Head clearance and rollcage

[rico]

Just an observation really.

Sat in a 3R today in HR Owen and i noticed that i had a huge amount of headroom (rare for someone 6ft2+) but the rollcage wasn't that far to the right...

Do you find you hit your head on the rollcage if you get bumped around by the road/cornering etc?

My brother is tempted by one and this is something i noticed. Overall i was very happy with the interior... basic but perfect driving position, nicely positioned pedals, and everyone felt right

Cheers all

[eisenjj]

rico, I am 6ft6 and I had no troubles with headroom or with my head hitting the rollcage on my test drive nor whilst being a passenger! I did have a bit of trouble seeing stop lights change to green(US) while in the lead position, but I was told that some changes could be made to the seat to lower it a bit for very tall owners such as myself. At 6ft2 I should think you would be fine with the standard seat, unless you are long in the torso and short of leg then you may need the seat mod.

[m12_nathan]

A bit of rollcage padding wouldn't go amiss - I nearly knocked out a passenger when I got the car a bit out of shape

[amg merc]

I'm 5'11" and must admit that I sometimes knock the right side of my head on the upper rollcage when helmeted (sounds loud too!)! There must be a technique will I will perfect in time?!

[joust]

You can hit your head if you are on a track with a helmet on, but remember a helmet is 1-2" extra over your head and so is "easier" to bump.

Still - I'd rather have it there than not - upside down landing on just GRP isn't really the thing to stop you getting squished.....

J

[MisterX]

rico said:

Just an observation really. Do you find you hit your head on the rollcage if you get bumped around by the road/cornering etc?

You have to do something REALLY dramatic to get shaken about, even when moving at speed. The car sticks like s**t to a blanket and you don't lurch from side to side under normal circumstances

[Marlon]

rico said:

Sat in a 3R today in HR Owen and i noticed that i had a huge amount of headroom (rare for someone 6ft2+)

I'm 6ft and I have about an inch to spare above the bonce - not sure that I'll fit with a lid on - maybe I should look at getting the seat lowered. I found the 'sun visors' yesterday - with those lowered I can't see a bloody thing!

rico said:

basic but perfect driving position, nicely positioned pedals, and everyone felt right

Eh? Perfect driving position? The pedals are way offset to the left... not what I would call perfect. After an hour or so it can be quite uncomfortable.

[CRB1]

Marlon,
You seem to be having a few problems. In particular I note your comments regarding the pedal settings. I've also noticed that Rob Sherwin has mentioned on his profile that he intends to change the pedal settings at his first service. Do we have a problem here. Fair to point out that only a few have mentioned this matter.
Regards.
Chris.
PS Great picture of the red 3R on the Melbourne Motor Show site. Thanks for pointing it out.

[amg merc]

CRB1 said:

Marlon, You seem to be having a few problems. In particular I note your comments regarding the pedal settings. I've also noticed that Rob Sherwin has mentioned on his profile that he intends to change the pedal settings at his first service. Do we have a problem here. Fair to point out that only a few have mentioned this matter. Regards. Chris.

Chaps, no problem with the standard pedal layout, I've just covered the first 1,000 miles and this works fine - the mod I'm having includes moving the accelerator pedal up higher and also angles the facing to the left for easier heel-and-toeing. I'd say that this isn't really necessary unless your intending introducing yours to some track tarmac!

[joust]

amg merc said:

I'd say that this isn't really necessary unless your intending introducing yours to some track tarmac!

I've kept to the "classic" format because I can heel&toe the format fine.

But then I was called frog feet as a child

J

[tomahawk]

Rob, is your pedal mod the factory option including changing the brake pipes ?

[amg merc]

tomahawk said:

Rob, is your pedal mod the factory option including changing the brake pipes ?

Hi Bob, so where have you been hiding?!

Yes, the brake upgrade has two parts: the pedal modification and the solid pipe exchange.