Was curious if anyone else noticed this and/or has this problem.
Note: I'm 6'-3" tall. Basically average male height.
I was driving the 07 GT500 today (long distance), and noticed that my RIGHT leg (gas pedal side), was feeling crampy / somewhat bunched up.........but my LEFT Leg was totally comfortable. I noticed this before, but never gave it any thought. Looking at my legs resting position while driving.....the drivers leg is a bit more un-natural.
I think the GAS Pedal......by design is to far forward!!
On my Escalade......it has an electronic adjustable GAS Pedal (Perfect Solution). And several of my other rides, the Gas pedal is recessed back more than the others?!?!?!?!?!
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6'3" is tall, not "average male height" (Average height for a male in the US is 5'9"-5'10" depending on age -- link)
So you are probably near the top range of height that car designers plan for. But even at 5'11" I've noticed the same thing, I wouldn't mind an extra inch or two on the gas pedal.
Jim
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You also need to look at seat back, and seat height for the different angles of the fuel pedal. I played around with this on my Ram 1500 with a power adjustable seat (up down front back til ect) and you can get you leg in an almost car like position (long straight and flat) or truck, very angular
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I'm "only" 5' 10" but my seat is pushed back as far as it'll go b/c my legs are long. I'm wondering if you can also raise your seat up a bit higher w/o your head touching the head liner? That might take up a little of the slack in your right leg...
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Bob, I've noticed the same thing (6'1")when I drive mine, I think it has something to do with the console though. It always feels like my driver's leg is being pushed to the left a little, making longer drives annoying. I was up in there a couple summers ago looking for an ajuster to no avail.
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Who's 6'3"? Did you grow this winter?
I have had that pain too. However, I'm not as massive as you Bob. Maybe it's worse for you.
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