So just how tall can you be?

Latka · 08-17-2006, 01:06 PM

Just how tall of a monkey can you be and still drive a 914? Err...with the roof on. If I really want the tank commander experience I'll have to buy a scout car and drive it around.

The reason I ask is that I'm a pretty tall drink of water at 6'6". I know I fit in early 911s, but was thinking maybe a 914 would work for me as well. It's air cooled...I already got my water pumper urge satisfied with a 924S a while back.

Just kinda thinkin out loud....

Thanks in advance!

-Andy

Dave at Pelican Parts · Dave at Pelican Parts's Garage

Depends on how you're built. I'm only 6'1", but I have trouble fitting in lots of cars. 911s with sunroofs, for instance. Lotsa space between the bottom of my butt and the top of my head, I guess.

On the other hand, I know very tall people who fit in cars I consider tight with no problems at all.

Anyway, I fit in a 914 just barely--my hair brushes the headliner when I sit up full-straight. I fit OK with a helmet on if I pull the seat cushion out.

Best advice: Sit in one and see. Not one with a race seat, either, as those can really change how much room there is in the car...

--DD

Rough_Rider · 08-18-2006, 04:18 PM

At 6ft & moderate build i didn't like the seat position with cushion in place, so removed it & added a very thin pad. Gives 3" of head room.

However i did consider installing a fiberglass bubble a la the GT40's just to gain some head height. Would be simple todo as the targa is plain old fiberglass.

URY914 · URY914's Garage

I'm 6-3 and have room above my head. But I sure used to get out of it faster when I was 20 years old.

Latka · 08-18-2006, 08:40 PM

I realized I was getting older when I used to think twice about taking the 924S because it was just so damn low. Hahahahah.

One of my buddies said he'd gladly saw me off at the knees if I REALLY wanted to get a 914. Doh!

jd74914 · 08-23-2006, 04:55 PM

My brother fits at 6'5" with some room. He just can't have a center console because he needs more room down there.

Tobra · Tobra's Garage

My dad is long waisted(That is what they call it Dave) like Dave D. He is about the same height as I, but my legs are almost 6 inches longer. He has a lot of problems fitting in sports cars, sitting in my 914 with the top on is not an option. I helped him out, did not want him to snap the door off leaning on it or anything.

Will98D · 08-26-2006, 04:04 AM

I'm 6'-4", 250# and not long or short waisted. Car seems to fit fine, drive it 90% of time with roof off. The fit is better than many other cars because the seats go back a ways, but once hard against the backrest you can't tip them which is a minus. Biggest problem is getting into 1st gear, because it's a dog-leg down and to the left, so you have to move your leg. Best way to know is to find one for sale locally and go for a ride.

So.Cal.914 · 08-27-2006, 09:09 PM

My Uncle is 6' 5" and a big boy, he got his 914 new in 1970 and fits in

it OK.

Toast · 11:18 AM

I'm 5'3" and can fit with the seat all the way forward. Plus I have the very rare extra storage cab located behind the driver seat.

(Sorry, I had to do it.)

Clay Perrine · 08-28-2006, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Toast
I'm 5'3" and can fit with the seat all the way forward. Plus I have the very rare extra storage cab located behind the driver seat.

(Sorry, I had to do it.)

I am with Toast... I run the seat all the way forward, and I have storage behind the driver's seat...

5'6" tall. I can fit in any car....

Oh.. and before AAron or Howard say anything...

"Suck it, Trebeck!"

Acox914 · 08-28-2006, 07:00 PM

"suck it long...suck it hard trebeck!"
great SNL celeb jeopardy quote! LOL