dougefersheezy

I haven't done any extensive searching yet but I'd like to hear from you guys if you care to respond. I recently bought a '99 TL Certified Pre-Owned and I love most everything about the car. My only problem is that I have a somewhat long commute and I'm tall enough that it gets uncomfortable (6'6"). Does anyone know if there is a way to get the seat repositioned so I can get an extra inch or two of travel towards the back? If so, what do I need to be on the lookout for in regards to warranty or safety? Thanks in advance for any advice.

AcMan24

I'm 6'5" and I think I'm at the limit of my car's leg room. Not sure if the difference in seats between the TL-P & TL-S have an effect on leg room. You may want to look into TL-S frount seats.

`ill*tl

Try tilting the the lower portion of the seat down and raise the upper portion. This gives you a slight adjustment in the upper area and it might help take your mind off the fact that your seat doesn't move back anymore.

2003TLSNKC

I'm 6'7 and dont have that much of an issue with my TLS, fits me fine i guess. But i came from an accord coupe so that might have trained me not to expect much room.

Revanche

I'm a little over 6'4.

When I went to buy my 2002 TL-P, I heard from several people that there could be some problems with my height, such as hitting my head on the ceiling or legs not having enough room.

The problem though was that I loved the car way too much, so I thought I'd find a way to make it work. I wish there was a science to it, but I just pushed the seat all the way back, and then elevated the bottom portion of the seat as high as it would go - this added on enough space to make it comfortable with some room to spare. Finally, just reclined the seatback until everything fit. Sure, I could also put my hand out the back window, if I was so inclined - but it works.

The only problem I had was the distance to the steering wheel. After you go that far back to get your legs to fit, it takes some time to get used to the distance of the wheel. Just put ure hand on the top of the wheel, turn the bass on the stereo all the way up, and people seem to understand.

fsttyms1

im 6'5 and my biggest gripe is the moonroof. i wish that stupid thing was an option. i would like the extra inch or 2 there the most. as far as the seat goes. you could bring it to a shop that specializes in things for handicap people, they would be able to redo the seat mounts so that they are further back. i may look at it myself this summer to see if i can get it positioned back further. i know i can reweld seat mounts, its just if i ever get bored enough to do it

dougefersheezy

Thanks for the help guys. That handicapped thing is a great idea.

fsttyms1

yea ive looked into it on other cars i have owned and that what i was told to try by acouple different places. (hey if shaq and yao ming can fit into cars we aught to be able to get a little more room in ours )

pianoman41

I agree 100%. I'm 6'4" and that extra 1-2" would make a big difference. So many car makers now require a sunroof before you can get all the options. I had to special-order my '97 Maxima SE without a sunroof because I couldn't fit with it. I'd be in a 5th gen Maxima right now instead of my TL-S except for the fact that I couldn't fit into it when I went car shopping. Unless you want the car completely stripped, you need to get a sunroof. A sunroof is nice but I would gladly give it up for the extra headroom.

The strange part is in my TL-S I fit better in the *passenger* seat. I think because it doesn't have all the power options of the driver seat, the passenger seat is about 1" lower than the driver's seat. If I could switch the two I would.

Sallies_TL

I'm 5'5" and I have the same problen with head room.
I have my seat down as low as it will go and I still hit
the roof. First car I've owned that I've had this problem.

fsttyms1

how in the world can your head hit the roof if your only 5'5"??

AcMan24

Huh?? :lol1: