about driving position
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w205 c250
about driving position
Hey guys, I had my w205 c250 for about 3 months and I have a big question about thr seat. My height is about 5.9" (175cm) and I just cant find a perfect driving position.
Can anyone share some tricks? I dont know should I adjust my seat high or low and if I put it too ahead my right knee feels uncomfortable stuck with the central console.
Can anyone share some tricks? I dont know should I adjust my seat high or low and if I put it too ahead my right knee feels uncomfortable stuck with the central console.
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From: Norway
2015 C 180 AMG Sportline W205
I am 180cm and 83kg no issues.
Do not put your seat too much ahead. Assuming right hand drive:
Keep approx 3-4 cm between left knee and the dash (where the key is)
Drop your seat to the bottom, and then start lifting it up for 1,5-2 sec. You should now have ample headroom.
Thigh support is up to you. To much and you lift up your knees. Drop it to the bottom, and then lift up until it touches the front part of your thighs.
This is my seating position for driving with one hand on the top of steering wheel and right arm comfortably on the armrest.
Do not put your seat too much ahead. Assuming right hand drive:
Keep approx 3-4 cm between left knee and the dash (where the key is)
Drop your seat to the bottom, and then start lifting it up for 1,5-2 sec. You should now have ample headroom.
Thigh support is up to you. To much and you lift up your knees. Drop it to the bottom, and then lift up until it touches the front part of your thighs.
This is my seating position for driving with one hand on the top of steering wheel and right arm comfortably on the armrest.
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2016 C300 4Matic traded in for a 2022 E450 Coupe
I had to play with seat position for 2-3 weeks before I found the perfect position for me.
Try changing one thing at a time and drive like that before making another change.
Try changing one thing at a time and drive like that before making another change.
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w205 c250
I am 180cm and 83kg no issues.
Do not put your seat too much ahead. Assuming right hand drive:
Keep approx 3-4 cm between left knee and the dash (where the key is)
Drop your seat to the bottom, and then start lifting it up for 1,5-2 sec. You should now have ample headroom.
Thigh support is up to you. To much and you lift up your knees. Drop it to the bottom, and then lift up until it touches the front part of your thighs.
This is my seating position for driving with one hand on the top of steering wheel and right arm comfortably on the armrest.
Do not put your seat too much ahead. Assuming right hand drive:
Keep approx 3-4 cm between left knee and the dash (where the key is)
Drop your seat to the bottom, and then start lifting it up for 1,5-2 sec. You should now have ample headroom.
Thigh support is up to you. To much and you lift up your knees. Drop it to the bottom, and then lift up until it touches the front part of your thighs.
This is my seating position for driving with one hand on the top of steering wheel and right arm comfortably on the armrest.
Another question is that I saw a lot of videos mentioned we have to put our hips as tight as possible with the back of the seat, is that necessary? I think thats a little stressful...
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w205 c250
but for example I move the seat backward, then I have to adjust the steeribg wheel too and I fell I cant just change one thing at a time
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BMW e89 Z4 sDrive 35i & MB S205 C200 AMG Premium Plus
I can never get used to the offset steering wheel on my RHD car. Why can't they centralise the steering wheel? It only needs to go one more inch to the right!
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From: NYC
2016 c450 / 2016 VW Jetta 1.8t / 2006 Wrangler X
I'm 5'7", so i usually start with the seat all the way back, but as high as it goes. Then I move the seat forward with my legs stretched out until my foot can touch the brake. I start dropping the bottom until I have a good line of sight over the dash. Then i lower the wheel until i can see straight through to the gauges.
I've actually made 2 memory positions for me though. My second position (highway cruise) lowers the back, drops my hips, raised my knees, and stretches the lower leg bolster. This gets me maximum sunroof exposure, and helps me prevent fatigue with the cruise control on.
I've actually made 2 memory positions for me though. My second position (highway cruise) lowers the back, drops my hips, raised my knees, and stretches the lower leg bolster. This gets me maximum sunroof exposure, and helps me prevent fatigue with the cruise control on.
