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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 05:39 PM
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Default Tall guy in a S2k.

I fit just ok(less the 1/2 inch) with the roof on in a S2k, i'm 6'4" 255lbs.

Is there any headroom to gain with a aftermarket bucket? I noticed the honda seat seems pretty close to the floor to start with.

Thanks for any infos.
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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Default Re: Tall guy in a S2k. (Skyllz)

dang.... I'm 6' 4"..... hope I don't have to choose another car cuz my giant *** won't fit in a s2k...
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 10:18 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Skyllz &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I fit just ok(less the 1/2 inch) with the roof on in a S2k, i'm 6'4" 255lbs.

Is there any headroom to gain with a aftermarket bucket? I noticed the honda seat seems pretty close to the floor to start with.

Thanks for any infos.</TD></TR></TABLE> Yep, an aftermarket seat with rails will lower seating height by ~3 inches. The stock seat actually sits pretty high.
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 08:02 AM
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Default Re: Tall guy in a S2k. (vapor)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vapor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Yep, an aftermarket seat with rails will lower seating height by ~3 inches. The stock seat actually sits pretty high. </TD></TR></TABLE>


Yeah it does. Isn't there a way to remove some washers, padding, etc... and lower to stock seat an inch or so?

I am hesitant to put my Mugen seat in, but damn, it would lower me about 3". Makes for one helluva direct feel!
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vapor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Yep, an aftermarket seat with rails will lower seating height by ~3 inches. The stock seat actually sits pretty high. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Wow, even more then I expected, I would be ok for my helmet then.

Also, an aftermaket seat should be able to be 1-2 inches further back also hopefully? With an aftermaket spteering wheel and a spacer, it should'nt be too far hopefully.

Not easy being tall, I cant fit/drive properly any of the nice cars since i'm too cramped
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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 10:58 AM
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Default Re: Tall guy in a S2k. (Skyllz)

I know how you feel man. I can't fit in an s2k for **** and Im 6'3 and almost 195lbs. Sucks
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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 01:22 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Skyllz &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Wow, even more then I expected, I would be ok for my helmet then.

Also, an aftermaket seat should be able to be 1-2 inches further back also hopefully? With an aftermaket spteering wheel and a spacer, it should'nt be too far hopefully.

Not easy being tall, I cant fit/drive properly any of the nice cars since i'm too cramped </TD></TR></TABLE>

yep, the seat will be able to sit further away, depending on the angle of recline you dial into the brackets.
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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 01:25 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ScreaminTeg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">


Yeah it does. Isn't there a way to remove some washers, padding, etc... and lower to stock seat an inch or so?

I am hesitant to put my Mugen seat in, but damn, it would lower me about 3". Makes for one helluva direct feel! </TD></TR></TABLE>

pull apart and modifying the stock seat is too much trouble IMO. While aftermarket seats aren't cheap, neither are the rails, I'd say that's the "better" approach.
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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 01:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vapor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

pull apart and modifying the stock seat is too much trouble IMO. While aftermarket seats aren't cheap, neither are the rails, I'd say that's the "better" approach. </TD></TR></TABLE>

i agree...is there anyway to keep aftermarket seats at stock height? i'm only 5'10
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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nishant &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

i agree...is there anyway to keep aftermarket seats at stock height? i'm only 5'10</TD></TR></TABLE>

it's all fully adjustable in the rails, you can even have it sit higher than stock
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 04:01 PM
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I'm 6-2 and something over 200.

I fit just fine. The top of the windshield always blocks stop lights but other than that.
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 04:10 PM
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HMM, never thought you could make it higher. Id personally like it higher but im afraid if i do it then i cant fit in there with my helmet on. However the top is usually down with the helmet on (cept when it rains)
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