krazyprican

My cousin has an fd and i tried getting in. I can get in fine and sit fine but the steering wheel is basically sitting between my legs almost on my crouch. lol. im 5'11" and about 260lbs. anybody else around this that fit in their fd? i love em and would like to get one but would like to know what other people have done. maybe smaller steering wheel? lower seat? are all these possible to make a better driving experience? and before u say LOSE weight blah blah blah. yea well i am and trying so please dont go there.

MakoRacing

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Search, tons of threads on tall/bigger guys fitting in FDs

hawaiianrx7

im 5'7 190 but when i replaced the steering wheel it made a difference for me.

good luck

Supernaut

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WOW you have problems getting in the car? Im 5'8 185 and I fit in the car very well. In fact, I have problems with my legs being to short .

otaku85

i'm 5'7" @ 145 never really had issues fitting in my car but wouldn't mind if the seats were a little lower

Et3rNaL

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haha 6'2 210, I fit but it wasn't confortable so I am getting a 330mm steering wheel and a large hub with quick release to bring the steering wheel further out. Speedjunkie has the same setup I'm getting and I've sat in his car and it feels perfect.

WaachBack

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6'3 220lbs. No issues what so ever.

Many threads about this BTW.

cabaynes

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Andy you need to go on a diet! Your car will be faster.

Supernaut

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I can't help it. Im big boned. Well done on the emoticon.

krazyprican

thanks for chiming in guys. i did search but i guess not good enough. i searched for taller guys instead of bigger guys and came up with some beter results. so i will continure reading other threads. but just wondering what do u recommend for a new steering wheel and maybe hub release to push the steering wheel a lil more out. saw one post abou someone knowing a 300lb guy with an fd . so that give me hope. thanks all.

BoostedPenguin

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6'1, 280lbs

Only problem is the steering wheel being so close to the legs, A smaller steering wheel with a quick release hub would be just perfect.

If i can daily drive this car, you can to

krazyprican

yeah thats my main thing. steering wheel. everything else is fine i think. what steering wheel and hub did u go with?

BoostedPenguin

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Im using stock, but if it were to be replaced, it would be perfect.

the stock steering wheel isnt bad at all.

Valley3

5'11" 265 here. Long body and short legs.

Salad and shoe horns or swap in a 20b you'll forget about the fit for awhile.

krazyprican

so my cuzin is wanting to buy a new steering wheel. a smaller one. (once he gets it i can see how i fit!! and maybe join the rx7 family!) but anyway he was looking at

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-98...Q5fAccessories

is this ok or should he go with the more expensive nrg set?

polito

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Don't let him buy that cheap junk,try Momo or Sparco

kustomizingkid

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I have a friend that had a chance to drive a 3 rotor FD... tried but he couldn't fit... might be because he is 6' 11"

Rotors R Cool

6 foot and 280lbs. I have some trouble getting in and situated but for this kinda car, I'll do anything. I've learned to drive it with the wheel between my legs and while it is uncomfortable, it is possible. Just be careful during spirited driving. It's easy to get your arms and hands stuck in certain positions. Don't drive relaxed. Keep your hands at 9 and 3 and don't cross your arms in corners.

Losing weight is insanely difficult. You will instantly notice how much it strains the car when you get 2 heavy guys in it.

BTW brake boosting is way more difficult than it should be when the wheel is in the way. Have to approach the brake with a crooked leg.

killer2g

My buddy has an fd n he's a big guy. Wat he did was get a smaller wheel u should give that a try.

Supernaut

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FYI: the moon roof restricts alot of height.

I also got a newer nardi wheel and even though I didnt have to many problems before, I did notice that driving was alot more comfortable.

krazyprican

Which wheel did he get?

oo7arkman

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Remind him he does not drive a honda civic and should install quality parts in his FD. MOMO, or Sparco....

The hub adaptors can be found pretty cheap here: http://www.gomiata.com/mihubadplpl9.html and it comes with the resistor to trip the air bag light.

Just with a smaller wheel you should have no worries getting in/out/driving an FD. Hope to see your "I just bought my first FD and I love it" thread soon!!

krazyprican

lol^ will do. thanks for the link. anyone in ct with a small steering wheel setup? lol. just wanna thank everyone for their contribution and hopefully u will see a I just bought my first FD and I love it" thread soon!!

n rider89

I like the idea of a smaller wheel but there are very few ones that still have an air bag. I would love to fit better but not at the expense of safety.

rx7rcer09

im 6ft and 215 with a football body build and i have no trouble fitting in my FD.