I wonder whether headrests from a MK1 fabia would fit into the Roomster seats?

I'm sure those in my MK1 fabia vrs were adjustable as you describe.....

The headrest is good, the cushion seat is going back to Halfords when I get chance. I need a different kind of backrest, I think.

 

Good news is, I am slowly getting used to the pedals being at different heights, seems a lot more than in my old car.

Hi M. Shame about the backrest.

Pedals,just a matter of getting used to the car, you'll soon stop thinking about it.

I hope so, NZ.  At the moment, the movement is giving me an ache in my hip, rather like a repetitive strain injury. Never had a car with this much difference in height between the pedals! Although that pain is getting less, the more I drive it, so like you say, it will probably disappear after a while. I do have back and neck probs, from a road accident a number of years ago.

A quick update:  I took back the full seat cushion and got a refund from Halfords. Bought another one, but although it would seem like the very thing, it feels like a lump in my back (sigh). Have found a lumbar roll which seems to make things easier.

 

The brake pedal height continues to annoy.

 

Not heard anything from the previous owner re. the spare key, so I'm assuming I will need to buy one at some point.

 

Currently saving up for a towbar....

Just Happened to be in Bargain Buys today, and noticed that they had some blow up back cushions. Thinking about, some cushions can be a bit too much, but a blow up one, you may only need to put a bit of air in for it to work. Just a thought. 

Do you mean Home and Bargains, NZ?  We haven't got a Bargain Buys shop around here.

"M" it was Bargain Buys, it wasn't in my home town and it turns out we don't have one also. I should have got one when I saw it. :S

I've sorted out the seat at long last. I have a headrest extension (fixes onto the headrest itself) and a lumbar roll. I will actually velcro these into position so they don't move.  I also have a foam spine cushion on the seat.

 

Still can't get used to the pedals. The brake pedal is so high, it's giving me hip pain!  Can this be altered by a mechanic - actually physically lowering the brake pedal?

Hi "M" i'm pleased you got sorted with the seat, we all get there in the end, one way or another.

I don't know about getting a pedal shortened, but I guess anything is possible, I watch a lot of car building programs  .

Hi Morgana, Just been out to check my pedals. The brake and clutch are the same height. They are 1" higher than the accelerator at rest, obviously much more when accelerator is pressed. I found this natural when I bought the Roomster, no difference to the previous Citroen. What was your previous car?

Hi Morgana, I'm pleased you've sorted your seat.  May I thow in a couple of random thoughts regarding the pedals?

 

1) Instead of lowering the brake pedal, it would be easier to raise the accelerator pedal to the same height as the brake (e.g. by having your mechanic fix a block to the top of it).  You could then move your seat backwards a couple of notches in order to maintain the correct angle for your ankle.

 

2) Have you considered driving whilst wearing shoes with a higher heel?  Alternatively, could you ask your mechanic to raise the floor - e.g. by fixing a board under the rubber mat?

 

Hope you get it sorted.

Hi Morgana, Just been out to check my pedals. The brake and clutch are the same height. They are 1" higher than the accelerator at rest, obviously much more when accelerator is pressed. I found this natural when I bought the Roomster, no difference to the previous Citroen. What was your previous car?

 

Hi Bryan, my previous car was a Nissan Almera Auto, with a seat like an armchair and pedals nearer each other and no difference in height!  Thank you for measuring yours for me.

 

On my Roomster (Auto) there is a 2 inch difference in height between the two pedals, and a three inch gap between them. So this involves both a lift and a bit of a twist to use the brake.

Hi Morgana, I'm pleased you've sorted your seat.  May I thow in a couple of random thoughts regarding the pedals?

 

1) Instead of lowering the brake pedal, it would be easier to raise the accelerator pedal to the same height as the brake (e.g. by having your mechanic fix a block to the top of it).  You could then move your seat backwards a couple of notches in order to maintain the correct angle for your ankle.

 

2) Have you considered driving whilst wearing shoes with a higher heel?  Alternatively, could you ask your mechanic to raise the floor - e.g. by fixing a board under the rubber mat?

 

Hope you get it sorted.

I wondered about having the brake pedal raised. Not sure this would work - maybe I could get a piece of wood and tape it on just to see...

 

It's better when I wear my big walking boots, so raising the floor might be a possible solution.

 

Thanks for the suggestions!

Edited 15 March, 201610 yr by Morgana

Hi Morgana, only just realised you've got an auto (didn't read your username properly) 

I have little experience of auto, but I have heard people speak of left foot braking - Not for you?

Hi Morgana, only just realised you've got an auto (didn't read your username properly) 

I have little experience of auto, but I have heard people speak of left foot braking - Not for you?

 

Funny you should mention it, but I did think about doing this. I had a try on the way home from somewhere when I was alone on the road... seems my right foot is a bit heavy and jerky on the pedal!  LOL... I am so used to driving autos now, and back probs mean that having a clutch is out of the question these days. Stop, go and steer is just fine for me. I never had these probs with the old car... This one is going back to have a few things fixed under warranty, then I shall see if anything can be done about this brake pedal before I put a towbar on the back for my diddy caravan!

I had a towbar fitted (also small caravan)

When they fit the bar they remove a chassis crossmember. I asked for this back in case I ever remove the bar.

Bar plus fitting with 13 pin integrated wiring was about £400. Insurance company asked to see receipt!

Edited 18 March, 201610 yr by bryanb

I've been quoted £210 for single electrics. I will remember to ask for the chassis crossmember back, and thanks very much for the heads up!

The cost ended up at £230, that was including a back plate, and a spacer, as I have a funny tow hitch!  And it all works perfectly, the towbar is a Witter, and the wiring is standard, not dedicated. I didn't need to have the re-coding done and all is well.

 

I have retained the chassis cross member just in case. And thanks for the heads up on that one!

 

I didn't get a receipt for the work (at least, I don't think I did!), so I hope my insurance company don't ask for one!

 

And I have never seen the inside of a bumper before, it was absolutely full of muck and small pebbles!

Edited 18 April, 201610 yr by Morgana

oops double posted - deleted.

Edited 18 April, 201610 yr by Morgana