911 for the freakishly tall?
06-30-2015, 07:28 PM
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I went ahead and ordered the "Extend my Seat" brackets. They responded to my email that they don't lower the seat any but they do move it back. Even an inch would be more comfortable but the problem still persists about not being able to move the wheel back further.
I took the Porsche DE classes this weekend and they actually had me move the seat forward so that my arms were in the correct position which didn't make my legs happy. I'll report back after I have it installed.
I took the Porsche DE classes this weekend and they actually had me move the seat forward so that my arms were in the correct position which didn't make my legs happy. I'll report back after I have it installed.
07-01-2015, 03:29 PM
#32
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I'm 6'4", with most of it in my legs (same torso as a 6'person). I'm okay with the stock seat set up all the way back. I did make a spacer for my steering wheel to get it closer to me an maintain proper elbow angle. There are extended hubs for this purpose as well.
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04-30-2016, 11:20 PM
#33
Hi,
I'm a really tall guy (6'8", 36" inseam), and for some strange reason I like small cars. I've been wanting to buy a 911, but I wanted to check with the community on model and seat options. I've sat in a 997 (a 2007 model, I think) and fit ok. Unfortunately I'd probably be looking at an older model due to cost. Do you have a recommendation (model, seat & mount) on the best set up for both legroom and headroom, either for a 996 or an older air-cooled Porsche (my preference)? Any idea how much space I'd gain from a modified setup?
Surely there are lots of NBA players out there driving Porsches - how do they do it? Are there shops that specialize in that kind of thing?
BTW, I currently drive a BMW 3-series sedan and fit fine in it, with the seat all the way down and back.
Any other tall-ies out there who could send me some suggestions?
Thanks,
Ross
I'm a really tall guy (6'8", 36" inseam), and for some strange reason I like small cars. I've been wanting to buy a 911, but I wanted to check with the community on model and seat options. I've sat in a 997 (a 2007 model, I think) and fit ok. Unfortunately I'd probably be looking at an older model due to cost. Do you have a recommendation (model, seat & mount) on the best set up for both legroom and headroom, either for a 996 or an older air-cooled Porsche (my preference)? Any idea how much space I'd gain from a modified setup?
Surely there are lots of NBA players out there driving Porsches - how do they do it? Are there shops that specialize in that kind of thing?
BTW, I currently drive a BMW 3-series sedan and fit fine in it, with the seat all the way down and back.
Any other tall-ies out there who could send me some suggestions?
Thanks,
Ross
I only have a 32" inseam though. Completely different proportions!
