Thanks for the input everyone. But trust me, im not trying to have any "gangster leans" going on. I just want a comfortable position that wont kill my lower back, and one where my knee doest hurt from shifting too much. I also drive with both hands on the wheel at all times.

 

im 5'11 and i just learned to deal with it

 

The lack of a telescoping wheel in the Evo X has been an intermittent issue for Evo owners.

 

So do you sit far away from the wheel? or close to it?
Since you are pretty much my height, are your seats straight up at 90 degrees?or do you lean slightly back?
Thanks.

 

Yea, if we had a telescoping wheel that would solve so many problems.

This is the reason that when i shift my left knee is pointed to the left and out at an angle so as to not hit the damn wheel... hence the knee pain.

Good times.

 

It really is trial and error. The lack of seat height adjustment and telescopic steering wheel (as others have said) really limit the configuration possibilities.

Even though I don't have a clutch, I keep my steering wheel a bit on the lower side and seat relatively close. A highly mounted steering wheel makes me feel like I'm driving a school bus. Awkward arm positioning can also lead to back pain. I'm only 5'-8" but discovered over time that less of an angle on the seatback has resulted in more comfort and support.

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Im 6'2" and have the same issues.

 

5'11" and 3/4 of an inch tall. put the seat 2 clicks from the furthest setting away and have the recline almost straight up if not straight up. the wife hates it but told her it's my car so blah!!

 

Ok i have my seat almost vertical now like so many 6 footers recommended, this took away the lower back pain. Fact.

Moved the steering wheel a little bit up (now i cant see half my fuel gauge and half my temp gauge) but at least i can shift without my knee hurting.

Winning!

 

6'1" and I find the car very comfortable.

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6'4" and what I found is having the seat more upright. For some odd reason I keep my seat a little bit on the closer side, I don't like being too far away because I hold the bottom of the steering wheel, so I like my arm to be able to rest comfortably on my lap. Maybe you could do a few stretches before you start driving?? Haha hope this helps man.

 

The Evo 10, along with those before it, are designed to for the driver to sit "bolt up right" as the term goes, as is the preference and optimal driving position for Rally racing.

I'm 6'2, 205n 34" waist, and find it abosulty a perfect fit, withe the wheel 1/2" from all the way up, seat rail one notch forward from the seat bracket, and the seat back straight up. I have about a 10 degree bend in my arm in 5thgear.

Also a trick I learned in a racing class once, is this: slide the seat back to where feet can lie flat behind the gas and clutch pedal, but with out the bottom of your knees pressing into the seat. Next adust the seat back so that you wrist can rest on top of the wheel without your shoulders coming off the seat and with at least a 5 degree bend in your elbow. It takes a bit getting used to as it feels like your driving a box, but guess what, you are!

 

i lean slightly back .hope this helps

 

im 5'4, I wish the seats raised a lil

 

5'11" or so. I find I'm either too far from the wheel to have an optimal grip, or I'm banging my knee against the dash or the bottom of the steering column shroud. Sitting upright does help quite a bit, though after a four hour round trip this weekend, I was rather sore and tired.