odd question

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by ., Apr 20, 2009.

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    . Guest

    My wife who is either 5'1" or 5'2" and thin to normal build sat in a
    2009 Honda 4 door EX and said she could not reach the gas pedals.
    According to the sales person, he said that is the 2nd time he heard
    of this. Apparently the power seats don't get as close to the pedals
    as the non-power seats. Can anyone confirm this? I don't recall how
    far her feet were from the pedals (she thinks one to two inches) so
    rather than mess with modifying the seats which the salesperson said
    they can do (I'm leery of this approach for the warrantee and perhaps
    leakage depending how they do it), I was thinking of a cushion between
    the seat and her back or one she sits on and supports her back. Does
    such a cushion exist? Any suggestions aside from not getting the 4
    door EX model?
     
    ., Apr 20, 2009
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  2. If She can't reach the pedals, it's not a good ides to try to "make it
    fit" with cushions, etc. You change the distance between her head and
    the headrest, where the shoulder belt falls, distance to the driver's
    and side airbag, etc., none of which are recommended if a collision
    occurs.

    --Gene
     
    Gene S. Berkowitz, Apr 20, 2009
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  3. If She can't reach the pedals, it's not a good ides to try to "make it
    fit" with cushions, etc. You change the distance between her head and
    the headrest, where the shoulder belt falls, distance to the driver's
    and side airbag, etc., none of which are recommended if a collision
    occurs.

    --Gene
     
    Gene S. Berkowitz, Apr 20, 2009
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  4. If She can't reach the pedals, it's not a good ides to try to "make it
    fit" with cushions, etc. You change the distance between her head and
    the headrest, where the shoulder belt falls, distance to the driver's
    and side airbag, etc., none of which are recommended if a collision
    occurs.

    --Gene
     
    Gene S. Berkowitz, Apr 20, 2009
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    E. Meyer Guest

    Any chance the salesman didn't know how to fully adjust the seat? I know I
    can adjust the power seat on my '08 Altima so my 5'2" wife can't reach the
    pedals by simply raising the seat cushion.

    Try going back again and try it with a different salesperson & maybe a
    different sample of the car.
     
    E. Meyer, Apr 20, 2009
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    E. Meyer Guest

    Any chance the salesman didn't know how to fully adjust the seat? I know I
    can adjust the power seat on my '08 Altima so my 5'2" wife can't reach the
    pedals by simply raising the seat cushion.

    Try going back again and try it with a different salesperson & maybe a
    different sample of the car.
     
    E. Meyer, Apr 20, 2009
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    E. Meyer Guest

    Any chance the salesman didn't know how to fully adjust the seat? I know I
    can adjust the power seat on my '08 Altima so my 5'2" wife can't reach the
    pedals by simply raising the seat cushion.

    Try going back again and try it with a different salesperson & maybe a
    different sample of the car.
     
    E. Meyer, Apr 20, 2009
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    Clete Guest


    I don't think you need a salesman. Like Yosemite Sam would say " any
    idjut could do it "
     
    Clete, Apr 20, 2009
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    Pszemol Guest

    What honda car are we talking about here?

    It sounds rather unlikely, and I would re-check that sit setting.
     
    Pszemol, Apr 20, 2009
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  10. .

    Pszemol Guest

    What honda car are we talking about here?

    It sounds rather unlikely, and I would re-check that sit setting.
     
    Pszemol, Apr 20, 2009
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    Pszemol Guest

    What honda car are we talking about here?

    It sounds rather unlikely, and I would re-check that sit setting.
     
    Pszemol, Apr 20, 2009
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    . Guest


    Sorry about the lack of information. I was referring to an Accord. I
    agree that the saleman may not have adjusted the seat correctly
    because I too find it hard to believe a woman of 5'1" or 5'2" could
    not reach the pedals. I thought most women are about 5'2" ???
    I will definitely try it myself with her in the seat. thanks.
     
    ., Apr 20, 2009
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    . Guest


    Sorry about the lack of information. I was referring to an Accord. I
    agree that the saleman may not have adjusted the seat correctly
    because I too find it hard to believe a woman of 5'1" or 5'2" could
    not reach the pedals. I thought most women are about 5'2" ???
    I will definitely try it myself with her in the seat. thanks.
     
    ., Apr 20, 2009
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  14. .

    . Guest


    Sorry about the lack of information. I was referring to an Accord. I
    agree that the saleman may not have adjusted the seat correctly
    because I too find it hard to believe a woman of 5'1" or 5'2" could
    not reach the pedals. I thought most women are about 5'2" ???
    I will definitely try it myself with her in the seat. thanks.
     
    ., Apr 20, 2009
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    Zeppo Guest

    My wife is 4' 11" (on a tall day) and she can reach everything just fine in
    our 2006 Accord EX. I would go back with her and try it yourselves.

    Jon
     
    Zeppo, Apr 20, 2009
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    Zeppo Guest

    My wife is 4' 11" (on a tall day) and she can reach everything just fine in
    our 2006 Accord EX. I would go back with her and try it yourselves.

    Jon
     
    Zeppo, Apr 20, 2009
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    Zeppo Guest

    My wife is 4' 11" (on a tall day) and she can reach everything just fine in
    our 2006 Accord EX. I would go back with her and try it yourselves.

    Jon
     
    Zeppo, Apr 20, 2009
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    . Guest

    Thank you.
     
    ., Apr 20, 2009
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    . Guest

    Thank you.
     
    ., Apr 20, 2009
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    . Guest

    Thank you.
     
    ., Apr 20, 2009
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