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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 04:36 AM
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Default Im 6'3 thinking bout getting a s2k

will i fit in this car or can i get some aftermarkets done to the interior to make me fit??
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 04:47 AM
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Yes!
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 04:51 AM
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I have an idea!

go to a dealer and find out!
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 04:53 AM
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It really depends on how long you legs are compared to your upper body. If's your 6'3 then it's not going to be the most comfortable car for you. They do make seat rails that will allow you to position the front seat lower, but this wont help much if your knees are touching the dash. What I would recommend is that you go check one out in person. No one here is going to be able to tell you for sure if you can fit or not.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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One of my friends who is 6'3 and 200 pounds drove my car a couple times and says its not that bad driving just the passenger seat is tight.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:19 AM
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6'3" is cutting it close. Long trips might be difficult. I'm just pissed that at 6' the helmet cut outs are a little too low on the stock seats.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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Yeah if your driving an hour or two your back will be killing you!
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:28 AM
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I always wanted to have a cooled seat! Now that would be a great mod
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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Ever see that episode of "pimp my ride" where they installed fans in the seat. Dumbest mod ever, they should have rerouted A/C lines to the seats, now that would be cool <- pun intended.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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I think some BMWs have cooled seats...
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HondaKyle &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think some BMWs have cooled seats...</TD></TR></TABLE>

That they do! Would not be that hard to do an electric cooled setup. They have these pads that you put under you seat cover that cool when 12volts is applied.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by White Smoke &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

That they do! Would not be that hard to do an electric cooled setup. They have these pads that you put under you seat cover that cool when 12volts is applied.</TD></TR></TABLE> I smell a new DIY!!! I always have the top down and dont like using A/C I think this would be a perfect fix... oops thread got jacked
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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Cars.com Top 10 Innovations

7. Heated and cooled seats

Time frame: Heated seats have been around for a while, but cooled seats debuted in the mid-90s.
The innovation: Electric coils warm the seat, air circulates to cool it.
What we did before: Froze our butts off, or walked around with sweaty, slimy shirts plastered to our backs.
Which cars have them: Many cars offer heated seats. Cars with cooled seats include the Audi A8; BMW 760, 750 and M5; Bentley Continental Flying Spur; Buick Lucerne; Cadillac DTS, Escalade, STS, XLR and DTS; Ford Expedition and GT; Infiniti M35 and M45; Lexus ES, GS, IS and LS; Lincoln LS, Navigator and MKZ; Maserati Quattroporte; Maybach 57 and 62; Mercedes-Benz S, SL, CL, CLK, CLS, E and SLR; Mercury Monterey; Saab 9-5; Toyota Avalon; and VW Phaeton.

Seat covers FTW. lol
Pick it up at your local Home Depot.

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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:55 AM
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I could just get the parts from one of those and rig it up... shouldnt be to hard... I hope
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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You could use a bunch of TECs "thermal electric coolers" a.k.a peltier coolers. They use them on CPU heat sinks. Down side is that the other side of the TEC gets hot. It evens out the temperature difference, one side gets cool the other gets hot, so you would need to have a huge heat sink in the seat.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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Nice idea but that does not sound feasible.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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You wont be able to see out the front of the car. Im 6'0 and can barely see through the windows. You can get aftemarket seat rails and they will lower the seat.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 03:56 PM
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you are at about the limit. You might look a little goofy when top is down because your head will be as tall as windshield pillar up top. You you will fit when the top is closed though.

I am 5"11 and have some room to spare but if I grow any more...well at 33 I doubt it (obvious joke)

The passenger side is tighter and I don't like riding but when im drunk....
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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^-- LOL. Ya for me at 6 ft its hard to see a lot of stoplights, 6'3" would be a beatch because you'll have to scrunch down to see them. Get it though, the car is amazing.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 04:39 AM
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Im 6'3" 178lbs. It sucked. Couldnt see anything and the steering wheel felt like it was between my knees.

More importantly, make sure you have a cool hairstlye or a nice beanie to wear while driving. Otherwise youll look like a total idiot. I dont have either, so no S2k for me.
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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my friend is 6'4" and he sold the car because he didnt fit comfortably or at all really, his head pretty much hit the canvas, he looked stupid in it.

im 5'5" and it fits me perfect.
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 05:52 AM
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I'm 6'0" and the only real problem I have is seeing traffic lights when stopped at a red light. Does anyone else HATE that? The top windshield pillar is DEAD NUTS in the way.
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 06:59 AM
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I'm 6'5 and i fit. Barely.
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 07:16 AM
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Modified Taitec rail with Recaro SPG. This will seat you where youre almost sitting on the floor. Thats the best you'll be able to do.

If you know anyone with an S2K, see if they are willing to pull out the driver side seat. Sit on the floor & feel out the position. See if you like the steering wheel position, pedals are ok & you have enough clearance.
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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Backyard specials also makes a seat rail that is like 20 mm lower than stock.

You'll prob be a bit cramped with the top up.
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