| Author | Message | ||
| tommy jones (360mode)
New member Username: 360mode Post Number: 37 Registered: 9-2002 |
but, robert is right, i'm 6'0" and still pretty young and those seats are extra work to get in and out of. i'd definitely try em out before ordering one with sport seats. | ||
| tommy jones (360mode)
New member Username: 360mode Post Number: 36 Registered: 9-2002 |
test drove tim duncan's 360 that he traded in with factory sport seats. dealer said he was very comfortable in it (although at 6'11" i think "very comfortable" may have been stretching it!) | ||
| Robert (Rjklein4470)
Junior Member Username: Rjklein4470 Post Number: 182 Registered: 3-2002 |
There is more room due to not having a third pedal, but also the gear shift does not hit your right leg. Fist gear can be hard for me in a stick, because I have to fight the steering wheel from both sides when I have the clutch in and in fist gear I can not move my knees around to avoid the steering wheel. Once out of fist gear it is not a problem. | ||
| Brett Summerer (2tall)
New member Username: 2tall Post Number: 12 Registered: 7-2002 |
I assume the F1 is more roomy only because of no 3rd pedal, yes? or is there a larger central channel too? | ||
| Robert (Rjklein4470)
Junior Member Username: Rjklein4470 Post Number: 179 Registered: 3-2002 |
I am 6-7 240 lbs and I fit in the car fine. I have the standard seats, and found the sport seats too hard to get in and out. My car is a F1, which gives me more leg room. | ||
| Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Member Username: Ronsupercar Post Number: 349 Registered: 5-2002 |
I love thoses seats for the coupe..Beautiful!! I personally love the 6sp, but you may want to consider the F1 for confort reasons | ||
| Viken Bedrossian (Vikenb)
Junior Member Username: Vikenb Post Number: 196 Registered: 5-2001 |
Brett, You may want to consider the factory sport seats for the 360. They sit a bit lower than the standard item and may offer a bit more headroom.  | ||
| Jay P. Ross (Eilig)
Junior Member Username: Eilig Post Number: 51 Registered: 8-2001 |
I have a friend who is 6'5" 235 pounds, and he recently spent 8 days in a row behind the wheel of a rented 360 F1, touring Europe. He had no problems whatsoever. Interestingly, he had originally planned on renting a 355, but when he sat in it, had all kinds of problems. Basically, he had to bend his legs to even fit, which forced his knees into the steering column. That was not do-able. He commented several times how much room he had in the 360, and even stated that he did not even have the seat all the way back! So, I think you're probably safe... Hope this info helps. | ||
| Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Member Username: Ronsupercar Post Number: 346 Registered: 5-2002 |
Right now the exotic car of choice for alot of tall sport figures happen to be a 360 coupe/spyder. Go for it..... | ||
| ELI (Titanium360)
Junior Member Username: Titanium360 Post Number: 199 Registered: 4-2002 |
Brett: I am 6'2 with a plenty of room to spare on my 360, | ||
| Manu Sachdeva (Manu)
Member Username: Manu Post Number: 473 Registered: 2-2002 |
Get the V12. (but then I would say that) - specify Fiorano Handling Pack if you're really going to be thrashing the car. | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1009 Registered: 4-2002 |
brett ask steve solomon here on f-chat, he owns a 360 i believe and he is 6'5 i believe good luck, bruce | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 1487 Registered: 9-2001 |
Seach the archives as I think this has been discussed. I think Steve S is pretty tall and he has a 360 spider | ||
| Brett Summerer (2tall)
New member Username: 2tall Post Number: 11 Registered: 7-2002 |
I seem to fit fine in a 575M, but I want a 360 and they didn't have one to sit in at the dealership. I'm thinking it's deposit time for Christmas this year, but I need to make sure I'll fit. For reference, I'm 6'6" and I currently have a Viper with a 2" seat drop, which is SNUG to the point of being uncomfortable in the leg/knee area. 575 didn't have that problem as it was "open air" under the dash (no 8.0 liter engine + tranny to deal with). Corvettes are a pretty good fit, snug but OK. Is that what I'm looking at or should I order a 575? I'd much rather have the 360 than the 575, but I'd rather have some sort of Ferrari than none at all. |