Why I did not buy a Z this weekend...

fly yellow · 07-14-2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkster

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?

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.

fly yellow · 07-14-2009, 11:43 AM

I'm 6'4" and I don't have any problems. I have the seat all the way back and all the way down. I also lean the seat back quite a bit, but I have been driving like that for over 20 years. My head will only hit the liner when I lean my head back on the headrest with the lean, and that is because it sits where the roof beggins it's sharp down slope. I do want to track my car, so I will have to try it with a helmet.

need4speed · 07-14-2009, 05:16 PM

In some reviews I read that the z is not designed for people with heft.
6'3 to 6'4 is max. But if u have extra meat. Your backside may make u sit
Higher. Also your center of gravity may not allow u to sit properly.
Sometimes in these type of cars. You gotta buy an aftermarket seat
To get your body in good. Recaro has great sports seats for heavier set guys.
Don't know if this is your situation. But if it is? It might be better to buy a
$900 seat than an extra $10k for a different car. Maybe?

solidsilver · 07-14-2009, 08:02 PM

Don't actually own one (yet), but I've tested several times, and at 6'6" I've got headroom to spare, and no problem with legroom either.

Shane D · 07-15-2009, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slayr

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.

As everyone says, it it depends on how you are built. I am 6ft but more torso than legs. I drive an M35 because I found a G35 a little short height-wise (and I LOVE the ventilated seats).
I rented a vette in Florida last September. Luckily it was a convertible so I would just look over the windshield at red lights. With the top up, I would have to lean down to see under the visors!!
If you want HUGE headroom, try a Boxster. Also the MB SLK55 AMG is pretty good too.
My M35 is due for a service soon so I will get to try the 370Z.

Good luck!

07-14-2009, 11:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 266	I'm 6'4" and I don't have any problems. I have the seat all the way back and all the way down. I also lean the seat back quite a bit, but I have been driving like that for over 20 years. My head will only hit the liner when I lean my head back on the headrest with the lean, and that is because it sits where the roof beggins it's sharp down slope. I do want to track my car, so I will have to try it with a helmet. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

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07-14-2009, 10:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	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...

07-14-2009, 10:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 17	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.

07-14-2009, 05:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
need4speed Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: tx Posts: 199 Drives: 08 altima 3.5se Rep Power: 16	In some reviews I read that the z is not designed for people with heft. 6'3 to 6'4 is max. But if u have extra meat. Your backside may make u sit Higher. Also your center of gravity may not allow u to sit properly. Sometimes in these type of cars. You gotta buy an aftermarket seat To get your body in good. Recaro has great sports seats for heavier set guys. Don't know if this is your situation. But if it is? It might be better to buy a $900 seat than an extra $10k for a different car. Maybe?

07-14-2009, 08:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
solidsilver Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 5 Drives: 02 Infiniti I35 Rep Power: 16	Don't actually own one (yet), but I've tested several times, and at 6'6" I've got headroom to spare, and no problem with legroom either.