Do Thai Made Cars Have Lower Roofs Than Those Made In Western Countries?

[thaibeachlovers]

Whenever I get into a Toyota Pickup here, I have to really squeeze in as the roof is so low. I don't remember ever having that problem back home.

[lomatopo]

Nope. (Maybe the seat is in a slightly modified location?)

[pattayadingo]

Do what Jaws does ......

And some vehicles do have lower roofs.

[giddyup]

I'm 6'2" and drive an Isuzu pickup that has plenty of headroom, I can't imagine a Toyota Hilux being any different. Unless you are 7' tall.

[cdnvic]

I find Toyota trucks too small in any country.

[harrry]

The roof is ok. But I am sure that Toyota put in seats that shrink in seat width over time.

[NanLaew]

The OP does have a point in that most pickup passenger seats lack the range of adjustment of the driver seat. I am 6'4" and never felt uncomfortable in a Vigo once the seat is adjusted but there's bugger all room for the rear-seat passengers. However, there's no seat height adjustment in most bog-standard pickup passenger seats and I do feel too high up when I am sitting on the left side.

[NanLaew]

I find Toyota trucks too small in any country.

Even the Tundra?

[MESmith]

The OP does have a point in that most pickup passenger seats lack the range of adjustment of the driver seat. I am 6'4" and never felt uncomfortable in a Vigo once the seat is adjusted but there's bugger all room for the rear-seat passengers. However, there's no seat height adjustment in most bog-standard pickup passenger seats and I do feel too high up when I am sitting on the left side.

Even in your Ranger?

[NanLaew]

The OP does have a point in that most pickup passenger seats lack the range of adjustment of the driver seat. I am 6'4" and never felt uncomfortable in a Vigo once the seat is adjusted but there's bugger all room for the rear-seat passengers. However, there's no seat height adjustment in most bog-standard pickup passenger seats and I do feel too high up when I am sitting on the left side.

Even in your Ranger?

Never mentioned my Ranger did I? It has a fore/aft adjustment, that's it. The better half and the boy and the dog all manage to get in the front passenger seat but personally, I can't keep my foot on the gas pedal or quite manage the indicators when I try driving while sitting on that side.

Edited January 10, 2013 by NanLaew

[jbrain]

I find Toyota trucks too small in any country.

Even the Tundra?

That must be the worst truck modify i've seen in my life.

[NanLaew]

I find Toyota trucks too small in any country.

Even the Tundra?

That must be the worst truck modify i've seen in my life.

Especially 4 u since u have a thing 4 duallys.

Edited January 10, 2013 by NanLaew

[tombkk]

The OP does have a point in that most pickup passenger seats lack the range of adjustment of the driver seat. I am 6'4" and never felt uncomfortable in a Vigo once the seat is adjusted but there's bugger all room for the rear-seat passengers. However, there's no seat height adjustment in most bog-standard pickup passenger seats and I do feel too high up when I am sitting on the left side.

Even in your Ranger?

Never mentioned my Ranger did I? It has a fore/aft adjustment, that's it. The better half and the boy and the dog all manage to get in the front passenger seat but personally, I can't keep my foot on the gas pedal or quite manage the indicators when I try driving while sitting on that side.

You are not supposed to manage the indicators or even try driving when you are sitting on the passenger side.

Just saying.

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[funcat]

The OP does have a point in that most pickup passenger seats lack the range of adjustment of the driver seat. I am 6'4" and never felt uncomfortable in a Vigo once the seat is adjusted but there's bugger all room for the rear-seat passengers. However, there's no seat height adjustment in most bog-standard pickup passenger seats and I do feel too high up when I am sitting on the left side.

Even in your Ranger?

Never mentioned my Ranger did I? It has a fore/aft adjustment, that's it. The better half and the boy and the dog all manage to get in the front passenger seat but personally, I can't keep my foot on the gas pedal or quite manage the indicators when I try driving while sitting on that side.

You are not supposed to manage the indicators or even try driving when you are sitting on the passenger side.

Just saying.

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Oooh...no problem if you really want to...

[IMHO]

Do what Jaws does ......

And some vehicles do have lower roofs.

No they don't. Some might have higher chairs, but the body pressings are the same.

[Rooo]

Have you tried lowering the seat? The round knob on the side.

[VocalNeal]

Given that Asians are as a rule shorter than say the Dutch. If I was a betting man I would go with a higher seat so that Asians can see over the steering wheel.

You just have to notice all the driver-less cars in-front in traffic, in which the head of the driver cannot be seen over the headrest.

The OP might have a look under to see if there is an extra rail or....

Edited January 11, 2013 by VocalNeal

[NanLaew]

Even in your Ranger?

Never mentioned my Ranger did I? It has a fore/aft adjustment, that's it. The better half and the boy and the dog all manage to get in the front passenger seat but personally, I can't keep my foot on the gas pedal or quite manage the indicators when I try driving while sitting on that side.

You are not supposed to manage the indicators or even try driving when you are sitting on the passenger side.

Just saying.

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Oooh...no problem if you really want to...

Yeah! As I said, I am tall so short-<deleted> defo should not try this at home.

[NanLaew]

Have you tried lowering the seat? The round knob on the side.

What round knob? That one pops open my fuel filler cap!

[kennedy]

A friend has a Japanese wife that has to sit on two pillows and have two behind her to see over the steering wheel and reach the pedals on his f 150 ford.

[transam]

Have you tried lowering the seat? The round knob on the side.

What round knob? That one pops open my fuel filler cap!

EH , on side of the seat there is a roundish knob which raises and lowers the seat. Unless a basic model doesn't have one.

[RubbaJohnny]

OP I agree I think the somtam and contentment of driving in whacky races has made us big headed

[NanLaew]

Have you tried lowering the seat? The round knob on the side.

What round knob? That one pops open my fuel filler cap!

EH , on side of the seat there is a roundish knob which raises and lowers the seat. Unless a basic model doesn't have one.

Here we go.... I bet that Tundra dually has LOADS of knobs.

The Ranger has bugger all.

So I guess you are all talking about Vigo passenger seats. In that case, pass.

[transam]

Have you tried lowering the seat? The round knob on the side.

What round knob? That one pops open my fuel filler cap!

EH , on side of the seat there is a roundish knob which raises and lowers the seat. Unless a basic model doesn't have one.

Here we go.... I bet that Tundra dually has LOADS of knobs.

The Ranger has bugger all.

So I guess you are all talking about Vigo passenger seats. In that case, pass.

OP is talking about a Toyota. ...............

[NanLaew]

What round knob? That one pops open my fuel filler cap!

EH , on side of the seat there is a roundish knob which raises and lowers the seat. Unless a basic model doesn't have one.

Here we go.... I bet that Tundra dually has LOADS of knobs.

The Ranger has bugger all.

So I guess you are all talking about Vigo passenger seats. In that case, pass.

OP is talking about a Toyota. ...............

Oh.... a Toyota. Not a Vigo then?

[JAS21]

The OP does have a point in that most pickup passenger seats lack the range of adjustment of the driver seat. I am 6'4" and never felt uncomfortable in a Vigo once the seat is adjusted but there's bugger all room for the rear-seat passengers. However, there's no seat height adjustment in most bog-standard pickup passenger seats and I do feel too high up when I am sitting on the left side.

I have a V-Cross and yes the passenger seat definately feels different to the drivers seat and doesn't have the same range of adjustment ... and it's manual whereas the drivers seat is electric adjustment.

[MESmith]

Moral of the story. Don't give up the driver's seat. EVER

[NanLaew]

Moral of the story. Don't give up the driver's seat. EVER

LOL. Like an ex- girlfriends rationale for the added expense of buying a second-hand Lexus in Texas. She stated that the salesman said the drivers seat has 32 individually programmable electronic drivers seat positions. Like you're gonna let 31 other punters drive your Lexus baby!? She got an F-150 eventually.

[tombkk]

Moral of the story. Don't give up the driver's seat. EVER

LOL. Like an ex- girlfriends rationale for the added expense of buying a second-hand Lexus in Texas. She stated that the salesman said the drivers seat has 32 individually programmable electronic drivers seat positions. Like you're gonna let 31 other punters drive your Lexus baby!? She got an F-150 eventually.

I adjust my seat depending on how tired I am, where I drive (motorway, narrow rural road or city road), and so on. I sometimes adjust it while driving. So I have never understood the need for pre-programming the seat position. Do you use a fixed position yourself for your seat?

[stevenl]

Moral of the story. Don't give up the driver's seat. EVER

LOL. Like an ex- girlfriends rationale for the added expense of buying a second-hand Lexus in Texas. She stated that the salesman said the drivers seat has 32 individually programmable electronic drivers seat positions. Like you're gonna let 31 other punters drive your Lexus baby!? She got an F-150 eventually.

I adjust my seat depending on how tired I am, where I drive (motorway, narrow rural road or city road), and so on. I sometimes adjust it while driving. So I have never understood the need for pre-programming the seat position. Do you use a fixed position yourself for your seat?

I do.