still driving the CGT any chance I can get, but I’ll have to try one of these solutions. Ideally, that’ll drop it enough to strap a helmet on. Family genetics has taken care of any potential hair height issues.
Thanks all for the help and the humor
I’m still driving the CGT any chance I can get, but I’ll have to try one of these solutions. Ideally, that’ll drop it enough to strap a helmet on. Family genetics has taken care of any potential hair height issues.
Thanks all for the help and the humor
04-02-2019, 07:18 PM
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Maybe not applicable but the Gen 1 NSX has an aftermarket lower seat pad with about 1/2" less cushion in it.
I'm 6'1" and that mod transformed the car for me from cramped to fits like a glove.
If there is no such pad for the CGT and the lower seat cushion is removable (from pictures it looks like it is) take it out and install a scuba divers black neoprene wet suit material pad cut to the shape of the shell.
I've done that in race cars and it works well.
I'm 6'1" and that mod transformed the car for me from cramped to fits like a glove.
If there is no such pad for the CGT and the lower seat cushion is removable (from pictures it looks like it is) take it out and install a scuba divers black neoprene wet suit material pad cut to the shape of the shell.
I've done that in race cars and it works well.
04-26-2019, 11:00 AM
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04-27-2019, 09:43 PM
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As long as this is still sitting at the top, let me just say how much I love this car. The clutch behavior is mildly annoying, but my goodness, to drive this Le Mans V10 around is sublime. To say nothing of the fact that it has similar production #'s to the F40, but sits $500k less for a low-mileage example. Nothing but upwards to go for the CGT. I made it work pushing the seat back further than I'd prefer for the street, but I'll try shaving a new cushion for another inch or two, because this thing needs to be experienced on the track with a helmet on.
