TVR with most internal space and head room
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bigpagey said:
I am considering joining the TVR community and I need some advice, I need to know what TVR has the most ammount of headroom and internal space as being 6 foot 5 inches tall I know things will be tight. All advice greatfully received.
Peter Wheeler was himself 6' 4" so I think you'll find that you'll be able to fit all cars from the PW era. 
bigpagey said:
I am considering joining the TVR community and I need some advice, I need to know what TVR has the most ammount of headroom and internal space as being 6 foot 5 inches tall I know things will be tight. All advice greatfully received.
I'm 6'4 and fit in the Cerb fine. Seat not quite fully reclined but I still can't get my head on the head rest as the roll bar gets there first...but handy to rest it on the side roll bar when taking a hard left! I will have bigger issues with a helmet tho.I'm 6'7 and the Tuscan is fine for me, with the caveat that if the roof's on then I take the cushion out of the centre of the seat.
Likewise, T350/Tamora/Sagaris have all been fine.
I've struggled in Cerberas and older cars like Chimaeras though. You might be ok, those last few inches make a big difference!
Likewise, T350/Tamora/Sagaris have all been fine.
I've struggled in Cerberas and older cars like Chimaeras though. You might be ok, those last few inches make a big difference!
I'm 6'5" and have owned 2 Griffs and driven Cerbs a few times. I found the optimum position in the Cerb was seat not all the way back due to the rear roof bar as someone else has said. It took a while to get but when found was comfy enough.
That being said if you're very tall in the upper body that all may change. Large compressions in the road do have me banging my head when I'm daydreaming but I do have a non standard setup.
Don't let height put you off is my advice. They are roomier than you'd think.
That being said if you're very tall in the upper body that all may change. Large compressions in the road do have me banging my head when I'm daydreaming but I do have a non standard setup.
Don't let height put you off is my advice. They are roomier than you'd think.
V8 GRF said:
Peter Wheeler was himself 6' 4" so I think you'll find that you'll be able to fit all cars from the PW era.
He was more like 6ft 6. I'm 6ft 4.5 or so and he towered over me. I fit fine in a Chimaera and my T350. Take the seat cushion out of the recent model cars and have a thinner one made up - ideal to drop yourself down a bit.The T350 (especially in targa guise) has loads of headroom, the targa having another couple of inches due to the roof bubble. The central seat pad can be removed and this gives yet another inch or so. PHer darkmark07 runs a 350c and is 6' 4(ish). I'm probably not the best person to give advice being a shortarsed 5'10, however, if you want to try a 350t for size i'm St Neots based.
I am 6'3" and must be long in the body as I found several models quite constricting.
I found anything with a rear roll bar potentially dangerous, if I was to be unfortunate enough to be in a smash there would be insufficient clearance between my bonce and the bar, it's not as if there is FIA approved padding in the way.
Depending on your budget I would go for a Chim, Griff, Tamora or the rarer Tuscan convertible.
Martin
I found anything with a rear roll bar potentially dangerous, if I was to be unfortunate enough to be in a smash there would be insufficient clearance between my bonce and the bar, it's not as if there is FIA approved padding in the way.
Depending on your budget I would go for a Chim, Griff, Tamora or the rarer Tuscan convertible.
Martin
Zippee said:
The T350 (especially in targa guise) has loads of headroom, the targa having another couple of inches due to the roof bubble. The central seat pad can be removed and this gives yet another inch or so. PHer darkmark07 runs a 350c and is 6' 4(ish). I'm probably not the best person to give advice being a shortarsed 5'10, however, if you want to try a 350t for size i'm St Neots based.
Hi I have a Cebera and live in St Neots also, so you could try two birds in one go!
Andy
dvs_dave said:
6'8", 20 stone and fit in my Tuscan very comfortably even with the seat cushion in. Moving the pedals to furthest forward is also a big help.
It goes without saying that I'm powerfully built, have a shaved head, a goatee beard and hold multiple company directorships.
Hi Dave,It goes without saying that I'm powerfully built, have a shaved head, a goatee beard and hold multiple company directorships.
Hows Chicago ?
I won that project with the Chicago company
I was in Arlington Heights last week but only for 1 night.
All the best,
Tony.
Ps yes Dave is 6'8" and broad.
Edited by so called on Thursday 27th October 12:31
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