Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Go Back   Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum > General > Chat

Chat General Discussion About The Nissan 240SX and Nissan Z Cars


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-10-2002, 08:53 AM   #1
formeRiceR
Zilvia Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Mass
Age: 43
Posts: 280
Trader Rating: (0)
formeRiceR is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
I'm 6'3" and I'm thinking about getting a S14...I have sat in one before and the roof kinda hit's my head if I don't tilt the chair. Just wondering if you tall people regret getting a 240 because of it, will I be able to lower the height with a aftermarket seat...
__________________
"Street racers don't need girls." -Lonely Driver

Learning about cars one FLAME at a time ... (thanks to TNORD)
formeRiceR is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Old 08-10-2002, 09:18 AM   #2
rampid360
Zilvia Junkie
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 328
Trader Rating: (0)
rampid360 is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Send a message via ICQ to rampid360
im a hair under 6ft and have plenty of room if i move the base back a bit and barely recline it.

I think squishing backseat passengers are the only thing you have to worry about if you get an s14.

Aftermarket seat will lower you a bit as well.
__________________
For every winner there are dozens of losers.  Odds are you're one of them.
rampid360 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2002, 09:28 AM   #3
SimpleS14
Post Whore!
 
SimpleS14's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Philly
Age: 42
Posts: 9,185
Trader Rating: (0)
SimpleS14 is close to perfectionSimpleS14 is close to perfectionSimpleS14 is close to perfectionSimpleS14 is close to perfectionSimpleS14 is close to perfectionSimpleS14 is close to perfectionSimpleS14 is close to perfectionSimpleS14 is close to perfectionSimpleS14 is close to perfectionSimpleS14 is close to perfectionSimpleS14 is close to perfection
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
6'
I heard that some seats will actually raise the height. &nbsp;Just put a pillow on your current seats and see how it feels. &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>
__________________
Goals are dreams with a deadline.
L.H.O.O.Q.
SimpleS14 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2002, 09:37 AM   #4
SaintlyCharBoy
Premium Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Bow, NH
Age: 43
Posts: 849
Trader Rating: (1)
SaintlyCharBoy is making a name for him/her selfSaintlyCharBoy is making a name for him/her selfSaintlyCharBoy is making a name for him/her self
Feedback Score: 1 reviews
Send a message via ICQ to SaintlyCharBoy Send a message via AIM to SaintlyCharBoy Send a message via Yahoo to SaintlyCharBoy
well, i've never had a problem... then again, i'm 5'4"

short little scotch/irish kid...
__________________
92 vert - KADE + VH41 + GM MA5 = too many parts in the garage
95 base - retired
SaintlyCharBoy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2002, 11:03 AM   #5
AzNxbOi23
 
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 18
Trader Rating: (0)
AzNxbOi23 is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
6''1, no problems.
AzNxbOi23 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2002, 11:17 AM   #6
HippoSleek
Nissanaholic!
 
HippoSleek's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: elsewhere
Posts: 2,081
Trader Rating: (0)
HippoSleek is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
6'3" average torso; 95 s14 (w/ lumbar adj) w/ moonroof. &nbsp;It's TIGHT. &nbsp;

In an OEM seat, your head will graze if you get the moonroof. &nbsp;DON'T get that option if you can help it!!

Aftermarket seats generally raise you. &nbsp;The OEM seat is pretty much on the floor (about 1" b/n seat botton and floor).

I took apart my seat and removed about 1.5" of foam padding from it, which lowered my final seating position by .5-.75". &nbsp;Now I have a bit of room - but there is still a 50/50 chance my "do" will be mussed before I get anywhere. &nbsp;

If you plan to wear a helmet (i.e., autox, or track), you really shouldn't get a sunroof. &nbsp;Even w/ the shaved seat, I take about 3 minutes just getting my seat in place so I can crook my head just right to fit.
HippoSleek is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2002, 12:06 PM   #7
whateverjames
Nissanaholic!
 
whateverjames's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: St. Louis
Age: 45
Posts: 2,263
Trader Rating: (0)
whateverjames has a little shameless behavior in the past
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Send a message via AIM to whateverjames
the folks from StL, chicago and KC already know i'm short <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>
but i'm around 5"5 140 lbs &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; i don't know exactly how short i am
__________________

02 Blazer X - 90 240SX w/SR


oh noes
whateverjames is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2002, 12:18 PM   #8
KiDyNomiTe
Post Whore!
 
KiDyNomiTe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Chicago
Age: 38
Posts: 6,296
Trader Rating: (0)
KiDyNomiTe has a reputation beyond reputeKiDyNomiTe has a reputation beyond reputeKiDyNomiTe has a reputation beyond reputeKiDyNomiTe has a reputation beyond reputeKiDyNomiTe has a reputation beyond reputeKiDyNomiTe has a reputation beyond reputeKiDyNomiTe has a reputation beyond reputeKiDyNomiTe has a reputation beyond reputeKiDyNomiTe has a reputation beyond reputeKiDyNomiTe has a reputation beyond reputeKiDyNomiTe has a reputation beyond repute
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Send a message via AIM to KiDyNomiTe
not too short i'm about 5'6" 5'7"
__________________
PROCEED
Grip Gambler
KiDyNomiTe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2002, 01:04 PM   #9
240Dori
Zilvia Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: MI
Age: 41
Posts: 162
Trader Rating: (0)
240Dori is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Send a message via AIM to 240Dori
5'11'' fit perfectly in my 93 fastback
240Dori is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2002, 01:14 PM   #10
tnord
Nissanaholic!
 
tnord's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Posts: 1,975
Trader Rating: (0)
tnord is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
i'm 6'3'' 225lbs, so i'm plenty big. i have a 98 w/sunroof, and i wear a helmet in the car quite often. you can make it work, but you end up having to sit a bit farther back than you would like. if you're not doing any track driving, don't worry about it, it's not that bad. i've had the car for a year now, and i don't regret it.
tnord is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2002, 04:18 PM   #11
One-Eighty SX
Zilvia Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 205
Trader Rating: (0)
One-Eighty SX is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
I am shy under 6" foot as well the 90 240sx i drove gave me problems when i was it not enough room for me... Maybe i never adjusted the seat to my specifications and stuff
One-Eighty SX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2002, 04:25 PM   #12
SR20Fastback
Nissanaholic!
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: The Bay
Age: 40
Posts: 1,637
Trader Rating: (0)
SR20Fastback is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Send a message via AIM to SR20Fastback
Im about 6' and I fit perfectly in my 90 fastback, but my seat is sorta reclined, and I have some weird aftermarket seats, that look like seats that came from the plains of africa (striped).
__________________
Fodive STILL blows goats, I have proof.
SR20Fastback is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2002, 05:08 PM   #13
kurissuS13
Zilvia Junkie
 
kurissuS13's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: SoCali Caliente
Age: 41
Posts: 469
Trader Rating: (0)
kurissuS13 has a spectacular aura aboutkurissuS13 has a spectacular aura aboutkurissuS13 has a spectacular aura aboutkurissuS13 has a spectacular aura aboutkurissuS13 has a spectacular aura aboutkurissuS13 has a spectacular aura about
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Send a message via AIM to kurissuS13
6'1", and sitting in my S13 FB isn't cramped, but i've been sitting with the seat reclined. &nbsp;i can still have a helmet on, but it's a challenge to get in the car with it on.
__________________
"OMG!!! It's... it's Bananas! They're... they're in Pajamas!!! And, THEY'RE COMING DOWN THE STAIRS!!!"

--SUGAR & PATIS 4 LIFE--
kurissuS13 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2002, 05:43 PM   #14
BadMoJo
Nissanaholic!
 
BadMoJo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca
Age: 43
Posts: 1,931
Trader Rating: (0)
BadMoJo has a spectacular aura aboutBadMoJo has a spectacular aura aboutBadMoJo has a spectacular aura aboutBadMoJo has a spectacular aura aboutBadMoJo has a spectacular aura aboutBadMoJo has a spectacular aura aboutBadMoJo has a spectacular aura about
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Send a message via AIM to BadMoJo
I am 6'4" with a sunroof... yeah its a bit tight, but nothing i can't handle. With a helmet its pretty lame, her cocked to the side and shit.
__________________


----Gone----
BadMoJo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2002, 08:38 PM   #15
240Driver39
Zilvia FREAK!
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Charleston, SC
Age: 40
Posts: 1,090
Trader Rating: (1)
240Driver39 is making a name for him/her self240Driver39 is making a name for him/her self
Feedback Score: 1 reviews
Send a message via AIM to 240Driver39
im 5' 11'' and in my 91 i fit pretty good, just leaves no room at all in the rear, but, my friends gotta make sacrifices if they want to ride around with me haha
__________________
1990 240sx 5spd fastback
240Driver39 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2002, 08:51 PM   #16
Titan
Zilvia Junkie
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 421
Trader Rating: (0)
Titan is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
I'm 6'0 myself. I don't own a 240 yet, but I have sat in one and it is fine as long as the seat is all the way back. True, you will not have much room for friends in the back, but thats what trunks are for. &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

You may laugh, but a friend of mine actually prefers the trunk to the back seat.. kinda strange, but he's from New Zealand.. what can you expect &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>
__________________


Sleep Doesn't Drink Beer
Titan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2002, 10:06 PM   #17
SprungScorp
Zilvia Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 168
Trader Rating: (0)
SprungScorp is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Send a message via Yahoo to SprungScorp
Dammit, you guys are making me feel short. 5'10". I NEED TO BREAK 6!!
__________________
Why don't you just call it 'Operation Ass Cream'?
My Page
SprungScorp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2002, 10:37 PM   #18
SaintlyCharBoy
Premium Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Bow, NH
Age: 43
Posts: 849
Trader Rating: (1)
SaintlyCharBoy is making a name for him/her selfSaintlyCharBoy is making a name for him/her selfSaintlyCharBoy is making a name for him/her self
Feedback Score: 1 reviews
Send a message via ICQ to SaintlyCharBoy Send a message via AIM to SaintlyCharBoy Send a message via Yahoo to SaintlyCharBoy
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (SprungScorp @ Aug. 11 2002,12:06)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Dammit, you guys are making me feel short. 5'10". I NEED TO BREAK 6!!</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
bah, get comfortable with your shortness, it has advantages...
like a slowdance at a wedding with a 5'8-10" bridesmaid in heels (remember 5'4")

also, the short will one day rule the world, recall Napoleon (so what if he's french)
not to offend, but hitler wasn't of gigantic stature either, and he conquered his fair share

(blatantly ignoring the fact that all of the short wide ruling dictatorial types got their asses and countries handed to them in gigantic wars)
__________________
92 vert - KADE + VH41 + GM MA5 = too many parts in the garage
95 base - retired
SaintlyCharBoy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2002, 10:43 PM   #19
/etc/shadow
Zilvia Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 167
Trader Rating: (0)
/etc/shadow is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
6'2". S13. No problems fitting or being comfortable.
/etc/shadow is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-10-2002, 11:16 PM   #20
Fresh 240SX
Zilvia Junkie
 
Fresh 240SX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Niagara Region, Canada
Age: 41
Posts: 478
Trader Rating: (0)
Fresh 240SX is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Send a message via ICQ to Fresh 240SX Send a message via Yahoo to Fresh 240SX
S13..... 6'2" 220lbs.... No problems.... Could use a few more inches or knee room tho
__________________
Fresh 240SX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2002, 11:50 AM   #21
anotheraznguy
Zilvia Junkie
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: fremont ca
Age: 42
Posts: 369
Trader Rating: (2)
anotheraznguy is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 2 reviews
Send a message via AIM to anotheraznguy
well im 6 foot 3
220 lbs
...
i own a 92 fastback..
i have long lengs and shorter torso..
i have no problems with the head room but i do with the leg room a little but that is ok.. i can still heel toe

also i have about 5-7 inches of space..
btw i have a sunroof..
but then again the car is gutted fully..
and if u do go aftermarket seats..
just get a universal bracket and weld that bitch in there.
anotheraznguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2002, 12:00 PM   #22
sykikchimp
WOW addicted
 
sykikchimp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: the moon
Age: 44
Posts: 6,525
Trader Rating: (0)
sykikchimp has a spectacular aura aboutsykikchimp has a spectacular aura aboutsykikchimp has a spectacular aura aboutsykikchimp has a spectacular aura aboutsykikchimp has a spectacular aura aboutsykikchimp has a spectacular aura about
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Send a message via AIM to sykikchimp
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (anotheraznguy @ Aug. 12 2002,1:50)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">well im 6 foot 3
220 lbs
...
i own a 92 fastback..
i have long lengs and shorter torso..
i have no problems with the head room but i do with the leg room a little but that is ok.. i can still heel toe

also i have about 5-7 inches of space..
btw i have a sunroof..
but then again the car is gutted fully..
and if u do go aftermarket seats..
just get a universal bracket and weld that bitch in there.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
mighty tall for an azn guy <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> &nbsp;


I'm 6'4" 205lbs &nbsp;longer legs.. &nbsp;I wear a 34-36" inseam. &nbsp;I find that I have to put the seat all the way back, and recline it a little (which I would do anyway) then I fit fine. &nbsp;of course my knee gets in the way when I try to do heel-toe shifting..
__________________
sykikchimp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2002, 12:44 PM   #23
uiuc240
Nissanaholic!
 
uiuc240's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Naperville, IL
Age: 46
Posts: 2,093
Trader Rating: (0)
uiuc240 is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Send a message via AIM to uiuc240
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (SR20Fastback @ Aug. 10 2002,5:25)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I have some weird aftermarket seats, that look like seats that came from the plains of africa (striped).</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
ROFLMAO!!! That was hilarious. Zebra seats.

Oh, I'm 6'2" 220. &nbsp;I have a sunroof. &nbsp;I fit fine without a helmet...haven't tried with a helmet yet. &nbsp;I could be sad then.

Eric



__________________
2002 Mazda Protege5
1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)
uiuc240 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2002, 05:15 PM   #24
sr20mofo
Leaky Injector
 
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 97
Trader Rating: (0)
sr20mofo is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
5'8 damm these asian genes... *note to self* &nbsp;need to go buy growth hormones after work <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'>
sr20mofo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2002, 06:50 PM   #25
jskim9
Zilvia Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 174
Trader Rating: (0)
jskim9 is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
6'2"
'97 SE

normal driving position is fine, you can just recline the chair a bit. put the seats upright for racing position with a helmet... major problem. &nbsp;I'd look for one without a sunroof, to maximize headspace. I have one, and it kills about 1/2" - 3/4" into the cabin.

two things you can do:
1. get really expensive Bride seats and low seat brackets
2. get rid of your seat brackets and bolt the seats directly to the floor or have a lower custom brackets made.

definitely don't get sparco, corbeau, cobra, etc seats. As someone else said, those actually sit higher than stock. &nbsp;If you can, look for R32 or R33 seats, I heard (not confirmed) that they sit lower? not too sure.
__________________

*(insert clever comment here)*
jskim9 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2002, 06:57 PM   #26
CoasTek240
Post Whore!
 
CoasTek240's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: VA
Age: 40
Posts: 3,034
Trader Rating: (3)
CoasTek240 has much to be proud ofCoasTek240 has much to be proud ofCoasTek240 has much to be proud ofCoasTek240 has much to be proud ofCoasTek240 has much to be proud ofCoasTek240 has much to be proud ofCoasTek240 has much to be proud ofCoasTek240 has much to be proud ofCoasTek240 has much to be proud ofCoasTek240 has much to be proud ofCoasTek240 has much to be proud of
Feedback Score: 3 reviews
Send a message via AIM to CoasTek240
5'7" plenty of spance in my 92 coupe <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>
CoasTek240 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2002, 07:08 PM   #27
my240likenoother
Zilvia FREAK!
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,261
Trader Rating: (0)
my240likenoother is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Send a message via Yahoo to my240likenoother
5'7'' obiviously have no prob
but with the afrtermarket seets if you make your own brackets
you can drop the seat hight about 1.5''
but rember the seat is your friend make shure its safe <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'>
my240likenoother is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2002, 07:32 PM   #28
srJOEYdet
Zilvia Member
 
srJOEYdet's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Portland, Oregon
Age: 39
Posts: 260
Trader Rating: (0)
srJOEYdet is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Geeze. You guys shoud start a zilvia.net basketball team. We could call ya the Zilvia rim grabbas'... lol I am 5'7'' and I am mostly legs, So my S13 is nice and roomy. How many tall italian/Irishmen have you known?

Joey
__________________
Exceed 400x200 size limit
srJOEYdet is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2002, 07:42 PM   #29
blink0r
Zilvia Junkie
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 329
Trader Rating: (0)
blink0r is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
I'm 6'1, 180lbs. No problem.
__________________


1991 Nissan 240sx SE
&quot;Friends don't let friends drive trucks.&quot;
blink0r is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2002, 07:42 PM   #30
-E-
Post Whore!
 
-E-'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Florida, Americas Wang!
Age: 43
Posts: 2,912
Trader Rating: (0)
-E- is an unknown quantity at this point
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
6 foot 220lbs I have no prob I have 95 se I have no prob with the sunroof clearance
-E- is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:05 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
vB.Sponsors
Copyright ? 1998 - 2022, Zilvia.net