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Discussion in '348/355' started by somedayaurora, Apr 3, 2010.

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  1. somedayaurora

    somedayaurora Karting

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    #1 somedayaurora, Apr 3, 2010
    Anybody catch the comment that over 5'11 and you are too tall and can't see out , with out bending down , on Barrett/Jackson ? I'm a little over 6' and was wondering if I'll fit comfortably ?
    Thoughts ?
    SDR
     
  2. X11OUD

    X11OUD Formula Junior

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    #2 X11OUD, Apr 3, 2010
    Well I'm 5 11 and have no problems and am sure that being 6 foot wouldn't make a difference, although I guess it depends on your body type, some people may have long torsos which would make a difference.
     
  3. 355dreamer

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    #3 355dreamer, Apr 3, 2010
    That's the dumbest thing I have heard in awhile. I'm over 6'2 and I have fit in both of my 355s without any problem.
     
  4. X11OUD

    X11OUD Formula Junior

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    #4 X11OUD, Apr 3, 2010
    I just thought! Clarkson is 6' 4" and he had a GTS, he'd been the first to moan about not being able to see out of it
     
  5. somedayaurora

    somedayaurora Karting

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    #5 somedayaurora, Apr 3, 2010
  6. somedayaurora

    somedayaurora Karting

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    #6 somedayaurora, Apr 3, 2010
    I was thinkin the exact same thing. Top Gear rules. - F355.....the best car........IN the WORLD ( my best Clarkson impression ) LOL
    SDR
     
  7. sambomydog

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    #7 sambomydog, Apr 3, 2010
    Thats a good point:)
    This question comes around every few months, if one was to use the search button, there are loads of threads on the subject.
    Heres 5 of them.
    http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44803&highlight=tall+355
    http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=210440&highlight=tall+355
    http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=146681&highlight=tall+355
    http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=144117&highlight=tall+355
    http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26545&highlight=tall+355
     
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  8. tashier

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    #8 tashier, Apr 3, 2010
    Well my friend is 6'6" and he has a 355. It aint pretty but it works.
     
  9. X11OUD

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    #9 X11OUD, Apr 3, 2010
    In all honesty, I'd make it work if I had to!
     
  10. X11OUD

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    #10 X11OUD, Apr 3, 2010
    how eloquently put Lol :)
     
  11. sambomydog

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    #11 sambomydog, Apr 3, 2010
    :D Watch me get a ban now like i did last week, for lacking humility LOL!!
     
  12. X11OUD

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    #12 X11OUD, Apr 3, 2010
    Ha ha, you got banned !
    I'm sorry Sambomydog but that's funny mate :)
     
  13. sambomydog

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    #13 sambomydog, Apr 3, 2010
    Yes mate afraid so, i upset the old boys club some how on the F1 section :D
     
  14. somedayaurora

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    #14 somedayaurora, Apr 3, 2010
    Believe it or not some people use the forums to chat with other's not search for past conversations and read them in some voyeuristic fashion :p
    SDR
    ( just screwing with you LOL )
     
  15. X11OUD

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    #15 X11OUD, Apr 3, 2010
    Uh oh!
    Light the blue touch paper and retreat rapidly! Preferably in a fast car lol :)
     
  16. sambomydog

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    #16 sambomydog, Apr 3, 2010
    So you read all the 5 links i posted then :D
     
  17. Vegas-Guy

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    #17 Vegas-Guy, Apr 3, 2010
    I'm 6' 2" and slide my seat forward to drive..:)
     
  18. somedayaurora

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    #18 somedayaurora, Apr 3, 2010
    Thats the long arms short leg prefered Italian driving position ? Funny story , a friend of mines' Brother is about 5'7" Im 6' his arms are the same length as mine . He's not some weird lookin freak either , Women flock to him In all his Italian Stallion Glory . But he is physically build to the preferred Ferrari driving position .
    SDR
     
  19. somedayaurora

    somedayaurora Karting

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    #19 somedayaurora, Apr 3, 2010
    ...ah...sure ! LOL
    SDR
     
  20. DonJuan348

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    #20 DonJuan348, Apr 3, 2010
    I'm the same height and feel like a sardine in mi car with the seat all the way back.

    Too small for me time to move to a 360...
     
  21. sambomydog

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    #21 sambomydog, Apr 4, 2010
    May be its a waist thing....maybe :D
     
  22. DonJuan348

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    #22 DonJuan348, Apr 4, 2010
    Ahhh...NO! its wide enough just no leg room. Don't understand why the dead foot rest is so high.
     
  23. haith

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    #23 haith, Apr 4, 2010
    I think you have hit the nail on the head! I'm 6' 5" and can drive it but belive me I do struggle! (head room is fine but leg room is far from ideal). It's a case of putting up with a driving position that certainly wouldn't be acceptable in an everyday means of transport, but you have to do it if you want to own a F355!

    ps: Clarkson is probably nearer 6' 2" from my memory of standing next to him!
     
  24. X11OUD

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    #24 X11OUD, Apr 4, 2010
    You mean after looking down on him :)
    he's always seemed pretty tall to me!
    If I drive my van more than 30 miles it effects a nerve in my right leg, I always moan about it, IF that happened in my 355 I wouldn't tell a soul !
     
  25. Vegas-Guy

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    #25 Vegas-Guy, Apr 4, 2010
    LOL it's the opposite (I guess) short arms..:D I wouldn't have to move the seat forward if the steering wheel was closer...:)

    +1 I was in a 360 the other day (showroom floor) there is way more room!!!
     
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