chrisnel
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| posted on 14/6/02 at 08:02 AM |
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Does my bum look big in this?
Hi all
After years of longing for a Lotus/Caterham and realising that there is no chance of getting "permission" from the "boss" to make that kind of
financial outlay, I have eventually stumbled across Ron Champions book - so there is another way. I am now getting quite fired up at the thought of
putting a beastie like this together myself. It's going to mean learning lots of new skills, but hey, nothing ventured nothing gained.
So having almost got down to the serious planning stage my first concern is "Will it fit me?". I am 6ft 1in tall and have been told that I wouldn't
fit in one of these cars. There must be some owners out there of 6ft or more - any comments?
Thanks in advance
Chris
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bob
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| posted on 14/6/02 at 08:15 AM |
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I'm 6ft 1in as well and i fit with room to spare in the book version.
It all depends on the seat and the fitting of it,i also think you get a bit more room with floor mounted pedals too.
I also weigh 220lb as well.
Get yourself to the newark show this weekend and try one for size.
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Jasper
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| posted on 14/6/02 at 08:49 AM |
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I'm 6ft1" too, sat in a few, no problems, been sitting in my half built chassis (with the garage doors shut of course) and it seems to be fine. Go
for it....
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Dick Axtell
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 posted on 14/6/02 at 01:06 PM |
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Gents,
I too have been sitting in my chassis, checking on various dimensions, seat position etc.
At 5' 10", I have approx 3.75" between feet & bulkhead, so I'm worried if there is enough space for the (top-hung) pedals. How much pedal space
did you taller blokes end up with?
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ChrisW
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| posted on 14/6/02 at 01:50 PM |
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I'm 6'6 and have sat in Merlin's (book size) car with no problems. Certainly put my mind at rest because my chassis was half built already. If
you're worried have a look at the McSorley 4-2-2 at www.mcsorley.net/locost
Chris
My gaff my rules
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interestedparty
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| posted on 14/6/02 at 02:21 PM |
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I'm 6'4" and have driven quite a few different cars and what I find is that people vary in their proportions as well as their height. I use to
borrow a car from a guy same height as me and whenever I sat in it I had to adjust the mirrors, his legs were shorter and body longer. Do what the
others say and try a few on for size.
John
PS I'm building a McSorley 442 and I've added 2 inches in the straight section as well, tubes A1,2 and N1,2. I can always move the seat forward if
it turns out to be a problem.
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 14/6/02 at 02:30 PM |
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quote:
I'm 6'4" and have driven quite a few different cars and what I find is that people vary in their proportions as well as their height.
I'm 6'0", my daughter's 5'4", and we both use the same settings for seat and mirrors.
Weird!
David
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Marcus
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| posted on 17/6/02 at 09:47 PM |
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I'm 4'2", and I fit in a chassis 4in smaller than usual.
Ok I lied, but there are a lot of people building 4 in longer and 4 in wider for no reason!!
Larger people have sat in our book car and got a bit pissed 'cos they actually fit!
Marcus
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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chrisnel
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| posted on 17/6/02 at 11:11 PM |
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Thanks for all the feedback. It all sounds very encouraging. Have had the green light for the project (well a greenish shade of amber at least - and
that's good enough for me). So after the hols it's down to the drawing board.
I'll be back.
Chris
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Colin AH
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| posted on 20/6/02 at 11:37 PM |
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I've been thinking about buying a Tiger or a MK Indy IRS chassis. Does anyone know how the sizes differ from the book chassis, if at all? I'm also
6'6" 280lb and having done some rough calculations recon I will need around 54" of cockpit length just for me without pedals (give or take an inch
or two). I did email MK a couple of weeks ago but never received a reply.
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