Hawko59 Member 2 Member For: 15y 7m 27d Posted 09/09/09 12:35 AM Share Posted 09/09/09 12:35 AM Finally picked up the new G6ET-- and yeah I love it to bits-- 6km on the clock and got a bit worried by the smell on the way home-- it had obviously not ever been runing long enough to get warm through. Hope to take it for a decent drive this weekend, and also to get some pics.Does any one else have a problem with the top of the steering wheel blocking the top of the gauges?? I have tried every different type of seating position -- and it is exceptionally comfortable-- however the wheel cuts the top of the gauges off- and this is in both the rev and speed range that I need. I have tried to raise the wheel higher and the seat lower - no good- I have to duck my head to see the top of the instrument panel.I am only 6' tall and what is politely called "big Boned" or Large Framed- I am interested how some other taller blokes get on.Could there be a problem with the seat height-- it does adjust through a reasonable range, the steering column seems to have abiout 1/2 to 2/3 " between the dash panel in its highest position. I also like the back of my legs supported however with the front of the seat up there is very little room between the seat and the wheel for your legs. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61465-is-it-just-me/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
INASNT Member 361 Member For: 18y 7m 27d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 09/09/09 12:40 AM Share Posted 09/09/09 12:40 AM I have no issues. I have the wheel up all the way and sea adjusted accordingly. I am 5.10 and starting to get big boned slowly!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61465-is-it-just-me/#findComment-930869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo.vixen Hey guys, Tab is here... Oh i feel sick Lifetime Members 8,459 Member For: 16y 10m 24d Gender: Male Location: sunshine coast Posted 09/09/09 12:43 AM Share Posted 09/09/09 12:43 AM pm tab, he has a g6et and is one big son of a bitch...... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61465-is-it-just-me/#findComment-930872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronburgundy I love gooold member Donating Members 1,222 Member For: 16y 3m 14d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne (west) Posted 09/09/09 12:50 AM Share Posted 09/09/09 12:50 AM I'm 5'10" as well, and on the 'upper' side of the so called 'healthy weight range' ... don't have a problem seeing it either. Can see the revs fine, I tend to have the km/h displayed on the little screen in the middle so I'm not so fussed whether I can see the speedo or not, but I'm pretty sure I can. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61465-is-it-just-me/#findComment-930876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 11m 22d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 09/09/09 01:00 AM Share Posted 09/09/09 01:00 AM Thanks Jamie...that's what they all say.I think the visibility through the wheel on the FG is less than previous models, but not really a major issue. Like the above freak I have the current speed on the digital display so I can concentrate on not getting photos taken by the lifesavers parked up in their vans....otherwise it probably would piss me off a bit. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61465-is-it-just-me/#findComment-930880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronburgundy I love gooold member Donating Members 1,222 Member For: 16y 3m 14d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne (west) Posted 09/09/09 01:04 AM Share Posted 09/09/09 01:04 AM I find having the digital display makes it so much harder to speed. With the needle you can always 'rationalise' it and say to yourself "well, it's close to 70, as long as it isn't touching 80 it's alright" but when it's on digital, if it hits 74 I'm like WTF, slow down gramps! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61465-is-it-just-me/#findComment-930881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 11m 22d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 09/09/09 01:17 AM Share Posted 09/09/09 01:17 AM Yeah true, pretty hard to ignore it. Even when the eyesight is starting to fail. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61465-is-it-just-me/#findComment-930883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seduced Need more power. Now taking donations. Member 753 Member For: 16y 1m 20d Gender: Male Posted 09/09/09 01:38 AM Share Posted 09/09/09 01:38 AM Because according to the government, that 4km/h over means you have murdered 4 people. You should be locked up for life. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61465-is-it-just-me/#findComment-930887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefuture Member 46 Member For: 15y 10m 27d Posted 09/09/09 11:49 AM Share Posted 09/09/09 11:49 AM Hey Mate, I'm just under 6'3 and I find it a bit hard to see the traction control light when it comes on...... I do drive with it off when im in Performance mode, so not much of an issue. But yeah its a little cramped for vision.... but yeah big digital speedo... awesome... Revs all ok for me... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61465-is-it-just-me/#findComment-931132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
quakecsm102 Member 6 Member For: 15y 7m 25d Posted 13/09/09 01:11 AM Share Posted 13/09/09 01:11 AM I find having the digital display makes it so much harder to speed. With the needle you can always 'rationalise' it and say to yourself "well, it's close to 70, as long as it isn't touching 80 it's alright" but when it's on digital, if it hits 74 I'm like WTF, slow down gramps!LOL. My 'quest for a new car that I don't really need' started with similar rationalisations - all new cars now have cruise control you see. I had no choice but to upgrade . . . Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/61465-is-it-just-me/#findComment-932491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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