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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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I'm give or take 5'8" and was wondering how the fit would be in a C4?
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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I'm 5'10" and I fit just right.
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 11:43 AM
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You'll fit fine.
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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You should be just fine! Although in some height cases, it does depend if you are considered to be long torso/shorter legs than the norm. And the stock roof has a headliner which does reduce some clearance vs. the glass roof which gives maybe another 1/2" ??? of clearance.
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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I'm 5'-5", and I have plenty of room.

My 1985 has the power driver's seat, so the seat can be lowered, if needed.
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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I'm 5'11" and have plenty of headroom in my 93. I typically sit fairly "upright."

I use the glass top exclusively and I do have the power seats if that makes a difference.
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 12:33 PM
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6' here. No probs... Buddy of mine is 6'3" and has no problems riding along.
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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6'3" no problem
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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Well even with the seat adjusted I find girlies under about 5-2 have trouble reaching the pedals. I would guess most guys other than Tom Cruise and Paul Simon are fine. And Yoda...
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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5'10". Love it.
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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And how about the wide bodies out there? I was watching the representative for Shaffer Investment Autos at the Mecum Auction during Bloomington Gold last month and he has to be a twin to the Austin Powers Fat Bastard character. Seemed to be a pleasant guy but it was painful to watch him.
Aren't the seats in the later C4s a little more generous that the earlier ones?
No disrespect intended of course.
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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If I wear a typicall baseball cap the little button on top can hit the roof of my car if I sit just wrong and go over just the wrong bump. I'm right at 6'. A lot of it has to do with how you position yourself in the car. I could likely adjust the seat for more headroom but it wouldn't be comfortable for me to drive, might be for someone else though.
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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my wife drives our 87 just fine at 5 nothin
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by corvetteronw
Aren't the seats in the later C4s a little more generous that the earlier ones?
No disrespect intended of course.
The "fatman" seats. Yes they are much more forgiving for a larger passenger but they are much less supportive for a smaller individual. They are plenty comfortable but they just don't do as good in the corners. Think of the difference between a good quality standard automotive bucket seat and a lazy boy.
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Are you wondering if you are too tall or too short?
I'd guess you are worried about being too short....
Don't be.
I'm 5' 6" and everything fits just fine.

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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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Tall guys....just rock the Gangsta lean.
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 08:06 PM
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6' 5" and fit. The whole world is not made up dwarfts.
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 09:41 PM
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At 6' and 210, my 92 is perfect to stap on. It reminds me of the fit of the cockpit of a T-38 (USAF's twin engine advanced trainer).
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by PsychoNumber1
my wife drives our 87 just fine at 5 nothin
Hey did you marry my ex!
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