Hi,

I'm 6' 3"- 4" and weight 395 lbs.

What would I have to do to the RX-8 so I can fit in it ?

Any comments or suggestions would be highly welcomed information.

Race seats that sit lower? Get rid of the power/heated seats that sit high.

Just an idea.

Buy the GS model. No sun roof=better head room. Then you may have to get different seats.

Would race seats help with the lack of not having a telescoping steering wheel ?

+1 on no sunroof. But legroom might be your problem.
My husband is 6'3" and complains constantly about how small the car is. He has the passenger seat all the way back, and has to lean the seat back as well so he doesnt touch the roof (sunroof).
Drivers seat isnt much better. He said that he can barely see where he is going, the mirror is really in the way, and shoulder checking was complicated.

There are some other guys on here though that are tall and say they have no issues at all.. have you tried sitting in one/driving it yet?

I'm 6' 3", 244 lbs and I haven't had a problem with my RX-8 yet. I even take my 3 and 5 year olds to school in it (they sit indian style in the back seats, the 3 year old in a full car seat).

The only issue really is when I take it to the track and wear my helmet. I have to lean my seat back a little because of the roof clearance. I have the GT so the sunroof is there, but I fit just fine. I wish the steering wheel would go up higher though.

Won't replacing the seats in the 8 throw off the airbag sensors? From what I've read, the 8 has sensors in the seat to tell the car where the driver is sitting (i.e. how close or far from the steering wheel) for airbag deployment.

Does anyone else have any info to pass along ?

+1 on no sunroof. But legroom might be your problem.
My husband is 6'3" and complains constantly about how small the car is. He has the passenger seat all the way back, and has to lean the seat back as well so he doesnt touch the roof (sunroof).
Drivers seat isnt much better. He said that he can barely see where he is going, the mirror is really in the way, and shoulder checking was complicated.

There are some other guys on here though that are tall and say they have no issues at all.. have you tried sitting in one/driving it yet?

I'm suprised your husband has issues; my bother in law is 6'7' and can sit in my car comfortably. The issue I have is my shoulers are really broad so lateral space is the biggest issue, but not a big enough issue to make it uncomfortable. To the post starter; why dont you go sit in one and find out?

Hi,

I'm 6' 3"- 4" and weight 395 lbs.

What would I have to do to the RX-8 so I can fit in it ?

Any comments or suggestions would be highly welcomed information.

im not trying to be ignorant, but if you weigh 395, i would suggest losing a bit of weight. im 6'7" and fluctuate between 260-280, and dont have any problems, but my buddy, who is about your height, and weighs around 340-360, has some difficulty getting in and out.

im not trying to be ignorant, but if you weigh 395, i would suggest losing a bit of weight.

You're not being ignorant, you're just being an ass.

Otherwise OP, I don't see how you'd be comfortable in the 8. It feels snug for me, and I'm 215.

I read the RX-8 brochure and you can order a GT model without the sunroof. As far as aftermarket seats go.

What do would you guys suggest for an aftermarket seat ?

I.E. Make, Model, ETC.

Brides, takata, recargo might be a very easy option when the 09's come out...

5'11 & 220lbs...My friend had problems fitting in the passenger side of my car. His head would touch the top and the seats had to be all the way back...

Are sparco seats any good.

Im 6'1 and 215 LB's, i fit fine in my car. But i didnt take a sun roof.

I'm about 6'2" and 300lbs, Ive owned both (Sunroof and no sunroof) I fit in the car just fine, and really IMHO the sunroof thing? for some reason i didnt notice that much a difference, I would just head to a dealer and sit in a few, see how she fits, because everyone is going to be different. And even though you fit in the car, also IMHO, nothing looks more silly than when we are getting out of it =)

dude's over 300 pounds and you guys think he'll fit into a racing seat?? No offense, but my best friend that weights about 209 cant even sit in my Brides...

^ Dude is not just 300 pounds, he is 395 POUNDS!!!!! thats 400 pounds man dude are you a linebacker for the Giants? I would consider a SUV as I have a friend who complains about the seats all the time and he is 280 pounds

I think he IS probably a football player!!!

Brides, takata, recargo might be a very easy option when the 09's come out...

TAKATA makes racing seats now???

TAKATA makes racing seats now???

my bad, i was thinking about the whole deal...
lol...

EDIT they only make harnesses!:spank:

I am Six feet four inches and I weigh 231 lbs and I Have NO ISSUES. I used to weigh 260 and I still had NO issues fitting into the car. Man up and buy the car you pansy or lose some weight......

So Hitmann your saying if I get down to 260lbs. Which means me losing 140lbs. I shouldn't have any problems fitting an 8 with a sunroof.

Does anyone have a reply to the sentence in the post /\.

So Hitmann your saying if I get down to 260lbs. Which means me losing 140lbs. I shouldn't have any problems fitting an 8 with a sunroof.

That is exactly what I am saying

To the OP.. have you tried sitting in one yet? Go to the dealer and see..
My old boss is 6'4" and over 300, not sure how big (mostly in front :lol:) and he barely fit. He said he would make himself fit and steal it when I wasnt looking.. ha ha.
All depends on how you are built, and how comfortable you want to be..

Hey Everyone,

Sorry to bring this thread back to life but I figure its better than starting a new one while asking similar questions...

I'm 6'0 and I'm having trouble fitting in my RX8 with a helmet on. I plan to do some track days this summer - nothing overly serious more just to get out and enjoy what the car was built for! I have an 05 GT and have had it for 2 years so the sunroof is a bit of a problem for headroom as I have been reading. I have tried reclining the seat so that my head clears but I don't feel comfortable driving with my arms extended that far.

Am I going to have to buy a racing seat? and just as a side note, if I were to get a racing seat, how much lower will I sit in the car and how difficult will it be getting in and out since the car is my daily driver in the summer? I'm young and weigh 200lbs so mobility is not really an issue; however I do let my Dad drive my car once in a while, and although he is quite fit he is rather...seasoned?:lol:

Thanks for the assistance,
Steve