Looking to build a FFR cobra. Will I fit?

98Aggie · #1 (**permalink**) 04-17-2004, 08:35 PM

I am looking at building a factory five cobra but need to know if I will be able to fit. I do not know any one in Victoria that has a FFR Cobra. I am 6'7" 320lbs.
If there is any one out there that my size that fits or maybe so day come see if I can fit it in one it would be greatly appreciated.

tcolley1 · #2 (**permalink**) 04-17-2004, 10:06 PM

98Aggie,

I'm only 6'3" (on a good day) and 235 lbs. and it is a rather tight fit for me in my FFR Spec Racer. All of my height is cockpit height and I have 36" long arms and short legs (32" inseam).

My car pedals have been bent so that I can fit my #12's without hitting all three pedals at the same time. The driver and passengers footboxes are dropped, my steering column is raised 2" more than stock, my seat is a 20 degree layback and has been modified so that I can move it back up against the roll cage and back bulkhead. And we had done various other little things to make me fit with some degree of comfort. I sit well above the stock windshield and have to look down through it to see out. It is a very tight fit. (see my pix below)

I have been told that there are several owner/drivers that are approaching 7' that fit into a Unique chassis (which is on a 90" wheelbase) but you may have trouble fitting into any Cobra except one with a longer (94") wheel base.

Just my .02 worth. However, you are welcome to stop by my house in Houston and see if you'll fit.

In race trim:

In street trim:

Regards,

Terry

98Aggie · #3 (**permalink**) 04-18-2004, 09:51 AM

Thanks for the offer, I will have to look you up net time I am in Houston.

I am mostly legs, 36" inseam, Size 15 foot.

tcolley1 · #4 (**permalink**) 04-18-2004, 10:56 AM

98Aggie

One of my chief crew members who is also an Aggie lives in Victoria. Rick Renaud, and he knows the car very well. As a matter of fact he has also driven it at TWS . He can tell you all about it and if he thinks you will fit or not.

If you have size 15's you will definitely have a problem with the pedal set up as it is now, no matter which Cobra you look at.

Please stop by when you are in Houston and you can see for yourself whether it will be worth the effort or not to try and fit you into one of these cars.

Regards,

Terry

Johnnyquest · #5 (**permalink**) 04-19-2004, 07:01 PM

98, you might ask FFR about this question. With the new MKIII coming out there are many changes done. I think they elongated the footbox somewhat, and there are kits out there that extend it as needed.

You might checkout the FFR forum FFCobra.com

Sign up and ask your question there. You might have to change your seat and pedal placement as mentioned above. I have large feet for a small guy and I bought a pair of simpson racing shoes which helped the width problem somewhat. There are also revisions to the pedal assembly that might be what the foot doctor ordered so to speak. Height of the pedals is not a real problem but they are real close together regardless.

Good luck, JQ

klayfish · #6 (**permalink**) 04-19-2004, 07:07 PM

I'm an FFR owner and lover. But at your size, you may want to look at the Lonestar or other car with the stretched wheelbase. I've taken people about 6' 3" and 225 lbs, and it was tight in the passenger compartment, let along the drivers' side. But you'll have to check it out and see.

Steve