NO FRONT LEG ROOM "Help"

[CraigFRNJ]

I'm 6'1 and have less than a 1/2 inch between my knees and the front dash of my 2003 H2. I've called the dealer and he said they didn't have a fix to move the seat further back. I wanted to purchase new rails, or extended rails to accommodate my legs. Does anyone know what I can do to fix this problem? I was in a new Nissan Altima yesterday and my legs were fully extended when the seat was all the way back. Again, I'm only 6'1". Others must have the same problem.

[CraigFRNJ]

I'm 6'1 and have less than a 1/2 inch between my knees and the front dash of my 2003 H2. I've called the dealer and he said they didn't have a fix to move the seat further back. I wanted to purchase new rails, or extended rails to accommodate my legs. Does anyone know what I can do to fix this problem? I was in a new Nissan Altima yesterday and my legs were fully extended when the seat was all the way back. Again, I'm only 6'1". Others must have the same problem.

[CraigFRNJ]

I'm 6'1 and have less than a 1/2 inch between my knees and the front dash of my 2003 H2. I've called the dealer and he said they didn't have a fix to move the seat further back. I wanted to purchase new rails, or extended rails to accommodate my legs. Does anyone know what I can do to fix this problem? I was in a new Nissan Altima yesterday and my legs were fully extended when the seat was all the way back. Again, I'm only 6'1". Others must have the same problem.

[DRTYFN]

I'm 6'2" 215lbs and I've got tons of room. Are you long-legged or are you super bottom heavy and being pushed further forward because of a mountainous behind?

[CraigFRNJ]

I'm 6'1 180lbs. When I sit my legs are at a 90 degree angle when touching the pedals. GM recognizes this problem and has installed seats in the 2004 model that go back 3 inches further. Your Dry Humor exploits your ignorance "GURU"

[Detonate]

I'm 6'5" tall and have plenty of leg room in my 2003.

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CraigFRNJ:
Your Dry Humor exploits your ignorance "GURU" <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

It's not dry, it's moist. Too bad you were born without a sense of humor. Out of curiosity why did you capitalize the first letters in "Your Dry Humor"?

[Dan]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CraigFRNJ:
I'm 6'1 180lbs. When I sit my legs are at a 90 degree angle when touching the pedals. GM recognizes this problem and has installed seats in the 2004 model that go back 3 inches further. Your Dry Humor exploits your ignorance "GURU" <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You can't swap for the 2004 seats? Or do you have a 2004 and it's still not enough?

Oh, and:
http://www.boomspeed.com/blahnewbie/newbie.jpg

[DRTYFN]

Craig's favorite place to eat.

[DRTYFN]

Even his grandma is pissed.

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CraigFRNJ:
I'm 6'1 180lbs. When I sit my legs are at a 90 degree angle when touching the pedals... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>What are you? Some kinda alien from "Men in Black." Your legs are at a 90 degree angle when touchin the pedals? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

I'm a big guy and have no problems with leg room in my '03. Are you sure about your claim that the '04 goes back 3 inches further?

[JamesT]

I'm 6'4" and my knees touch my chin(s). Im glad the new guy brought this up. These seats are way to close to the dash. BTW....what are those buttons on the side of the seat for anyway? Anyone??? Anyone???

[JamesT]

Why are all the NEWBIES so thin skinned now? Back when I was a NEWBIE I never cried when I got slam dunked by DRTY.

[KenP]

Somebody, I do not remember who, relocated their seat tracks 3" back on their '03. Said it was very simple. BTW, I am about 6'4", 240lbs and have no problems with the seat reclined a bit.

[Kevin B]

My problem is my seat won't move up far enough! Im 5'3" and 137 lbs, I have had trouble twice in a "panic stop" situation. What a crappy design http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif.

Oh and BTW Craig, I agree DRTY is very, very insensitive, mean and unpleasant.

[Klaus]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by N2ITNSD:
Oh and BTW Craig, I agree DRTY is very, very insensitive, mean and unpleasant. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I can't believe you said that about Drty! I have it on good authority that Drty had professional instruction on proper manners and etiquette.

Here's a picture of Drty's instructor! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Kevin B]

Klaus,

Dont make me post DRTY's picture



You know the one I mean too!

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by N2ITNSD:
...Oh and BTW Craig, I agree DRTY is very, very insensitive, mean and unpleasant. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>DRTY's not unpleasant... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Klaus]

I have to admit, Drty still has my vote for the most humorous post:

http://elcova.com/groupee/forums?a=tpc&s=2826088551&f=5106011751&m=4326044845&r=5966051845#5966051845

In reference to JeepChick:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Great... then we can witness her awesome hunger. You know if she does show up we'll have to hang our food up in the trees. I bet she'd give a camp-raiding bear a run for it's money. I wonder if we can teach her to do tricks like shut up if we use beef jerky?
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I still laugh over that one! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Yetti]

I don't thinks its a leg room problem more then its a sitting comfortable problem. when I test drove the first H2, I had no head room and was forced to slouch, it was very uncomfortable , and I oppted to lean the seat way back. I cured this problem by purchasing a new H2, without sunroof! now I have plenty of room, I do hit my knee from time to time on the shifter(in park).
I will say I cannot drive a Viper for a simular reason, I can get in, I can push the clutch in, but I cannot close the door and release the clutch... bummer. being 6'5"/350lbs sucks sometimes.

[Nitrobooger]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CraigFRNJ:
I'm 6'1 and have less than a 1/2 inch between my knees and the front dash of my 2003 H2. I've called the dealer and he said they didn't have a fix to move the seat further back. I wanted to purchase new rails, or extended rails to accommodate my legs. Does anyone know what I can do to fix this problem? I was in a new Nissan Altima yesterday and my legs were fully extended when the seat was all the way back. Again, I'm only 6'1". Others must have the same problem. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Can you take a picture of yourself in your hummer so we can see what your talking about.

[Yetti]

heres me ,I have fairly long legs, but I don't know to many folks bigger then their ride.
http://www.photodump.com/direct/Yetti/YettisnewHummer.jpg

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Yetti:
heres me ,I have fairly long legs, but I don't know to many folks bigger then their ride.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Damn, is that one of those little remote controlled H2s you're standing next to. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Kevin B]

Yetti, I love that photo of you in your third trimester http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif. I must say you have a glow about you.

[Klaus]

Yetti, were you standing 10 or 15 feet in front of your H2?

Is your nickname Hoss? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[KenP]

It's BUBBA, with a capital everything! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[HGW]

Try putting the seat all the way down--use the button on the side of the seat----if that does not do it, I live in NJ and will move the seat back--it is NO big deal to tap new holes and bolt it back futher.

[Dan]

Nice suspenders Mork http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

His poor wife http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Yetti]

ha ha ha...
I can at least take the heat, but it smells like bacon frying!

yes I know I look like Hoss or any number of characters, but its Yetti or Sasquatch.I have been called everything but a white man on some days, but I get byhttp://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoticons4u/obscene/eck13.gif

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by N2ITNSD:
Yetti, I love that photo of you in your third trimester http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif. I must say you have a glow about you. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Since I was impregnated by a snakebite I look like I am in my 5th trimester. Before the bite I was a 6'2" 260lb lean Marine. The bite was about 1 1/2 years ago and I am now down to 6'1". http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

The extra 70lbs I put on in the first 6 months after the bite has compressed me.

[Dan]

I need to drop a few pounds too. Sitting on this damn forum all day doesn't help http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

6'1", 250#, brown hair, green eyes, like walks on the beach.

Sorry, wrong forum http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[HHummer]

I am over 6-6, & 260 and I cannot relate. Is your inseam over 36"? I assume that you have tried all adjustments, but I find the H2 to be the most comfortable vehicle I have ever driven. I have the bottom cushion all the way down at the back and all of the way up at the front. Then the seat back is angled back. There is enough room left to change pants!

[Zing]

I'm glad someone brought this up because I'm 10 foot 11" and my knees hit the ceiling, operate the sun roof and block my side vision when I drive the 2003, so I got the 2004 and now have no problems. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

I'm also 6' 1" and with the seat all the way back in the 2004 it's perfect. If the 2003 is actually 3" closer than 2004 (which I don't think's the case) it would definitely be a problem.

[HMSH2]

I am 6'5" with a 38" inseam and the H2's leg room is just fine. With the seat properly adjusted, I have no problems completely stretching my legs out.

[Nitrobooger]

You all must drive looking through the sun roof!

[LsuH2]

I agree with the taller gentlemen that there is enough leg room in the H2 to accomodate the tallest of men. I am 6'8" and have been hoping to get my H2 as soon as i saw it as a concept vehicle. It is the first vehicle where I feel is "fit" into it. I have had a pathfinder and a durango; loved them both but i will probably only buy hummer from now on as long as they keep them within a decent price and not looking to freaky.

[Yetti]

Welcome Aboard LsuH2, its nice to have some more "big guys" to talk to.
Did you buy your H2 with a sunroof?

[Big Bob]

6'3" 295lbs
Leg room seems to be the last problem, but I'm right at the top for headroom. I do know you lose about a inch of headroom because of the sunroof.

[KenP]

Welcome LSU. Please post a pic of your rig as soon as you get a chance.

[LsuH2]

Yetti-no, didnt get the sunroof. really wanted one bad, but didnt get it. still could get it put in (supposedly we have one of the best installers here in Baton Rouge), but i'll wait till i get all the other stuff I want done.

KenP-I will go take some new pics as soon as the weather lets up here in the dirty south. Been raining everyday down here, the one i am putting up was taken the day I got it back in november.

[PARAGON]

LSU, were you with the group from New Orleans that went to the Red Creek Off-Road park in South Mississippi a few months back?

[Kevin B]

HOLLY COW LSU http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif. If your ever in San Diego look me up, i'll let you wash my roof http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif. I can bearly reach it on a ladder.

[LsuH2]

Paragon-No, i sure wasnt. havent had the time or $$ to take any of the driving courses/adventures as of yet. Bills are starting to get caught up and I am hoping to join and keep up with the news of at least one of the H2 clubs around here. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
N2- thats just an optical illusion that happened with the camera, i really only come up to the side mirror...http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif yup, thats about all im good for, changing light bulbs and washing the top of cars. (not really mad) http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif but it is amazing to me at how much different the world looks and how much i notice things up above others eyesight, which also leads to missing alot of things down low cause i dont feel like bending my big a** ova to c it! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

please check my exhaust post, any remarks would be a help as I am looking to do this soon. can't wait to hear my roar! also, i'll be posting questions about installing a sub (or two) so keep and eye on it. Everyones help is welcomed and greatly appreciated! lata from Death Valley GEAUX TIGERS!

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by LsuH2:
GEAUX TIGERS! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Go Dogs & Hotty Totty http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Brad]

I'm 6'-4" 260 and I have plenty of room. I have a 34" inseam and I also have plenty of head room. Whoever said the H2 is the best riding vehicle they have ever owned, I totally agree.

[Andy C]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CraigFRNJ:
I wanted to purchase new rails, or extended rails to accommodate my legs. Does anyone know what I can do to fix this problem? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Do you use the vehicle for work - if so I am assuming that you are either a circus stilt walker or an Elvis impressionist - lose the stilts or the platform shoes and you will be fine.
I am 6'4" - 03 H2 and heaps of room, though I did not get the sunroof - it did feel cramped with it in.

[Suvs suck]

why dont you just buy a better SUV, or maybe if this isnt too crazy of an idea, a car

[DRTYFN]

Why don't you go finish fluffing the line of fat sweaty "clients" outside your mom's stall?

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> why dont you just buy a better SUV, or maybe if this isnt too crazy of an idea, a car <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

by suvs suck

[Suvs suck]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KenP:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> why dont you just buy a better SUV, or maybe if this isnt too crazy of an idea, a car <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

by suvs suck <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

wow you can quote someone. Someone is learning

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> quote:
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why dont you just buy a better SUV, or maybe if this isnt too crazy of an idea, a car
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wow you can quote someone. Someone is learning <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You keep editing, loser. Get a life and go back to your paper route.

[Yetti]

If I may add, the last car I owned that had simular headroom was my `69 Galaxie 500 Fastback, witha 429 and NO EMMISIONS! open exaust with no catylist ...those were the days!

[Klaus]

Yetti,

In 1980 I built a 429 Cobra-Jet and installed it in a 1973 Mach 1 Mustang. That motor was absolutely unbelievable!

[Yetti]

its one of the few designs ford copyed from chevy that worked. if you take off the distributor & valve covers you can't hardly tell them apart. I have been looking to build a Boss 429 one day(Hemi), but the time and money are never in the right place.
http://i11.ebayimg.com/01/i/02/1a/e1/57_2.JPG

by the way, did you ever notice the notches in the shock towers on your 73? they were for the 429 Boss, but it was never put in on any production vehicle.

[Klaus]

Yep, my favorite Mustangs are the 1971-73s. They have an engine bay that can handle any size Ford motor, and the suspension and brakes are much stronger than any other models.

I know what you mean about the money. At the time, I was making $3.10/hr. I put $3K in the 429CJ. Boss parts were not even an option for me. Way to much $$$.

Those CJ heads were amazing. The intake ports were HUGE. Even Ford called them "sewer pipes".

In 1980, the car was a monster. New Corvettes came from the factory with less than 200hp. It was just too easy. The car would run 60 in 1st, 120 in 2nd, and God knows how fast in drive. At 155 the front end started to "float".

What a ride!

[Yetti]

I used to get the "float" at about 115, by 125 its gone and the down force over the car was doing wonders for handling. I never did find out how fast it would go. I had to many rough roads around lower Michigan. I did however get pulled over for 105 in 55 back in `87(I was slowing down to get off the highway), I just happend to look behind me and see the trooper about 1/2 mile back .