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I know this has come up before, but I am in the possession of an extremely small wife. She would maintain that 5' 4 is average for a woman. Obviously I only ever seem to notice the tall blonde ones, so I can't really comment. However, her size (or lack of it) precludes her from driving the new vehicle.
This of course is generally excellent news for me, as she is dangerous behind the wheel. She would not however relent, and did not believe my story that the engine had to come out to adjust the pedal box. Apparently she 'needs' to be able to drive it in case of 'emergency' (i.e. the brand new A3 she acquired 'in payment' for me to have the TVR fails to start - heaven forbid).
So - I have adjusted the pedal box all the way out. No - she's still too short. With the seat fully forward, she can only just push the clutch in, and that means I loose about £10 in clutch facing every time she presses the damn thing (or not, as the case may be). This is clearly unacceptable.
So - any workable (cheapish) solutions out there? I have suggested an orthapaedic shoe for her clutch foot, but that didn't go down too well. Any special cushions out there that fit? Or maybe a seat bracket (any idea on price?). I am 6'. Or perhaps someone has a wife they are willing to part-exchange. Mine can't drive but makes a cracking casserole...
This of course is generally excellent news for me, as she is dangerous behind the wheel. She would not however relent, and did not believe my story that the engine had to come out to adjust the pedal box. Apparently she 'needs' to be able to drive it in case of 'emergency' (i.e. the brand new A3 she acquired 'in payment' for me to have the TVR fails to start - heaven forbid).
So - I have adjusted the pedal box all the way out. No - she's still too short. With the seat fully forward, she can only just push the clutch in, and that means I loose about £10 in clutch facing every time she presses the damn thing (or not, as the case may be). This is clearly unacceptable.
So - any workable (cheapish) solutions out there? I have suggested an orthapaedic shoe for her clutch foot, but that didn't go down too well. Any special cushions out there that fit? Or maybe a seat bracket (any idea on price?). I am 6'. Or perhaps someone has a wife they are willing to part-exchange. Mine can't drive but makes a cracking casserole...
After several years of ownership I have figured out exactly what the tolerances are of my current stupid car (a Fiat Coupe - soon to be sold) and can 'safely' negotiate a roundabout sideways. It had always struck me as strange that on some occassions the car made a strange whining sound when performing such a manoeuvre.
Imagine my surprise when I learn't that the noise originated from my wife, who would be plastered against the passenger door like an octopus in a wind tunnel.
Anyway - obviously I am still 'learning' about the TVR and hence have not reached this nadir of excitement. I have however learnt that by stamping on the throttle on a sliproad, the Good Lady's diminuitive frame slides under the passenger seatbelt and she ends up in a crumpled heap in the footwell.
Imagine my surprise when I learn't that the noise originated from my wife, who would be plastered against the passenger door like an octopus in a wind tunnel.
Anyway - obviously I am still 'learning' about the TVR and hence have not reached this nadir of excitement. I have however learnt that by stamping on the throttle on a sliproad, the Good Lady's diminuitive frame slides under the passenger seatbelt and she ends up in a crumpled heap in the footwell.
No no no my dear man. If I stamp on the brake pedal she ends up smacking her head on the dashboard. You should see her. She has a face like a frying pan.
(I should point out at this juncture that if my wife EVER figures out how to operate the Internet, and if she EVER accidentally types in 'TVR' to a search engine, instead of, say, 'Teddy Bear' and ends up here, then my posts will suddenly and quietly end. Like my life.)
We're getting a little off-topic here (is there a 'TVR - Family Abuse' section?)...
(I should point out at this juncture that if my wife EVER figures out how to operate the Internet, and if she EVER accidentally types in 'TVR' to a search engine, instead of, say, 'Teddy Bear' and ends up here, then my posts will suddenly and quietly end. Like my life.)
We're getting a little off-topic here (is there a 'TVR - Family Abuse' section?)...
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