Tall Owners

Ties · 7 January 2004

I am 6'4 and fit in the NSX just fine. I have even been to the track although my helment is on the roof. Just curious how many other tall owners are out there.

Tom Larkins · 7 January 2004

6'2" and no problems, although I could stand to lose a few lbs.

KGP · 7 January 2004

6'-3" and NP with helmet if Dali pad is used.

NsSeX · 7 January 2004

I'm 6 foot and have short spiked hair and it sucks

. my hair is always flattened by the roof! oh the price i pay to drive my nsx

Briank · 7 January 2004

I am 6'4" with some of the foam removed from the seat bottom I fit great but with a helmet its going to be tight.

Joel · 7 January 2004

I'm only 5'10" and I have to scooch down and recline my seat just to fit a helmet in. The driving position sucks for me during autocrosses. Should give me incentive to go T-top.

JOPRIMO · 7 January 2004

More info in this past thread...

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21886&highlight=tall

fangtl · 7 January 2004

6'2" but I have to remove the seat cushion in order to drive at the track due to my long legs.

RP-Motorsports · 7 January 2004

I have seen many taller owners remove the cushion. Lower center of gravity as well!

red_MM_nsx · 8 January 2004

I'm 6' 4" and I couldn't drive the car with a helmet. I would have to do something about the seats. I have plenty of leg room but head room is the issue for me.

1TITENSX · 24 March 2005

Ha ha...one of our local NSXers is 6'7". ICBW, but I think he might be the tallest NSX owner.

KSNSX · 24 March 2005

6'4" - No room for helmet unless I take out seat pad or convert over to some different seats and seat rails.

GPWNSXVA · 24 March 2005

Im 6'3 and I fit fine, I could stand a little more more but I can deal. I have heard people talk about the Dali seat cushion that gives you about 2 more inches of height by dropping the amount of cushion that is in the bottom of the seat.

http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/catalog/index_browse_part.cfm?focus=447

And if that doesnt help, try Sears. Craftsman Ball Pean Hammer or framing hammer if you have to can make the modification of the roof for you. Be the first one to own a NSX with custom roof panel. :biggrin: :biggrin:

NemesisX · 24 March 2005

Im 6 ft 7....with the permanently installed dali seat!!

NSX-Tuner · 24 March 2005

I'm 6' but a little on the heavy side. If I find the sweet-spot in the seat adjustment and settle myself into the seat, I can get about 1/4 inch headroom. If I loose some tonnage, I should be able to pick up another 1/2 inch in headroom.

Besides wanting to be more presentable to the ladies, the NSX is just another incentive for me to continue with my rigorous exercise program that I'm starting tomorrow... :smile:

1TITENSX · 25 March 2005

NemesisX said:
Im 6 ft 7....with the permanently installed dali seat!!

How much room is above your head?

nsxtasy · 25 March 2005

1TITENSX said:
ICBW, but I think he might be the tallest NSX owner.

Various NBA players have owned an NSX at one time or another. I used to see B. J. Armstrong's car at my local dealership pretty often...

dkny-nsx · 25 March 2005

I'm 6'4", got about an inch over my bald head. I drive with "small" size 13 shoes as wearing sneakers or larger shoes makes my legs crowded
dave

KGP · 25 March 2005

dkny-nsx said:
I'm 6'4", got about an inch over my bald head. I drive with "small" size 13 shoes as wearing sneakers or larger shoes makes my legs crowded

I wear 13's also. LOL, there is no such thing as small 13's! j/k, I know exactly what you're talking about. :wink: I picked up some Piloti's at the track today, just for that reason. I can wear them anytime I'm in the car without trying to look like joe racer, yet be able to manage the pedals.

KGP · 25 March 2005

nsxtasy said:
Various NBA players have owned an NSX at one time or another.

Sean Elliot, 6'-7". What was he thinking?

I'm 6-3 and have no room to spare. Dali pad allows a helmet, but the seat needs to be in more of a reclined position than what would be ideal for a track situation.

schuey1010 · 25 March 2005

I am 6'7", and I "make" myself fit. Sure I could use some more room, but to have an NSX, I will make it work. I just move the seat forward, and recline the back a little bit more.

NSX-Tuner · 25 March 2005

schuey1010 said:
I am 6'7", and I "make" myself fit. Sure I could use some more room, but to have an NSX, I will make it work. I just move the seat forward, and recline the back a little bit more.

I know exactly what you mean when you say "and I "make" myself fit".

However, the thought has crossed my mind that there's a safety issue concerning the way my head doesn't meet up with the headrest when putting it all the way back. Instead it hits the roof which causes my chin to tuck into my chest. In an accident, this could result in a broken neck. Anyone have any other thoughts concerning this?

zff · 25 March 2005

I got a question for you tall guys...

I'm only 5'7" and when pumping gas into the car, I have to slightly bend over in an awkward pose. I would imagine it's a lot worse if you're 5'10" or more. Is there something you do so you don't look so silly pumping gas into the car?

demigod · 25 March 2005

I'm 6'1 and my NSX fits me perfect. Although I haven't used a helmet in her yet.

zff said:
I got a question for you tall guys...

I'm only 5'7" and when pumping gas into the car, I have to slightly bend over in an awkward pose. I would imagine it's a lot worse if you're 5'10" or more. Is there something you do so you don't look so silly pumping gas into the car?

Bend your knees. :wink:

Thom · 25 March 2005

5'6" ... You tall guys have real problems, must be tough. If the ball peen hammer doesn't work try a 10-20lb sledge on the roof, or have a way to remove the headliner for race.

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