Hi guys,
I got the seat installed and here is my review – i am 6″1′.
Installation time: 2.0 hrs – ensure you have all the right tools and do take your time read the manual in detail.
<b>Warning</b>: be very careful when removing the seat from the car. But a blanket across the door to protect the plastics. I was unfortunate to lightly scratch one the plastics.
<b>Ergonomics</b>:
– No issues with the gear knob and gear changes overall.
– No issues with the middle armrest. I am more comfortable than before as my elbow is now level.
– Slight adjustments on the mirrors but no restricted visibility. The a-pillar and b-pillar visibility is the same as before.
– When reverse parking next to a pavement, i find myself lean forward more than before to check with the mirror where the pavement is. No big issue. You could always adjust the mirror itself.
– Baby seat: i have a mirror installed (rear seat) to check the baby and again i have to lean forward a bit to check on him. Again not a big issue.
– Rear passenger: no issues and his/her shoes will still fit underneath the seat (metal bar at the rear).
My immediate reaction after installation (55mm drop) was that i have just wasted my money as the drop feels massive.
After a few adjustments and driving around 10 miles (town and country lanes) it feels absolutely great. It simply does not feel the same car and you have to adapt your judgement on the front nose. Take it easy after installation.
I was pleasantly surprised when i looked down the speedo a couple of times and i honestly found myself a lot more connected and confident. More time behind the wheel is needed to get used to it but i am sure the JCR frame will be my best purchase for the RS. Give it a month and i won’t even remember how it was before.
It’s a big step change so do not get disappointed at the beginning. You have to give it time.
All i need now is the latest revised engine from Ford and i will have the car as it should have been from day one.
@jcr_developments – looking at the design, you are a clever team indeed and congrats on the product.
A question on the design with the potential to offer further intermediate height adjustments.
Based on the manual v1 page 18 where the spacers are installed prior to the frame base: how about you offer the option for customers to buy additional spacers of 10mm each (with a maximum permitted spacers being 2-off ) alongside the appropriate length botls/nuts.
This will offer us another two height option of 45mm and 35mm if i understand the design correct. Now the key question as i am not a design engineer: is it possible without affecting the structural/’stress analysis’ of the overall frame by simply using the right strength bolts?
Many thanks for taking the time to look into this.
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