Footwell intrusion

[Tazzieman]

. I truly get where Sir Richard is coming from.

Or indeed , Sir Jim!

 

[trobex]

It’s an existing engine design. In other applications (eg BMW X5) it is carried in a monocoque, placing it lower in relation to the passenger cabin than is possible with the ladder chassis of the Gren.

This is correct. A European outcome.

 

[DaveB]

One thing I have noticed/mentioned before that does impact the footrest issue is types of shoes people are wearing.
On the left you can see shoes with a huge thick heel around 30mm and probably has a drop of 18mm from heel to toe which bends the ankle and the footrest just makes it worse.
On the right the heel is probably only 15mm and drops to 10mm at the front.
You can clearly see less bend in the ankle and the person says it isn't a problem (with caveat of not driving)
My shoes have 5mm thick sole and flat front to back and I had no problem.

 

[Krabby]

Could be worse.

 

[Tazzieman]

One thing I have noticed/mentioned before that does impact the footrest issue is types of shoes people are wearing.
On the left you can see shoes with a huge thick heel around 30mm and probably has a drop of 18mm from heel to toe which bends the ankle and the footrest just makes it worse.
On the right the heel is probably only 15mm and drops to 10mm at the front.
You can clearly see less bend in the ankle and the person says it isn't a problem (with caveat of not driving)
My shoes have 5mm thick sole and flat front to back and I had no problem.


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I like to drive in work boots or bushwalking boots , rather than have to change when I get on location.
Farmers wear gumboots.
Will it be an issue? I guess it depends upon the individual and their adaptability to new experiences.

 

[emax]

but my test drives were all hard to find a perfect seating position with the left leg slightly wedged site

I think, it's the wrong car for you.

 

[trobex]

I think, it's the wrong car for you.

Nope. I'll turn a blind eye if the rest is good!

 

[DaveB]

I like to drive in work boots or bushwalking boots , rather than have to change when I get on location.
Farmers wear gumboots.
Will it be an issue? I guess it depends upon the individual and their adaptability to new experiences.

I change out of my work/safety boots before I get back in the car when possible as I am often on waste water treatment plants and who knows what may be on the boots.
Short drives are no problem but if you are going to do 3+ hours maybe it is worth considering different footwear

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9Xx3fKydWg

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UidGNUfZvY

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSVsSR8nva4

 

[Tazzieman]

I change out of my work/safety boots before I get back in the car when possible as I am often on waste water treatment plants and who knows what may be on the boots.

That is one reason I have specced no carpets!
Tell a cattle farmer in green pastureland to take his Wellington boots off and he'll tell you something off!
And you never know what's festering in a Tassie boghole. Scrape the worst of the mud off and head back home!

 

[grenadierboy]

tour de france tan!

It is summer here in Australia!!

 

[grenadierboy]

I change out of my work/safety boots before I get back in the car when possible as I am often on waste water treatment plants and who knows what may be on the boots.
Short drives are no problem but if you are going to do 3+ hours maybe it is worth considering different footwear

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9Xx3fKydWg

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnuoGuzrfaU

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UidGNUfZvY

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSVsSR8nva4

What about driving the worlds best off roader in a pair of super stylish Italian driving shoes?

My wife bought me a purple pair for my 50th - worn 3 times with embarassement

 

[Max]

What about driving the worlds best off roader in a pair of super stylish Italian driving shoes?

My wife bought me a purple pair for my 50th - worn 3 times with embarassement

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Raven Oil leather dye black...perfect...Italian driving shoe for the Brembo brakes pedal...happy motoring

 

[Tazzieman]

What about driving the worlds best off roader in a pair of super stylish Italian driving shoes?

My wife bought me a purple pair for my 50th - worn 3 times with embarassement

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Almost compatible with the puddle lights!

 

[beg]

It would be nice if the cat was high up in that intrusion to stop tealeafs with recip saws

 

[bigleonski]

What about driving the worlds best off roader in a pair of super stylish Italian driving shoes?

My wife bought me a purple pair for my 50th - worn 3 times with embarassement

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I was almost going to put that same pic up when Dave started this line of chat and had a go at the blokes shoes.

 

[bigleonski]

@Tazzieman
And you never know what's festering in a Tassie boghole.

You’re right there mate, but you could almost guarantee it’ll have two heads like most other things out of Tassie

 

[Tazzieman]

@Tazzieman
And you never know what's festering in a Tassie boghole.

You’re right there mate, but you could almost guarantee it’ll have two heads like most other things out of Tassie

Interestingly I've seen more snaggle-toothed inbred types on the main island.
Perhaps you have seen them visiting Tasmania making their You Tube videos of 4x4s in bogholes?

 

[bigleonski]

Interestingly I've seen more snaggle-toothed inbred types on the main island.
Perhaps you have seen them visiting Tasmania making their You Tube videos of 4x4s in bogholes?

Oh, we have our share up here as well mate, don’t worry about that.
Just not as consistent mind you.

 

[Mumblepants]

My poor mother just rolled over in her grave at the site of those socks and shoes in public.

And she was cremated

Sounds like you’re quite the fashionista Dave.
(Quietly puts Crocs in the wardrobe)

 

[grenadierboy]

Sounds like you’re quite the fashionista Dave.
(Quietly puts Crocs in the wardrobe)

You are a tough marker Dave.

Just a pair of black Nike trainers with MAAP cycling socks.

I thought about wearing my Birks but thought I might be laughed at !!