What size can an Elise S1 accomodate?
Discussion
thegreenhell said:
Yes, I should think so. Head and leg room is not something that an Elise is short of. I'm 6' and have the seat a couple of clicks forwards on the runners and have plenty of headroom, even when the roof is on.
Having said that, much will depend on your shape. I'm only 5'11'' but also have the seat close to the back bulkhead. If you are very long in the leg, you might fit, but find that your legs can't find a comfortable position, especially if the seats are the early S1 'made from a plank' type. I changed my seats for something that gave me a bit more support under the thigh (and no numb bum) because of that. No substitute for a test drive though!I'm 198cm (6ft6"), had had an S1 Exige for 5 years and now having a 340R. Size is not a problem if the following adaptations are done:
Steering wheel:
- small steering wheel (28cm) for having enough space around it
- snap off to ease getting in/out (!!! out of stock these days!!!)
- spacer to have the steering wheel closer to you (considering that the seat will of course be at the back end position)
Also, a short throw gear lever is usefull if you want to use the 5th gear!;)
Finally, considering my right leg position (your heel will most probably be under the brake pedal, no chance to put it under the accelerator), I modified the brake pedal (cut at the lower right corner) to avoid touching the brake pedal when accelerating.
Considering all this, the car is pretty comfy! Just on the track with the exige, the helmet was touching the hard top.
Steering wheel:
- small steering wheel (28cm) for having enough space around it
- snap off to ease getting in/out (!!! out of stock these days!!!)
- spacer to have the steering wheel closer to you (considering that the seat will of course be at the back end position)
Also, a short throw gear lever is usefull if you want to use the 5th gear!;)
Finally, considering my right leg position (your heel will most probably be under the brake pedal, no chance to put it under the accelerator), I modified the brake pedal (cut at the lower right corner) to avoid touching the brake pedal when accelerating.
Considering all this, the car is pretty comfy! Just on the track with the exige, the helmet was touching the hard top.
berjo001 said:
I'm 198cm (6ft6"), had had an S1 Exige for 5 years and now having a 340R. Size is not a problem if the following adaptations are done:
Steering wheel:
- small steering wheel (28cm) for having enough space around it
- snap off to ease getting in/out (!!! out of stock these days!!!)
- spacer to have the steering wheel closer to you (considering that the seat will of course be at the back end position)
Also, a short throw gear lever is usefull if you want to use the 5th gear!;)
Finally, considering my right leg position (your heel will most probably be under the brake pedal, no chance to put it under the accelerator), I modified the brake pedal (cut at the lower right corner) to avoid touching the brake pedal when accelerating.
Considering all this, the car is pretty comfy! Just on the track with the exige, the helmet was touching the hard top.
Thanks for the aboveSteering wheel:
- small steering wheel (28cm) for having enough space around it
- snap off to ease getting in/out (!!! out of stock these days!!!)
- spacer to have the steering wheel closer to you (considering that the seat will of course be at the back end position)
Also, a short throw gear lever is usefull if you want to use the 5th gear!;)
Finally, considering my right leg position (your heel will most probably be under the brake pedal, no chance to put it under the accelerator), I modified the brake pedal (cut at the lower right corner) to avoid touching the brake pedal when accelerating.
Considering all this, the car is pretty comfy! Just on the track with the exige, the helmet was touching the hard top.
I must head down to PH meet and ask a jolly fellow if I can sit in theirs
Thanks
Scott
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