barky

I'm looking to break into the ranks of corvette owners but have the problem of being tall.

6'5

I sat in a 1986 corvette the other day and basically hurt myself getting in it (scraped knee).

I didn't have a problem with the height just not enough legroom. I'm wondering if its possible to cut out anything behind the drivers seat to allow for more leg-room, should I try out a c3/c5 for fit or should I just give up on this dream?

Any 6 foot brethren who own c3/c4/c5 and managed to fit in them your advice would be much appreciated.

Gazpar

6'4 & 275 here....
A lot of tall people have their height in their legs. Mine is in the torso.

Luckily I have a vert...
At first it was tight, but pretty much anything I get into is tight...

Its nice when the top is down, but on the occasions I am caught in the rain and have to drive with the top up my head hits the headliner.

I have gotten used to it...

Here is a pic of my Big head sticking out:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/car-...ed-gazpar.html

kenv

Hmmm, I`m 6`2 & have no trouble in my `87. Was the seat in the `86 lowered all the way & tilted back? Did you have the steering wheel tilted up?
I had a C3, & don`t remember any real difference in leg room between the two cars.

1800Wing

Takes a little practice is all....the later models may have a bit more room. I have a 96 Coupe and it took a little practice and fiddling with the seat adjustment to get it low enough and far enough back. (power seats) Whatever you do don't get into the habit of using the console as a "push" point....you will be repairing it as a result. Wife is just the opposite...seat all the up and as high as the damn thing will go...looks freaky to me.

later, tiny

SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84

Beldar had the same problem.....



shame on me, I'm 5' 7"

1800Wing

The old lady happened to be walking by when I had that picture up.....she just laughed and then came back a minute or several later with a picture of me a hundred years ago when i was young and pretty and still just the "boyfriend".....in my MG....Midget. She used to kid me about it looking like I a stole a bumper-car from the circus. No...I will not post the pic (bseg)

later, tiny

SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84

Beautiful vert, tiny!

Jon Hekking

If you don't fit in a C4, the C3 won't work. There is much more room in the C5, I drive all 3 and I can tell you at 6'2", the C5 is the most comfortable.

1800Wing

That one ain't mine....just posted it in my reply. You're right though...she's a looker.....although I think it would improve dramatically in MY shed.

later, tiny

Gazpar

Thanks..
Shes my baby...

drmrman

6'3

No issues in the genII C4 (91-96) but when I hopped in my friends 84 my knees were in my chest.

Try searching for a Lt1 vette?

plmkrzy

No problem with a '95 convert. 6'3" and a bit over 275.......I just had to learn too get my behind in first and then drag the legs in. Once I'm in it's fine. BTW=sports seats, may make a difference. My C5 does have a bit more room, but I love my C4.

mnstrlt1

c5 as A LOT more room!

Elrick

I am 6'3 and the best thing I did was remove the sunvisor from my 86. Improved the view, couldn't put it down anyway, it blocks entire line of sight. I like driving it a lot more with the top off also

Gazpar

PLRX

Remember him?



I met him once, that guy was too damn tall. Imagine him in a c4.

pologreen1

The almighty Taurus was made for comfort.

bdw18_123

Tall drink-a-water ain'tcha?

K87ZZ4

I'm 6'5" as well and am pretty comfortable in my 87. I've also had an 86 and an 88. I have a coupe, and with the sport seat back and down (and with the front of the seat tilted up just a bit), it's a comfortable fit. If I throw my head back, I can hit the panel, but I have to try.

My height is in my legs, so I do have to squeeze under the steering wheel, but once I'm in, it's a good fit--even at the track.

Sounds like a C5 might be the way to go if you just can't get comfortable in a C4.

bomar76

6'6" and 220 here.
I fit fine.
Passenger seat is tight due to the breadbox.