Tall Driver Mod
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,043
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From: Houston TX
Shorter torso? Only problem I really have is my head hitting the halo. If I could lower the seat 2 inches I wouldnt have a problem.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 5,411
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From: N Carolina 08 Z51 Coupe
6'3 here and no issues.. I don't think I could wear a helmet without hitting the top.. but that's OK..
When I had my 04 Z06, I had to replace the headliner with one from an 02 to fit.. more headroom in the C6..
When I had my 04 Z06, I had to replace the headliner with one from an 02 to fit.. more headroom in the C6..
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 187
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Seems to me what matters is not how tall you are but what your trouser inseam is. Mine's 36" and I would prefer not sitting with my behind in a deep hole. Another two inches of movement on the telescoping wheel would help a lot or another inch or two of leg room. If the left foot rest were two or three inches less thick it would help, too. If I place my left foot all the way to the floor board just to the right of the foot rest I have more room than I need.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 589
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From: Cincinnati OH
6'9" here, 320lbs, size 16.5 shoe.... knees are smashed against dash, steering wheel wedged between legs, head against roof with neck tilted forward and to the right, feet tend to hit 2 pedals at a time.
What the hell, I make it work cause I love these cars!... but thank God my vette is not my daily driver. Hey, it beats showing up at the cruise-in with a SUV.
What the hell, I make it work cause I love these cars!... but thank God my vette is not my daily driver. Hey, it beats showing up at the cruise-in with a SUV.
Last edited by SSJCreeper; Jun 5, 2009 at 10:30 PM.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 277
Likes: 2
From: Florida
I thought I had issues with cars! Sir, I feel for you. I am (only) 6'6" with size 14 shoe and I actually fit pretty well in my 06' Z51 MZ6. I was actually surprised at how much room I do have. It is bad that most car manufactures dont make vehicles to accomodate those of greater stature! I am sure that like the most of you on this thread buying a car is a pain. You may like a car but you have to try it on first before you go any farther in the process!
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 10,143
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From: Retired USCG North Georgia
6'9" here, 320lbs, size 16.5 shoe.... knees are smashed against dash, steering wheel wedged between legs, head against roof with neck tilted forward and to the right, feet tend to hit 2 pedals at a time.
What the hell, I make it work cause I love these cars!... but thank God my vette is not my daily driver. Hey, it beats showing up at the cruise-in with a SUV.
What the hell, I make it work cause I love these cars!... but thank God my vette is not my daily driver. Hey, it beats showing up at the cruise-in with a SUV.
How about 6'11" and 450 pounds?
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 11,367
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From: Edgewood Washington
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 6,666
Likes: 14
From: Mission Viejo CA
This may over the top, but maybe there are aftermarket seats that have a thinner profile that would put you back in the seat an inch or two away from the pedals. I don't know Jack about seat options out there, but just a thought.
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