Steering Wheel Adjustability (Seeking a spacer/extension)

[jsmittyund03]

Long time order holder, have waited a bit to have early adopter things ironed out. Finally took one for a test drive this weekend.

I'm tall, and it's all in my long legs with a short torso, and therefore I need the driver's seat back. Unfortunately the squircle does not adjust enough towards me for me to be comfortable enough for longer rides. I felt I was too close to the pedals or too far away from the squircle even when it was fully extended.

Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of an aftermarket adapter/extension/spacer to get the wheel closer to the driver so I don't feel like my legs are cramped?

Thanks in advance, I really want to pull the trigger on my reservation (especially after experiencing FSD for the first time!!!).

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[ABILISK]

I have the same problem and I’m only 5’10”. My squircle is all the way out and still feels too far away from me when my legs are comfy. Trucks and SUVs are just being built like this now and it’s annoying. Try a current-era Chevy Tahoe. It’s way worse than CT in this regard.

Bottom line is I think we just have to make do with what we get unfortunately.

 

[rlhamil]

If you find the right seat (not backrest) angle and height, you might not need your legs straight out to be reasonably comfortable.

 

[aeroguy]

I have the same issue (6’ 5” here). Honestly, it’s no better or worse legroom than any other vehicle I’ve driven. Even with the seat all the way back, it’s a still little cramped and the shallow depth of the seat means more fatigue on long drives (again just as almost any other vehicle).

With the steer by wire system, offsetting the steering wheel fairly easily definitely seems feasible. Keep in mind with a full rear seat position, side visibility is pretty limited due to the pillars. I initially thought about the same thing, but that was before FSD was released. With 22k miles on the truck (12k since FSD) I now keep an ‘autopilot’ seat setting where the wheel is almost full forward and the seat all the way back for long trips. The FSD monitoring still works great and I can still reach the wheel if needed to take over.

Another option I’ve considered is to remove the footrest to add a bit more legroom. I did this for the 2013 Model S with some success, but haven’t tried yet for the truck and haven’t seen mention here of anyone who has. Same for the center footwell area, but that area does have some components underneath, so that might not help much.

With the gigacasting everything is a bit more conforming, so I may end up keeping everything as is and just move the seat base back about 6”. That would make reaching the wheel even more difficult, but with FSD you just gotta let go of that wheel.

 

[jsmittyund03]

I have the same issue (6’ 5” here). Honestly, it’s no better or worse legroom than any other vehicle I’ve driven. Even with the seat all the way back, it’s a still little cramped and the shallow depth of the seat means more fatigue on long drives (again just as almost any other vehicle).

With the steer by wire system, offsetting the steering wheel fairly easily definitely seems feasible. Keep in mind with a full rear seat position, side visibility is pretty limited due to the pillars. I initially thought about the same thing, but that was before FSD was released. With 22k miles on the truck (12k since FSD) I now keep an ‘autopilot’ seat setting where the wheel is almost full forward and the seat all the way back for long trips. The FSD monitoring still works great and I can still reach the wheel if needed to take over.

Another option I’ve considered is to remove the footrest to add a bit more legroom. I did this for the 2013 Model S with some success, but haven’t tried yet for the truck and haven’t seen mention here of anyone who has. Same for the center footwell area, but that area does have some components underneath, so that might not help much.

With the gigacasting everything is a bit more conforming, so I may end up keeping everything as is and just move the seat base back about 6”. That would make reaching the wheel even more difficult, but with FSD you just gotta let go of that wheel.

Yes, the side visibility was limited with seat all the way back, mirrors and video help. Glad I’m not the only one here with this issue of the wheel not adjusting as much as I would like.

 

[HaulingAss]

Long time order holder, have waited a bit to have early adopter things ironed out. Finally took one for a test drive this weekend.

I'm tall, and it's all in my long legs with a short torso, and therefore I need the driver's seat back. Unfortunately the squircle does not adjust enough towards me for me to be comfortable enough for longer rides. I felt I was too close to the pedals or too far away from the squircle even when it was fully extended.

Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of an aftermarket adapter/extension/spacer to get the wheel closer to the driver so I don't feel like my legs are cramped?

Thanks in advance, I really want to pull the trigger on my reservation (especially after experiencing FSD for the first time!!!).

I'm 6'-04" with a 35" inseam and haven't notice a problem (although I do drive with the wheel fully extended because I like it close to me).

Are you aware that the seat goes up and down? Your issue might be because you didn't raise the seat high enough for your tall height. I've found I need to adjust the seat closer to the windshield as I raise the seat higher. This has the effect of putting the steering wheel closer to your chest. Also, lowering the steering wheel all the way towards your lap helps. I'm tall too and that is what creates the perfect long-distance driving position for me.

 

[TyPope]

I have the same issue (6’ 5” here). Honestly, it’s no better or worse legroom than any other vehicle I’ve driven. Even with the seat all the way back, it’s a still little cramped and the shallow depth of the seat means more fatigue on long drives (again just as almost any other vehicle).

With the steer by wire system, offsetting the steering wheel fairly easily definitely seems feasible. Keep in mind with a full rear seat position, side visibility is pretty limited due to the pillars. I initially thought about the same thing, but that was before FSD was released. With 22k miles on the truck (12k since FSD) I now keep an ‘autopilot’ seat setting where the wheel is almost full forward and the seat all the way back for long trips. The FSD monitoring still works great and I can still reach the wheel if needed to take over.

Another option I’ve considered is to remove the footrest to add a bit more legroom. I did this for the 2013 Model S with some success, but haven’t tried yet for the truck and haven’t seen mention here of anyone who has. Same for the center footwell area, but that area does have some components underneath, so that might not help much.

With the gigacasting everything is a bit more conforming, so I may end up keeping everything as is and just move the seat base back about 6”. That would make reaching the wheel even more difficult, but with FSD you just gotta let go of that wheel.

holy crap! I'm just 6'3" but I can't imagine moving the seat back 6". I wouldn't be able to reach the pedals or the steering wheel. Though, I don't have the seat all the way back now either. Do you guys drive straight legged? Maybe that's it. I drive more like I'm sitting in a comfortable chair.... need a slight knee bend in there.

 

[aeroguy]

holy crap! I'm just 6'3" but I can't imagine moving the seat back 6". I wouldn't be able to reach the pedals or the steering wheel. Though, I don't have the seat all the way back now either. Do you guys drive straight legged? Maybe that's it. I drive more like I'm sitting in a comfortable chair.... need a slight knee bend in there.

Ha, nope, just have more height in the legs than torso. Though it would be nice to straighten the legs from time to time on long trips (or when waiting for a charge). With the seat all the way back, my legs are an bit over 45deg. At a comfortable distance from the steering wheel (arms resting on the arm rests), my legs are bent just over 90deg.

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