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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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I was just wondering something about the C4's, I am 6'2 and was wondering if it is possible for me to comfortably drive an M6 C4?
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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I have a 33" inseam, the M6 is comfortable for me. '90 coupe.
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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I would say yes. My son is 6' and when he drives my car he has room to spare. If your comfortable getting in and out I think you would be fine. I'm not 6'2" so it's just my opinion.
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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YES, I am 6'1' and fit very well with room to spare. Its just hard getting out but that OK, its part of the excitement.
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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I'm also 6'2" and I fit comfortably in my '93 LT1 6-speed with the standard targa top, but I have my seat set at the lowest position, almost as far back as it can go and tilted back somewhat.

The '90 ZR-1 I bought recently came with 2 tops, one being a transparent blue one. I've been using the blue one on my '93 since it didn't come with 2 tops and the ZR-1 is not drivable yet. I have even more head room with the transparent top on.
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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Like the other said plenty of room to drive but a real pain in the butt to get it!
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Bacon1987
I was just wondering something about the C4's, I am 6'2 and was wondering if it is possible for me to comfortably drive an M6 C4?
I am 6'1" and have a 34" inseam and I have to move the seat up a little.
I weigh 188LBS as long as you DON'T eat too much Bacon you should be fine.
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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My cousin is 6'5 easy, and he has always seemed to fit in his vette fine
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Im 6:3 and fit fine in the vette but I had trouble seeing out the windshield, I ended up removing my sunvisor and what a difference it made, opened up my view tremendously....WW
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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I am a little over 6' 3" and have no problem in my 94 with base seats. or my dads old 91 vert. but both are autos. never tried a M6 in a C4
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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6'1" and I fit with my helmet on

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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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6'3, not quite enough room inside for me unless the lower seat foams are cut down or well worn.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 95YellowLT1
Like the other said plenty of room to drive but a real pain in the butt to get it!
That's the same if you're 5'8 with bad knees.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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6'2" - 195 - no issues with either my 85 or 90.
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I am 6'2" also. The old saying "fall in, climb out" fits true. I think my vette (86 coupe) is very comfortable for someone my size; but I do like having the roof off, 'feels' like there is more room, although the seats lay back nice so your not anywhere near the roof anyway.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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My son is 6'3" and weighs 285 (power lifter, not fat). He will only get into my 89 with the top down. Once in it's tight but manageable.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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I am a big guy, and my 89' Z51 had adjustable seats, that were way lower than my 90'vert, that is standard height. I fit, or you can just remove the top, or on a vert put it down
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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it depends on how wide you are. i'm about 6'4" or 6'5" 190 and i fit fine.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Well I'm a big SOB and I weigh 280LBS (must be from all that bacon ) and 6'1", and I'm able to fit in my 96 just fine. Fall in and climb out is about right.
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6'1" and I fit with my helmet on

Holy crap... are you in stock seats?? I had to mount my Kirkeys almost all the way on the floorboard to give myself room with a helmet and I am about 6'1. I wasn't even close using the stock brackets. Of course I do like to Mark Martin the steering wheel and be up on it a bit on a track.
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