Max driver height???

[Bernica]

This is a pic of "Gumball" in CSX 4250. He was the original owner of my car. I have no idea how he fit in that car! Makes it look like a toy!!!

[Toecutter]

Originally Posted by HSVREDSLED

Great information all.

Unfortunatley, I am not in a position to do a build (In NSW..yeah right) so it will be an established car.

I was wondering if any of the Aussie models (DRB, CR etc) are any bigger than the other. I actually have never sat in one, so maybe I am worried about nothing?

The guy that I bought my DRB from was sure that it had a longer chassis than normal... I'm not too sure about the validity of that claim (as I am new to the cobra owners scene), but I can say that there seems to be plenty of room in there. The biggest problem for me is the seat. It is too high and too upright.

So over the last few days since this thread popped up I have been experimenting with the different methods mentioned. The car currently has Austin Healey seats fitted with low profile seat runners. I would like to retain the runners so I simply removed the seat bun section and sat on the floor inside the lower seat frame but with the seat back still fitted.. It highlighted to me how thick the base of the seat is. Now I can see through the windshield and have heaps of room under the steering wheel.

I then cut a piece of high density foam ( like a yoga mat) to suit the lower frame of the seat to provide some comfort. I also placed a few washers at the front of the seat in between the runners and the seat frame to pivot the seat back which makes the angle much more comfortable for me.

This is by no means a permanent solution but at least now I can show whoever ends up making the interior how I can fit....

Incidently I also have size 13 feet, but I am quite comfortable if I wear narrow shoes. If my sole intent (sorry for the pun) is to have a drive, I wear proper rpm race shoes (boots). Very slim and great feel.

[grybrd123]

I have a Superformance coupe, and am (or at least, used to be before I aged a bit ) 5'8". I have a friend who is 6'1" tall and on the passenger side, his head just hits the roof, and his legs are just a little too long to fit straight out in the foot box. On the other hand, I need the seat all the way forward and still have to have pedal extensions. When I get around to it I'm going to look into moving the foot pedals back. It's very comfortable for me (and for my 5'6" wife) but I think the only way it would work for a 6'+ guy would be to mount the seat on the floor all the way back without tracks.

Cheers
David
SPC0123

[Merv and Sharon]

I find all this amazing I am (or maybe was) 6'1" and fit easily into the Harrison, as said before. Lots of leg room and my head is at the right height. Seats are bolted to the floor, 2cm rise on the front mounts, and it is the regular 'extended' (100mm) chassis.

I can't understand why more manufacturers don't do the extension?