Hey Jim, yes I think you and I chatted as we were both waiting for Greg. I assume you pulled up in your speedy as I was standing there. And yes I am a perspective buyer.
Because you are tall you might help me with a question (or anyone else who has dealt with the same issues). The two speedsters I have driven, both equipped with speedster seats (slotted back), were pretty tight for me. Getting in and out was not easy, but that is manageable (and as I told you I smiled as I watched you unfold and basically stand up before placing a foot on the ground - everyone has their own technique!). I am more concerned by leg room once in driving position. Both of my knees had little room, my feet and knees had to splay outward, which made me a bit uncomfortable - physically and mentally. Some of this would self resolve I’m sure as I fine tuned seating position and just get used to it, but I’d like to be a bit more confident with foot to pedal maneuvering, if only for emergency needs.
So I’m wondering what your experience has been, good or bad, and what advice you have to help optimize fit.
Im also wondering if anyone has had their seat pan lowered an inch by Greg, and if that significantly helps with room between leg and steering wheel.
Without being able to tryout different options, it is mostly discussion. But I wonder if I would be reasonable comfortable with standard steering while size (not the larger banjo style), removal of cocoa mats (to help put ball of foot on clutch pedal), and lower seat bed an inch (to maximize knee room).
Thanks,
Jon