bighroder

I am considering getting an rx7 but as always i have to consider my height. Being 6'6" I have to ask which would be better for me first or second gen. I would rather go with a 2nd gen because i havent seen very much aftermarket for a first gens suspension.
thanks zeth

VAXHeadroom

Zeth,
I'm 6'4" and drive my 88 convertible daily. A coupe MIGHT not have quite as much headroom clearance. You should be OK on leg room. Also: the seat brackets can be lowered about 3/4" if you're willing to lose seat adjustment and find somebody with a metal shop to build them...
Good luck!
Emory

pls91fc

I'm 6'6" and I drive a 91 coupe as my daily during the summer! Mine doesnt have an adjustable steering column but I still fit fine. If I could adjust the column Im sure it would be better but still no problem without! Good luck, Pat.
P.S.- Go look at one and test drive it to see how you feel in it!

Spectator

iTrader: (1)

First off, a coupe had more head room than a vert.

Second, I have a coupe, am 6'5" and fit in perfectly with room to spare.

Spec.

texFCturboII

iTrader: (17)

I'm 6'5, and my coupe fits like a glove! Although I have had people comment wbout how the hell I fit in the thing!

Black91n/a

If you can find one without a sunroof then that's prefereable, as it'll have more headroom, as the sunroof takes up some of that space.

I'm "only" 6'3" and I fit fine. One thing that I did that made the car more comfortable to drive was to get an aftermarket steering wheel setup that moved the wheel closer to me, so that when the seat's all the way back and I'm slightly reclined to get enough leg and headroom, I'm not reaching quite so far for the wheel. You can do this either with a wheel with a lot of dish to it, or with a flatter wheel and a spacer or a quick release.

GOT-RTRY

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im 6'5" and i love my 86 coupe its pefect!!! lots of room

bighroder

ok thanks, so i guess the second gen is the way to go, thanks again for the quick info.

Sol5t1c3

jeeze you guys are tall

rotary-guy

iTrader: (24)

yes a 2nd gen will have more room than the 1st, im 6'4 and when i had a 1st gen i felt crampt, in my 2nd gen i fit very well

theblackcatmafia

i have a 87 and i am 6'5 and i fit perfect.

phoenix7

If he can fit in this, you can fit in the 7. Worst case scenario; you modify the rails.

http://video.cardomain.com/clip.aspx...65883168AB7E96

cezonetheillest

im with this guy. im only 5'8"

Ry87TII

Wow you guys are some tall ****'s LOL!!

Eva001Ikari

iTrader: (7)

I'm 6' 3" and i have no trouble getting into my second gen.

On a second thought, not having as many "after market" choices for suspension is NOT a good reason to not consider a first gen, there are plenty of good reasons to get a 1st gen, but i'm no expert, if you want a really good opinion go to the 1st gen threads.

Fisk

Heh, I feel y'all.. 6'3 and my 2nd gen is a perfect match

*TOUCH*

iTrader: (29)

wow, i had no idea there were so many members of the 6ft+ club....makes me feel like a shrimo and i'm 5'10!

Black91n/a

Well 6'+ isn't so rare these days. I've got a great uncle that's 6'10" IIRC.

For me anything much smaller starts to get uncomfortable. I'm definetely cramped when I'm in my dad's roll bar equipped Miata (the roll bar takes up some seat travel and head room in order to keep your head from being able to bash against it). Exiges are rather small too, but I fit in it with a helmet on.

mightymite

iTrader: (1)

i say go with a 2nd gen some say pure sports cars shouldnt have sun roofs but ive found it comes in real handy when i drive bcs the top of my head doesnt hit the roof

Gringo Grande

iTrader: (97)

I'm 6'6" and 240. I have BOTH a 'vert and a 'coupe. Coupe has more headroom but 'vert can be driven with the seat back. 'Vert is a lot of fun with the top down but for love of God, tall or not get a roll bar if you have 'vert (a real roll bar, not a pretty one).

GG

rx7fan1903

Wow I'm the tiniest one in here i'm only about 5' 9''... I feel like an ant among giants!

VAXHeadroom

I said MIGHT cause I didn't know - and now I do!

Good luck Zeth!

Emory

88RXVERT

iTrader: (5)

Im 7'3" and my vert works out good!

somebody5788

Lol your all tall!! I am 5'6" My legs are short so i have to sit much closer to the wheel then I like so that I can fully push the clutch down. Still rather have an FC over my old civic lol.

mike_merryguy

iTrader: (8)

get one with rear seats, the bins I hear, don't allow the seat to fully recline, im 6'1" and fit perfect