Moving the E-Brake Handle
06-18-02, 11:39 AM
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WHY? It doesn't seem like to difficult a job. You could put it anywhere with the correct length cable. Just watch where the cable crosses over the tranny or drive-shaft so it doesn't get tangled.
06-18-02, 11:47 AM
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Well, in my case, it's because the booger hits my leg when I drive. I don't know about moving it though, it sits in a pocket that moulded into the trans tunnel, and would look somewhat strange on the other side.. I thought about bending it a bit, if I ever got another FC.
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06-18-02, 11:51 AM
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Mine hits my leg, too, when I'm driving. I'm 6'4'' with a short torso and long legs. I was just asking to see if someone had moved it and how much of a bitch it would be to do so.
06-18-02, 12:13 PM
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Originally posted by Silkworm
Well, in my case, it's because the booger hits my leg when I drive.
Well, in my case, it's because the booger hits my leg when I drive.
Where does it hit? Does your leg(s) hit any other spots in the car???
06-18-02, 12:23 PM
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Well, with the old seat, when down, the handle digs into my lower thigh.. my leg kinda sits kinked there, resting a bit on the edge of the lower dash. I'm 5' 10" but have long legs.
No, doesn't hit anywhere else in the car.. just there. Not a problem in the race car
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No, doesn't hit anywhere else in the car.. just there. Not a problem in the race car
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06-18-02, 12:29 PM
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Hmm... I am 6'2" and I don't have that problem. I couldn't even figure it out in my mind how you would.
So I even just ran out to the garage to see.
I guess if your leg was bent up funny, but I hit the steering wheel with my leg bent before I hit the brake, so I just had a hard time pictureing it.
Now I wonder does anyone have the problem on a series 5 car, where the brake is 1" further back?
So I even just ran out to the garage to see.
I guess if your leg was bent up funny, but I hit the steering wheel with my leg bent before I hit the brake, so I just had a hard time pictureing it.
Now I wonder does anyone have the problem on a series 5 car, where the brake is 1" further back?
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06-18-02, 12:57 PM
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I am 6'1 and the only thing I have trouble with is the damn stearing wheel. I am skinny but for some reason, I always rub it against my legs when I get in the damn car.
06-18-02, 03:55 PM
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Lol, maybe the next mod should be a couple of cans of SlimFast in the storage bins if your leg is hitting the Ebrake...? 
I too can't see how it works, but I have a series 5, so I geuss that's my extra 1" workin' for me. w00t!
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P.S. Us 6' and over guys should start our own forum or support group or something
I too can't see how it works, but I have a series 5, so I geuss that's my extra 1" workin' for me. w00t! Steve
P.S. Us 6' and over guys should start our own forum or support group or something
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Don't make me implant your e-brake in your skull!
Jimmy: you would perhaps have to look at a j-spec car, otherwise your lever is going to be the wrong way? Or are they reversable? I haven't ever looked at mine. Perhaps you could just hammer out an area of it or something if you are really desperate.
Jimmy: you would perhaps have to look at a j-spec car, otherwise your lever is going to be the wrong way? Or are they reversable? I haven't ever looked at mine. Perhaps you could just hammer out an area of it or something if you are really desperate.
