StL

Hey all, starting to look at RX-7's and I was wondering how much room they have for the driver. I'm 6'1", 250lbs. Am I evey going to fit in one? Also, what is the weight capacity for them? Thanks.

jeremy

iTrader: (1)

i have no clue on weight capacity but do a search on this and you'll find a ton of threads on this. pretty much the answer is get one without a sunroof and it will be tight if you wear a helmet (autocross, track). when i sat in a member's car who i believe is that tall or taller, he had an aftermarket seat with custom brackets on the stock rails and i couldn't see over the dash (5'8"). so even if its tight stock, you can improve on it.

1FAST7

Yes big guys can fit on in a 7. Search for a topic like "how tall are you guys." not sure if thats the exact name. But many people that were tall and big said they fit.

1FAST7

SanJoRX7

I've got a friend that's 6'1" tall (pretty light tho...like 160 or so), and he fits fine in his R1. I did manage to squeeze a friend of mine into my base model and he's 6'9", and though it was tight, he fit. He wouldn't have been able to drive it though.

StL

sorry for the newbie mistake. I just found the search. Thanks guys!

lane_change

iTrader: (20)

I don't think the height will be a problem but the weight may be. My friend is like 5'10" and must weigh from 250-300 and he hates to even sit in one because it must squeeze his rolls. He likes his Prelude, but I think his car feels like a couch. I am 5'11" 160lbs and I fit grrreaattt.

RX7-2JOCK

One of my tongan buddys who's about 6'2, 280-300lbs of pure rock hates the seating in my FD.....Hes just too buff I think.......

Jordan

only person I know that doesn't fit into my car is one of my friends, he's 6'1 but quite heavy. yeah, I mean he's fat.

So, I guess if you are not too heavy, it should be ok to fit in.

but not sure about doing things like toe-heel, cuz even me having a hard time to do it sometimes. I am 5'9

TailHappy

Hey, vinDiesel or Dom or whatever you want to call him didn't have any trouble fitting in a 7 and he's a big *****! You just have to lean your seat waaaaay back which makes you cool anyway....

(sorry, I'm a smartass)

I'm 6' but only about 160 and everything fits perfectly. Like others say, weight mgiht be the only restriction, depending on how you wear it.

Import Convert

I'm 6'3 175lbs. Its a tight fit in my R1, and I have to put my right leg in first to clear the wheel when I get in, but once I am in there I am OK. I'm thinking of getting a smaller wheel to ease entry.

martini

well the passenger seat is a whole different story. I hate FD passenger seats.

But I'm 6'2" and weigh maybe 240 now. I fit ok. Don't expect an easy heel -toe (it's more like a toe-heel), and it's rough when racing with a helmet, but it works. Smaller steering wheel (or "d-cut" wheel), lower seat, and widefoot pedals, and you'd be good to go.

hemlock

I'm 6'-1" and weigh ~245 (approximately the same as your description). I have to set the seat all the way back and then lean it back some too. Suprisingly enough it is still pretty comfortable; you just gotta forget about using the visors - they block all line of sight out the windshield.
I hear that aftermarket seats can help out too with head clearance if you can afford 'em; I could use an inch or extra for driving with a helmet, but without one is no problem.

MrFreeze

Im 5 11 like 280 or some **** ive realy let my self go and i nice and snug stock but im shure if i got aftermarket seats mabey a stearing wheel i would have i bit more room

Sloraxe

I'm 6'3" 270 and I fit pretty good. Although a diet never hurts