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Discussion in '296' started by Scout123, Oct 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM.

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  1. Scout123

    Scout123 Formula Junior

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    #1 Scout123, Oct 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
    I am 6’2”. Had racing seats in 458, great fit. I have regular seats in my 488. Short on headroom. Both are spiders. Do I need racing seats if I get a 296 GTB?
     
  2. x z8

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    #2 x z8, Oct 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
    Yes
     
  3. cmargosi

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    #3 cmargosi, Oct 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
    Oh boy. I didn't even think of this. I'm 6 feet and I ordered my GTS with regular seats. Am I going to have an issue?
     
  4. cmargosi

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    #4 cmargosi, Oct 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
    The car I demo'd / drove had the racing seats.
     
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  5. goblue22

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    #5 goblue22, Oct 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
    Yes
     
  6. ryalex

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    #6 ryalex, Oct 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
    You'll be fine, I'm same and great in comfort Daytonas. McLarens felt tighter in terms of head room.
     
  7. cmargosi

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    #7 cmargosi, Oct 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
    I'm heading over to the dealership to try a car with regular seats on Sunday when they do the viewing party. Thanks for saving me sleepless nights, since my car is built and being tested, it would really stink to wait two years for a car that I can't sit in with the top up.
     
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  8. 3POINT8

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    #8 3POINT8, Oct 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
    You should be good I went comfort seats in my EVO and gave up 2 inches but still fit. Have to slouch a little to see out at stop lights. I'm 6'2" I have sport seats in my 296gts and see fine. I could even give up a few inches so you should be good.
     
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  9. Scout123

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    #9 Scout123, Oct 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
    The additional 2 inches I have makes a difference. If I was two inches shorter @ 6 foot, reg seats would be fine. I “fit” in what I have, but don’t care for it much.
     
  10. KL runner

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    #10 KL runner, Oct 18, 2025 at 2:29 AM
    I am only 5’8”. I prefer to have my legs fairly flat in sports cars . In my GTS I have ventilated full electric seats . With the back reasonably straight I have less than 1/2 “ behind the back of the seat and the rear bulk head . I would not like to be 5’10” or above in these seats
     

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