Any 6 foot+ drivers out there?

VT SE-R · 04-04-2009, 01:48 PM

Hey guys,
Thinking about getting the 370 but had a few questions....
I am 6 ft 2 and am a little concerned how I will fit in the Z...
Anybody out there that is tall and had issues or no issues???
This would be my first true sports car... I currently have an 05 altima SE-R...
Was it hard getting used the smaller windshield and rear glass???
Is there enough headroom??
Do you fit comfortably?
Thanks for any help answering these questions

theDreamer · 04-04-2009, 01:51 PM

I do not own yet (waiting for one to come in), but I am 6'3-4" and did not have any problems. It took me a few minutes to get the seat in a good solid position I felt comfortable in, but once there it was solid. The viewing space is different when I test drove, but not something that really bad, just different.

zcoupe09 · 04-04-2009, 01:53 PM

whats going on man...im 6'2" and 205 athletic build....this is my first 2 door sports car and was and fitment is no issue...i actually dont even have the seat all the way back..and the seat can recline even more...headroom is not an issue and i for one have no issues with blindspots or the mirrors or windshields...i love this car and the interior is amazing...i reccomend test driving one bc everyones opinion is different but from one big guy to another i have no issues

jbbrann · 04-04-2009, 02:24 PM

I'm 6'2'' and I don't have any problem with headroom. Just watch your head getting in and out of the car.

axio · 04-04-2009, 02:26 PM

I'm 6', 200lbs. No problem here. I think the fitment issue is more if you have really wide lats or something. The seats might be a tad uncomfy then.

chubbs · 04-04-2009, 02:31 PM

Forrest · 04-04-2009, 02:53 PM

im 6' 145 pounds. My friend is 6'3 or 6'4 and 195 pounds athletic build. Both of us fit with ease and have no complaints.

Educ8r · 04-04-2009, 03:44 PM

Did you test drive your Altima before purchasing it? Go to the Nissan dealership and test drive the 370Z.

marcussoori · 04-04-2009, 04:09 PM

Hi, I'm 6'3" and skinny, but with an athletic build (shoulders). I have a short lower body and long legs. After putting the seat all the way back, I am just fine. But if you have wide shoulders, you might have an issue with the backrests, as they are pretty narrow. Even for a skinny guy like me, they took some getting used to.

Just my $.02.

Brazilbro · 04-04-2009, 07:12 PM

6,2 215lb noo problems AT all

SoCal 370Z · 04-04-2009, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chubbs

Chubbs,

You bloody smart-arse!

ChrisSlicks · 04-04-2009, 07:21 PM

I'm 6'1 and fit comfortably with an inch or 2 to spare. With racing helmet on it does rest against the roof though.

3SeventyZ · 04-04-2009, 08:49 PM

6ft.2 here and plenty of room.

takimbe · 04-05-2009, 01:52 AM

6 foot 2 here, 225 pounds. pure asian. not that it matters. what matters is that I fit and its really comfortable.

VT SE-R · 04-05-2009, 10:51 AM

thanks for the responses guys... I actually got to sit in one today and you guys are right, i fit in w/ no problems...
I guess my follow up question would be for people that came from a larger car to the small sports car world, did it take long to get used to such a small cockpit like area (feeling a little cramped in) and the smaller windshield/viewing area or is it all in my head?
thanks

04-04-2009, 01:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
VT SE-R Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 2 Drives: 05 Altima SE-R Rep Power: 16	Any 6 foot+ drivers out there? Hey guys, Thinking about getting the 370 but had a few questions.... I am 6 ft 2 and am a little concerned how I will fit in the Z... Anybody out there that is tall and had issues or no issues??? This would be my first true sports car... I currently have an 05 altima SE-R... Was it hard getting used the smaller windshield and rear glass??? Is there enough headroom?? Do you fit comfortably? Thanks for any help answering these questions

04-04-2009, 01:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I do not own yet (waiting for one to come in), but I am 6'3-4" and did not have any problems. It took me a few minutes to get the seat in a good solid position I felt comfortable in, but once there it was solid. The viewing space is different when I test drove, but not something that really bad, just different. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-04-2009, 02:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7586	__________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

04-04-2009, 03:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Educ8r Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 397 Drives: a car Rep Power: 16	Did you test drive your Altima before purchasing it? Go to the Nissan dealership and test drive the 370Z. __________________ imagination + creativity = endless possibilities

04-04-2009, 08:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
3SeventyZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MD/DE Posts: 626 Drives: 350Z, 370Z, SRT8 Rep Power: 475	6ft.2 here and plenty of room. __________________ 2009 Magnetic Black 370Z Sport 6MT

04-04-2009, 01:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
zcoupe09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: tri-state Posts: 312 Drives: 09 370z Touring m6 Rep Power: 16	whats going on man...im 6'2" and 205 athletic build....this is my first 2 door sports car and was and fitment is no issue...i actually dont even have the seat all the way back..and the seat can recline even more...headroom is not an issue and i for one have no issues with blindspots or the mirrors or windshields...i love this car and the interior is amazing...i reccomend test driving one bc everyones opinion is different but from one big guy to another i have no issues

04-04-2009, 02:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
jbbrann Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 68 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 280	I'm 6'2'' and I don't have any problem with headroom. Just watch your head getting in and out of the car.

04-04-2009, 02:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
axio Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 271 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 16	I'm 6', 200lbs. No problem here. I think the fitment issue is more if you have really wide lats or something. The seats might be a tad uncomfy then.

04-04-2009, 02:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 258	im 6' 145 pounds. My friend is 6'3 or 6'4 and 195 pounds athletic build. Both of us fit with ease and have no complaints.

04-04-2009, 04:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
marcussoori Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 468 Drives: 09 370Z Red AT Sport Rep Power: 16	Hi, I'm 6'3" and skinny, but with an athletic build (shoulders). I have a short lower body and long legs. After putting the seat all the way back, I am just fine. But if you have wide shoulders, you might have an issue with the backrests, as they are pretty narrow. Even for a skinny guy like me, they took some getting used to. Just my $.02.

04-04-2009, 07:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	6,2 215lb noo problems AT all

04-04-2009, 07:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I'm 6'1 and fit comfortably with an inch or 2 to spare. With racing helmet on it does rest against the roof though.

04-05-2009, 01:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
takimbe Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 223 Drives: 09' PG 370Z w/SP Rep Power: 264	6 foot 2 here, 225 pounds. pure asian. not that it matters. what matters is that I fit and its really comfortable.

04-05-2009, 10:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
VT SE-R Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 2 Drives: 05 Altima SE-R Rep Power: 16	thanks for the responses guys... I actually got to sit in one today and you guys are right, i fit in w/ no problems... I guess my follow up question would be for people that came from a larger car to the small sports car world, did it take long to get used to such a small cockpit like area (feeling a little cramped in) and the smaller windshield/viewing area or is it all in my head? thanks

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