psylsph
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| posted on 24/2/04 at 07:39 PM |
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Cockpit Size
Anybody got some sugestions for a 7 type car which has plenty of room for a 6'3" fella. Already thought about Robin Hoods, anything else
of a similar cost / size.
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madforfishing
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| posted on 24/2/04 at 07:44 PM |
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Problems with height
Psylsph, I am 6'4" ( ner ! ) and I fit in my book chassis'd Locost no prblems. I just needed to raise the steering as high as poss
and use a small steering wheel.
I also got some dinky seats from a narrow bodied Westy and modded the pedals for my MASSIVE feet.
Have you looked at McSorley's website, he hsa fantastic chassis plans on there for 'Big 'uns ' like yourself, wider and longer
overall.
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albertz
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| posted on 24/2/04 at 08:09 PM |
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I agree with the post above. I am 6'5" and having sat in a Caterham and just fitted (it was very tight though), i took measurements and
was relieved to find that the standard chassis is actually about a 1.5" longer and 1" wider either side of the tunnel
My only remaining concerns are;
1) head sticking above rollbar - easily sorted
2) The pedals (i could not work the pedals on the Caterham with my size 12s) - i have been reassured on this site that the pedals should not be a
problem.
HTH
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Staple balls
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| posted on 24/2/04 at 08:33 PM |
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6'4" 19 stone
fit an mk indy no probs 
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shortie
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| posted on 24/2/04 at 09:17 PM |
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I am 6ft 4in and 19 stone and get in an MK Indy no problem, a little tight at the hips but no problem getting the harnesses on and you don't
want to be loose in the car anyway.
I am having a full cage and MK are happy to adjust the cage to fit my hieght.
You should fit in no problem.
Rich.
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suparuss
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| posted on 24/2/04 at 11:17 PM |
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what have you people been eatin?  
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Staple balls
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| posted on 25/2/04 at 12:06 AM |
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babies mostly, the occasional badger
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Dreckly
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| posted on 25/2/04 at 03:38 AM |
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Hi Chaps,
For the record, the GTS I'm building is 4" longer in the cockpit to accomodate the likes of the Robin Bastd, 6'6" with a
36" leg(so he says!?!). It will be fine for me @ only 6' meaning I can have a lower, more lying down driving position and more arm room
which suits me fine.
I'm only 15st 7lb and haven't tried Badgers or Babies, just Pasties & Beer!!!
Cheers. Ken.
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pbura
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| posted on 25/2/04 at 04:05 AM |
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madforfishing, I'm 6'6" and have a 34+" inseam, just for comparison. Also, I have MG Midget seats. These are about 4"
thick at most, and recline.
What would you think of:- Adding 1.5" to chassis height
- Shortening the cockpit (moving the scuttle back) by 4"
- Angling the rear bulkhead more, say 25 degrees, opening the cockpit up again
- Lengthening the footwell 6" for an overall increase of 2"
This would be with a chassis 3" wider than book. Also, I would use top-mounted pedals so I could rest my left foot behind them.
Do you think that would be comfortable? Would appreciate your thoughts (and those of other tall guys with book chassis).
Thanks!
Pete
P.S. I like bacon cheeseburgers and the occasional possum 
Pete
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madforfishing
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| posted on 25/2/04 at 07:34 AM |
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Pete, you have U2U
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Graceland
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| posted on 25/2/04 at 10:48 AM |
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6'2" and 12 stone, normal book chassis size and fit nae probs  with room to spare
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psylsph
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| posted on 25/2/04 at 12:28 PM |
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All getting on well then
Well it's nice to see I'm not the only big bloke out there. I forgot to say I currently have a book locost, with bench seats and a
10" steering wheel. It's not too bad, but as my legs are long it's a bit crushed on olng journeys. I'm thinking of selling at
some point and starting a fresh. As my weldings not upto much I really want to buy a chassis and go from there. I'm currently considering a
Tiger Cat (but think it might me a bit small), Luego Velocity XT, maybe a RobinHood, and perhap an MK. I think the only true test is to go to a show.
So that'll be me off to Stoneleigh then.
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