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Jasmcauley - 20/3/14 at 09:35 AM

would any of you be kind of to do some measurements for me?

floor to bottom of steering wheel
front of seat when right back to brake pedal
and size of your steering wheel

big thanks in advance

preferably all in MM

twybrow - 20/3/14 at 09:47 AM

This is academic - it is so specific to the individual car that it is meaningless IMHO....

See your original thread!

whitestu - 20/3/14 at 11:13 AM

If built as per the instructions the steering measurements should be meaningful. The seat dimension depends on what seats you have.

twybrow - 20/3/14 at 11:33 AM

quote:
Originally posted by whitestu
If built as per the instructions the steering measurements should be meaningful. The seat dimension depends on what seats you have.


Not unless you know exactly the full details of the steering column and steering wheel arrangement.... There will be variation in the mounting, any spaces used, the offset of the steering wheel etc. The diameter of the wheel is just one of many variables which play a part.

I am taller than the OP, and I can confirm that I was comfortable in a Raw Striker, an MK Indy and my Stuart Taylor. That does not mean I can fit in all examples of those models, as each one will be built slightly differently.

whitestu - 20/3/14 at 12:15 PM

quote:

quote:
Originally posted by whitestu
If built as per the instructions the steering measurements should be meaningful. The seat dimension depends on what seats you have.


Not unless you know exactly the full details of the steering column and steering wheel arrangement.... There will be variation in the mounting, any spaces used, the offset of the steering wheel etc. The diameter of the wheel is just one of many variables which play a part.

I am taller than the OP, and I can confirm that I was comfortable in a Raw Striker, an MK Indy and my Stuart Taylor. That does not mean I can fit in all examples of those models, as each one will be built slightly differently.


I think Sierra columns are all the same. That's what all but the very early Indys use.

It's easy enough to measure roughly from the end of the column.

Staple balls - 20/3/14 at 12:30 PM

There's about (iirc) 1.5" of vertical adjustment in the steering column mounts on the indy, not to mention you could drill and fit where you like, and the length of the column is somewhat variable, as is the angle it sits at, so any measurement there is somewhat useless.

I assume you're trying to work out if an indy will fit you, for that, the best bet is to try one on, you'll know fairly quickly if it's an option or not.

Edit: Just noticed your other thread, I'm 6'4", 34" inside leg, the indy fits me fine. IIRC there's 6'6" people who have indys, but just have tiny seats so they have room.

[Edited on 20/3/14 by Staple balls]

40inches - 20/3/14 at 02:18 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Jasmcauley
would any of you be kind of to do some measurements for me?

floor to bottom of steering wheel
front of seat when right back to brake pedal
and size of your steering wheel

big thanks in advance

preferably all in MM


160cm/45" from top of brake pedal to back of Composite seat (at lower spine position), with seat to bulkhead.
50cm/20" to centre of steering column (easily adjusted)
The size of wheel can be anything from 250 -330mm so half it for bottom of wheel.
Also flat bottomed wheels help a lot, QR wheels even more.
Put your location in your profile, there will be someone, or more, near you.

[Edited on 20-3-14 by 40inches]

Matt21 - 20/3/14 at 07:33 PM

if its to see if you fit....
im 6ft1 and fit easy
mk seats in it on runners and I have then pulled forward about 6"

other than that, the only measurement I know is my wheel is 300mm

Jasmcauley - 27/3/14 at 02:56 PM

thanks all. I've got one and its spot on