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6’6”. Can I make it happen? |
dgi |
Feb 23 2022, 06:32 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 23-February 22 From: Finksburg, MD Member No.: 26,353 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Found a local 914 project… its not too close to me but the idea intrigues me.
Can I make it work? Im 6’6”. 240lbs. 36” inseam. Size 16 shoe. Tips? Tricks? Mockery? I’ll take it all lol |
siverson |
Feb 23 2022, 10:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,451 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm 6'6" and about 270 atm but on my way to join you at 240 hopefully. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I've owned 914s since I was 15 and they work no problem. With "adjustments" I honestly feel like I fit better in my 914 than in my Tundra. - small steering wheel - 350mm - ~4" steering wheel extension brings it closer and up - cut a U and lowered the back of the seat floor about 3/4" - no seat rails - shave extra fiberglass bumps off bottom of seat. probably not necessary, but gives you another 1/16". bolt seat to lowered floor. - thin seat cushion - I bent my shift lever to the right so the knob is about 2" to the right from the normal position. Sit in a 914 without a seat and realize how much room there is! then just add back some small creature comforts like a seat. I fit fine for daily driving put still have to have the top off with a helmet. -Steve |
dgi |
Feb 23 2022, 10:57 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 23-February 22 From: Finksburg, MD Member No.: 26,353 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm 6'6" and about 270 atm but on my way to join you at 240 hopefully. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I've owned 914s since I was 15 and they work no problem. With "adjustments" I honestly feel like I fit better in my 914 than in my Tundra. - small steering wheel - 350mm - ~4" steering wheel extension brings it closer and up - cut a U and lowered the back of the seat floor about 3/4" - no seat rails - shave extra fiberglass bumps off bottom of seat. probably not necessary, but gives you another 1/16". bolt seat to lowered floor. - thin seat cushion - I bent my shift lever to the right so the knob is about 2" to the right from the normal position. Sit in a 914 without a seat and realize how much room there is! then just add back some small creature comforts like a seat. I fit fine for daily driving put still have to have the top off with a helmet. -Steve Thank you for the info! Really gives me hope. Im hoping to drop some weight as well. What size shoe do you wear? Any issues with pedal spacing? |
oakdalecurtis |
Feb 23 2022, 11:22 AM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,336 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California |
I don't know if you have a center console, but if you do, your big right foot will drag the right side of the brake pedal when your foot is on the gas pedal. Here's a fix for that if this applies to you....
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...;hl=brake+pedal |
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