Fit for tall guys???
Re: Fit for tall guys????
Could be. I'm not quite that tall, but it took me some doing to get a good fit. The driver's seat has eight-way adjustments, and it is easy to set the seat-back too far to the rear so that it is hitting the bulkhead -- then you can't move the whole seat back far enough. Also the up/down makes for an interesting tradeoff of headroom and view out of the bathtub.
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i'm also 6'2 and the decision will be a tough one. I sat in a coupe before and thought I might be as tall as can fit. I I have a long body and short legs though.( 33" inseam). try it out. and check your line of sight thru the front window! with my roadster it can be challenging to see stoplights. ( I still wouldn't trade it for anyother car!)
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I can be as tall as 6' 3" depending upon how I feel in the morning, and the Crossfire head room is fine. It does, however, present trade-offs between leg room and seat recline, but normally you can manipulate the seat bottom and back to find a compromise to meet the length of any trip.
I fashioned a very nice lower-back support out of one of those fluffy toilet seat covers. Don't laugh. It is a dandy accessory (in a coordinating color of course) to help find that exact position of seat comfort in terms of leg/head room and seat recline. My petite wife flips it over and uses it like a telephone book so she can see better. Rarely does she say anymore: "why'd you ever buy that silly little car."
Best saw-buck I ever spent.
I fashioned a very nice lower-back support out of one of those fluffy toilet seat covers. Don't laugh. It is a dandy accessory (in a coordinating color of course) to help find that exact position of seat comfort in terms of leg/head room and seat recline. My petite wife flips it over and uses it like a telephone book so she can see better. Rarely does she say anymore: "why'd you ever buy that silly little car."
Best saw-buck I ever spent.
Re: Fit for tall guys????
Originally Posted by WorkinStiff
I live in a small town....Found an xfire 100 miles away..before I drive to check it out is 6'3 going to be a problem????In some small cars,ie;Miata, my head hits the ceiling....Thanks....
Re: Fit for tall guys????
I am 6 ft 2in and I had the same question 5 or 6 months ago when I was looking to buy an Xfire – but without anyone to give me the answer. For my part I have no problem with the head room. I think that the key is the proportion of the legs to the body, but I would certainly be OK if I was another inch or two taller (and I think that my proportions are fairly balanced). As previously said there is also a lot of adjustment with the seat, so you will be able to get a comfortable position and it is a “fantastic” car.
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HEADROOM: I have coupe and roadster. I clear the top without any problems in both cars. A helmet makes things a bit more interesting.
LEGROOM: I'd say it's the same in both cars. I have the seat alllllllll the way back and nearly upright. That gives me ample leg room but I would like to be able to tilt the back of the seat back a bit more but no room.
NOTE: The base model seats allow for a bit more leg room. Woody also lowered his seat to allow for more headroom.
I'd say deal with the confines of the car and go for it!
LEGROOM: I'd say it's the same in both cars. I have the seat alllllllll the way back and nearly upright. That gives me ample leg room but I would like to be able to tilt the back of the seat back a bit more but no room.
NOTE: The base model seats allow for a bit more leg room. Woody also lowered his seat to allow for more headroom.
I'd say deal with the confines of the car and go for it!
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I have no clue how you > 6' tall guys are fitting into crossfires.
I'm 5'9" when I wake up in the morning, and when I get in my hair touches the headliner which is really annoying (no i don't have a mohawk).
Although I do have a long torso, if I was a few inches taller I'd probably be miserable.
What gives!?
I'm 5'9" when I wake up in the morning, and when I get in my hair touches the headliner which is really annoying (no i don't have a mohawk).
Although I do have a long torso, if I was a few inches taller I'd probably be miserable.
What gives!?
Re: Fit for tall guys???
Originally Posted by milkjuggz
I have no clue how you > 6' tall guys are fitting into crossfires.
I'm 5'9" when I wake up in the morning, and when I get in my hair touches the headliner which is really annoying (no i don't have a mohawk).
Although I do have a long torso, if I was a few inches taller I'd probably be miserable.
What gives!?
I'm 5'9" when I wake up in the morning, and when I get in my hair touches the headliner which is really annoying (no i don't have a mohawk).
Although I do have a long torso, if I was a few inches taller I'd probably be miserable.
What gives!?
Re: Fit for tall guys????
Originally Posted by marlam
I am 6 ft 2in and I had the same question 5 or 6 months ago when I was looking to buy an Xfire – but without anyone to give me the answer. For my part I have no problem with the head room. I think that the key is the proportion of the legs to the body, but I would certainly be OK if I was another inch or two taller (and I think that my proportions are fairly balanced). As previously said there is also a lot of adjustment with the seat, so you will be able to get a comfortable position and it is a “fantastic” car.
Try one, you'll buy one!
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Re: Fit for tall guys???
Originally Posted by LugNut
"What gives!?"
Is your seat adjusted all the way to the bottom, with the back upright so it doesn't wedge against the bulkhead?
Is your seat adjusted all the way to the bottom, with the back upright so it doesn't wedge against the bulkhead?
Milk - what Lug mentions above is the secret. Drop the seat & you'll be good to go!
I'm 6'2" & have no issues as long as the seat is down. If not, I can feel the remaining hairs on top of my nearly bald head brushing the bottom of the ceiling.