Phyte Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 Hey gents. I'm a newb to the Z world, and before I buy one I'd like to know how comfortable they are for 6'4" guys? I can't find any around Austin TX, but I have found one in Tucson AZ. Before I spend $300 on a plane ticket I need to know if I'll fit "ok" in a 73 240z. I plan on a complete rebuild including interior, so if there's different seats that allow for more room keep that in mind for me. Thanks!! Phyte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 I'm 6'4" about 200 lbs and I have enough leg room. Usually don't have the seat all the way back either. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmead Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 I'm 6'4 and say 160lbs...fit no problem, a suprising amount of room. My problem is the head room, but that is only because my 240 has a sunroof with little latches that hang down a few inches from the roof. Also, if you're having problems fitting, I've found you can take 1-1.5" off the seat by removing the spacers on the four bolts that attach it to the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zone Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 I am 6'7" and like the fit of the 70-78 Z's 1979 and beyond they don't fit so good. I am in Phx, let me know if you need anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyte Posted October 4, 2003 Author Share Posted October 4, 2003 These are the responses I was hoping for. I'm 6'4 250, but those pounds are dropping fast. The one I found in AZ is in tucson. I'm waiting on some information on it. If it is in good of condition as the pictures tell, then I'll be flying out and driving it home. Oh the fun begins. Phyte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigWhyteDude Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 im about 6-5 300 and most of it WAS muscle about a year ago i quit lifting wieghts and i kind grew horazontaly but do you think i could fit into a 76-78 280 reasonably well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nic-Rebel450CA Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 im about 6-5 300 and most of it WAS muscle about a year ago i quit lifting wieghts and i kind grew horazontaly but do you think i could fit into a 76-78 280 reasonably well? Boy, you are a big dude. I would say you might feel a bit cramped up. I am 6'2" and 175 and fit great, but my cousin who was 6'1" and about 285 sold his Z a while back ago because he was too cramped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun660z Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 Boy, you are a big dude. I would say you might feel a bit cramped up. I am 6'2" and 175 and fit great, but my cousin who was 6'1" and about 285 sold his Z a while back ago because he was too cramped. That doesn’t sound right, I am a FAT short dude 6' 352 pounds tall body short legs have to slide seat forward to reach pedals,, and I don’t feel cramped at all in fact My 97 Thunderbird is Cramped but not my Z's. “I have 2 1976 280z's with SBC 400" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rick458 Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 I'm am 6'2" 280lbs I fit my 260Z OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigWhyteDude Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 i know im a big guy thats why i chose the name i did . i like being this big but damn its hard to find clothes that fit. i didnt know about the 280Z's but in my uncles 86 300zx its cramped driving it. i have to let the seat all the way back and lean it really far back to fit under the stock stearing wheel. thats actualy the car i learned to drive a stick on:) when i was younger. By the way i played football in highschool. just about all positions on the O.L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zone Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 Check out a pre 79 Z car they are much better configured for the taller folks. The only newer Z's I fit in are the 300ZX 2+2's and the new 350Z. For clothes check out http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/SpecialtyNav.aspx?RefPage=Department%2Easp&DeptID=469&CatID=4395&CatTyp=SIZ&Dep=MEN%27S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 ok, now instead of guys reading off their measurements, can we get some hot chicks to post here instead and do the same? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigWhyteDude Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 hmm... not to sure there are that many cicks that hang around on this site... much less hot ones.... i may be wronge though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyte Posted October 5, 2003 Author Share Posted October 5, 2003 3 months ago I was 320, but now I'm 250. I got tired of being a fat boy I could of been "BigPhyteDude" too Phyte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thinkmonkey Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 Geeze, are all of us Z owners fat and tall? I'm 6'5" 220 and I fit in my car perfectly due to it's cab rearward proportions. -David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bastaad525 Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 6'3" 280lbs here, and I fit well though I gotta do some contortioning to get between the seat and steering wheel. Once inside leg room isn't a problem, though it's not the most comfortable car I've ever driven, that's for sure. I do keep my seat all the way back though. 240z seats suck for driving fast though I gotta say that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zline Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 im not a tree like you guys... just 6 feet maybe 165 or so..mostly muscle from muay thai and wrestling. any tips on getting huge? haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dot Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 hey I'm 5' 8" and need blocks on the pedals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhins50 Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 im 5' 7" and 220, i fit better in a s30 than my 240sx. you gotta remember they were the first japanese sports car designed for an american market. compare the roominess of a old roadster to your z. no comparison. mr.k. just really wanted to be a 6'5" 260lb white dude after seeing my fair lady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 I'm 6' 2" 210 lbs, but some of you fellers seem aweful HUGE to say the least. A better topic might be "Why do these small cars attract such big guys?" Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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