6'6ft will i fit in a 964?!

[mwg123]

Im 6'6ft will i fit in a 964? I've had 996's and im more than comfortable in them? Are they better, worse or the same for tall people like myself!

Sorry for the boring post.

Many Thanks

Matt

[off your marks]

i'm 6'2" and have no problems if that helps?

matthew

[rich 36]

where are you,
Perhaps you can have a sit in, see how you'll fit.

Might suggest swapping steering wheel for a smaller diameter Momo or something, the standards seem really unwieldy, and rub on you knees

actually your a way off me, at least.

Edited by rich 36 on Sunday 16th September 16:37

[graeme36s]

I have a mate who's 6'9" and he fits in the 964 turbo no problem.

[Agent Orange]

My Mate who s only 6 8 , sorry G , had his 964 chassis to runners taken down from new ............it can be done ,

[mwg123]

it's sounding good! im in petersfield hampshire if theres a meet anywhere near? What i want is a 964 in flat red, i really don't mind if it's done sky ship miles as long it's been very well maintained. I've got a buget of 15K in mind. But if the paint work isn't immaculate i would want to buget for a re spray.

Am i unrealistic??

If not and you know of any that will fit the bill please let me know. Have seen a few i like the look of and im in the process of going to take a look. Im really flat out in the office, i just wish i had more time!!

Thanks for all of your help so far

Matt

[melv]

If electric seats you can lower as far as poss but sunroof may restrict head room.

You may have prob if you wish to track day as poss not room for helmet as well!

[tertius]

Personally I think you'll struggle. I'm about 6'3" or 4" in a 993 (same interior as the 964 to all intents and purposes) and I have really no room to spare.

Obviously it'll depend how your 6'6" is distributed, but I have comfort seats adjusted right down, and pushed right back on the rear mounting holes, and I have the 3-spoke 996 wheel (5mm smaller iirc).

For track days I have a bucket seat on fixed rails which drops me about 2 inches lower and gives enough room for a helmet.

I would definitely try one out to be sure.

Oh, and you'll have more room in a LHD car as the seating position is much better/straighter.

[mwg123]

Agent Orange said:

My Mate who s only 6 8 , sorry G , had his 964 chassis to runners taken down from new ............it can be done ,

Can someone please explain this??

Im due to take a run up to Hull in the next couple of days to look/buy and coupe with a sunroof! i drive 996's and boxters all the time with no problems. help!....

[mwg123]

graeme36s said:

I have a mate who's 6'9" and he fits in the 964 turbo no problem.

It might not be bad?!

[LeoSayer]

I think the answer is most likely to be no but you can modify with remounted runners, different seats or a sunroof delete (not cheap!). However, don't take my word for it, go and try a few for yourself.

I have sat in lots of 964s and there is a big difference between similar cars and I don't know why. I'm 6'4" and long in the leg, yet my head still scraped the headlining in some cars (not all?!). Targas have another inch or two of headroom.

I now have a '96 993 which has enough room for me to fit inside with a helmet, I believe Porsche modified the runners to allow the seating position to be lowered for the 96 models.

[RS Patrik]

I'm 6'4" (194cm) long upperbody. No issues in my old 964 RS with helmet on. Prob. same height as in the 996 RS

[lanesra10]

To fit you will need to do the runner change, you can seemingly get replacements that will allow you to fit and try and avoid the sunroof as an option

[phelix]

RS Patrik said:

I'm 6'4" (194cm) long upperbody. No issues in my old 964 RS with helmet on. Prob. same height as in the 996 RS

Lack of sunroof makes a big difference but is unusual in 993s; not sure about 964s. Guaranteed in a genuine RS though!

[graeme36s]

phelix said:

RS Patrik said:

I'm 6'4" (194cm) long upperbody. No issues in my old 964 RS with helmet on. Prob. same height as in the 996 RS

Lack of sunroof makes a big difference but is unusual in 993s; not sure about 964s. Guaranteed in a genuine RS though!

or a 993 GT2

[phelix]

Is yours missing the sunroof?! Must have been one of the low spec ones.

[anonymous-user]

have you tried a convertible?







sorry

[PhilRS]

6 4 and have no problem with 964. You can move the runners of the seat back if you wish. You can add an extension to the steering wheel (most racers do) to adjust your driving position (it only makes the controls for wipers and turn lights a bit harder to reach).

[PhilRS]

6 4 and have no problem with 964. You can move the runners of the seat back if you wish. You can add an extension to the steering wheel (most racers do) to adjust your driving position (it only makes the controls for wipers and turn lights a bit harder to reach).

[mr pg]

Targa's have even more room when you take the roof off