Too tall for an RX-7?

[DJRichard]

Hi, Ive been interested in buying an RX-7 for a while now and Ive just changed jobs which means that I should be in a position to buy one in about 3 months time.

I have been looking through the classifieds on this site to get an idea about the current market and what I would expect to get for whatever amount of money.

I noticed that someone who was selling their car on ebay had to put it back up for sale as the winning bidder found that he was too tall to fit in the car.  His left leg could not get between the centre console and the steering wheel.  He also found that he could not get the seat back far enough.

Im genuinely gutted if this turns out to be the case.  I\'m 6\'3" myself and my legs are fairly long.  I dont know anyone with an RX-7 and Ive not seen any in local garages to go and sit in.  Has anyone else found this to be a problem?  Is there any way to overcome it?

I do really want one as they are truly beautiful cars to look at and the noise they make is great.

[peterch]

you can get longer runners for the seats, I believe there are afew members on this site that are your\'e sort of height. Try the search option, you will definitely find some info on here.

[peterch]

there is a thread titled RX7 & a lanky sod, just put tall in the search and it is about 4th thread down

[antnicuk]

buy a TII and make it faster than an FD with the money you save................  or try longer runners.....

[turbomaz]

I`m almost 6.6` standard seat runners but have a 280mm wheel np getting in or out even with my 20 stone frame..

[antnicuk]

i have a small steering wheel with boss, i think its about 280 mm,.  i found it too small for my FC so i never used it.  anyone want to buy it?.