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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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Thanks a lot for your thoughts - much appreciated.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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im the same size as you. you can always get the backyard special rails on the stock seats to drop you a little bit so you will have a little more headroom.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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5'10" 150 lbs, and I like the fit of the s2k. I think it's a little tough to reposition myself in the seat while driving, but it's not impossible. Seating position is so low and your legs are kind of straight out in front of you, formula racer style.

Funny you said the s2k felt claustrophobic -- anytime I sit in TT I feel like I have to hunch forward / down just to see out of it! But the cabin is definitely smaller in the s2k, even though I think it has better outward visibility to the front and sides than the TT.

Good luck with your hunt!
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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5'11", 215 lb. Seating is snug, very similar to strapping into the seat of an aerobatic airplane. One you are in, you are "one with the car" (and the pavement due to the low stiff suspension and low profile tires). Being a real sports car, this is the way it should be to be able to do hard cornering without losing control. One soon develops methods of "climbing in" and "climbing out". Getting stuff out of your pockets while in the car takes some effort. Don't expect to easily roll yourself left/right for looking around. Instead of going to the store for grocerys, just think of yourself strapping into a WWII FW-190 fighter plane and going on air patrol.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by zoomkat,Dec 14 2008, 10:20 AM
Getting stuff out of your pockets while in the car takes some effort.
yes don't keep your cell phone in your pocket, you will not get it out if someone calls.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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yea the TT is pretty damn small itself. the backseats aren't even meant for people and i thought my 240 was small in the back...

when i sat in the S it felt great, in fact i was sold even before test driving the car. i loved the seats,o verall cockpit and its feeling, and the way the center console was positioned so i could rest my arm on it and shift at the same time.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by scholls,Dec 14 2008, 09:24 AM
Tall and lanky - 6'1, 165.
Should have been a great fit.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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I have a Sparco Evo seat for an even snugger fit....
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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Next time you start to feel claustrophobic put the top down!!!
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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I'm a little over 6ft, ~185lbs, driving position is outstanding (it was a big factor in buying it). No adjustments on the wheel, but the seat has plenty and it's easy to get comfortable unless you have "unique" proportions.

I was coming from a Z06 (no telescoping wheel) and when I tucked in nice and tight (more for track driving), my knees hit the bolster.

Another huge plus - we took mine out this past week and drove it for the first time with the top up () and there is a TON of room! Very surprising. The Wifey
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