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Old 02-24-2019, 06:31 PM
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With OEM seating the S2000 is for people much wider than myself.
Old 02-24-2019, 07:44 PM
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At 6'2" and 20 lbs too heavy I bought it as a space "upgrade" to the NB miata which was brutal. Leg room in the S is respectable but height is not great so vision suffers....I'm probably the max size you'd want to be in this car.

So relative to the Miata it's OK, but it's still cramped and I find myself too big for typical Mid-Size cars and below anyway.

Ideal body type? My father in law, 5'8" and 150 lbs on a good day who wears an Elise like a glove.

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Old 02-24-2019, 07:55 PM
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5'11", 150 lb, 30 inch waist...I don't wreck my bolsters either.
Old 02-25-2019, 03:59 AM
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Do some research on the previous owner(s)... if the previous folks were bigger, then chances are you'll fit if you're bigger. I tested probably 4 or 5 before I purchased, and the one I fit the best in was broken in like a baseball glove by the previous owner of 13 years. He had a pretty big backside, but didn't tear up the seats and wore a big old boulder-shaped depression in there. lol

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Old 02-25-2019, 10:27 PM
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Not ideal if you're a chub like me.
Old 02-26-2019, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Kyle
Not ideal if you're a chub like me.
How heavy we talking here? Myself I'm 155lbs
Old 02-26-2019, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by czirrfb3
How heavy we talking here? Myself I'm 155lbs
Only if you are very oddly shaped, like Humpty Dumpty.
Old 02-26-2019, 06:58 AM
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5'10" and 190lbs. I fit like it was made for me.
Old 02-26-2019, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Conedodger
5'10" and 190lbs. I fit like it was made for me.
I'm lighter, better power to weight ratio
Old 02-26-2019, 09:01 AM
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5'8" 235lbs 36" waist. I wear the car comfortably.

Originally Posted by czirrfb3
I'm lighter, better power to weight ratio
Depends on his car setup. If it's setup for STR, his car could be significantly lighter than yours.


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