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| dgi |
 Feb 23 2022, 06:32 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 23-February 22 From: Finksburg, MD Member No.: 26,353 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
Found a local 914 project… its not too close to me but the idea intrigues me.
Can I make it work? Im 6’6”. 240lbs. 36” inseam. Size 16 shoe. Tips? Tricks? Mockery? I’ll take it all lol |
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| siverson |
Feb 23 2022, 10:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,464 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California 
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I'm 6'6" and about 270 atm but on my way to join you at 240 hopefully. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I've owned 914s since I was 15 and they work no problem. With "adjustments" I honestly feel like I fit better in my 914 than in my Tundra. - small steering wheel - 350mm - ~4" steering wheel extension brings it closer and up - cut a U and lowered the back of the seat floor about 3/4" - no seat rails - shave extra fiberglass bumps off bottom of seat. probably not necessary, but gives you another 1/16". bolt seat to lowered floor. - thin seat cushion - I bent my shift lever to the right so the knob is about 2" to the right from the normal position. Sit in a 914 without a seat and realize how much room there is! then just add back some small creature comforts like a seat. I fit fine for daily driving put still have to have the top off with a helmet. -Steve |
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| dgi |
Feb 23 2022, 10:57 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 23-February 22 From: Finksburg, MD Member No.: 26,353 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(siverson @ Feb 23 2022, 11:12 AM)  I'm 6'6" and about 270 atm but on my way to join you at 240 hopefully. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I've owned 914s since I was 15 and they work no problem. With "adjustments" I honestly feel like I fit better in my 914 than in my Tundra. - small steering wheel - 350mm - ~4" steering wheel extension brings it closer and up - cut a U and lowered the back of the seat floor about 3/4" - no seat rails - shave extra fiberglass bumps off bottom of seat. probably not necessary, but gives you another 1/16". bolt seat to lowered floor. - thin seat cushion - I bent my shift lever to the right so the knob is about 2" to the right from the normal position. Sit in a 914 without a seat and realize how much room there is! then just add back some small creature comforts like a seat. I fit fine for daily driving put still have to have the top off with a helmet. -Steve Thank you for the info! Really gives me hope. Im hoping to drop some weight as well. What size shoe do you wear? Any issues with pedal spacing? |
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dgi 6’6”. Can I make it happen? Feb 23 2022, 06:32 AM
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Found a local 914 project… its not too close to... Feb 23 2022, 06:34 AM mate914 Hi, I have seen driver seat lowered about two inch... Feb 23 2022, 06:41 AM GregAmy Responded to you on FB. Congrats on finding the re... Feb 23 2022, 06:49 AM BeatNavy
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:D I'm stupid, but... Feb 23 2022, 07:00 AM Shivers My Uncle was 6-4" and bought one new in 70... Feb 23 2022, 07:12 AM Front yard mechanic I think you will fit. Can you drive barefooted?... Feb 23 2022, 07:23 AM StarBear 6’2” 210 size 13. Fit just fine. That’s why ... Feb 23 2022, 07:28 AM sixaddict Tony , Cracker on here is .6.5 and made it work ev... Feb 23 2022, 07:41 AM flipb Well, Wilt Chamberlain folded himself into a 914 o... Feb 23 2022, 07:57 AM
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Well, Wilt Chamberlain folded himself into a 914 ... Feb 23 2022, 02:58 PM dgi
Responded to you on FB. Congrats on finding the r... Feb 23 2022, 08:01 AM gereed75 Dgi, i'm 6'4"+, 205, 34" inseam.... Feb 23 2022, 09:42 AM Andyrew @cracker can probably shed some light on this. Feb 23 2022, 09:49 AM oakdalecurtis I don't know if you have a center console, but... Feb 23 2022, 11:22 AM siverson Size 14 and no not really. I do prefer to remove t... Feb 23 2022, 12:23 PM RARE 6 6'3" and fit fine with a helmet and the b... Feb 23 2022, 02:20 PM 914sgofast2 My son is 6'6" tall. When he put the top ... Feb 23 2022, 06:21 PM bkrantz To check out your potential max head and leg room,... Feb 23 2022, 08:42 PM emerygt350 I would also hope you are relatively bendable. I ... Feb 24 2022, 11:05 AM ClayPerrine Just take out the seat tracks and bolt the seat di... Feb 24 2022, 11:29 AM 914Toy Install a steering wheel extension - 3" to 4... Feb 24 2022, 11:37 AM sjhenry1075 I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reply, ... Mar 1 2022, 10:44 AM volksswag63 Go for it. I'm 6'6" 238lbs and I boug... Mar 1 2022, 12:52 PM sjhenry1075
Go for it. I'm 6'6" 238lbs and I bou... Mar 2 2022, 09:41 AM Ansbacher If the car has A/C your giant sized shoe will hit ... Mar 2 2022, 11:37 AM |
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