Tall Drivers?
02-26-2010, 02:02 AM
Post: #1
Tall Drivers?
I am an AE86 newbie, but I am seriously considering starting a project AE86.

I was wondering how the AE86 are for tall drivers. I am 6'7".

I would probably strip the rear seat out if I rebuilt one and just upholster it anyway, but there are definitely cars that I either physically couldn't drive.

Probably, doesn't make a difference but the body style I want is a trueno hatchback
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02-26-2010, 10:33 AM
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Tall Drivers?
6'5'' and no problems whatsoever.

A wheel to steer the front of the car
A pedal to steer the rear
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02-26-2010, 01:20 PM
Post: #3
Tall Drivers?
6,1" & have major problems, I have just modified the floor in the project car to mount the seat lower

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03-01-2010, 11:08 AM
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Tall Drivers?
Look out for one that doesn't have a sunroof. Having a sunroof steals a lot of headroom...

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03-01-2010, 12:30 PM
Post: #5
Tall Drivers?
6'4''
no problem in a standard hachi! Had to modify the attaching points for the bucket seat an slightly hammer the floor pan to fit under the rollcage with a helmet on
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03-01-2010, 04:31 PM
Post: #6
Tall Drivers?
I am 6ft 6, mounted my seat really low and moved it backwards, so no it suits me just fine. But, nobody can drive my car Hurray!

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03-01-2010, 04:41 PM
Post: #7
Tall Drivers?
Eircamae86 Wrote:6,1" & have major problems, I have just modified the floor in the project car to mount the seat lower

Wow, quite interested now where you had difficulties.

A wheel to steer the front of the car
A pedal to steer the rear
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03-01-2010, 07:48 PM
Post: #8
Tall Drivers?
Im 6"3 ish, and couln't drive on track with a helmet on in a proper driving position.

little modificatiooon

Pic 1
Pic 2
Pic 3

I look a little sad in the last pic, but its just that Im falling a sleep because its so damn confortable.

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03-02-2010, 05:09 PM
Post: #9
Tall Drivers?
Mardoc Wrote:Im 6"3 ish, and couln't drive on track with a helmet on in a proper driving position.

little modificatiooon

Pic 1
Pic 2
Pic 3

I look a little sad in the last pic, but its just that Im falling a sleep because its so damn confortable.

I did the exact same thing to mine (im 6'1) I have a not normal body, where i have really long legs and a normal torso...Nobody i know can really drive the car except for me Smile

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03-02-2010, 07:51 PM
Post: #10
Tall Drivers?
6'7" here, and no probs. Have the original seats in de car. I do have to say that my seat sit lower than Oldskulls chairs for example. Maybe mine are already worn out more Tongue

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