So, Syclones were designed for midgets?
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Broke Ass Racing
Re: So, Syclones were designed for midgets?
So, not to be a stick in the mud, but... back to the original topic
Has anyone swapped out the steering column on these trucks for something shorter? I'm not claustrophobic, but it is annoying when my stomach almost (or does) touch the steering wheel. I'm not exactly a small guy
So, not to be a stick in the mud, but... back to the original topic
Has anyone swapped out the steering column on these trucks for something shorter? I'm not claustrophobic, but it is annoying when my stomach almost (or does) touch the steering wheel. I'm not exactly a small guy
autoaddictions
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Re: So, Syclones were designed for midgets?
I just bought a Sy myself and Im 6ft tall. Its tight in there for sure. I say long trips in that thing are out for me. It feels so much different than my Ty does i guess its the weight.
I just bought a Sy myself and Im 6ft tall. Its tight in there for sure. I say long trips in that thing are out for me. It feels so much different than my Ty does i guess its the weight.
sytyguy
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Re: So, Syclones were designed for midgets?
Smaller wheels help (Grant, etc...) and modifying the hub for the aftermarket wheels can get you another 1.5 - 2" clearance there. But, at some point you're just limited by cab space. The Sy seat is on the back of the cab and there's only so much room to give on the column (turn signal, tilt lever, ign cylinder, etc... all have to fit).
I'm 6' 1", 230 and the smaller wheel really made life easier for me.
BTW, I miss you Dubb.
Hood
Smaller wheels help (Grant, etc...) and modifying the hub for the aftermarket wheels can get you another 1.5 - 2" clearance there. But, at some point you're just limited by cab space. The Sy seat is on the back of the cab and there's only so much room to give on the column (turn signal, tilt lever, ign cylinder, etc... all have to fit).
I'm 6' 1", 230 and the smaller wheel really made life easier for me.
BTW, I miss you Dubb.
Hood
jabberwalk
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Re: So, Syclones were designed for midgets?
I'm 6'4" and don't have a problem with the steering wheel- its the lack of padding in the seats that is the pain in the butt- literally.
I'm 6'4" and don't have a problem with the steering wheel- its the lack of padding in the seats that is the pain in the butt- literally.
supersports10
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Re: So, Syclones were designed for midgets?
lack of padding????:roll:
gm used the stock s-series seats, and ADDED and extra layer of foam padding to them for the sy's.
that's why you dont fit.
i put the 93 fat man seats in my sy along with the door panels, and i actually fit in the truck now.:rotf:
i probably gained 4-5 inches in the legroom/distance from the steering wheel space.:tup:
jabberwalk said:
lack of padding????:roll:
gm used the stock s-series seats, and ADDED and extra layer of foam padding to them for the sy's.
that's why you dont fit.
i put the 93 fat man seats in my sy along with the door panels, and i actually fit in the truck now.:rotf:
i probably gained 4-5 inches in the legroom/distance from the steering wheel space.:tup:
tyndago
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Re: So, Syclones were designed for midgets?
I am a little afraid that Adam has a picture of me with my shirt 1/2 way off too.....
I like you Adam , just not in that way. Its flattering , we just aren't going to share a room..ok...
Jim , Syclones are for short people. Typhoon is much more gangsta. And 92 Typhoon is the most gangsta. The seat goes back far enough, that I was behind the B pillar. Thats how I rolled in 93-99 .
My Sy had a roll up rear window when I got it, and it was about another inch shorter. Ditched that. Grant steering wheel , but I still feel cramped in it. Im only about 5 - 10 - 165.
I am a little afraid that Adam has a picture of me with my shirt 1/2 way off too.....
I like you Adam , just not in that way. Its flattering , we just aren't going to share a room..ok...
Jim , Syclones are for short people. Typhoon is much more gangsta. And 92 Typhoon is the most gangsta. The seat goes back far enough, that I was behind the B pillar. Thats how I rolled in 93-99 .
My Sy had a roll up rear window when I got it, and it was about another inch shorter. Ditched that. Grant steering wheel , but I still feel cramped in it. Im only about 5 - 10 - 165.
sytyguy
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Re: So, Syclones were designed for midgets?
Really? I sure as heck didn't gain that much room. Maybe 1-2".......4-5" sure would've been nice.
http://www.georgiasyty.com/img/site/members/mhood/img/leatherseats1.jpg
Hood
supersports10 said:
Really? I sure as heck didn't gain that much room. Maybe 1-2".......4-5" sure would've been nice.
http://www.georgiasyty.com/img/site/members/mhood/img/leatherseats1.jpg
Hood
supersports10
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Re: So, Syclones were designed for midgets?
maybe it just seems like it, i also got rid of the sy "school bus style" steering wheel:tdown:
and used the ty steering wheel.:tup:
sytyguy said:
maybe it just seems like it, i also got rid of the sy "school bus style" steering wheel:tdown:
and used the ty steering wheel.:tup:
THEMADTYPH00N
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Re: So, Syclones were designed for midgets?
Thats a sweet Typhoon on the left there. I wonder who's it is??
bdubb said:adam, this is my favorite pic of my old syclone... i mean sean morris.. errr yeah
Thats a sweet Typhoon on the left there. I wonder who's it is??
Re: So, Syclones were designed for midgets?
Yes, I work at Speed Inc.
My plan was to install my 427LSX with twin turbos into a Typhoon, but then this Syclone came along.
Bdubb was just over checking it out and I pulled off the steering wheel adapter. Should be able to move the wheel forward 1.5 inches after milling and re-tapping the adapter.
jamnut said:
Yes, I work at Speed Inc.
My plan was to install my 427LSX with twin turbos into a Typhoon, but then this Syclone came along.
Bdubb was just over checking it out and I pulled off the steering wheel adapter. Should be able to move the wheel forward 1.5 inches after milling and re-tapping the adapter.