How tall are you?
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From: Everett Wa
How tall are you?
I am wondering how tall a person can be and still comfortably drive a C3, specifically a 77. What can a person do other than slide the seat back? Doesn't have to stay stock.
-Shaun
-Shaun
Drifting
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From: Columbus, Ga
6-3 with 34 in inseam. Tilt/tele is a must.
Last edited by Bruce Wayne; Aug 18, 2008 at 03:48 PM.
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From: Everett Wa
I am 6'2".
I bought the car as a project already taken apart so i have never actually sat in it with steering, dash etc.
Lately i have been worrying about it more. The body is off and up in the air so i cant really get in and make myself feel good about it. I just keep thinking how terrible it would be to rebuild the whole thing and then not really be able to fit in it.
It's been weighing on my mind more as i sink more and more money into the project.
Are there seats that drop a person lower than stock seats? They seem to be pretty low already.
I bought the car as a project already taken apart so i have never actually sat in it with steering, dash etc.
Lately i have been worrying about it more. The body is off and up in the air so i cant really get in and make myself feel good about it. I just keep thinking how terrible it would be to rebuild the whole thing and then not really be able to fit in it.
It's been weighing on my mind more as i sink more and more money into the project.
Are there seats that drop a person lower than stock seats? They seem to be pretty low already.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: San Jose CA
I am 6'2".
I bought the car as a project already taken apart so i have never actually sat in it with steering, dash etc.
Lately i have been worrying about it more. The body is off and up in the air so i cant really get in and make myself feel good about it. I just keep thinking how terrible it would be to rebuild the whole thing and then not really be able to fit in it.
It's been weighing on my mind more as i sink more and more money into the project.
Are there seats that drop a person lower than stock seats? They seem to be pretty low already.
I bought the car as a project already taken apart so i have never actually sat in it with steering, dash etc.
Lately i have been worrying about it more. The body is off and up in the air so i cant really get in and make myself feel good about it. I just keep thinking how terrible it would be to rebuild the whole thing and then not really be able to fit in it.
It's been weighing on my mind more as i sink more and more money into the project.
Are there seats that drop a person lower than stock seats? They seem to be pretty low already.
You've got nothing to worry about unless you're 6'2 and have no legs to speak of whatsoever.
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
I'm 6'1" and I fit okay in a C3. I installed Toyota Celica seats, which sit just a bit higher, so I took the panels out of my T-tops to get me a bit more head room. It gave up to 2" of room, so that's a good option for taller guys.
Safety Car
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From: Carbondale Pa.
6' 4" 285 lbs. 30" inseam, I fit good with glass roofs but semi headroom challenged with the painted roofs, gota scrunch down a bit, dam pedals are too close together tho, 15 EEE shoe size 
Peace,,,Moosie 
Peace,,,Moosie
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From: Everett Wa
Thanks for all the feedback, it has helped put my mind at ease.
I have one of the glass tops that came with the car. I hadn't really planned on using it, but it is good to know i could use it if i need some extra room.
I have one of the glass tops that came with the car. I hadn't really planned on using it, but it is good to know i could use it if i need some extra room.
Racer
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From: Northeast OH
We are a tall bunch around here! Or are the sub-6 people just not responding?
I am 6'2" and have no problems in my 73. I just had to master sitting down on the seat with my legs out the door, then turning to the right to get in. Normally I put a leg in and then my butt, then the other leg, but in the Vette it's butt first.
I am 6'2" and have no problems in my 73. I just had to master sitting down on the seat with my legs out the door, then turning to the right to get in. Normally I put a leg in and then my butt, then the other leg, but in the Vette it's butt first.
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
We are a tall bunch around here! Or are the sub-6 people just not responding?
I am 6'2" and have no problems in my 73. I just had to master sitting down on the seat with my legs out the door, then turning to the right to get in. Normally I put a leg in and then my butt, then the other leg, but in the Vette it's butt first.
I am 6'2" and have no problems in my 73. I just had to master sitting down on the seat with my legs out the door, then turning to the right to get in. Normally I put a leg in and then my butt, then the other leg, but in the Vette it's butt first.
I would like to see an instructional video of a 6'2" blonde model going in butt first, just to show the tall guys how to do it right.
