| Author | Message | ||
| Warren E. Smith (Magoo)
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Sorry, 79 308 GTS. | ||
| Warren E. Smith (Magoo)
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I'm 5/11 175lbs. no problem here. My son is 6/3 215lbs. Seat all the way back,steering wheel turned up slightly and his hair brushes the head liner. | ||
| William |
I had my 6'10" carpenter in the passenger seat of my 308QV, good thing its a targa or he never would have fit  His knees were up near his chin, good thing we didnt have to go to far also | ||
| CraigFL
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My first thought was a smaller steering wheel too. But be careful.... smaller wheels (usually with bigger grips) may block some of your vision to the instrument panel. You have to decide what things you can live without in your direct line of sight. You won't need the additional mechanical advantage of the larger wheel because the steering is wonderfully light and responsive at any speed other than zero. | ||
| Steve Magnusson (91tr)
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Steering wheel extensions and smaller diameter steering wheels have made a huge difference for me in achieving an enjoyable "fit" in both my ex-308GTS and TR (and I like the quicker steering feel since strength is not an issue). I don't think I could realistically daily drive the TR with the stock 365 mm wheel without an extension. Steve M. 6'3" 230 lbs (38 waist/34 inseam) | ||
| Steve |
I'm 6'3 and 240 with a 308 GTB. Use the same position as Rob and Craig. Seat all the way back and seat back about touching.I adjusted the steeringwheel up a little so I don't have a tight squeeze with my knee while I'm in 1st gear. Drivig is GREAT. Get one. Steve | ||
| CraigFL
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I'm 6'-4", 250lbs and fit in my 328 reasonably well but snug --- but what difference does that make as long as I'm driving my Ferrari. I'm not sure why we tall guys gravitate toward the small cars. This isn't the smallest one I've had -- Lotus Europa. My solution & compromise --- I drive with the seat all the way back and seatback sloped back to the rear wall. This means if the top is off, it stays at home, since there is no room for it onboard. I can drive with the top on although my hair brushes the roof. The steering wheel is supposedly adjustable but mine seems to fall in the right spot although it's the italian arms out position-- better to wave them around I guess. Footroom is at a premium, so I wear my smaller driving Rockports -- size 11-1/2s. I'm sure a lot of the people on this forum are going to think I'm nuts for putting up with this but they don't understand we tall people put up with things like this every day of our lives. What alternative is there? They don't make a 328GTST (Tall). | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
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I'm 6'1" and about 192. I fit pretty good into the 328. I have the seat not quite all the way back, but then I have the back layed out all the way til it hits the wall. I like this driving style and I have plenty of head room. | ||
| Michael |
I am 6'0" 240 lbs. I just tried on a 308 QV and it was snug to say the least. I would love some feedback from some large 308 owners.Driving techniques? Can a spacer be added to the steering wheel? Would driving shoes make a difference? etc...I've wanted this car since the 80's your comments would be greatly appreciated. |