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Old 06-17-2011, 07:19 PM
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Thinking about getting a RX-8...

The one thing holding me back is that I don't really fit. My head is on the celing.

Is there a way to lower the seat?

I'm 6' with a long torso.

Also when did this split off of rx7club.com?

Thanks,

-S5
Old 06-17-2011, 08:37 PM
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I'm 6'1" and I fit perfectly fine. The seat lowers and just scoot it all the way back. If youre still having issues I find you gain a lot of head room by leaning it back a tad. I'm not riding ghetto but just comfortably. Also the sport (non sunroof) will have better head room. Go out and test drive some and se if you fit comfortably. The only thing to think of is if you plan on autocrossing or road racing you need a little extra room for the helmet. Also I heard the r3's aren't very big Guy friendly. Idk if it means tall or large I have never rode in one. But the best thing to do is test drive. Also I did not even know we used to be a part of rx7club. I wasn't around back then so I can't tell you
Old 06-17-2011, 08:47 PM
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AFAIK, 8 club didn't split off 7 club. Many car forums us the same theme... I've seen membership join date on this club as early as 2001!

And, do like Silver6 said and go for a test drive. Only way to know if you fit!

Good luck!
Old 06-17-2011, 09:33 PM
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I sat in a non sunroof model at an auto show earlier this year. With the seat as far down as it would go and my head was making full contact with the ceiling. Also if I tilt the seat back any further then then I had it it just felt awkward. The seat did seam to have quite a bit of room under it. So I was wondering if there were any lowering brackets.

Aside from being 6' 210lb my pant size is 36-38 by 30 and I have to get xl shirts because larg shirts are to short for my torso.

Oh about the forums... They may have just been cross linked. I remember there being an rx8 section and it would take you to the rx7.com URL Though im not sure if I ever tried to post any thing in it.

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Old 06-17-2011, 10:08 PM
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You can always have custom brackets made, or learn to weld and do it yourself. The only problem this provides is if you have someone else driving the car, they cant adjust it.
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I'm 6 foot and fit just fine even with the sun roof. There's people a lot taller than me that own rx8's.
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im 6'2 210 i fit perfectly in my sport rx8 (non - sunroof) model just scoot the seat all-the way back and you should fit haha trust me also my brother is 6'4 and he fits fine in my car even in the back seat haha uncomfortably
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Did you adjust the seat all the way down? I'm 6'5" 215lbs and my head is still like 2 inches from the roof. And I even have a sun/moonroof.
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Originally Posted by Arca_ex
Did you adjust the seat all the way down? I'm 6'5" 215lbs and my head is still like 2 inches from the roof. And I even have a sun/moonroof.
I'm exactly the same dimensions (6'5 215 lbs) and fit fine. Also had a sun/moonroof.
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Just so you know, your height isn't the determining factor; it's leg length (inseam). If you're tall from the waist up you may not fit. But if you're height is mostly in your legs; no problem.
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There are a number of threads on this topic. One more does no harm, but it may be worth searching for some of the others.

It's a combination of your height, proportions and how you like to sit. I'm six feet even, and fit just about right with the seat all the way back and all the way down. If my legs were an inch longer I would not be comfortable. If my torso was an inch taller the top of my head would scrape. The seat back is at an angle I like, but if I lean it back further my head starts to scrape.

It's kind of like buying clothing or shoes. You check the size, but you've got to try the stuff on yourself. Then believe what yourself tells you.

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Originally Posted by Silver6
I'm 6'1" and I fit perfectly fine. The seat lowers and just scoot it all the way back. If youre still having issues I find you gain a lot of head room by leaning it back a tad. I'm not riding ghetto but just comfortably
GHETTO! SMDH HAHAHAH Sitting Low is not ghetto, leaning all the way to where I can see you in the back seat is lol
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Originally Posted by SpockFive
The one thing holding me back is that I don't really fit. My head is on the celing.

Is there a way to lower the seat?

I'm 6' with a long torso.

Also when did this split off of rx7club.com?

Thanks,

-S5

If i were you, if i don't feel comfortable seating on the car i'm buying, i won't buy it. If you really want the rx8 even though your tall, it's up to you to decide anyway. If you don't want any problems, then don't get a vehicle that will give you problems within your personal preference.
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Originally Posted by Globetrahter
GHETTO! SMDH HAHAHAH Sitting Low is not ghetto, leaning all the way to where I can see you in the back seat is lol
Lol thats what I meant. I meant you don't have to lean so far back youre being ghetto
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