Will I fit: footwell length and driver height?

[eSteve]

My first proper post so bare with me.

I'm concerned about building the chassis them finding I don't fit or it's an uncomfortable squeeze.

On my trawls round this forum over the last year or so, I remember a few mentions of driver height and chassis dimensions.

I have tried to find them again with the search but have had no luck ( do others find the search a little primative, that is it has no ability to search for conbinations of words?)

So my question is: I'm 6' 2" (but not large round the middle), will I have plenty of room with a book built car and not be limited in the type of seat I fit.

Is it normal to fit the driver's seat on runners, so it is adjustable, so as my shorter wife will reach the pedals?

So maybe some of you taller members with reasonably advanced or finished cars could indicate if your heigth has caused any problems.

I was planning on having a chat with a few members at Stoneleigh and seeing if they'd kindly let me sit in their cars to see how the 'fit' is, but it looks like I will (hopefully) be well it to the chassis build by then.

Failing that anyone not too far from Bournemouth with an advnaced enough build I could visit for a 'fitting'.

Thanks.

[frankie boy]

Hi Steve
6’ 2” Will be ok in a roadster. there are members with finished cars over six feet.
Detling kit car show is in 4 weeks:D and that not so far from you.
I will be there in my roadster so you could have a try for size in that. My car has runners on roadster7 style seats so your wife could try too.


My first proper post so bare with me.

I'm concerned about building the chassis them finding I don't fit or it's an uncomfortable squeeze.

On my trawls round this forum over the last year or so, I remember a few mentions of driver height and chassis dimensions.

I have tried to find them again with the search but have had no luck ( do others find the search a little primative, that is it has no ability to search for conbinations of words?)

So my question is: I'm 6' 2" (but not large round the middle), will I have plenty of room with a book built car and not be limited in the type of seat I fit.

Is it normal to fit the driver's seat on runners, so it is adjustable, so as my shorter wife will reach the pedals?

So maybe some of you taller members with reasonably advanced or finished cars could indicate if your heigth has caused any problems.

I was planning on having a chat with a few members at Stoneleigh and seeing if they'd kindly let me sit in their cars to see how the 'fit' is, but it looks like I will (hopefully) be well it to the chassis build by then.

Failing that anyone not too far from Bournemouth with an advnaced enough build I could visit for a 'fitting'.

Thanks.

[eSteve]

frankie boy,

I forgot about the Detling show, not sure if we will be able to get to it. Thanks for your kind offer for a 'fitting'. Can I pm you (if we are going) nearer the date to arrange a met/be able to recognise you or your car?

Thanks,

eSteve

[flyerncle]

Welcome Steve,I am 6ft 2in and quite frankly a fat ba5tard and get in no problem so possibly nothing to worry about and as Frankie says there are taller forum members and I have driven Spuds car no problem ( He's 6ft 7in).

Have fun.

[DaddyA]

Hi Steve,

should have no problem - I'm, 6'2" and 17 stone. Have got the wide boy triton seats though:D

[Bonzo]

I am worried now !!

Me ?? ..... I am only 5' 8" on a good day & the wife is only 4' 11" ( Yep, I married a pixie ) :D :D

Will I have to make the chassis shorter :eek: :confused:

[AshG]

i have triton wide seats in mine on metro runners. my mate jord is a 6foot 6 bean pole and he fits.... just. and i mean just

[AshG]

forgot to metion i will also be at detling show

[james3004]

will you be taking your car to detling ash?

[dogwood]

i have triton wide seats in mine on metro runners. my mate jord is a 6foot 6 bean pole and he fits.... just. and i mean just

Oh those skinny Trition ones.....:eek:
They don't fit me at all.
You need to be miniscule, not normal size like me.:rolleyes:

Beleive me if I fit anyone can....
And I don't have the runners all the way back

[flyerncle]

Worry not Ronnie,make the seat adjustable :p

[Bonzo]

I'll need extra long runners :D :D

To make things worse mate .... I have short legs :eek:

The misses has to take up the bottoms of 29" leg trousers for me :o

[flyerncle]

Just the thing Ronnie ! Handy Andy's Triton Booster Seat. (Meant Saturn booster seat)!!!


(Sorry Mate ):p

[HandyAndy]

Just the thing Ronnie ! Handy Andy's Triton Booster Seat. (Meant Saturn booster seat)!!!


(Sorry Mate )

:eek: :D

cheeky sod ,

By the way Flyerncle......Ronnie has the same seats as me :p :D

cheers
andy

[flyerncle]

Two Saturn Booster Seat's please !!:p

I is only kidding Shorty.:eek:

[mark]

I think its down to how long your legs are as well as overall height

Im 6"4 and fit with seat all the way back, but i do have a 36" inside leg. I wouldnt be comfortable if they were any longer

Spud is a few inches taller than me but still fits so he must have a long body or i must have long legs :D

[eSteve]

Thanks chaps,

looks like I have nothing to worry about, I'll build to the book.

eSteve