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I think I'm too tall for my Coupe....
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26/01/2007 05:17
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Been living with it now for 2-3 months, but I'm coming to the conclusion that I'm too tall for it (6'2")
Any other 'taller' owners have the same problem...?
Thought I could live with it in the beginning, but I'm starting to get a hunch...
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Re: I think I'm too tall for my Coupe....
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26/01/2007 05:24
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Nope..., I don't think I could even drive one with a sunroof....
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Re: I think I'm too tall for my Coupe....
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26/01/2007 05:36
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just that a sunroof loses about an inch (or so I'm told), thats why I asked.
Last edited by Wishy; 26/01/2007 05:36. Reason: Read JimO' s post
Up yours Photobucket.
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Re: I think I'm too tall for my Coupe....
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26/01/2007 05:38
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Not wanting to sound like a freak here, but I have relativly short legs (inside leg of 32") and a long 'trunk'. I also like to drive with my back straight..., basically if I'm in a comfortable position to drive, my head is touching the roof..
I also don't know if it makes a difference, but I have a Plus, and think the Recaros might sit higher in the car that the standard coupe arm chairs...(although I stand to be corrected...)
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26/01/2007 06:25
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im same phil,im 5'7" and have short legs for my size but a long trunk and im too tall for my old coupe but only when drag racing cos i sit really close to the wheel and wearing a helmet i had to bend my head to one side so i didnt headbut the top of the windscreen one mod a coupe needs is lower seats!
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Re: I think I'm too tall for my Coupe....
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26/01/2007 06:46
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well i am 6,1 and never had an issue ever, my hair would brush the roof of my 1st coupe but that had a sunroof.
@beast my dad is 5,8 and has an le and wants the seat higher!!! not lower
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26/01/2007 06:54
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has your dad a normal sided torso for a 5 foot 8er?
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26/01/2007 07:21
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compared to my old lotus the coupe is massive
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26/01/2007 07:28
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6'3" here in a 20VT-5 with a sunroof. No problems at all. Learn to drive in a more reclined position perhaps?
The coupe driving position does favour this kind of thing anyway. As long as you can reach 1st on the gear lever, cant ther seat back as far as you can.
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26/01/2007 13:26
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At least the sunvisors will be big enough for you guys then : ) . You could always try driving the Hightower way from the back seat . Baz
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Re: I think I'm too tall for my Coupe....
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26/01/2007 13:36
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Well I'm 6'6", and drive my Coop with no issues! WHen I was looking around, I found those with a sunroof were too low, but those without have plenty of room. Try a more "Low Rider" seat position.
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26/01/2007 13:39
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Try reclining your seat a bit
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Re: I think I'm too tall for my Coupe....
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26/01/2007 14:04
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Well I am 6'3" and had 2 coupes and never had a problem. A few years ago, there was an owner who must have been about 6'6" or 7" he never moaned about driving it His name was 'Elephantasmo' (I kid you not) He was 6' 8", drove a yellow 16VT with a sunroof, and he had no trouble at all. He was also a 'big' lad, liked his pies
......My Boy...... (PB #7)
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26/01/2007 14:19
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I'm six two and have a sunroof, no problem unless I choose to wear a top hat. Mind you, it's possible that eleven years forced into such a tiny space has bonsai'd me and that had I bought something with an open top I'd be eight feet tall by now... Neil
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26/01/2007 15:09
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6'4" here, on my second Coupe (which is a Plus - whether or not the seats are higher, I've never noticed) and I've never had comfort or headroom problems. That includes driving long distances (French Alps, for example).
Looks like it's just you!
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26/01/2007 15:14
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You should not drive with you back straight and in upright position. It puts too much stess on the base of your spine Recline the seat back, your body will thank you, and if necessary pull the steering wheel towards you. I am 6ft 2 and the coupe is one of the more spacious cars about.
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26/01/2007 19:22
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I'm on the opposite end of the scale at only 5ft 5 and I still manage to fit fine in my Coupe, despite the lack of seat height adjustment. The sun visors are completely useless to me though and I can't seem to be able to adjust my steering wheel angle.
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26/01/2007 20:43
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There was another bloke from Bath, he was 6'7" and had no problems with his 20VT.
I'm 6'2''+ and had no issues.
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Re: I think I'm too tall for my Coupe....
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26/01/2007 22:18
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You should not drive with you back straight and in upright position. It puts too much stess on the base of your spine well ive been driving like that since i passed my test at 17,im 29 now and still drive like that.its all about finding a position that is comfy for you.all this reclining your seat back rubbish is actually dangerous as your not fully in control of the car if your too far back from the wheel.admittedly i have to deactivate any drivers side airbags of cars i own cos i sit so close it will killl me if it goes off
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26/01/2007 22:26
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6'3" no bother at all and i sit quite upright in the coupe.
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26/01/2007 23:31
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You should not drive with you back straight and in upright position. It puts too much stess on the base of your spine well ive been driving like that since i passed my test at 17,im 29 now and still drive like that.its all about finding a position that is comfy for you.all this reclining your seat back rubbish is actually dangerous as your not fully in control of the car if your too far back from the wheel.admittedly i have to deactivate any drivers side airbags of cars i own cos i sit so close it will killl me if it goes off Sorry beast but there must be something you are doing wrong/differently if you having issues in the coupe, i garrentee your upper body isnt as long as me or anyone else who is over 6' even if its tall for someone who is 5'8". If your upper body is the same as mine you would be substantually out of proportion, if thats the case i can simpathise and apoligies for making this point. But i doubt thats the case. If you are winding your sit verticle then you are causing your spine unneccessary strain resulting in serious back problems in the future (that is genuine concern) i suffer from back pains and i wouldnt wish that on anyone, but years of playing second row in rugby and verious accidents have cased this and you dont want to suffer similar problems. I will also add that this isnt also an uneducated oppinion, as i studing Automotie ergonoomics as part of my course.
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26/01/2007 23:44
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The coupe was designed typically to italian proportions i.e. short leg - long body
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26/01/2007 23:47
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There was a guy, 'Thornmaster' on the original forum who I met at a Weston S'Mare meet, he was 6'8" (I asked) and he managed ok, albeit without a sunroof. I think the Gangsta lean is all -important .
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27/01/2007 00:20
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There was a guy, 'Thornmaster' on the original forum who I met at a Weston S'Mare meet, he was 6'8" (I asked) and he managed ok, albeit without a sunroof. I think the Gangsta lean is all -important . WTF is the 'Gangsta lean' ???? This has to be the most bizarre thread I have seen in a long time. BTW I am 6 footah dead on and have no probs (just in case anyone is interested). Why don't you buy a coop with a sunroof and a kiddies booster cushion. Just open the roof and stick your head out the top. Problem solved... 100% visibility all round. TAXI ........
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27/01/2007 01:18
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6'4" with a sunroof...(the car not me) - never had a problem...on the day it runs. Mind you, I see less when I am behind it pushing it
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