Lowered floor S3 in London?
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I was wondering if anyone could do me a favour. I'm looking at purchasing a K-series car in the not-too-distant future, but would like to see if I fit before travelling for a few hours!
As such, is there anyone with a lowered floor and tillet seats who would let me see if I fit, preferably with full weather equipment, in London?
For reference, I'm 6'2" to 6'3", but slim.
As such, is there anyone with a lowered floor and tillet seats who would let me see if I fit, preferably with full weather equipment, in London?
For reference, I'm 6'2" to 6'3", but slim.
Where your height is matters (legs or torso).
But...even if you don't fit with Tillets there will be solutions (I'm 6'4", 36" inside leg, anywhere between 14.5 and 18+ st during my tenure). I fit OK without lowered floors but with bench seats. I fit much better with lowered floors and a foam seat. I also have a removable steering wheel which is a massive help getting in and out.
There's a lot you can play with in a 7 to make them fit. And an S3 really is the way to go if you can make it fit.
But...even if you don't fit with Tillets there will be solutions (I'm 6'4", 36" inside leg, anywhere between 14.5 and 18+ st during my tenure). I fit OK without lowered floors but with bench seats. I fit much better with lowered floors and a foam seat. I also have a removable steering wheel which is a massive help getting in and out.
There's a lot you can play with in a 7 to make them fit. And an S3 really is the way to go if you can make it fit.
i am 6ft4in and tilletts for me were fine - as long as I ignored the fact my head was sticking above the rollcage which was a tad dangerous 
I made a foam seat 2 weeks ago and honestly it wasnt too bad with help from a friend. I now fit perfectly in the car and as long as you do the seat right you aint moving anywhere.
Other advantage of a foam seat versus tillett is in the event of an accident the bolts could shear and the seat is effectively loose so I would look to put foam (or something else) behind seat if you stick with a tillett.
The foam seat is a little bit of a faff but get a friend, buy *alot* more than you need and have a play with it
Just one edit the important thing for height is arse to head as can vary depending on person so definately try and get yourself along to a meet and try before you buy!
I made a foam seat 2 weeks ago and honestly it wasnt too bad with help from a friend. I now fit perfectly in the car and as long as you do the seat right you aint moving anywhere.Other advantage of a foam seat versus tillett is in the event of an accident the bolts could shear and the seat is effectively loose so I would look to put foam (or something else) behind seat if you stick with a tillett.
The foam seat is a little bit of a faff but get a friend, buy *alot* more than you need and have a play with it
Just one edit the important thing for height is arse to head as can vary depending on person so definately try and get yourself along to a meet and try before you buy!
Edited by Andy Bell on Tuesday 17th September 15:37
I'm 6' 4 and 13 stone. I fit easily in an s3, standard floors and Caterham leather seats. Head slightly above the roll bar isn't the worst bit, looking through the top of the windscreen and having the mirror create a blindspot is though.
Obviously a good plan to test it out but I reckon the lowered floors with your stature would be spot on. Good luck.
Obviously a good plan to test it out but I reckon the lowered floors with your stature would be spot on. Good luck.
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