Tall man seeks S Type

[6FT9]

Hey guys, 

am new here and thought I would seek your advice, I have always loved the S Type and went to go and have a look at 2003 3.0 V6 to find I couldn’t fit into it at 6’9”, the seat just doesn’t go back far enough, is there a way to extend the runners or remove and place further back to accommodate me, the only bummer is that I can’t test drive one. I dont care about the passenger behind because this is for me, my tiny wife and daughter who can sit behind her. I see the latest post 2006 models have a longer wheel base but then it’s falling into the stupid tax category. I don’t know if anyone else has this problem??

 

Thanks for your time in reading 

 

Scott

 

 

[N6 JMX]

Hi Steve, not a problem I have experienced myself, but it is possible to have brackets fabricated to reposition the seat as this is a regular requirement in racing circles.

Most seats in a modern car are secured to the chassis by 2 bolts in each of the 2 runners - therefore 4 in total. What is required is a bracket under each runner that is secured using the existing body holes and allows for the runners to be attached further back. If you search for a race car preparation facility near your location you may well be pleasantly surprised.

Won't hep with the test drive of course, but check around on the site - folks love their S-types.

N6 JMX

[JOE-DOT-COM]

hi

all s-types have the same wheel base so later ones wont be different

some S-type have adjustable pedals, which will only give you a extra few inches, did you lift the steering column and send the steering wheel in aswell

as mentioned you could make adapter plates.

cheers

Joe