968 Size

[beda]

Hi, newbie here. Wondering if anyone could tell me if 6 foot 6 of me can fit in a 968 cs for a trackday. Dad wants me to have a go in one on a trackday for my 21st (good present!), and i need to check i fit in it, i do squeeze into most cars. I know it's cheeky, but if anyone lives in Bristol or London (or in between), and has one, i would be forever indebted to them if they'd let me sit in one to check! Sorry if this is out of order, thanks
Alex

[softinthehead]

youre pushing it. dont forget to add the height of the helmet! as a rule however, most trackday cars are low slung and tight fitting so the problem cant be confined to just 968s.
facetious answer would be to ask if the CS has a sunroof.
More helpfully, why not simply contact the trackday organiser or supplier of the car?

[beda]

you're right about contacting the car owner (and trackday organiser) who is a mate of dad's, dad's away for a while, but not really sure why i didn't think of it! Might stubborn it out regardless as i want a go!

[stevewall968]

Beda

I am 6' 0" and have a ClubSport and with seats on the lowest bracket setting and with the seat cushion removed, my head with a helmet on is almost wedged against the roof lining. At 6'6" you would be damned uncomfortable if not dangerously wedged in. I think your only hope is to find a CS with the comfort specification seats - they might be more adjustable or a CS where the seat has been welded to the floor without runners/brackets.

I live in SE LOndon and, if you are ever in this neck of the woods then you are more than welcome to try it out for size.

Regards

[gr4]

Steve,
We clearly have different limb:torso ratios !
I am 6'1" and fitted very comfortably in my CS with a crash helmet. Seat on lowest setting as yours, head close to roof but not touching, seat not all the way back, and no need to remove any padding. I would have said the Recaro's are lower than the comfort seats ? Only issue I ever had with passengers was width - Those with generous waistlines need not apply !

[beda]

Thanks guys, i am 6 6, but quite small (thin!) for it, and have a history of being stubborn enough to make myself fit in cars! If i head back to london anytime soon i may well take you up on the fitting offer! Thanks all again

>> Edited by beda on Thursday 20th January 19:11

[iguana]

Stevewall/GR4 sunroof or non sunroof cars?

I think the Recaros on lowest setting are way lower than comfort seats.

[stevewall968]

Iguana

Mine's a sunroof model. I'm also rather round on the waistline but have adapted my body to fit into the seats.

Steve