Height Problem

TylerDurden · 10-22-2009, 07:15 PM

hi,

i have always had a thing for mark II MR2's and the oppurtunity has come up for me to buy one it is a 1991 mr2 turbo hardtop. but the problem is i am a tall person (6'6") and i was wondering if there was a possibility for me to fit in an mr2 either with a stock seat of putting in a racing seat.

thank you to whoever responds!

Fazed Out · 10-23-2009, 01:57 AM

it comes down to an issue of where your height is. If you're long legged, you should fit no problem. If your height is in your torso, you probably want to pass. You can get a racing seat, but you'll want to do a bracket that isn't an adapter that stacks on top of the existing hardware... which just makes it higher. Even then, you might not fit.

Medusa · 10-23-2009, 02:04 AM

Here's an easy way to check it...sit in it! Play with the seat adjustments and see what works best. I've had my MR2 for over a year now and I still re-adjust my seat and try out different settings every few weeks.

Tri-C · 10-23-2009, 06:11 AM

The hardtop will give you the maximum possible headroom. I'm an equally proportioned 6-4 and my t-top is a tight fit to the extent that it is uncomfortable driving it for more than a short period of time.

Raptor13x · 10-23-2009, 07:28 AM

6'6" is pushing it, but you may still fit. As mentioned earlier, a hardtop model is your best bet. Your head may brush the roof regardless, if you have a long torso.

You will NOT be able to wear a helmet in the car, so if you enjoy autocross, you're screwed.

328FTW · 10-23-2009, 07:48 AM

A race seat can help here if you make up your own way to put it on rails that are on the floor and not raised or just straight bolt the seat to the floor with strengthning built in place of the raised OEM rib. I'm pretty sure that is not legal for the road though and needs a cert. Also bolted to floor = no one else can drive the car, my racecar has a floor bolted seat, it positions me well but no one except people the same height and proportions as me can drive it.

So as mentioned with the stock seat it's a stretch and you are probably screwed for autocross

kbrew8991 · 10-23-2009, 11:44 AM

find one to sit in before you commit to buying it, you are on the top end of the range that will fit

TylerDurden · 10-23-2009, 02:21 PM

Thanks everyone who replied but I am an avid autocrosser. So being able to fit in with a helmet is a must. Thanks anyways and btw there are some very clean mr2s on this forum!!

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LeePeyton · 10-25-2009, 05:17 AM

Welcome.

Nice username

Good luck.

TylerDurden · 10-28-2009, 10:42 PM

well i decided not to buy one. however i did test drive my freinds turbo t-top and i had plenty of room i was surprised how much head room i had and leg room was just right. maybe someday when i have spare cash i can pick one up ^_^

Kubiekdriehoekje · 10-25-2010, 05:11 AM

Old thread I know, but Tyler do you remember how much headroom you had in the tintop? And what are your proportions?

I myself am:
Length: 196cm
Upper body: 104cm (measured whilest sitting on a table head-table-length)
Inner leg: 95cm

10-22-2009, 07:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
TylerDurden No Skills Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Height Problem hi, i have always had a thing for mark II MR2's and the oppurtunity has come up for me to buy one it is a 1991 mr2 turbo hardtop. but the problem is i am a tall person (6'6") and i was wondering if there was a possibility for me to fit in an mr2 either with a stock seat of putting in a racing seat. thank you to whoever responds!

10-23-2009, 02:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
TylerDurden No Skills Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Re: Height Problem Thanks everyone who replied but I am an avid autocrosser. So being able to fit in with a helmet is a must. Thanks anyways and btw there are some very clean mr2s on this forum!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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10-23-2009, 01:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fazed Out Die 4 Dëthkløk Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 425 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	it comes down to an issue of where your height is. If you're long legged, you should fit no problem. If your height is in your torso, you probably want to pass. You can get a racing seat, but you'll want to do a bracket that isn't an adapter that stacks on top of the existing hardware... which just makes it higher. Even then, you might not fit.

10-23-2009, 02:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Medusa HAY GUISE! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 752 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Here's an easy way to check it...sit in it! Play with the seat adjustments and see what works best. I've had my MR2 for over a year now and I still re-adjust my seat and try out different settings every few weeks.

10-23-2009, 06:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tri-C Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 119 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	The hardtop will give you the maximum possible headroom. I'm an equally proportioned 6-4 and my t-top is a tight fit to the extent that it is uncomfortable driving it for more than a short period of time.

10-23-2009, 07:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Raptor13x Legendary Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 3,997 Thanks: 7 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	6'6" is pushing it, but you may still fit. As mentioned earlier, a hardtop model is your best bet. Your head may brush the roof regardless, if you have a long torso. You will NOT be able to wear a helmet in the car, so if you enjoy autocross, you're screwed.

10-23-2009, 07:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
328FTW Crazy Nasty Honey Badger Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,235 Thanks: 24 Thanked 266 Times in 239 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	A race seat can help here if you make up your own way to put it on rails that are on the floor and not raised or just straight bolt the seat to the floor with strengthning built in place of the raised OEM rib. I'm pretty sure that is not legal for the road though and needs a cert. Also bolted to floor = no one else can drive the car, my racecar has a floor bolted seat, it positions me well but no one except people the same height and proportions as me can drive it. So as mentioned with the stock seat it's a stretch and you are probably screwed for autocross

10-23-2009, 11:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
kbrew8991 gimme some turns Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,685 Thanks: 76 Thanked 82 Times in 70 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	find one to sit in before you commit to buying it, you are on the top end of the range that will fit

10-25-2009, 05:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
LeePeyton Building Motor from Hell Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tennessee/USA Posts: 1,696 Thanks: 23 Thanked 67 Times in 61 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Welcome. Nice username Good luck.

10-28-2009, 10:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
TylerDurden No Skills Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	well i decided not to buy one. however i did test drive my freinds turbo t-top and i had plenty of room i was surprised how much head room i had and leg room was just right. maybe someday when i have spare cash i can pick one up ^_^

10-25-2010, 05:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
Kubiekdriehoekje No Skills Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Old thread I know, but Tyler do you remember how much headroom you had in the tintop? And what are your proportions? I myself am: Length: 196cm Upper body: 104cm (measured whilest sitting on a table head-table-length) Inner leg: 95cm