Anyone about 5'4 or so driving an 05 stick. Im concerned about being too close to the steering wheel so the clutch reach is better. I like to sit back and be comfortable. My other option is an automatic trans and that would be my second choice. Any ideas??? Everytime I go to a dealer to sit in an 05 it's either sold or none available.

 

This isnt meant in a bad way, but that will be an issue to anyone who has short legs(any height) As long as your legs arent too short for your size then you are ok.

 

trust me u wont have a prob im 5'6 had NO problem driving it. my bro is 5'4 and sits and in it and reaches no prob......but i also like sitting not too far away

 

5'7" and no problems with the manual.

 

I built my clutch petal out (closer to the seat). I like to sit where I can pivot my right foot between the brake and accelerator with a my knee only slightly bent. In doing this, I was to far back to push the clutch petal to the floor. So I built the clutch petal out 1-1/4 inch.

 

Please tell how this is done! I will need to do this. Pics? Thanks!

 

John, it is easy to do. I got everything I needed at Lowe's. Parts: 2-4"x4" metal electrical box "blanks"; 4- 1-1/4 inch bolt & nut & lock washer; 4 - 1 inch plastic spacers.
-Take off the rubber pedal cover
- Make a pattern of the clutch pedal, by tracing pedal
- Transfer pattern to metal blanks
- Cut first blank to match pattern (this will be used to place rubber pedal cover back on)
- Cut second blank to match pattern but leave six tabs equally spaced around the blank (these will be bent around clutch pedal to secure built-out pedal)
- Bend "blanks" to conform to clutch pedal shape
- Drill four holes to allow for bolts and spacers
- Attach the parts: first blank ... spacers ... second blank with bolts and nuts
- Attach rubber pedal conver to first blank
- Attach second blank to clutch pedal by bending tabs around pedal
This process built my clutch out about 1-1/4 inch. Different lenght spaces could be used to obtain desired build-out. I painted the piece black to blend in with clutch pedal assembly. Took about an hour and a half.

 

Hugo: Thanks! I'll be doing that if mine ever shows up. Every time I get on this board it seems like there's more delays. I saved your directions for when the time comes. :worship:

 

Should be OK. I'm 6'4", and I really have to reach for the wheel in an '05, so I guess they probably positioned it farther away for shorter drivers for safety reasons (i.e., the airbag).

I have a telescopic wheel in my current car, so I pushed it all the way to the dash so that I'm used to it by the time I get my '05 Stang.

 

I'm 5'1" and had noooooo problems reaching the clutch or the shifter. It's in perfect position.

Trust the midget

 

HAHAHA...midget.

my X was 5'1" i am 6'1" i used use the top of her head as an arm rest when she stood next to me.

i like short chix who drive mustangs

 

HAHAHA...midget.

my X was 5'1" i am 6'1" i used use the top of her head as an arm rest when she stood next to me.

i like short chix who drive mustangs [/b][/quote]
One of my ex's was 6'5" haha. He'd do that too :angry:

 

That's good news. I'm 5'4" - 5'5", depending on how tall the girl I'm hitting on is

 

awww.....poor amy. i wouldnt do that to ya
or would i???

 

 

my girlfriend is 5 foot and she couldnt use the clutch on the 94-04 mustangs.. we tried to get her to ..she couldnt push the clutch all the way without straining

hope the 05's are different

im 6'1 btw

 

That's good news. My girl friend is 5' 1" and she didn't get a chance to drive it when I did. When I get it in a few weeks I'm sure she'll be all over it. The day I test drove the 05 Mustang we had just test driven a RX8 that she was interested in. With the seat far enough up that she could push in the clutch, she had to reach back to shift. We both liked that car but the lack of power was unacceptable. She drives the heck out of my 03 Cobra(she likes it better than the 05). Now if I could just convince her the boost gauge isn't supposed to be pegged all the time.

BTW, I'm 6'6". With power seats, we just about kill a battery changing drivers.

 

I thouhgt the seats ajusted nicely to feel comfortable & not feel TOO close Im 5' 1"

 

You going to let your girlfriend drive your stang? Are you nuts? Let her Daddy buy one for her to drive!! Tell her no and you will get a lesson in true love . Another good one is No smoking in my new car.

 

Hi Hugo,
I finally got around to trying your clutch pedal extension and I have to say it's great. Thanks for the idea!