dogbreath
dogbreath Reader
8/19/11 12:22 p.m.

Hey guys. I'm setting up to get another ride and I'm mostly considering a Fox body Mustang.

I've never driven one but I did own a 99 Cobra... I have fond memories of that car, except for how hard it was to fit my giant legs between the steering wheel and pedals.

Anyone driven both and can compare? Did the Fox's have more room for the driver's legs, or (how could people even drive it if it had) less?

Conquest351
Conquest351 Reader
8/19/11 12:34 p.m.

From what I remember, the Fox bodies were a little more open down there. Not as much crap crammed in there.

novaderrik
novaderrik Dork
8/19/11 12:43 p.m.

one of my friends is 6'5" and over 300 pounds.. he looks kinda goofy in his 89 Mustang notchback, but he claims to be comfortable in the car.

dogbreath
dogbreath Reader
8/19/11 12:50 p.m.

That's good to know. The problem I've had with most cars is that they're designed for someone my height but with shorter legs/legs with more angles. My E36 was the only 'sporty' car I've ever had where my thighs weren't part of the steering system :[

Grtechguy
Grtechguy SuperDork
8/19/11 1:46 p.m.

My 86 seemed to have all sorts of room

dj06482
dj06482 GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
8/19/11 1:50 p.m.

The tilt wheel went away when the airbag was introduced. The airbag-equipped ones have the wheel pretty high, so there should be plenty of clearance. Some also extend the seat rails to get some more room...

jmthunderbirdturbo
jmthunderbirdturbo New Reader
8/19/11 1:58 p.m.

im 6'2 and 285...my 86 is plenty big enough for me...and my EGO.

-J0N

Maroon92
Maroon92 SuperDork
8/19/11 2:16 p.m.

I have been driving an 86 for the last month. I put about 3000 miles on it so far without any issues. I am 6'1" and I weight about 275ish...

The clutch isn't the greatest action, but it's fun to drive and I have lots of room in the foot box.

dogbreath
dogbreath Reader
8/19/11 4:12 p.m.

Just for kicks, what are your inseams? Sounds like it's got plenty of room though. Thanks for the help.

Maroon92
Maroon92 SuperDork
8/19/11 4:26 p.m.
dogbreath wrote: Just for kicks, what are your inseams? Sounds like it's got plenty of room though. Thanks for the help.

42 waist 32 inseam

Hope it helps.

Grtechguy
Grtechguy SuperDork
8/19/11 5:10 p.m.

32" inseem and I had the seat quite a ways forward

paul
paul Reader
8/19/11 5:13 p.m.

Keep in mind they do sell modified seat rails which place the seat back several inches...

dogbreath
dogbreath Reader
8/19/11 5:32 p.m.

That might help. In my '99, I put the seat all the way back against the rear seat

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