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Manual gearbox - OK for lanky people?
- diceyDC
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Manual gearbox - OK for lanky people?
Me again, that bloke who's about to buy a E89 Z4...I've only sat in an auto, but just had a nice manual float across my sights - however, I have read (somewhere) that there may be a legroom issue with the manual, is that true?
I'm 6'2" if that lets me compare with any of you good folk out there....
Any and all thoughts appreciated
I'm 6'2" if that lets me compare with any of you good folk out there....
Any and all thoughts appreciated
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Not heard of legroom problems; headroom for you giants maybe!
I am only 5'10" but have the driver's seat miles forward in a manual E89.
I am only 5'10" but have the driver's seat miles forward in a manual E89.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
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F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Thanks Pondrew, very good to know. I was hilariously thinking about an MX5 btw at one point, until a vivid image of Mario Kart appeared!
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That's you, that is!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
- diceyDC
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Very true! At least you didn't pick Bowser
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Hey Dicey
6’1” over here and no space issues with my man well
Charlie.
6’1” over here and no space issues with my man well
Charlie.
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Don’t mind me, I just have a lot of senior moments, also known for the odd social hand grenade too.
Cheeky Charlie
Don’t mind me, I just have a lot of senior moments, also known for the odd social hand grenade too.
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Never had any issues driving Mx5s and I'm 6'4"
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Thanks Charlie (SwissTony - legend) and I might revisit the Mx5 one day then buzyg, love those little feckers!
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Whereabouts are you? I've got a manual in East London /Essex borders
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Thanks Jason - I am actually an Essex boy but defected down to Somerset 8 years ago, so now miles away sadly
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It’s not a bad move is it
Rob
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I'm 5'6 " with me shoes on and with the seat all the way back on the E89 I can't even reach a pedal let alone press one....
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Ah.....bless!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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I’m also 6 2, I would say the space is big enough - but only just.
6 3 would be too cramped IMHO.
All depends on the mix of legs / torso. Take one out for an hour & see if it fits.
6 3 would be too cramped IMHO.
All depends on the mix of legs / torso. Take one out for an hour & see if it fits.
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Im 6 2 as well and its ok.
Worst thing I think is the position of the gearstick, it seems a little awkward to me changing into 2,4,6 gears. I have long arms.
Worst thing I think is the position of the gearstick, it seems a little awkward to me changing into 2,4,6 gears. I have long arms.
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