Originally Posted by
Padgett
Fomula V and Formula Ford. Mostly in the Midwest (Grattan, IRP, Blackhawk, Mid-Ohio...). Shot was of a B/P Corvette I had from 1970-73. Used to remove the seat back blocks and put 1/2" spacers under the front seat rails to get more rake. Am only 5'10" but most comfortable with seat almost all the way back and raked A Lot.
Just measured from the back of the seat to the edge of the hatch and I gained 1.5" in rearward travel. Also cutting down the side bolsters at the front of the seat eliminated the right hip pain.
Seems that some have the philosophy that "if a car doesn't fit, get a different car." Mine is "if I like it otherwise, make it fit.".