Space inside car
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 764
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From: odessa FL
"I don't like small cars or real big women but somehow I always find myself in 'um."
6'7.5" and 275# and I manage. Much better than my 95. Knees on the dash, head on the roof. Its why I bought a C5. Read where one of the engineers was 6'6" and he wanted to be able to drive it.
But I'm just used to nothing being set up for people my size.
6'7.5" and 275# and I manage. Much better than my 95. Knees on the dash, head on the roof. Its why I bought a C5. Read where one of the engineers was 6'6" and he wanted to be able to drive it.
But I'm just used to nothing being set up for people my size.
Pro
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 626
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From: Fresno CA
I'm 6'6'' and do fine. I ditched the dead pedal, its no help unless you're on the short side. You'll love the extra foot space. Also try moving the seat up a little bit and you can recline the back more. You're head will thank you! I wish I had the telescoping steering wheel. That would be nice.
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2011
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6'3" 300 40" waist, 52 chest, and 38 sleeve and I do alright. I dont have long legs for the height with 32" inseam so I would know about the shifting problem with the long legs
I have a 02 Targa with a M6 and I think I fit awesome in it... Getting in and out is fun but take this advice to to take care of the seat... I open the door, put my back and my butt towards the interior, sit down in the seat, and rotate into the car. This saves the seat back from sliding into down them to get into the car.
Enjoy
I have a 02 Targa with a M6 and I think I fit awesome in it... Getting in and out is fun but take this advice to to take care of the seat... I open the door, put my back and my butt towards the interior, sit down in the seat, and rotate into the car. This saves the seat back from sliding into down them to get into the car.
Enjoy
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 198
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From: Dunkirk Maryland
St. Jude Donor '11
6'5" and 314lbs here with a targa and a six speed 98 very comfortable. Mommas C6 Z06 on the other hand seems a bit more crunched but that may be a visual considering its all black. My buddies 04 Z06 was the same way with black interior it was percieved to be more cramped but niether of those cars have been long cruises so seat adjustments may not have been ideal.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Kelso Washington
St. Jude Donor '09, '13, '15
6'3" 300 40" waist, 52 chest, and 38 sleeve and I do alright. I dont have long legs for the height with 32" inseam so I would know about the shifting problem with the long legs
I have a 02 Targa with a M6 and I think I fit awesome in it... Getting in and out is fun but take this advice to to take care of the seat... I open the door, put my back and my butt towards the interior, sit down in the seat, and rotate into the car. This saves the seat back from sliding into down them to get into the car.
Enjoy
I have a 02 Targa with a M6 and I think I fit awesome in it... Getting in and out is fun but take this advice to to take care of the seat... I open the door, put my back and my butt towards the interior, sit down in the seat, and rotate into the car. This saves the seat back from sliding into down them to get into the car.
Enjoy
BIG help is the little ledge just under the door latch. Put your palm on that to support you.
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From: Morristown New Jersey
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: northern ca
St. Jude Donor '14
I guess that I'm just a little claustrophobic also but getting in and out is a pain, but like others I have adapted some different procedures to make it easier. I do have the sport seats also, full lumbar support, nice.
I'm 6-1 and 200 and have the memory option on my 2004, so once in the seat moves up and the steering column out so that I'm in a more egonomic position, so I guess there is more room once the driver is saddled up. I like the up front driver position and only ocassionally use the laid-back position.
I'm 6-1 and 200 and have the memory option on my 2004, so once in the seat moves up and the steering column out so that I'm in a more egonomic position, so I guess there is more room once the driver is saddled up. I like the up front driver position and only ocassionally use the laid-back position.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Righteous Side of Hell
im 5'8'' 244 and only find a couple tough parts, getting your legs under the steering wheel. I have to put it up every time i get out and down when im in. Also the bolsters on the seat kind of dig in your back until you get used to getting around them. all in all i cant really complain.
Intermediate
Joined: May 2011
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From: mn
well, I'm 6'4", with 30 in inseam... I hit my head in my pick up... I'm also about 400 lbs,... several friends claim to hear the sound of a cork popping when I get in or out of my 99' coupe...
but my c-5 may be tough to get in or out of... but once in, I can sit for hours comfortably...
but my c-5 may be tough to get in or out of... but once in, I can sit for hours comfortably...
Pro
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Mint Hill NC
6' 2" and 250 lbs...no problem at all for me in the 2001 convertible. Seat is all the way back and I always feel really comfy in mine. 6way power seats make it perfect touch all around..... As a matter of fact both my wife and I were really amazed at how much room is really in the car (and trunk!) Was in a 350z...WAAAAAY smaller and crammped to me. IMHO 
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