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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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Any tall 430 owners

Finally at a pt in my life where I am seriously looking at exotics but I don't know if I can fit in anything at 6'5". 430 coupe would be my choice if I could fit but I am not sure. I sat in a spyder and I could not lean the seat back enough but I was told it goes back farther in a coupe. I thought the 575 would fit but it seemed smaller than the 430/360. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks
 
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i dont own one but i've driven my friends 430 a few times and i fit quite well in his for being 6'5 as well.
 
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Novitec Rosso has a st wheel for tall guys.
 
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Originally Posted by tws_andrew
Finally at a pt in my life where I am seriously looking at exotics but I don't know if I can fit in anything at 6'5". 430 coupe would be my choice if I could fit but I am not sure. I sat in a spyder and I could not lean the seat back enough but I was told it goes back farther in a coupe. I thought the 575 would fit but it seemed smaller than the 430/360. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks
I am 6'4" and have not had a problem with the 430, 599 or the enzo. It depends on your body proportions wheather your all "legs" or all upper torso..
 
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I'm 6'5" 265 and I drive the 360 and 430 spiders very comfortably. I have driven both to and from Vegas (300 miles) and had no problems. I fit very comfortably in the 430 coupe, as well.
 
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im 6'4 230 with no problems
 
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you could also have brackets made to lower the seat if it is a problem. This is often done for pro athletes. I have seen a 6'7" guy drive a viper coupe.
 
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OK. The spyder I sat in didn't have elec seats. Sat in an coupe with Daytona seats. Seat lowered fits me fine. What are the widest factory seat options for a 430?
 
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I am 6'5" tall well proportioned body but have the added problem of a full left leg prosthetic that does not bend like a human leg...so...I have sat in a 360 and 430, actually 2 weeks ago and I fit great. I did not recline the seat back all the way either because I like to be able to extend my arms with out having my shoulder come off the back of the seat so that my wrist rests on the top of the steering wheel...I guess this seating position comes from my track driving.
 
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Originally Posted by mdrums
I am 6'5" tall well proportioned body but have the added problem of a full left leg prosthetic that does not bend like a human leg...so...I have sat in a 360 and 430, actually 2 weeks ago and I fit great. I did not recline the seat back all the way either because I like to be able to extend my arms with out having my shoulder come off the back of the seat so that my wrist rests on the top of the steering wheel...I guess this seating position comes from my track driving.
Seems like an F1 430 or 360 would be a great car for you. All the fun of manual upshifts and downshifts without the need for a clutch!
 
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