measurement question

[blownaccord]

This is a weird question but I figured you guys would know best. I have a friend who's girlfriend is pregnant an ordered a new mustang. Of course she has just figured out that when the car is expected to be delivered she will be approximately 7 months. Anyways I was hoping someone could measure how much room there is between the seatback an the steering wheel. She is so upset about not being able to pick up her car an we just want to calm her down some. I would do it myself but none of our local dealers have a mustang in stock. Thanks a bunch in advance.

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[jasonstang]

The steering wheel is telescopic.
Besides she probably don't want to get in and out of a low car with a belly that big.

 

[MSMStannyl]

Yep, telescopic. I don't really see a problem here. If a 7 month pregnant woman can fit behind the wheel of minivan and drive, she can fit behind the wheel of a Mustang and drive. Yes, it's a little lower than your normal car but the seat can also be raised a good bit to help with that. I'd be more concerned with dealing with getting a baby/baby seat in the back, or at least how easy it is to access a baby/baby seat in the back!

 

[mnm4ever]

I checked. With the steering wheel all the way "in" and the seat all the way back there is 23" between the seatback and the bottom of the steering wheel. You can probably get even more room with the wheel tilted up or the seat cranked down lower (mine is kind of high). But the problem she is going to have will be the pedals. Unless she is very tall she will have to move the seat to where she can reach them and that will drive the room between the wheel.

My wife is 5'5" and to put the seat where she can reach the pedals there is about 16" between the seatback and the bottom of the steering wheel. And she has kind of long legs. If its an auto you can probably tip toe it a bit for some extra room. I have a manual and the clutch is a tough reach for shorter drivers. If she is getting a stick and she is shorter than around 5'8" I would highly recommend ordering a clutch extender, it makes the car much easier to drive.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/clutch-pedal-extention-9414.html

 

[Khyber]

she only got two months left with the oven. she'll be fine.

 

[MSMStannyl]

I checked. With the steering wheel all the way "in" and the seat all the way back there is 23" between the seatback and the bottom of the steering wheel. You can probably get even more room with the wheel tilted up or the seat cranked down lower (mine is kind of high). But the problem she is going to have will be the pedals. Unless she is very tall she will have to move the seat to where she can reach them and that will drive the room between the wheel.

My wife is 5'5" and to put the seat where she can reach the pedals there is about 16" between the seatback and the bottom of the steering wheel. And she has kind of long legs. If its an auto you can probably tip toe it a bit for some extra room. I have a manual and the clutch is a tough reach for shorter drivers. If she is getting a stick and she is shorter than around 5'8" I would highly recommend ordering a clutch extender, it makes the car much easier to drive.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/clutch-pedal-extention-9414.html

Yes, with a manual it's a bit trickier. To this day, I can't put my finger on it but there is just something so strange about the pedal alignment in this car. It's like the gas and brake are perfect but the clutch is in it's own world down there. Especially if you're putting it to the floor like you're supposed to.

I'm about 5'-11" and after 8 months with the car, I'm still constantly adjusting a little bit here and there because of that weird clutch. I saw the pedal extension and have read great things about it (although it seems a bit pricey for 2 pieces of plastic!). Might have to give it a shot. Maybe that'll solve my dilemma.

Anyway, back to the OP's question (sorry)....

 

[mnm4ever]

Yes, with a manual it's a bit trickier. To this day, I can't put my finger on it but there is just something so strange about the pedal alignment in this car. It's like the gas and brake are perfect but the clutch is in it's own world down there. Especially if you're putting it to the floor like you're supposed to.

I'm about 5'-11" and after 8 months with the car, I'm still constantly adjusting a little bit here and there because of that weird clutch. I saw the pedal extension and have read great things about it (although it seems a bit pricey for 2 pieces of plastic!). Might have to give it a shot. Maybe that'll solve my dilemma.

Anyway, back to the OP's question (sorry)....

Takes about a week to get used to it again and then it feels perfect. It was worth the $50. Seems like a lot but it's a very elegant solution and fits perfectly.

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