I just wanted to clarify something in regards to the Black Series. I read all the reviews and stuff, and some of them talked about the rear axle snapping if weight is added to the rear of the car. I'm 6'2, 250 lbs, I read about the seats being tight, but I'm not concerned about that. What if I was to get one and use it as my DD, and it would be me driving it with a passenger every day for 30 miles or so (theoretically), will the axle be alright? That should have no impact on the rear axle, right?

Might be a stupid question so I'm sorry about it, but I just have to know if the car will survive me, lol.

 

No problem at all. My weight is over 250 and some of the people I have hot lapped in the car are easily over 220. The forces that our cars are designed to handle on the track is quite incredible.

Unless you start hauling a trunk of gold bricks, I don't think you are going to have a problem.

 

I am pretty sure the weight limit is for luggage because the car is only affected by weight over or behind the rear axel. Driver and passenger weight is of course between the axels. I would think twice about using it as a DD thought on the advice of members here who drive them daily just from a comfort standpoint.

 

Not necessarily true. It really depends on what you are used to and what your expectations are for a DD. I use mine as a DD for a 50 mile round trip and think it is great. It is much more comfortable to me than a 911 or the F550 Maranello I was previously using as a DD. Now if you are used to an S class or BMW 7 series as a DD you might think differently. There will always be better choices if you are strictly looking for a DD. But if you want a car that you can track which is also liveable as a DD (3 season), then the BS is a great choice.

 

Thanks for all your help guys! I really like this car and wouldn't want to overlook it because of something stupid like my weight...

Thanks

 

I wonder if the seat may be tight.
I'm 195 and I thought it was really snug.

 

No chance for me then. I'm 6'3", 230lbs. My bike takes 5 seconds to hit 60 with me on board.

 

You shouldn't have a problem. The side bolsters seem to be an issue for shorter types but most people I have had in the car or over 6' and over 220. and I have not heard of one complaint.

 

I'm 5'-17", 225lbs and the seats are snug just the way I like them. Actually, I find them quite comfortable but much larger than me it might get a little tight.

 

Wow Chuck, that's a strange way to say 6'5"! But I give you points for being creative.

 

I've only been asked about a million times about my height...... Oh..... huh? is usually the response to 5'-17"....

 

I have had no problems with mine, I am well over 200 pounds and almost always have a passenger in my car. Furthermore me and my buddy who is also well over 200 pounds drove from LA to Vegas loaded up with a couple hundred pounds of luggage and we beat the snot out of the car every chance we could. On top of that my car make nearly 100 more HP and ft lbs of torque than a stocker. I don't forsee any problems with the axle.

 

I am 6'4" and sadly 235 (yes, working on getting back to 200lbs - so shut it! lol) and I fit without problem in the BS.

thanks
brad

 

I get the same thing - I might borrow your line, if you don't mind.

 

You may! If your screen name is an indication of your locale as opposed to the group I am in your beautiful city tonight! What a great place..... just not in Jan-Feb.

 

Locale, not group.

You have PM.

 

That's funny! You have a PM. Thanks so much for the invite. Perhaps next time?