chassis build

[bigdigo]

Hi all new member having bought the Chris Gibbs book iam keen to build the car but being over 6 foot tall will the build as per the book be ok or can i or should i build the car longer any help would be great

[Bonzo]

Hi bigdigo

Welcome to the forum

We have quite a few tall fellas on here that are Six foot plus, I am sure one of them will be along to let you know how much space they have

As far as I know, most taller folk find that there is plenty of leg room in the Roadster.

It'll be about now that you tell me that you are 6' 11 3/4" tall

[vmax1974]

you should speak to spud at saturn sports cars cause he is taller than you so ask what he did but if am right his is standard length only difference is his roll bar is taller

[K4KEV]

Welcome to the forum mate if you are 6 ft and you stood next to Andy (spud) you would feel small, he is well over 6ft I would put him at 6'3 to 6'4 so yes he is the man to speak to. Good time of the year to start your build so get that steel ordered or chassis kit (much easier)

[HandyAndy]

Originally Posted by vmax1974

you should speak to spud at saturn sports cars cause he is taller than you so ask what he did but if am right his is standard length only difference is his roll bar is taller

Spud is 6ft 7in tall & as VMax has said, Spuds car is a standard book spec car apart from a slightly taller Roll bar.

Welcome to the forum Bigdigo , you,ll be fine building a "Book Spec" Roadster.
All the best for your build.

cheers
andy

[K4KEV]

twas a conservative estimate

[mark]

Depends on how long your legs are too really!

Im 6ft 4 and fit fine but i wouldnt if my legs were any longer

My height is mainly made up of my legs though

[flyerncle]

My youngest brother is 5ft 17in and he's all legs,I saw Spud this afternoon and I am 6ft 2in and have to look up to him. Having driven his car 6ft is no probs.

[bigdigo]

Hi Bonzo thanks for your reply, with you advise and other replies, thanks to all those by the way, i will build the roadster as per the book but iam sure i will be asking for more help as my build progesses thanks again.