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Doux · 08-15-2010, 05:14 PM

I am also new to the Porsche world, and I almost did not buy the car because I could not fit my legs in under the steering wheel. I had the same problem of getting in... being 6'4" made the folding of the legs a problem.
I did the "seat back and reclined with wheel out" bit - but no dice... Still I was way too tight to use the pedals.
Fortunately, I figured out that distance from my foot to the floor was the problem. I removed the Porsche floor mat (about 1/2 inch lost), and got rid my my thicker soled Nike Air boots (about 3/4 inch+), got a generic very thin rubber mat and custom velcro'ed that in and I got a pair of thin soled driving shoes (a recommendation from a helpful Porsche salesman). I fit just fine now!
Also, I am very happy for the gentleman getting a Porsche at 70 - better late than never.
In my case, I had a heart attack in June (four stents saved my life), and I felt that this was the very best time for me to buy a Porsche - best therapy to date!

08-15-2010, 05:14 PM	#18
Doux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 4	I am also new to the Porsche world, and I almost did not buy the car because I could not fit my legs in under the steering wheel. I had the same problem of getting in... being 6'4" made the folding of the legs a problem. I did the "seat back and reclined with wheel out" bit - but no dice... Still I was way too tight to use the pedals. Fortunately, I figured out that distance from my foot to the floor was the problem. I removed the Porsche floor mat (about 1/2 inch lost), and got rid my my thicker soled Nike Air boots (about 3/4 inch+), got a generic very thin rubber mat and custom velcro'ed that in and I got a pair of thin soled driving shoes (a recommendation from a helpful Porsche salesman). I fit just fine now! Also, I am very happy for the gentleman getting a Porsche at 70 - better late than never. In my case, I had a heart attack in June (four stents saved my life), and I felt that this was the very best time for me to buy a Porsche - best therapy to date!