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Great forum folks! Have been self-educating as I consider (plan) a M3W. I have seen plenty of posts regarding taller drivers, but I'm concerned about the opposite. I'm 5'8" but my inseam is only 30, with 32 inch sleeves. I realize the pedals are adjustable and the wheel and seats are not. I saw a YouTube video where someone appears to be driving with a matching seatback bolster. Is there enough forward adjustment to the pedals for someone my size to have no problem reaching them? Anyone use a seatback extender/bolster to be closer to the wheel? Thanks in advance and for all the helpful info on these boards.
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You're at the acceptable lower end. You'll be find with the pedals at the rearmost setting. Might need a steering wheel spacer.
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Yes ask Brands Hatch Morgans . For padded seat cushions made to fit.
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You will be fine. I'm shorter than you and have the pedals on the 3rd rearmost setting (out of 4). The factory also made the base cushion thicker so that I can see the top of the nearside wheel.
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I'm 5'9" with a 31" inseam, my pedals are set at the furthest location and I have a 1" spacer on the steering wheel.
With this set up it is the most comfortable I have ever been in any car ever.
5 hours without a break is no problem and no numb bum either.
I doubt very much weather you will need any form of booster cushion on the backrest.
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Perfect size for all Italian beauties !
And of coarse M3W 😊
The petals can be moved (bolted) to anyone's legs length
the only issue are how wide you are!
I'm 5'6 with 29" inseams 34" waist and I never moved the
pedals from the factory setup
As long as you can see over the hood, not over 250lbs wide
along with having a smaller riding partner, you should be good 👍
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I'm 5'9" with a 31" inseam, my pedals are set at the furthest location and I have a 1" spacer on the steering wheel.
With this set up it is the most comfortable I have ever been in any car ever.
5 hours without a break is no problem and no numb bum either.
I doubt very much weather you will need any form of booster cushion on the backrest. All depends on the whether (damn I'm funny)!
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I'm 5'9" with a 31" inseam, my pedals are set at the furthest location and I have a 1" spacer on the steering wheel.
With this set up it is the most comfortable I have ever been in any car ever.
5 hours without a break is no problem and no numb bum either.
I doubt very much weather you will need any form of booster cushion on the backrest. Do you mean furthest forward or furthest toward you? Thanks for all replies!
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You will be fine. I'm shorter than you and have the pedals on the 3rd rearmost setting (out of 4). The factory also made the base cushion thicker so that I can see the top of the nearside wheel. Was that a special order?
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Your last two questions were questionable.
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