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Old 10-13-2008, 11:54 AM
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Like others have stated here, I would look into the LoneStar. Back when I was originally looking for Cobra's I drove a LS and I couldn't believe the room it had (although I'm only around 6.0 - 6.1 and 210lbs).
I have to say though that my father has driven my SPF without any problems, and he's around 6.4 and probably pushing 265lbs. The thing to do with 90" cars is to take the seat rails out and mount the seat directly to the floor where you feel comfortable. I know several "large" guys that have done that without any problems.
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Old 10-14-2008, 07:32 PM
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Gotta few buddies who are 6'5" who fit in SPFs and ERAs with mods mentioned. Others have ended up with modified Classic Productions or other 94" extended models who did not want to try and make a 90" wb work. The issue I've seen is torso height, where your legs fit but on the top half you end up eating bugs with you face above the windshield. Take a look at depth and body height as well. If you look at an SPF, the whole cowl section is raised with a tad more room than other cars.

For any of the 90" wheelbase cars being considered, and if you go new-build, what you might consider is contacting and asking each of the manufacturers if they will make you a "big boy model" setup. Unique Motorcars Ltd. in Gadsen Alabama use to do this as an option a while back but I dont know if they do it any more. Several sports folks have bought Uniques for this option. Maybe you can call them and see.
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"The issue I've seen is torso height, where your legs fit but on the top half you end up eating bugs with you face above the windshield"

Quick fix- goggles & mouth guard.
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Heck you,guys are lucky. I'm aonly 5'2....had to put blocks on my petals and sit on a phone book just to see over the dash That's probaly why I smashed my car up in a parking lot I'm just not a very good driver.

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