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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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Who's the tallest RX-8 owner...

I know, it's stupid but I was just wondering.

I'm 6'4"+ and fit just right!
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:20 AM
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Im 6'5 & lean a little towards the sunroof in the 04.. The new 07 wont have a sunroof.. might have to lean even further back..
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:23 AM
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5'7", so it's probably not me. But I fit perfectly.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:23 AM
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Agreed, I'm a bit off center, but I've been used to driving that way -
MR-2, Miata, Eagle Talon, Impreza, RX-8.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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There's a good chance this thread is going to turn dirty real quick...
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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5'7", most certainly not me! haha
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:31 AM
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Man, I think its a tight fit at 6'2. If I was 2 inches taller I wouldn't want to buy one.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:33 AM
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I was surprised. It is snug and I can't spike my hair, but I fit.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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I'm 5' 10"... people that claim they are taller are just urban legends... or spam. Ban them.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:38 AM
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DO you hit your head getting in and out alot?
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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my buddy is going to have to drive my car back from the dealership... he's 6'8"... will he have a problem? he fits fine in his 04 mustang GT...
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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Damn, I'm only 5'11" and I feel like I barely fit in that damn thing. I sit really close so that I can lean back more (give myself more clearance), and my hair (which is the opposite of "spikey") rubs on the ceiling around every turn.

My seat's as low as it goes, and I feel like I'm leaning back in a recliner; how is it that you 6'0"+ guys are fitting?



And yes, I bang my head getting out every time. Thank god it's so soft right there.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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Haven't hit my head yet - I got practice with the Miata

It's no myth - we giants exist!!!
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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Ive never hit my head getting out, but I;; give everyone a set of laughs...

Before running the car by the dealership to get it traded in for the 07 we picked up, I went through a Gas Station Car Wash.. As I was getting the rear tires over the lil "bump stop" for your front tires for alighment in the wash, I gave it too much gas & jumped over it quickly, so I hit the brakes too hard & smashed my forehead against the lip of the headliner since the Sunroof cover was retracted.. Smooth.. I know..
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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Im def. not the tallest but maybe one of the shortest...5'1'' never hit my head
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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Someone who is 6'8" will probably have a problem. You can make it, but it might hurt a bit.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 10:08 AM
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People of the same height can fit differently because it's where you're tall that matters. Two people can be 6' 1", but one will have long legs and the other will be tall from the waist up—those are the ones who will bump their heads.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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I am just 6"1
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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Agreed - I have longer legs and the 8 seems to support that.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by New Yorker
those are the ones who will bump their heads.
and couldn't get up in the morning?
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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I'm 6'3. I sometimes hit my head when getting in my 8.. But that's normal I suppose.. I'm sure everyone does at one point.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by NoTears316
I'm 5' 10"... people that claim they are taller are just urban legends... or spam. Ban them.
I'm 6'9

lol get it get it
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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baronvonbigmeat is pretty damn tall. I'm 6'1" and I'm a midget next to him!
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ½mv²
Damn, I'm only 5'11" and I feel like I barely fit in that damn thing. I sit really close so that I can lean back more (give myself more clearance), and my hair (which is the opposite of "spikey") rubs on the ceiling around every turn.

My seat's as low as it goes, and I feel like I'm leaning back in a recliner; how is it that you 6'0"+ guys are fitting?



And yes, I bang my head getting out every time. Thank god it's so soft right there.
I'm 5'9" and I fit perfectly. Feels like it was made for me, but if I was any taller, I'm not sure, probably feel like this guy. I have cracked my head too.
My husband is 6'3" and complains all the time.. passenger side is worse, he has to tilt the seat back until its almost against the backseat, drivers seat not as bad but he's close to the roof.

I cant imagine how you tall guys fit. He must have shorter legs and a taller body than most of you..
Me, I'm all legs
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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6'6. Do I win?
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