F Type comfort for big people

[carparkno1]

Looking at an F Type and am a bit worried that at 6ft4 and 18 stone the driving position and compartment as a whole isn't going to be big enough. Coming from a 4 series which had a perfect low position with good space between the bottom of the wheel and my knees am I going to be bitterly disappointed?

Any and all anecdotal advice appreciated. Going to see one next weekend but if its a non starter I'd rather not waste time!

[fatboy b]

Depends on your leg-length. I’m 6’2” and my seat is right back and fits me fine. My cousin is 6’4” but has shorter legs than me so the seat goes forward.

[NCE 61]

I am also 6’2” and have to have the seat right back. I have the standard seats in mine as tried one with the sports seats and that did not suit me. Flat bottom steering wheel and comfort entry also can make a difference for Ingres and egress for us larger people.

[GibsonLP]

Another 6' 2" here - similar to above the seat is as back / low as possible with no comfort issues. Just wrapped up a 2 week 2,200 mile trip in July with no comfort problems. These are the performance seats FYI.

Definitely put a pano roof on your requirements list otherwise you'll be doing a praying mantis routine whenever you're first in the queue at lights...

[carparkno1]

Thanks all. I'm 6ft4 and all legs so this could be dicey! Will test ASAP

[anonymous-user]

6ft 5 here. 18ish-st (powerful, not doughy ).

F Type R was on my list; tried it: too small. Legs forced to splay and rest against trans tunnel/door to get wheel low enough. Seat all the way back squeaks against bulkhead then auto brings itself forward to prevent damage.

Lovely car. Comfortable for 99.9% of the population, probably, the bds.

LC500 is roomy.

[carparkno1]

Bugger lol

Thanks for the feedback!

[CMcK1]

I am similar and found the seat redesign for 2017 models made a big difference in room for tall people.

[deadslow]

CMcK1 said:

I am similar and found the seat redesign for 2017 models made a big difference in room for tall people.

have read that they gained 5" extra legroom with the later seats

[reapercushions]

I just moved from a 428i convertible to an F-Type coupe.

I am 5,10 though... so not comparible, but I can certainly say the F-type is (for some reason) slightly easier to get in and out of and I have more headroom in it than my BMW.

[anonymous-user]

CMcK1 said:

I am similar and found the seat redesign for 2017 models made a big difference in room for tall people.

Excellent lurking.

Though I tried a '21 and I'm a pretty even leg/torso split.

[carparkno1]

deadslow said:

CMcK1 said:

I am similar and found the seat redesign for 2017 models made a big difference in room for tall people.

have read that they gained 5" extra legroom with the later seats

Oh Christ. Budget creep!

Is there any specific way to tell the difference between a redesign and the original?

[Simpo Two]

carparkno1 said:

Oh Christ. Budget creep!

Is there any specific way to tell the difference between a redesign and the original?

Or get the earlier car and just change the seats?

[carparkno1]

Simpo Two said:

carparkno1 said:

Oh Christ. Budget creep!

Is there any specific way to tell the difference between a redesign and the original?

Or get the earlier car and just change the seats?

Not sure if they need different fittings or anything. It's a sound idea I will look at. Due to test drive a 2019 convertible soon for an initial idea

[reddiesel]

carparkno1 said:

Not sure if they need different fittings or anything. It's a sound idea I will look at. Due to test drive a 2019 convertible soon for an initial idea

Wasting your time i think chap as no matter what seats are fitted its not abundant with room especially when compared to a 4 Series . I would be looking at at one of those lovely German Coupes if I were you . Another thing you want to consider is both access and egress to an F Type they are pretty low .

[Simpo Two]

reddiesel said:

Wasting your time i think chap as no matter what seats are fitted its not abundant with room especially when compared to a 4 Series . I would be looking at at one of those lovely German Coupes if I were you . Another thing you want to consider is both access and egress to an F Type they are pretty low .

But...

reapercushions said:

I just moved from a 428i convertible to an F-Type coupe.

I am 5,10 though... so not comparible, but I can certainly say the F-type is (for some reason) slightly easier to get in and out of and I have more headroom in it than my BMW.

[carparkno1]

Well my 440i was perfect for driving position and space, I have long arms and legs so the seat was way back, and reclined a fair way. I think it's going to be a real struggle in the f type judging by videos.

[fatboy b]

reddiesel said:

Wasting your time i think chap as no matter what seats are fitted its not abundant with room especially when compared to a 4 Series . I would be looking at at one of those lovely German Coupes if I were you . Another thing you want to consider is both access and egress to an F Type they are pretty low .

Struggling to think of a lovely German coupé

[Simpo Two]

carparkno1 said:

I think it's going to be a real struggle in the f type judging by videos.

Go and sit in one

[anonymous-user]

Make sure you drive for a good period of time. I find it takes a good few adjustments to get my driving position spot on and that takes a while.

F Type is a brilliant car though, so I hope it fits. The 575 is great fun, and surprisingly airy with the pano roof.