Potential Favour

Potential Favour

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kris450

Original Poster:

712 posts

201 months

Monday 26th February
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Afternoon all

I'm hoping some kind member here might be able to do me a huge favour. I'm pretty close to a potential RS purchase, but there's one last stumbling block.

Genetics haven't been kind to me and I'm not the tallest chap in the world. As in I'm a proper shorty... Around 5'3. I've been in contact with the factory and they tell me this won't be an issue at all, but I'm really hoping I could perhaps just sit in a car for real to see what it would be like.

I'm not asking to drive a car, be driven in a car or even start one. Its just 5 minutes of somebodies time to see if I will physically fit and how it would feel.

I'm on the Surrey/Sussex border/Gatwick area. Totally appreciate I could go to the factory, but its a bit of a trek seeing as I may find out I can't really fit comfortably. Understand FB would be the best place for this, but as I'm not an owner yet thats clearly a no go.

Anybody who is sort of localish who could perhaps let me strap a car on for size ? Completely understand if people aren't up for this, but as I say I'm NOT looking to drive a car or anything along those lines. Feel free to PM me if its easier that way.

Oh and beer will of course be provided as a heartfelt thanks ! thumbup

TR3B

174 posts

59 months

Tuesday 27th February
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Everything in the car is adjustable, including the pedals. You'll definitely fit. That said, trying somebody else's car on for size probably isn't a good metric because even though the seat is adjustable, they've likely got the pedals and wheel set to their preference. Good luck!

kris450

Original Poster:

712 posts

201 months

Tuesday 27th February
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TR3B said:
Everything in the car is adjustable, including the pedals. You'll definitely fit. That said, trying somebody else's car on for size probably isn't a good metric because even though the seat is adjustable, they've likely got the pedals and wheel set to their preference. Good luck!
Yeah I did wonder after I'd posted if it was really that beneficial seeing as we are all different !!

Thanks for the confirmation, appreciate it.

TR3B

174 posts

59 months

Wednesday 28th February
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kris450 said:
Yeah I did wonder after I'd posted if it was really that beneficial seeing as we are all different !!

Thanks for the confirmation, appreciate it.
Good luck! If you pull the trigger let us know what color you picked!

confusionhunter

449 posts

229 months

Friday 1st March
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Might be a bit of a trek but you could go to one of the Ultima Gasoline Juice meets. The next one is the Sunday 3rd march from 9.30am and then again 5th May from 9.30am. You can look about them and if you are charming enough maybe get a seat!

https://www.gasolinejuice.com/?fbclid=IwAR3MJgp_OZ...

https://www.facebook.com/reel/888006519468941

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000861896...

OR you could contact the factory for a visit and see if you can sit in one.

Arnold Cunningham

3,885 posts

260 months

Friday 1st March
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When I built my Spyder, my girlfriend of the time was 5'3" ish. She drove it absolutely fine, I just made sure the seat runners came forward far enough.
It wasn't even necessary to raise the seat at all. So you'll be fine, IMVHO.

GTR720

19 posts

24 months

Friday 1st March
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Hello,
You can come and sit in my GTR if it helps.
I'm located in Surrey, near Wimbledon.
I have the dropped floor for extra 2" headroom, so if you're comfy in mine you'll be comfy in the RS for sure.
Jason

kris450

Original Poster:

712 posts

201 months

Friday 1st March
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GTR720 said:
Hello,
You can come and sit in my GTR if it helps.
I'm located in Surrey, near Wimbledon.
I have the dropped floor for extra 2" headroom, so if you're comfy in mine you'll be comfy in the RS for sure.
Jason
That would be fantastic !! Massive thanks.

Tried to PM you but it states you're not accepting emails ?

GTR720

19 posts

24 months

Friday 1st March
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I don't use PH much. Just added you as a friend and sent a message.

kris450

Original Poster:

712 posts

201 months

Friday 1st March
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GTR720 said:
I don't use PH much. Just added you as a friend and sent a message.
And replied ! Ta

kris450

Original Poster:

712 posts

201 months

Saturday 2nd March
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So massive massive thanks to a very kind member on here who just let me try his GTR on for size this morning. Good news is I fit biggrin

Off to the factory I go then !

Thank you to everyone who responded with comments and offers. Much appreciated.

TR3B

174 posts

59 months

Sunday 3rd March
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kris450 said:
So massive massive thanks to a very kind member on here who just let me try his GTR on for size this morning. Good news is I fit biggrin

Off to the factory I go then !

Thank you to everyone who responded with comments and offers. Much appreciated.
Congrats!!