I am only 5'10 165lbs. Maybe I need to go back to the dealer. I tend to
drive with right leg resting far right---just seems comfortable.

Joe LaVigne wrote:
> On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:18:05 -0800, Jeff Johnson wrote:
>
> > I sat in a 2007 civic---terrible design. The emergency brake is placed
> > to the left of the gearshaft and your right knee continuously rubs
> > against it. Also seems kind of dangerous not being able to see the hood
> > of your car.
>
> Interesting... Your issue with the parking brake would suggest you are
> very tall, but not being able to see the hood would suggest that you are
> very short.
>
> Perhaps a seat adjustment is in order? I can see my hood fine, and my
> knee doesn't rub against the p-brake unless I am slouching in the seat.