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Old 06-22-2003, 10:36 PM
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Default Are C-4's made for average to small people?

I am 5'9" 162lbs with size 9 shoes. I try very hard, to squeeze in ever so carefully, so as not to damage seat bolsters etc. When getting out today, I was pulling my right foot out and nicked the corner of the lower speaker grill, and tore a small piece of carpet off :mad . Do you guys have the same problems?
Old 06-22-2003, 10:41 PM
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Getting in and out is an artform when youre 6'6"
Old 06-22-2003, 10:46 PM
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Default Re: Are C-4's made for average to small people? (vader86)

In my opinion the answer to your ? is yes. I am 5'8" and 140 and even at my size the car is snug and almost fits like a glove. :D With TEH, I say, TEH seat the way I like it my head is about an inch and a half from the roof. I can't imagine being over 6' and driving it daily.
Old 06-22-2003, 10:48 PM
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WTH :lol: I miss spell the and it comes out TEH, I say, TEH, I say TEH, I say, TEH :lol:
Old 06-22-2003, 10:50 PM
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Default Re: Are C-4's made for average to small people? (Vette9d1)

I'm 5'8" / 186lbs and I think the C4 is easy to get in and outta. No it was not designed for fatazz'd golf players like the C5 was. :jester
Old 06-22-2003, 10:56 PM
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Default Re: Are C-4's made for average to small people? (Cal Vette)

You are a small person :confused: I'm 6'7 280lbs and havent really had trouble getting in and out. Maybe im unusually agile or something.



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Old 06-22-2003, 11:05 PM
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Default Re: Are C-4's made for average to small people? (Kale)

I guess I would be average 6'2" 175 no problems getting in or out. Size 12 shoe no problem with the clutch. Yeap she was made just for me :D
Old 06-22-2003, 11:09 PM
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Dude, loose the wing tips. :D
Old 06-22-2003, 11:37 PM
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I'm 6'2" and 257lbs. Size 14 shoes.No problem getting in or out accept my toe catches on the brake pedal and sometimes knocks rubbercover off pedal.
Old 06-22-2003, 11:52 PM
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Default Re: Are C-4's made for average to small people? (Cal Vette)

I'm close to 6' tall and entry/exit is second nature now.

I put in the right foot, slide in without toughing the bolsters; once in the seat I turn the left foot so as to not touch either the door or the sill carpet. BTW, I keep the wheel full down and extended with the seat nearly full back.

Though my head nearly touches the bow I like the tight feel of the C4 cockpit, no pun intended. :bb
Old 06-23-2003, 12:01 AM
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5'7, 168lbs, shoe size 11, and the car fits me great. I have to take my wallet out though, otherwise it can get a bit uncomfortable on rides longer than about 20 minutes.
Old 06-23-2003, 01:10 AM
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I'm 5"6" 185 lbs with Corbeau A4. I fit fine.
Old 06-23-2003, 03:28 AM
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Default Re: Are C-4's made for average to small people? (Cal Vette)

I am 6' and 215lbs with size 13 feet. The gas and brake pedals can get tricky, but with my sport seats at full back, my knees still rub on the underpanel covering of the steering column. But it is a perfected skill now.
Old 06-23-2003, 06:22 AM
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Default Re: Are C-4's made for average to small people? (Cal Vette)

I'm 6'3" and 235 lbs, size 12 shoes. Never had a problem. Maybe its because I work out & stay in shape, I dunno. With full seat adjustment, my head is about an inch below the targa top. I fit snug - but not too snug - and perfectly comfortable :seeya
Old 06-23-2003, 07:49 AM
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Default Re: Are C-4's made for average to small people? (Kale)

You are a small person :confused: I'm 6'7 280lbs and havent really had trouble getting in and out. Maybe im unusually agile or something.
I still don't get how you sit in that car...I'm 6'2" and with the seat in normal driving position my head is skimming the roof...you have to be lounging!!
Old 06-23-2003, 11:08 AM
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Default Re: Are C-4's made for average to small people? (MinnesotaWhite)

6'1' 226 i have no problem getting in and out of mine.
Old 06-23-2003, 11:45 AM
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Default Re: Are C-4's made for average to small people? (Cal Vette)

I'm 5'9" 155lbs and it's a pain to get in and out of, I agree.
But it's worth every bit of it once you in there.:D
But I can't imagine being any bigger than I am getting in and out of the C4s. :confused:

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Old 06-23-2003, 11:47 AM
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Default Re: Are C-4's made for average to small people? (Cal Vette)

I'm 5'6" 120lbs and obviously have never had a problem! :D I love the C4s because you step down into them - the way a sports car should be!

Of course, "certain" passengers whine all the time about how hard it is to get in an out... :rolleyes:
Old 06-23-2003, 12:12 PM
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Default Re: Are C-4's made for average to small people? (Cal Vette)

i'm 5'10" 160 and fit perfect. whats funny is when my girlfriend is in the passenger seat and all you can see is like the upper 3rd of her head when outside of the car.
Old 06-23-2003, 12:19 PM
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Default Re: Are C-4's made for average to small people? (Cal Vette)

I am 5'3" 160lbs and have no problems getting in or out of mine. :D


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