Discussion
After looking at the classified pages for ages I've decided to take the plunge and go and look at a car.
I've identified the one I want and wouldn't you know it it's on the other side of the country!
Before I set out on a mamouth journey can someone answer me this question.....
I am 6ft 4in tall with long legs (33in inside leg) will I be able to get comfortable behind the wheel of a wedge?
Unfortunately I can't find any advertised locally so I can't go and test the fit.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Jon
I've identified the one I want and wouldn't you know it it's on the other side of the country!
Before I set out on a mamouth journey can someone answer me this question.....
I am 6ft 4in tall with long legs (33in inside leg) will I be able to get comfortable behind the wheel of a wedge?
Unfortunately I can't find any advertised locally so I can't go and test the fit.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Jon
I seem to recall that there were 2 different pedal box options on the Wedges. I'm about a 31 inside leg and I have the seat only about 1/3 of the way back, so you should be ok. Unfortunately, I'm in Wigmore, so not very close to you. Hopefully there'll be someone on here closer.
Good luck,
Paul
Good luck,
Paul
I'm the same as Grahmw48 and Dickymint's 87 SEAC was great for me. Before Dickymint boght the car, a chap came to see it who was 6 foot 4 and he couldn't get his legs under the steering wheel properly. It seemed the padding was stopping the the steering column from going up to it's full extent and this wasn't a problem with a newer wedge the chap had driven.
He told me the newer wedge, say 1990 onward, with the Ford rather than BL steering column and switchgear was slightly different. Maybe the the steering column was adjustable for reach aswell as height and this made all the difference. His loss was Dickymint's gain.
He told me the newer wedge, say 1990 onward, with the Ford rather than BL steering column and switchgear was slightly different. Maybe the the steering column was adjustable for reach aswell as height and this made all the difference. His loss was Dickymint's gain.
Thanks guys this all looks very reassuring.
Andy & Chris, thank you very much for your kind offers. However, there has been a change of plan and I'm going to look today rather than Sunday so I won't have time to check your cars. From all of the other correspondance though it looks like I'll be ok so I am going to take the chance and go straight there.
I'm sure I'll be back with loads more questions if I buy the car!
Jon
Andy & Chris, thank you very much for your kind offers. However, there has been a change of plan and I'm going to look today rather than Sunday so I won't have time to check your cars. From all of the other correspondance though it looks like I'll be ok so I am going to take the chance and go straight there.
I'm sure I'll be back with loads more questions if I buy the car!
Jon
I bought it! What a cracker, just like new. I started to look at the chassis outriggers, just to check, and the whole chassis is immaculate, undamaged powder coating that actually shines. At this point I abandoned the inspection and just went for a drive.
And, yes Dicky it is the 280i.
I had to look up BBWF, but now I know what it is when and where is the 2005 event. I won't be able to take my minter out if it's raining though!
Stand by for loads of questions.....
And, yes Dicky it is the 280i.
I had to look up BBWF, but now I know what it is when and where is the 2005 event. I won't be able to take my minter out if it's raining though!
Stand by for loads of questions.....
jon@127 said:
I won't be able to take my minter out if it's raining though!
but those are the cars best able to withstand the weather - fibreglass body, plastic coated chassis. It's only sea water and de-icing salt that cause the real problems.
jon@127 said:
By the way, I forgot to say, I only just fit. It was touch and go until I took my shoes off (trainers with big fat soles!). I'll have to drive everywhere in bare feet but that's a small price to pay.
Similar for me (33.5" inside leg,) PW was about 6'8" (I remember that he's a fair bit above my brother who is 6'6.5".) Trainers are exactly as you describe. The only real alternative is to wear the sockshoe things that racing drivers wear. I usually stick to bear feet.
Congratulations on your purchase! I'm sure you will enjoy it greatly.
Not too sure on driving barefoot though. It may be an offence, but if not I believe the police regard doing so as not having full control of the car. Maybe there are some other views on this.
Best get some proper racing boots with thin soles!
Not too sure on driving barefoot though. It may be an offence, but if not I believe the police regard doing so as not having full control of the car. Maybe there are some other views on this.
Best get some proper racing boots with thin soles!
OK up to size 10. lol 
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