[Big Boy Al]

well today i was extremely piffed off.

i was hoping to do a few trackdays in the frp this year as i couldnt in my standard puma as i sat too high in the car and could not get a crash helmet on.

i was advised that the frp seats sat lower and i thought brilliant.

on buying the car i noticed that i sat at exactly the same height as in my old puma

with about half inch to an inch head room.

so bought a crash helmet ready for nurburghring and the other days like ford fair . tried it on and i cant even slightly put my head straight would have to lean over into the passenger seat

so im not a happy man today as i was really looking forward to ford fair and trax and even going to brands hatch but thats stuffed that up.

luckily you dont have to wear a crash helmet for the ring so ill just have to go there every year lol.

looks like i may be getting a new car sooner than i thought.

out of interest how much headroom does everyone else have. im 6ft 1.

This post has been edited by Big Boy Al: 18 March 2006 - 09:40 PM

[R5CPD]

I still say you should fit in Al.

[Turby]

Im 6'1" as well and don't have a problem - though I used to have to wind the rear of the seat back a bit.

Its a lot easier with rear bucket seats - rpobably not an option for you though

[Big Boy Al]

I still say you should in Al.

im still gonna go mate just annoyed i cant go on track.

Im 6'1" as well and don't have a problem - though I used to have to wind the rear of the seat back a bit.

Its a lot easier with rear bucket seats - rpobably not an option for you though

how much headroom do you have normally though??

when im in it normall i literally have an inch headroom.

when i have my hair spikey it gets flattened by the ceiling.

im right down in the seat.

was speaking to ed about it and it seems like i have a long top half of my body and shorter legs so i sit really high in seats i struggle in alot of cars.


surely someone could make some different subframes for the seats that sit lower. surley

[David]

Can't believe that, Al! Which type of helmet did you try on? An open face one might give slightly more room.
Or cut a hole in the roof.

This post has been edited by David: 18 March 2006 - 10:24 PM

[Big Boy Al]

got a sparco open face one.

was only a cheap one well 70 quid so a dearer one might not have so much above the head as this sits up about 2 1/2 inches above head level.


looks like the 22b impreza will be coming quicker than i thought lol.

[Mikey B]

What if you lean the seat right back (as much as necessary)? You'll have to adapt to driving like it, but it seems like an option.

[Big Boy Al]

B)-->

What if you lean the seat right back (as much as necessary)? You'll have to adapt to driving like it, but it seems like an option.
[/quote]


tried tilting it right back but i cant even put my head up straight ????

its a weird one im gonna have someone manufacture something just so i sit an inch lower as the subframes are quite big

FRP 241 RINGMEISTER -23 LAPS = 296.7 MILES COMPLETED, MORE TO COME NEXT YEAR

[Stacey]

--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Mikey B @ Mar 18 2006, 11:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
What if you lean the seat right back (as much as necessary)? You'll have to adapt to driving like it, but it seems like an option.
tried tilting it right back but i cant even put my head up straight ????

its a weird one im gonna have someone manufacture something just so i sit an inch lower as the subframes are quite big

i could drive it for u? im only 5"4 so ive got plenty of room?!?!? lol
?
hows about it? givin a wee girl a shot in your frp??

[Big Boy Al]

anytime ill even come pick you up

This post has been edited by Big Boy Al: 18 March 2006 - 11:14 PM

[Stacey]

anytime ill even come pick you up

wicked!

pm me dates times etc ;-)

[Big Boy Al]

well your only 7 hours away.

see you at 7 am tomorrow morning lol

why dont you live closer

[Stacey]

well your only 7 hours away.

see you at 7 am tomorrow morning lol

why dont you live closer

in some of ur posts u write 241 and i couldnt understand what it meant? thought it was some sort of football 442 type thing for cars ...hmm anyway! jst realised this minute its the number of ur car!!!

THEY ARE LETTING ME TEACH KIDS. SOMEONE PHONE MY UNI LOL

anyway..would love a shot in a car like that but u would need to keep me away from lamp-posts (very bad punto (first car) decided to kiss one one night!! )

[tomkirkland]

6ft3 and loads of room.

I do sit under the highest part of the roof though.

[Big Boy Al]

6ft3 and loads of room.

I do sit under the highest part of the roof though.

see i dont understand whats wrong with me lol.

[Stacey]

see i dont understand whats wrong with me lol.

how do u get pics in beside ur postings?

[d170sam]

get a sunroof al, then you can be a tank commander

[warrenpenalver]

Get a custom subframe made up as the ford one is a bit high.

Or buy a base mount bucket seat for track days and just bolt it in the day before.

[BOK]

see i dont understand whats wrong with me lol.

I think it depends on your proportions...I had a friend who was slightly short in the leg but long in the back ( ), she had some problems fitting into certain cars as they are designed for 'average' people who of course do not really exist.

Might be worth getting the tape measure out to check...suits you sir

I always wondered whether the Sparco subframe meant that some other model of Sparco seat might fit (fixed bucket etc...), perhaps one that have a lower seat base, therefore all you would need to change is just the driver's seat Might make the interior look odd but it's better than bye bye FRP

[ALAN at PUMABUILD]

I think it depends on your proportions...I had a friend who was slightly short in the leg but long in the back ( ), she had some problems fitting into certain cars as they are designed for 'average' people who of course do not really exist.

Might be worth getting the tape measure out to check...suits you sir

I always wondered whether the Sparco subframe meant that some other model of Sparco seat might fit (fixed bucket etc...), perhaps one that have a lower seat base, therefore all you would need to change is just the driver's seat Might make the interior look odd but it's better than bye bye FRP

Al i have a seat you can try in your car, it is from the old Ka Rally car which are side mount so they should drop low enough for you but it will mean swaping it for track days