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Old Feb 6, 2002 | 07:24 PM
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moving back front seat

has anyone moved their drivers seat back a few inches? Im quite tall and theres little leg room in the front.

Just wondering if anyone has done this before i start getting myself into anything

thanks
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Old Feb 6, 2002 | 08:44 PM
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Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
It would be a simple matter to weld some angle steel or U-channel to extend it back as far as you desired. The passenger side woule ba a bit more challenging due to the hump for the cat. But anything is possible.
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Old Feb 6, 2002 | 09:06 PM
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thanks
doesnt sound like a big deal so maybe i'll get into it
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Old Feb 7, 2002 | 10:08 AM
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damn

I'm 6'2'' and have plenty of room, it could be done but no one will be able to sit in the back except kindergarteners
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Old Feb 8, 2002 | 01:51 AM
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Yeah, I'm 6'2", too and I don't even have the seat all the way back. You must be NBA quality or something....
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Old Feb 8, 2002 | 09:35 AM
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Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
I'm 5-11-1/2" and have found some seats are a bit short, especially leather ones. Maybe we have longer legs?
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Old Feb 8, 2002 | 03:54 PM
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Im 6'4 and have no leg room in any car... So now I just lay my seat back and drive... Can barely see over the dash but its relaxing.. People say it looks like the cars driving itself.. Or I look like a munchkin when they can see me than laugh when a 6'4 dude steps out... About a year ago in my red sport coupe, I was with a buddy and we couldnt find a parking spot in Limeridge Mall so we were looking for like 10 minutes until we found one but a honda civic already had his signal on to turn in.. I said f**k it im not waiting... Well this really pissed the guy off and he thought I was a short punk, so he acted like a tough guy and comes storming up to the window and starts knocking hard on it.. Well this pissed me off because I dont want him touching my car.... So i jump out, he looks up at me and says, oh **** i thought u were someone else, turned around and walked away.. My buddy was howlin and wanted to go beat his ***.... It was hilarious.. Some dude gave me the finger before driving down Main St. in a ***** because my buddy was laughin at his stickers.. So when the light turned red I got out and went after him, he was so scared he blew the red light and almost caused a head on collision.. Ricers are such *******... I keep forgetting to ask this.. Is anyone looking for a 700R4 out of an 89 ROC...? I have an extra one, works perfect in the garage and my dad needs the extra room so I have to get rid of it... I'll sell it for 100 bucks...
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Old Feb 8, 2002 | 06:44 PM
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383 Smoka-All the way in Canada huh? I wish you lived closer to me,I would most certainly buy the tranny from ya.
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Old Feb 8, 2002 | 06:59 PM
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I need to get rid of it quick... My dads new toy is outside because of all my parts takin up the other side of the garage... I have most of it going tomorrow.. But no one around here needs a 700R4 tranny... Theres gotta be someone in Ontario who needs it? It shifts perfect and has low k's on it.. I think only 68k... Was in my last ROC that I smashed up..
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