Manual gearbox - OK for lanky people?

diceyDC · Post by **diceyDC** » Wed May 31, 2023 3:42 pm

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

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Wed May 31, 2023 3:46 pm

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.

diceyDC · Post by **diceyDC** » Wed May 31, 2023 3:57 pm

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!

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Wed May 31, 2023 4:14 pm

That's you, that is!

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diceyDC · Post by **diceyDC** » Wed May 31, 2023 4:17 pm

Very true! At least you didn't pick Bowser

SwissTone · Post by **SwissTone** » Wed May 31, 2023 9:38 pm

Hey Dicey

6’1” over here and no space issues with my man well

Charlie.

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Wed May 31, 2023 9:52 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Wed May 31, 2023 4:14 pm That's you, that is!
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Never had any issues driving Mx5s and I'm 6'4"

diceyDC · Post by **diceyDC** » Wed May 31, 2023 11:03 pm

Thanks Charlie (SwissTony - legend) and I might revisit the Mx5 one day then buzyg, love those little feckers!

Jasonn · Post by **Jasonn** » Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:16 pm

Whereabouts are you? I've got a manual in East London /Essex borders

diceyDC · Post by **diceyDC** » Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:58 pm

Thanks Jason - I am actually an Essex boy but defected down to Somerset 8 years ago, so now miles away sadly

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:15 pm

diceyDC wrote: ↑Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:58 pm Thanks Jason - I am actually an Essex boy but defected down to Somerset 8 years ago, so now miles away sadly

It’s not a bad move is it

Rob

john-e89 · Post by **john-e89** » Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:35 pm

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....

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Thu Jun 01, 2023 8:00 pm

john-e89 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:35 pm 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...

Ah.....bless!

matsmith749 · Post by **matsmith749** » Thu Jun 01, 2023 8:42 pm

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.

Nictrix · Post by **Nictrix** » Thu Jun 01, 2023 9:03 pm

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.

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