SL/R230 SL retrofit for tall drivers?

Apr 23, 2004 | 12:56 PM

Mojo

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SL retrofit for tall drivers?

I'm 6'4" and I can't fit in an SL. My eyes are above the windshield frame.

I know there are many NBA players with this car that are substantially taller than I.

Any thoughts?

Apr 23, 2004 | 01:03 PM

FInality

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I'm trying to figure how you fit in your 911???

I'm only 6'0" and the Turbos I have sat in are cramped to say the least. No problems with the SL though I'm not as tall as you.

Apr 23, 2004 | 01:08 PM

Mojo

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Seat way back and reclined and I'm fine in a 911.

Apr 23, 2004 | 02:57 PM

Kar don

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very odd, I am 6' 8" and I have driven an SL500 for a good distance (2 hours). I thought it was fine.

Apr 23, 2004 | 03:09 PM

Trimmer2

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6'3" and no problems here.

Apr 23, 2004 | 04:26 PM

Greg Elmassian

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front of seat as high as it will go, back of seat all the way down, move seat forward until legs touch steering wheel, back off a bit, adjust recline to taste.

Greg

Apr 24, 2004 | 05:53 PM

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Originally posted by AlBoston
very odd, I am 6' 8" and I have driven an SL500 for a good distance (2 hours). I thought it was fine.

6'8" and you drive a C Class, omg I couldnt do it. I take it people dont ride behind you.

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Apr 26, 2004 | 10:25 PM

Twinturbo

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Is it just me or are 95% of car enthusiasts/drivers/testers really tall.

Apr 28, 2004 | 06:17 PM

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Originally posted by Greg Elmassian
front of seat as high as it will go, back of seat all the way down, move seat forward until legs touch steering wheel, back off a bit, adjust recline to taste.

Greg

That is exactly what I do when I drive my Dad's SL55 (6'4" here) and I fit with no problem at all.

May 11, 2004 | 04:08 PM

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FInality

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See here.

May 13, 2004 | 01:50 AM

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ericktu

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Micheal Jordan has a Lorinser SL55

May 13, 2004 | 03:50 PM

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Greg Elmassian

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Finality, do you have any experience that this is available in an SL? It seems tied to the "easy exit" feature, and I have never seen a SL where the seat moves back, only the steering wheel up.

Greg