Is A Vert & Short People A Good Mix?
08-02-2006, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Zilla
if i am in the mail box - call me Bill
If I am thrown across a pond - call me skip
If I am thrown across a pond - call me skip
08-03-2006, 12:31 AM
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On the flip side. How's about a guy who is 6.7 and slightly over 300 lbs in a C5 coupe...He has no problem with an A4, but says he cannot drive the Mn6.
08-03-2006, 06:44 AM
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St. Jude Donor '05
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Originally Posted by 99C5Vert
I'm confused how a coupe vs. a vert is different if you're short. 
Tests have shown that the force of the air pressure when the top is down pushes you down even further into the seat. Depending on the color and style of the seat, it has been shown that variations of 1/2" can be inflicted from the air pressure.
1/2" is a big deal... hell, if I had another 1/2", I would have never gotten divorced in my first marriage. Just Thank God that my new bride can't read a tape measure.
I dunno.
08-03-2006, 07:03 AM
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
My 5'5" wife has no problem in our Vert. She adjusts the seat to it's highest level and is very comfortable with her view of the road. She actually registered 122 mph on the GPS while I was taking a nap during a trip to Tampa, so she must have been comfortable. 
08-03-2006, 07:06 AM
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Actually it might be easier on the 'doo compared to us average sized folks. Here in Ga most short people drive pickups with lift kits and get an extra inch or two from a ballcap. 
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08-03-2006, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 99C5Vert
I'm confused how a coupe vs. a vert is different if you're short.
Seeing out the front is fine, but the height of the tonneau area behind the seat is very high and makes side and rear visibility a little difficult. I just don't want to raise the seat too high. I might as well drive a pick up or somthing at that point.
08-03-2006, 07:39 AM
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St. Jude Donor '09
Sight lines? Sight lines? We don't need no stinking sight lines!
I have yet to see the hood while driving but think it's a shame the seat doesn't kick back even further. That would do wonders for a lower center of gravity and keep me from wanting to play with those buttons while driving. Oh, and bumping my head on the roof when I stretch to read the DIC over the steering wheel. I'm 6'2"
I have yet to see the hood while driving but think it's a shame the seat doesn't kick back even further. That would do wonders for a lower center of gravity and keep me from wanting to play with those buttons while driving. Oh, and bumping my head on the roof when I stretch to read the DIC over the steering wheel. I'm 6'2"
08-03-2006, 09:32 AM
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5'1" no problems driving - just adjust the seat up in back, down a little in front - pull handle so back of seat comes forward and always, always, put things back so large husband can get in and drive when you're done!!!
08-03-2006, 09:44 AM
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I am 5"2, I have a z06. It took some getting used to but I can drive the car without any problem. I have gradually moved the seat back and I am still comfortable.
The one thing I love about my vette is I can reach all the buttons and the seat moves back for me to get out of the car.
I did drive a coupe and it was different visibility wise, never driven a vert but I would think that you would get used to it.
The one thing I love about my vette is I can reach all the buttons and the seat moves back for me to get out of the car.
I did drive a coupe and it was different visibility wise, never driven a vert but I would think that you would get used to it.
08-03-2006, 10:46 AM
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by Zilla
if i am in the mail box - call me Bill
If I am thrown across a pond - call me skip
If I am thrown across a pond - call me skip
Ya'll are bad......
Wife is 5 foot on a good day, she has no problem at all with the Vert. She also has NO problem with it being lowered and an ACI spoiler on front........... Her Expedition has those cool foot pedals that come up, she has no problem there either
08-03-2006, 12:34 PM
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I'm 6'2" and the sight lines to the rear suck when backing up. It's good with the rear view & side mirrors when changing lanes, except with the top up and you will have to be more careful.
