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Old 05-10-2024, 08:29 AM
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How in the world did Michael Jordan fit into a c4 corvette?? I'm 6' and with the seat all the way down my head is near getting near the headliner...I think mj is 6'6"..
Old 05-10-2024, 08:59 AM
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Im sure they made some accommodations for the guy...
Old 05-10-2024, 01:25 PM
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Dennis Rodnan had a Saleen 80's mustang and they had to relocate the seat
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Driver is in driver’s seat, head and torso in passenger seat at 45 degree angle.
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At least they didn't have to stretch it, like Lambo had to do for Shaq.
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Originally Posted by Kjdad
How in the world did Michael Jordan fit into a c4 corvette?? I'm 6' and with the seat all the way down my head is near getting near the headliner...I think mj is 6'6"..
I think he bought a ZR1. More head/leg room?
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Maybe he ripped the seat out like Bubba Smith did in Police Academy...
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Old 05-10-2024, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Kjdad
How in the world did Michael Jordan fit into a c4 corvette?? I'm 6' and with the seat all the way down my head is near getting near the headliner...I think mj is 6'6"..
I'm 6'2 and fit great in the c4 even with a race helmet on. You're doing something wrong with your seating position.
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Old 05-10-2024, 06:56 PM
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Depending on what year and seats you have there may be more or less adjustment.
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Do you have a solid panel roof? Maybe switch to a glass top. You could always paint it and adhesive headliner material on the inside if you don’t like the look or the sun from the glass top. That might get you some more room. I don’t have any experience with the solid tops so I’m not quite sure how much the upholstery adds to the thickness. I’m 6’2” and I have zero issues with head or leg room. My seat is all the way back to where the seat is touching the hatch floor. I have base seats adjusted all the way down as far as they go, but that’s because I like to sit low not because my head hits the roof.
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I'm 6' 5" and when I purchased my '84 last July I had to drive it home with the top off and my head sticking out above the windshield frame. Mrs Boomer laughed at me all the way home. Now I have switched the (non-operative) power seat frame and passenger manual frame and now the Mrs. and I both fit fine.

I've been told I have a "swimmers body", long torso short legs so this works for me but may not for you.
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Originally Posted by typical boomer
I'm 6' 5" and when I purchased my '84 last July I had to drive it home with the top off and my head sticking out above the windshield frame. Mrs Boomer laughed at me all the way home. Now I have switched the (non-operative) power seat frame and passenger manual frame and now the Mrs. and I both fit fine.

I've been told I have a "swimmers body", long torso short legs so this works for me but may not for you.
Good point. Some people have shorter torsos, but long legs and visa versa. Depending on the vehicle, one works and another does not.

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