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Sat in a Boxer (Yikes)

Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by Davidindallas, May 14, 2005.

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  1. Davidindallas

    Davidindallas Formula Junior

    Nov 5, 2003
    344
    I'm 6'3". More like 6 2 and change. Jeepers. I fit in a testarossa. I thought a boxer would have more room than my 328. Boy was I wrong. Has anyone discovered a way to maybe lower the seat?
     
  2. 308GTS

    308GTS Formula 3

    Dec 27, 2001
    2,223
    TN
    I am the same way. I was thinking about purchasing a TR but I go in a few and just can't fit well at all. The 308 is the perfect fit for me. Even my 348 was tight but not as tight as the TR.
     
  3. ferrarifixer

    ferrarifixer F1 Veteran
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    Jul 22, 2003
    8,520
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    I'm 6"2' and own a 512BB, and find it one of the most comfortable cars I've ever sat in.

    The base of the seat has a choice of two positions for rake, but you need a beefy screwdriver to move the bolts over, and the steering wheel is adjustable, but you need 2x 13mm spanners to tilt it or move it in or out a little.

    I find I need to recline the seat a little more when driving with the crash helmet on, but a simple 25mm spacer on the steering wheel boss fixes this also.

    The only slightly awkward factor is that RHD cars have an offset steering wheel to the left a bit. But it's not a problem.
     
  4. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

    Nov 1, 2003
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    Thats odd, I find my 308 & F40 a lot tighter fit than my TR
     
  5. el Carnicero

    el Carnicero Formula Junior

    Mar 28, 2005
    435
    West of Laramie
    Ever sit in the left seat of a Lear 25?
     
  6. glh

    glh Formula Junior

    Mar 26, 2005
    328
    Burlington VT
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    G.L.
    6'3" and I've been shopping for Boxers and all the ones I tried I could fit in nice.

    The seats can be adjusted down, my guess is you tried one with the seat up.
     
  7. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    or have a longer torso. i'm 6-4 and am pretty comfy. 1st gear hits my leg a bit however.
     
  8. glh

    glh Formula Junior

    Mar 26, 2005
    328
    Burlington VT
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    G.L.
    Experienced that also, nothing dealbreaking however.
     
  9. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 5, 2002
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    Portland, Oregon
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    Don
    I'm 6'4", and I recline the seat a bit and am fine. When I first drove it, I thought it was a little cramped, but now I no longer notice it.

    Yes I have, maybe that's why I don't mind the Boxer.

    Try sitting in the left seat of a Lear 36 for six hours with no breaks...
     

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