If they are actually higher your legs get stuck under the steering wheel when you get in and out. I have a Stratos seat in my WB and it sits higher on the edges of the base and it’s a real pain to get in and out of. The old HX I have had standard HX buckets in it and you can get in and out easily.
As for the gauges I can’t say I noticed not being able to see them.

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It looks like you have a sports steering wheel too? That would effect things if it’s not the same diameter as a GTS one.