21 replies to this topic

[Racer_Pete]

Very nice,

[luvlygal]

Hey!
Welcome to TMF.
You've got a gorgeous car!
I think your height problem should be helped by everyone's suggestions on here!
Hope you enjoy the site

Jenn xx

Edited by luvlygal, 22 March 2007 - 09:24 AM.

[J-Lo]

thanks everyone... the car is in the garage... gave it a hug this morning before leaving for work

my seat extenders should be here tomorrow... as well as some bonnet stripes, a car cover, and a steering drop bracket just in case..

I wish there was a way to raise the steering column instead of dropping it...

I might add a Sparco Extreme 2 steering wheel... it's got a flat bottom.... just like me

[J-Lo]

I ordered the seat extensions and the steering drop bracket and they haven't gotten here yet.... and today was the first day my wife and I took the mini out (drove it to work... she drove)
and the first time I was able to give it a proper once-over... and guess what.... it already has the seat extenders and the drop bracket installed... I have two more inches of travel to move the seat... and I can raise the steering wheel

my question is... do you have to loosen the U-bolts to raise the steering back up and remove the drop bracket?... I know you have to loosen the U-bolts to lower the steering....

Thanks

[stevesmini]

Good day mate

[Mini-Dave]

yes, you have to loosen the bolts that hold the steering rack, when moving it in any direction, as your changing the angle.

and 4th'd im 6ft1 and can drive a standard mini with "flat" seats!! the gear stick hit my leg in reverse tho!

in my mini i have bucket seats and have them behind the cross member and have lengthened the steering column by 3.5" and bent the gear stick back so its closer to me.

i don't think height is really and issue in minis, there so easy to mod, you can tailor them to your needs!!

And welcome to the forum nice car !

Dave

Edited by Mini-Dave, 25 March 2007 - 10:03 PM.

[J-Lo]

Thanks Dave...

right now I have the seat extenders mounted upside down so that I can place the seat another 2 inches back... the shifter still hits the side of my leg but at least i can drive it... drove it all weekend and it's a blast... My car is Left-hand drive so the shifter hits my leg in first and second gear.... but I can live with it .....maybe I'll put a little bend in the stick so it's away from me a bit

my brakes are soft though.... I have to push near the floor and there stll isn't enough power to lock the wheels/ emergency stop... anybody have any clues as to what could be the problem?

and Dave... how did you lengthen the steering column?

Edited by J-Lo, 27 March 2007 - 08:17 PM.