 Anyone 6'2" tall own a 914?, Checking for fit |
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| rich brennick |
 Aug 2 2003, 04:24 PM
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Forever Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 23-July 03 From: Mid-Michigan Member No.: 942  |
Selling my car and an interested party asked me this:
He is 6'2" tall (tall trunk, with a 32" leg inseam). Will he fit comfortably in a 914? I would think so, but why not ask someone who might fit the above size requirements. Thanks Rich |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Aug 2 2003, 04:34 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Take him for a drive and let him decide for himself. The drive should convince him he's shorter than he is.LOL.
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| redshift |
Aug 2 2003, 04:50 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
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| Aaron Cox |
Aug 2 2003, 05:21 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
its your luck day!
I happen to fit the 6'2" stature! i am mostly trunk, i have the seat up 2 notches from the rear when i drive bare foot. i fit very good and comfy. my dad is 6'6" and 50/50 of trunk and legs. he has seat all the way back, and his knee bumps shifter when engaging first. says he needs a bent shift lever and a smnaller steering wheel. hope this helps! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) |
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| Part Pricer |
Aug 2 2003, 06:02 PM
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Believe everything I post Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,825 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Danbury, CT Member No.: 35  |
I'm just over 6'2" with a 34" inseam.
I have the seat in my 914 all the way back and am very comfortable in the car. However, when I had the stock steering wheel on the car my leg would be very snug between the shifter and the wheel when I shifted into first. A smaller diameter Momo wheel fixed that problem. I also fit inside the car with the Targa roof on while I'm wearing a helmet. |
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| URY914 |
Aug 2 2003, 06:16 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,544 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Paul,
We must be "Twin sons of different Mothers" (small prize if you know the two artists which recorded the album of the same name in the late '70s) I too am 6'2" with a 34" inseam. You're right about the s-wheel, helps with a smaller one. When my car was streetable, I went on several 12 hour trips with no problem. Even slept in it at Daytona a couple of times. I did a few other things that I won't go into here. People would always say "how do you fit in that thing?" Paul |
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| Aaron Cox |
Aug 2 2003, 06:20 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE Paul, We must be "Twin sons of different Mothers" (small prize if you know the two artists which recorded the album of the same name in the late '70s) Dan Fogelberg / Tim Weisberg |
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| Aaron Cox |
Aug 2 2003, 06:23 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
even got ya a pic of the album cover!
so what do i win???? lol- a pat on the back right? Attached image(s) 
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| URY914 |
Aug 2 2003, 06:28 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,544 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Aaron,
It is very sad that you knew the answer and even worse that you have the cover. It means that your probably as old as me. Ok, another question- Who was the "Leader of the Band" song that Dan F. wrote written about?? You get a big prize for this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Paul |
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| Aaron Cox |
Aug 2 2003, 06:36 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
not sad- just bored. and no, im not as old as you, I'm 17 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) i did a quick yahoo search and BAM. it was there.
and for your next question..... i dont really want to find out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) i am motivated by prizes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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| URY914 |
Aug 2 2003, 06:52 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,544 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
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| Aaron Cox |
Aug 2 2003, 06:56 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
67, sorry gramps.... you suck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/splat.gif)
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| -P- |
Aug 2 2003, 07:28 PM
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P-Factor Group: Members Posts: 207 Joined: 1-July 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 873 |
I'm 6'4 with a 34 inseam. 1st gear is a bit hard to get to sometimes.
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| Chris H. |
Aug 2 2003, 08:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,030 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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QUOTE(URY914 @ Aug 2 2003, 04:28 PM) Ok, another question- Who was the "Leader of the Band" song that Dan F. wrote written about?? Ok so this is driving me crazy now. Who was it written about Paul? I can't remember... Chris H. |
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| Curvie Roadlover |
Aug 2 2003, 08:31 PM
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Two trunks are better than one! Group: Members Posts: 2,025 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 42 |
Dad Fogelberg
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| URY914 |
Aug 2 2003, 09:11 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,544 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Curvie is correct.
He father was a high scool band director. I'm sorry I know these things. Paul |
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| Gary |
Aug 3 2003, 12:09 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 744 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Mount Airy, MD Member No.: 134 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Back on topic (sorry)...
Rich, I'm 6'2" with a 32" inseam. Your buyer is really long waisted - makes it easy to buy pants and hard to buy t-shirts... oh wait, that's right, on topic... I fit fine with a replacement thinner seat cushion. With the stock cushion my head just hits the targa. Not sure what I'll do if ever I do a driver's ed. that requires the top on and a helmet. |
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| seanery |
Aug 3 2003, 06:53 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
you'll probably take the cushion out altogether-common remedy for head-hitting.
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| tryan |
Aug 3 2003, 10:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 553 Joined: 22-January 03 From: smokey mountains gatlinburg tn Member No.: 184 |
6'2" and 35" inseam on a skinny old fart. it seems that the old clutch stomping leg is getting shorter and i do have to move the seat up a click. plenty of room. no problems
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| mr914 |
Aug 5 2003, 10:33 AM
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914 Hillbilly Group: Members Posts: 576 Joined: 11-January 03 From: Lincoln NE Member No.: 131 Region Association: None |
My dad had a 914 for years. He's 6'2" and about 360#
Even with a 56" waist. He had enough clearance for head and stomach. |
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