The new 911 Carrera GTS
09-29-2010 | 03:15 AM
#121
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I don't know the actual measurements but I'm almost certain that my sport buckets are lower than standard seats. I'm 6'2" and even with my helmet on in a sunroof car I have adequate clearance.
09-29-2010 | 03:17 AM
#122
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PS - this was in my .1 C2S with sport seats
09-29-2010 | 03:25 AM
#123
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I'm with you on the sunroof. I wish there was a <delete> option for it, as I never open mine and the extra headroom would be nice for helmets.
Re: the sport buckets, the only set I've sat in was in a couple of Boxter Spyders and although my recollection was that they sat lower than the lowest setting on the sport or standard seats, I couldn't say for sure. Your rep could probably find out for sure as I'm certain there is a measurement on them somewhere.
Re: the sport buckets, the only set I've sat in was in a couple of Boxter Spyders and although my recollection was that they sat lower than the lowest setting on the sport or standard seats, I couldn't say for sure. Your rep could probably find out for sure as I'm certain there is a measurement on them somewhere.
At least, I wouldn't pass the "broomstick" test, and I'm just 6'5".
It broke my heart, because the Spyder is pretty much my ideal car.
09-29-2010 | 09:28 AM
#124
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Boxster Spyder sport bucket seats aren't all that low and per the techs at Carlsen, they can't be lowered from the starting position.
At least, I wouldn't pass the "broomstick" test, and I'm just 6'5".
It broke my heart, because the Spyder is pretty much my ideal car.
At least, I wouldn't pass the "broomstick" test, and I'm just 6'5".
It broke my heart, because the Spyder is pretty much my ideal car.
09-29-2010 | 10:28 AM
#126
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Me too, if it were a second car for me. I need the rear seats to ferry kids to/from daycare.
I responded to this question in the GTS pricing thread. 
09-29-2010 | 03:35 PM
#127
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09-29-2010 | 03:48 PM
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09-29-2010 | 03:58 PM
#129
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09-29-2010 | 08:41 PM
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http://www.rpmsportscars.com/door5.htm
09-29-2010 | 09:38 PM
#132
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RPM Sportscars has the most beautiful one I have seen with only 145 miles and nicely priced, here (no affiliation):
http://www.rpmsportscars.com/door5.htm
http://www.rpmsportscars.com/door5.htm
thank you though
09-30-2010 | 02:46 AM
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RPM Sportscars has the most beautiful one I have seen with only 145 miles and nicely priced, here (no affiliation):
http://www.rpmsportscars.com/door5.htm
http://www.rpmsportscars.com/door5.htm
Tempting.
I just wish someone could show me a way to lower the sport buckets....
09-30-2010 | 10:42 AM
#135
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I have sport seats...which I fit in the sport buckets...but being 6'5" tall the buckets put me too high. I do enter and exit my car with helmet on in my sport seats.