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Question for the Bigger People who own a 308/ 328 GST

Discussion in 'Texas' started by Inowownone, Jul 29, 2005.

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  1. Inowownone

    Inowownone Formula Junior

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    I am continuing my research. I am rationalizing myself into getting one of these rides (308 qv / 328) GTS. Good feedback from my AC question posted (Thanks). Sounds like if you are running it from Garage to Garage.. it works well. I would think if you are spending anytime with it sitting in the sun... it's going to get warm fast... and probably not cool down.
    Back to my "size" question.
    I'm 6'4" weight 225.
    Any owners out there around this size? Hell, Tom Seleck got into one... and he's a big guy.
     
    Inowownone, Jul 29, 2005
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  2. GrigioGuy

    GrigioGuy Splenda Daddy Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Tom Selleck's car was modified. The seat was removed from the tracks and bolted directly to the floor further back and down, and also he never had the top on it.

    Check the classic section, there was just a thread on tall guys and 308s. It'll be on the 1st, 2nd or 3rd page
     
    GrigioGuy, Jul 29, 2005
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  3. rob lay

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    At 6' 4" I would put the seat on the floor. At 6' 1" I fit perfectly with top on, but with top behind seat I'm cramped. I did that with the Challenge car because I wear a helmet that adds about 2".
     
    rob lay, Jul 29, 2005
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  4. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Tom, come to one of our events and see for yourself. There's always at least 2 328's at everything we do.
     
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  5. Davidindallas

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    I'm one inch shorter and about the same weight. I fit fine in my 328. I usually leave the top off and am very comfortable. With the top on, the seat reclines a little further and I'm fine.
     
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    I'm 6'2", 210 and consider myself to be the maximum size for a 308 GTS. Actually, I wish I was about 15 pounds lighter (need to work on that) to get a better fit.

    That said, the Mondial and the 365 are very comfortable for my size. I still have ~4" of head room in the Mondial.
     
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  7. Inowownone

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    Great feedback! Thanks!
    Jim, great suggestion. I need to get to one of the "functions". I assume they are listed on this site?
    Sounds like a guy my size will be fit pretty tight in a 308/328.
    Date and location of the next "function"? Great Board!! Good article in today's paper regarding Boardwalk Ferrari.... good opertation? Take care.
     
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  8. FarmerDave

    FarmerDave F1 World Champ Consultant

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    Call em and ask if they've got any 328's in stock. ;)
     
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  9. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Next 'functions' are:

    Tonight, F1 party at Rob's, listed on this site, Texas section.
    1st Wednesday lunch at Maggianos, Northpark. Listed on the site.
    2nd Tuesday event on the 9th at Dave and Busters, listed on the site.
    I think there's a fine dining event in August.

    I should make at least 2 of the 3.
     
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  10. LSU348

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    You will in a GTB (your head may rub a bit) but will not like a GTS with the top on as your head will be buried in the top. Top off...no problemo of course.

     
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