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rudi 07-13-2009 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Slayr (Post 113445)
Almost everything I've read about the 370 is positive, so I was really excited when I visited a local dealership this weekend. Unfortunately, I'm too tall to fit in this car...

My head hits the headliner, I'm only 6' 3" WTF? I tried adjusting the seat to correct the problem, but no dice..

I guess I'll start looking at vettes.

There is an adjustment that allows you adjust the cushion up or down. I had to adjust mine up so I could see over the bonnet. There's not much in it. However, it may be just enough.

Rudi.

theDreamer 07-13-2009 09:21 PM

Just noticed, to OP and AutoX are both in Houston, you guys need to make it out to some meets. :)

Slayr 07-13-2009 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger (Post 113500)
Best of luck to ya slayr...im only 72 inches and honestly it feels like I have more room in the z than I did in the mach1...

haha, I feel like I have more room in my 03' VW Golf then in my 08 F250 superduty (work truck).

I'll give it one more try and see if I can find a better seating position. If not I'll resume my search with the corvette (probably I would purchase a used vette as opposed to a new 370z).

Robert_Nash 07-13-2009 09:49 PM

It ain't just the height guys...it's "where" the height is. Not everyone is built the same; one 6'4" guy might fit and another 6'4" guy may not because legs and torso don't have to be equal for both just because the total height is the same. :)

However, if you think the Z is bad, the G27 coupe has almost 2" LESS headroom than the Z!

CrownR426 07-13-2009 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash (Post 113530)
It ain't just the height guys...it's "where" the height is. Not everyone is built the same; one 6'4" guy might fit and another 6'4" guy may not because legs and torso don't have to be equal for both just because the total height is the same. :)

However, if you think the Z is bad, the G27 coupe has almost 2" LESS headroom than the Z!

I was thinking about this too but I guess these guys can't think out of the box. lmfao! :ugh2:

tbonesteak 07-13-2009 10:10 PM

Dayum you guys are some tall a$$ mofos. I wish i was over 6. I'm only 5'10"...

juan05 07-13-2009 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak (Post 113544)
Dayum you guys are some tall a$$ mofos. I wish i was over 6. I'm only 5'10"...

im only 5'8:shakes head: oh well im happy how i am:tup:

arcticreaver 07-13-2009 11:35 PM

i think you should try and drive that Z again. this time, play with the seat adjustments. if it still doesn't work out for you, i guess it's not meant to be.

SpawnAeroJohn 07-13-2009 11:45 PM

Im 6 6 and had to drive bullittes Z to a window shop to have a rear hatch window installed. I never once thought I was too tall. Sitting in the car is one thing, getting out of it is a whole different story though...

Were you sitting on a phone book? Maybe yellow pages? Dex knows...

tbonesteak 07-14-2009 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by juan05 (Post 113576)
im only 5'8:shakes head: oh well im happy how i am:tup:

haha i guess grass IS greener on the other side after all.;)

Kirkster 07-14-2009 10:08 AM

Go sit in a Base model with the cloth seats.

My co driver (350Z) did not fit in the touring 350 that he wanted to buy. But my 03 Track worked fine for him. Even room for the helmet.

K

fly yellow 07-14-2009 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirkster (Post 113862)
Go sit in a Base model with the cloth seats.

My co driver (350Z) did not fit in the touring 350 that he wanted to buy. But my 03 Track worked fine for him. Even room for the helmet.

K

You're not Kirk McEwen are you?

Lug 07-14-2009 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rudi (Post 113505)
There is an adjustment that allows you adjust the cushion up or down. I had to adjust mine up so I could see over the bonnet. There's not much in it. However, it may be just enough.

Rudi.

This. Same in the 350Z.

kannibul 07-14-2009 10:44 AM

I've had to adjust how I sit in the car...

For example, the steering wheel as my guide, I sit a lot closer to the dash/wheel overall. The angle of my seat is pretty much what I adjust a little here and there, but I keep it to where I am comfortable WITHOUT having my head on the whiplash thing - just in front of it...

Then I adjust the passenger seat so that I can see out the side window and the portal...their comfort is insignificant!

I also have the mirrors adjusted all the way out on both sides. This combination seems to minimize the blind spots too.

It's harder for me to get in/out (6'0", 285lbs), but, I manage better than I thought. Getting in, I tend to hit/rub my head on the liner...still working on that - lol...

SpawnAeroJohn 07-14-2009 10:49 AM

Again Im 6 6. Love the car. But when people see me get out of 2 door coups they then look for the cameras. I look like a clown getting out of cars ha.


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