my foot keeps grazing the top dash when i brake

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Old 09-05-2010 | 04:23 PM
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my foot keeps grazing the top dash when i brake

when im about to brake the toe of my shoe grazes the top panel about the pedals. i wear size 11.5 does anyone else have this problem?
Old 09-05-2010 | 04:31 PM
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If this is happening, you need to position your foot a little lower on the pedal and adjust your seat accordingly.
Old 09-05-2010 | 04:37 PM
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I wear 12s and don't have this problem. Move your seat a little lower and farther back. Also as a note, if you find your foot cramping when braking, your seat is too far forward. Figured that out the other day myself while sitting in traffic.
Old 09-05-2010 | 04:47 PM
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I wear 12s and don't have this problem. Move your seat a little lower and farther back. Also as a note, if you find your foot cramping when braking, your seat is too far forward. Figured that out the other day myself while sitting in traffic.
my seat is at the lowest position. i know that i dont sit too close
Old 09-05-2010 | 04:50 PM
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Well I rest my foot on the floor when I use the gas and brake and don't seem to hit the top so
Old 09-05-2010 | 04:56 PM
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Drive without the panel?
Old 09-05-2010 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by chasingthecool
my seat is at the lowest position. i know that i dont sit too close
Raise your seating position so that your knee is more bent, and rest your heel further from the pedals.

Adjust the steering wheel height and reach, too, until you feel comfy with the seating position.
Old 09-05-2010 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by cjTL
I wear 12s and don't have this problem. Move your seat a little lower and farther back. Also as a note, if you find your foot cramping when braking, your seat is too far forward. Figured that out the other day myself while sitting in traffic.
Originally Posted by Will Y.
Raise your seating position so that your knee is more bent, and rest your heel further from the pedals.

Adjust the steering wheel height and reach, too, until you feel comfy with the seating position.
seems to be somewhat opposing advice ... i would say just play around with the seat til you feel comfortable
Old 09-05-2010 | 05:30 PM
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I wear a size 13 and never had this issue. Have you looked to see if anything is hanging down that's not supposed to? I've even worn steel toe boots with no issues.
Old 09-05-2010 | 05:45 PM
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im 5'11 this is how far back i sit

Old 09-05-2010 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by chasingthecool
im 5'11 this is how far back i sit
I'm 5'8 or so in bare feet, w/size 9 shoes.

My seat is moved closer to the dash by about two inches (seat edge lines up nearest "P" on shifter indicator); seat height is set about half-way up at the front and slightly below half-height at the back.

AFAIK, my torso-extremity ratio is normal.
Old 09-05-2010 | 08:42 PM
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I wear a size 13 and never had this issue. Have you looked to see if anything is hanging down that's not supposed to? I've even worn steel toe boots with no issues.
+1 check to make sure the panel underneath is in the correct position.
Old 09-05-2010 | 09:51 PM
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Sometimes the nipple that goes into the slot on the firewall is not where it belongs, causes the panel to sag close to the firewall and get kicked. Rookie mistake when re-installing it.
Old 09-05-2010 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Will Y.
I'm 5'8 or so in bare feet, w/size 9 shoes.

My seat is moved closer to the dash by about two inches (seat edge lines up nearest "P" on shifter indicator); seat height is set about half-way up at the front and slightly below half-height at the back.

AFAIK, my torso-extremity ratio is normal.
I'm 5'8 too.

So much for the center armrest for us eh?

It's behind the damn seat.
Old 09-05-2010 | 11:38 PM
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I'm 5'8 too.

So much for the center armrest for us eh?

It's behind the damn seat.
How the heck are you peeps sitting??

I rest my right elbow on the center armrest if my right hand is not the steering wheel.
If I pull the armrest to its forward position, I can actually rest my right elbow on it while holding the steering wheel with my right hand!
Old 09-06-2010 | 02:49 AM
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Geez, i thought you had to be like 4'x"s in order for the arm wrest to be behind the seat lol
Old 09-06-2010 | 03:32 AM
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I don't have this problem.
Old 09-06-2010 | 08:10 AM
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you know what they say about big shoes...
Old 09-07-2010 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 04WDPSeDaN
you know what they say about big shoes...
big socks?
Old 09-07-2010 | 05:15 PM
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No one with bigger foot or just plainly no one seems to have this issue except you. So... Get a new foot?
Old 09-07-2010 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 04WDPSeDaN
you know what they say about big shoes...
Small ego?
Old 09-07-2010 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Will Y.
How the heck are you peeps sitting??

I rest my right elbow on the center armrest if my right hand is not the steering wheel.
If I pull the armrest to its forward position, I can actually rest my right elbow on it while holding the steering wheel with my right hand!
+1.

Only my elbow can rest, and if the armrest is forward, I can rest more of my arm heheh.
Old 09-07-2010 | 09:21 PM
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im in complete shock. I can't believe this...whats next "helppppp, a bug stuck to my windshield"
Old 09-07-2010 | 09:57 PM
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im in complete shock. I can't believe this...whats next "helppppp, a bug stuck to my windshield"
LOL. And to think, I used to think it was bad when people asked for a DIY for oil changes in the old days on here.
Old 09-08-2010 | 02:17 PM
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LOL. And to think, I used to think it was bad when people asked for a DIY for oil changes in the old days on here.
oil changes? try wipers!!! lol
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