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Discussion in 'California(Portofino)/Roma(Amalfi)' started by Chrigel, May 8, 2012.

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  1. Chrigel

    Chrigel Formula Junior

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    #1 Chrigel, May 8, 2012
    Hi,

    Does anybody know if there is a solution for a 5 foot tall Asian lady to drive a California?

    My wife wants one but with the regular seats she can not see over the hood. The race seats can be on a higher bracket but then it's fixed and too high for me.

    Can Ferrari somehow adjust the height? Otherwise I have to buy her a nice Hermes pillow......

    Any help is appreciated.

    Chrigel
     
  2. Need4Spd

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    #2 Need4Spd, May 8, 2012
  3. SVCalifornia

    SVCalifornia F1 Rookie
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    #3 SVCalifornia, May 8, 2012
    Daytona seats move up pretty high too...

    SV
     
  4. MalibuGuy

    MalibuGuy F1 Veteran

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    #4 MalibuGuy, May 8, 2012
    Did she try the electric seat? On the electrical seat, there are more adjustments possible than the non-electric seat?
     
  5. Surfah

    Surfah F1 Rookie

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    #5 Surfah, May 8, 2012
    Ya, I have the Daytona electric seats. I'm 5'10" but the seats are adjustable in pretty much every direction. I believe the seat heat can be adjusted but I will check when I drive home from work.
     
  6. 612scag

    612scag Formula Junior

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    #6 612scag, May 8, 2012
    I had the electric pattern seats on my Cali. The ride height could be adjusted pretty far up so I think your wife wont have any problems.
     
  7. gircal

    gircal Karting

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    #7 gircal, May 8, 2012
    I need a higher seat too. So, I have 1 1/4" aluminum (painted black) square tubes installed between the floor and the seat travel runner and bolt them through the same holes. I do this with all my Ferrari's and it works just fine and it shouldn't be too high for you ... electrically raise it for her to its highest limit and lower it to its lowest level for you.
     
  8. caligirl

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    #8 caligirl, May 8, 2012
    gircal - thanks for that idea.....do you have any pictures of that to share?
     
  9. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #9 PhilNotHill, May 9, 2012
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    I found it. A black hole. :cool:

    Love your first post. ;)
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