Jim
Tall Driver... will I fit?
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From: Sleepy Hollow- NJ
I get about 1/2 an inch more head room with the clear roof over the painted carpeted roof. Both work well with the helmet on. FYI
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From: Chesterfield MO
I am 6 2 / 250 and fit just fine. If you get a C5 with a slightly worn seat, where the bottom padding is flattened a bit, you may add .5 to 1 inch of head room by sitting lower.
Now, your bigger issue will be getting out gracefully. You pull into the gas station opposite the hot little number in the Acura and try to look like a Ninja as you exit your C5....it can be tough on the ego, that's for sure!
Now, your bigger issue will be getting out gracefully. You pull into the gas station opposite the hot little number in the Acura and try to look like a Ninja as you exit your C5....it can be tough on the ego, that's for sure!
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I am 6 2 / 250 and fit just fine. If you get a C5 with a slightly worn seat, where the bottom padding is flattened a bit, you may add .5 to 1 inch of head room by sitting lower.
Now, your bigger issue will be getting out gracefully. You pull into the gas station opposite the hot little number in the Acura and try to look like a Ninja as you exit your C5....it can be tough on the ego, that's for sure!
Now, your bigger issue will be getting out gracefully. You pull into the gas station opposite the hot little number in the Acura and try to look like a Ninja as you exit your C5....it can be tough on the ego, that's for sure!
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From: St. Charles IL
I'm 6'6", 225lbs. I fit just fine in my convertable C5. However I do have a problem driving a manual C6. First and second gear are a little difficult because my knee gets stuck between the shifter and the steering wheel. Almost made a mistake in buying a c6ZO6 until I discovered this problem. I'd say go for the C5, you'll have more leg room. 
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From: London Ontario
Well I did it.
Pulled the trigger on a 04 z06. I am a hp monkey and am willing to sacrifice comfort for hp.
I sat in a c6 and I had tons of room. I sat in a 04 coupe and had even more room.
To be honest... getting in/out is a bitch... getting into/out is going to take practice before I do it in public .
Can't wait... can't sleep... can't wait...
Pulled the trigger on a 04 z06. I am a hp monkey and am willing to sacrifice comfort for hp.
I sat in a c6 and I had tons of room. I sat in a 04 coupe and had even more room.
To be honest... getting in/out is a bitch... getting into/out is going to take practice before I do it in public .
Can't wait... can't sleep... can't wait...
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From: El Paso Texas
K, what you do is bend over almost half way at the waist, butt facing the seat, mind your head.
Put your left hand on the door frame bottom and fall/squat back.
Once your but is in the seat, swing your legs in, right hand on the wheel, body facing forward, swivel your hips to get your legs in.
I'm 6'3" 223lbs.
Put your left hand on the door frame bottom and fall/squat back.
Once your but is in the seat, swing your legs in, right hand on the wheel, body facing forward, swivel your hips to get your legs in.
I'm 6'3" 223lbs.
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The coupe with the glass top will give you a bit more headroom - but you should fit in any model. Best bet, find an example of each and give it a test fit. Good luck and hope you find one.
