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Old 06-11-2010, 09:05 AM
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Of my knee!! Why in the world did they design this car with the emergency brake handle right where my knee rest. It's so awkward. Looking at a new car purchase, but his is annoying when taking a test drive. Great looking car style for compact.

Surely I can't be the only one this happens too?

Is there a simple fix to change out the handle with something short? I'm only 6'1". I've done a search and didn't see anything hence I had to sign on. Thanks
 
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Old 06-21-2010, 09:04 AM
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39 reads so I guess it is not a common problem.

I just found me knee resting on that emergency and found it annoying and in the way unlike the models before 06.
I was just curious if there was anyone else who had the same issue and if there was an easy fix.
 
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Old 06-21-2010, 12:28 PM
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Never driven anything newer than a 2000; sorry I cant help ya
 
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Old 06-21-2010, 02:50 PM
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I have that same god dame prob....nothing you can do.
 
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Old 06-22-2010, 03:34 AM
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I can't seem to wrap my mind around exactly how the handle would be in the way? Maybe it's just because I'm a midget but I can't imagine having my leg all the way up over the center console?
 
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Old 06-22-2010, 04:23 AM
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With the 8th gens, honda moved the parking brake handle to the left side of the console, so I can see how the problem would occur. I can't really think of any fixes without a lot of work and custom fabrication, though.
 

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Old 06-22-2010, 04:32 AM
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Just google imaged it.... ****s retarded, lol
 
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Old 06-22-2010, 04:57 PM
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No kidding, i also am 6'1 and feel like ripping that mother out.
 
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