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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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an odd request, can anyone post a picture of the drivers seat with the recline in it's most _forward_ drivable position?

I have a back issue in which I need a seat that is "very" upright, and many cars (such as 4th gen F-bodies) the seatback just can't be brought far enough forward that I can drive without pain (the seat back is too far reclined back even when it's latched full forward). I'm thinking about a 99 FRC but not sure on the seat issue.

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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 12:49 AM
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It would be better to actually sit in one and try it. Steering wheel is also telescopic so you can bring it close.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by silverbullit99
It would be better to actually sit in one and try it. Steering wheel is also telescopic so you can bring it close.
and with a sport seat you can get very upright and a long way forward. You also have 3 way travel on the adjustment including rotation of the seat pan.

I flew on ejection seats pulling G for many years so my back is not the strongest these days. I can get comfortable very easily and I've done 10 hr+ drives in the vette and survived the experience. I'd say its one of the most comfortable seats I've ever owned. You should be OK.
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