Soft top for tall guys
Discussion
Looking for a weekend soft top that I can fit in and carry the golf clubs, I am 6 feet 4, and around 17 stone, with 35 inc legs. Tried a number of cars, z4, mx5, Baxter, tt, xk, 944. I can fit in A4 & A5, however thought these were a little bit bland.
I can fit in the new version of the sl 500, old version I struggle with unless some one knows of a fix to lower the seat further.
What about a TVR, and one have any thoughts or what about a stag.
I can fit in the new version of the sl 500, old version I struggle with unless some one knows of a fix to lower the seat further.
What about a TVR, and one have any thoughts or what about a stag.
Peter Wheeler who owned TVR during the Chimeara, Griffith, Cerbera, new Tuscan etc. era was well over 6ft and this was taken into account when the cars were designed. The Chimaera apparently will hold 2 sets of clubs in the boot easily. It also has a soundtrack to die for, wonderful looks and a lovely interior.
Find your local TVR meet and go chat to some owners who I am sure will let you try the drivers seat on for size!
Find your local TVR meet and go chat to some owners who I am sure will let you try the drivers seat on for size!
I am also 6-4 and 17 stone. I'm surprised you didn't fit in the z4 (was that the 1st gen shape or the 2nd?) as I owned a 1st gen for a while and fitted comfortably enough. I've also owned a Tuscan - again there's enough room. Pretty sure you'd be ok in an xkr convertible if that's your thing. New boxster fine also but I'm guessing pushing the budget. You can forget about 370z, s2000, Griffith or tamora.
Edited by macky17 on Saturday 4th July 19:04
Gary C said:
I'm 6"4, and used to drive a mr2 roadster. No problem, great little fun car. Handling is better than an mx5 for the first gen before they softened it.
You see, I don't doubt you as it's obviously dependent on your body shape and torso/leg length etc. but I couldn't even get the door shut when I tried lolMartin_M said:
Gary C said:
I'm 6"4, and used to drive a mr2 roadster. No problem, great little fun car. Handling is better than an mx5 for the first gen before they softened it.
You see, I don't doubt you as it's obviously dependent on your body shape and torso/leg length etc. but I couldn't even get the door shut when I tried lolThe tvr is the best choice I suppose because Peter w was properly tall.
Gary C said:
Martin_M said:
Gary C said:
I'm 6"4, and used to drive a mr2 roadster. No problem, great little fun car. Handling is better than an mx5 for the first gen before they softened it.
You see, I don't doubt you as it's obviously dependent on your body shape and torso/leg length etc. but I couldn't even get the door shut when I tried lolThe tvr is the best choice I suppose because Peter w was properly tall.
Martin_M said:
Gary C said:
Martin_M said:
Gary C said:
I'm 6"4, and used to drive a mr2 roadster. No problem, great little fun car. Handling is better than an mx5 for the first gen before they softened it.
You see, I don't doubt you as it's obviously dependent on your body shape and torso/leg length etc. but I couldn't even get the door shut when I tried lolThe tvr is the best choice I suppose because Peter w was properly tall.
One of two cars I have owned that could be steered on the throttle (by which I don't mean drift style with smoking tyres, just the ability to adjust the line by modulating the throttle )
Bizarrely the mk1 mr2 I also had did have a bigger boot !
Only car I have really been unable to get in, was a cappuccino !
Which did you mean by old SL500, the R230? I had an SL of that era (2004/2005 I think), and at 6'2" I had loads of room. Are you sure you adjusted the seat all the way down, there is a lot of adjustability.
I could not fit in the Lambo Huracan I tried to sit in at Geneva though!! Just in case that was on your list
I could not fit in the Lambo Huracan I tried to sit in at Geneva though!! Just in case that was on your list
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