Ok, I know this has been asked before and I think by me at some point, but is it me or does the seat not go down low enough??? I am getting serious neck ache now.

My car DOES have the sunroof option and I class my driving style as relaxed, although not Snoop Doggy style

I got so irritated tonight that I went for a (much needed) haircut to alleviate the slight brushing of my bouffant. I have come from the "hairdressers" looking like Yul Brynner and still my head trying to mate with the headlining.

I have had a look at the mechanism and alas it looks complicated, enough so that I would not like to have a go at hacking metal myself to try and get a lower position. I would say that I only need 1/2 inch to an inch......has anyone else had the same issue or got a fix??

At this rate, I will need manipulation by some fine filly in the near future to correct my neck issues!!

I am a mere 6'1 (tall), so no giant, not by today's standards anyway.
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I am taller then you (6'1 is about 1m85 I think; I am 1m92), have a sunroof in my car and don't have any problem at all....Are you sur that your seat is at its lowest?
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Will, don't get carried away and start messing with the seat bolts or the position the seat is bolted to. These vehicles have to go through some really vigerous crash testing to ensure that the seats are secure and safe during any potential collision.

If you tamper with the seat securing points you could be putting yourself and/or any passengers in danger.
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Hmmm, the seat will not go any lower and yet my head is almost touching the roof line....I am really conscious of it now and i think I am compensating by keeping my neck stooped (hence the neck pain) whilst driving.

If you are taller and you also have a roof, I am beginning to wonder of my seat is faulty??
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Disco3 - Gone
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BMW X5 4.4 - Gone
LR Defender Tdi - Gone

I've the same problem

I always know when I'm due a haircut, as I can feel the brushing off the headlining
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So, in summary, it looks as if you may have to be an umpa lumpa to be satisfied.

So with me at 6'1, how can someone at 6'4 be happy??

I have just spoken to the stealer and am going up now as it is too irritating to leave. Will report back short(ly).
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LR Defender Tdi - Gone

Jimmy_75000 wrote:

I am taller then you (6'1 is about 1m85 I think; I am 1m92), have a sunroof in my car and don't have any problem at all....Are you sur that your seat is at its lowest?

TB wrote:

Will, don't get carried away and start messing with the seat bolts or the position the seat is bolted to. These vehicles have to go through some really vigerous crash testing to ensure that the seats are secure and safe during any potential collision.

If you tamper with the seat securing points you could be putting yourself and/or any passengers in danger.

Strange. I don't know if the specs are different in North America but I am 6'2" and nowhere even close to the roof lining when driving. Definitely a few inches of clearance.

Serious? This is getting frustrating........there would be no difference in the height (am pretty sure). Do you have a sunroof?
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FFRR Vogue - Gone
BMW X5 4.4 - Gone
LR Defender Tdi - Gone

will_wonka wrote:

Serious? This is getting frustrating........there would be no difference in the height (am pretty sure). Do you have a sunroof?

I'm 6'7", that's as near as damn it 2.0m in new money, and i fit perfectly okay. The seating position was the first thing i tried in my first visit to the stealers as that will often rule a car straight out for me when I'm buying.

I have the factory sunroof, and fit in just under this without being uncomfortable whatsoever. I'm more comfortable than I have been in all of the previous coupes I have. in fact I absolutely love the 'command driving position', a lot better than the new X5 which i also tried which made me think I was driving a van. Worth noting that I'm bald so do not need to worry about a bouffant adding extra inches to my height and scraping the roof.

i recall once being in a friends VW Scirroco and needing to have the sunroof open for me to fit in without having my head at 45 degrees to my neck!
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I'm 6'4" and had plenty of headroom too. I know a few that are shorter than me have complained of headroom problems.... Let us know what the dealer reckoned...
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