- 1. Ergonomics......... (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 19:51:24 -0700
- I am contemplating picking up a 1967 Midget that will be available to me. I am 6'4" with a 36" inseam. Will I fit reasonably well in this car? Thanks Scott Jose
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- 2. Re: Ergonomics......... (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 23:16:49 -0400
- yes you'll fit... if you are also the type that likes to sleep in bureau drawers :-) I do think your knees will be in the way of your hands steering. Paul Tegler wizardz@toad.net www.teglerizer.com -
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- 3. Re: Ergonomics......... (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 05:56:33 EDT
- Scott: Thre are some big guys on this list who drive these cars regularly. I am "only" 6'2" with a 34" inseam and fit very well in my daily driver Midget. You will hear from bigger guys on the issue,
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- 4. Re: Ergonomics......... (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 11:39:24 EDT
- Define reasonably well. How much do you weigh? Do you like the thumbs against your chest driving position? Robert B. Houston Santa Teresa, NM '74 Midget '63 TR4 '03 Beetle ... Men occasionally stumbl
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- 5. Re: Ergonomics......... (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 11:55:00 -0400
- You sound just like me. Although weight can have an effect too. I'm about 210 and have a little trouble getting in and out, but I'm fine when I'm in there. I have the stock steering wheel and Geo sea
- /html/spridgets/2002-08/msg01108.html (8,004 bytes)
- 6. Ergonomics......... (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 11:31:20 -0500
- If you have access to it, why don't you try it on for size? Then you'll know for sure. Tim C.
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- 7. Re: Ergonomics......... (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 17:09:37 +0000
- I am only 6'1" myself and I find my 1972-1974 Midgets quite comfortable. You have nearly 4" on me in inseam and I tend to like my seat closer to the pedals than some of my friends who seem to drive w
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- 8. Re: Ergonomics......... (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 19:38:06 -0700
- I weigh around 185, maybe 190 after a few beers.... Scott Jose
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- 9. Fw: Ergonomics......... (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 23:28:16 -0400
- No way Scott... You won't fit! Better let me have the car, I can fit in it. Kent 1960 Bugeye 1978 Midget I weigh around 185, maybe 190 after a few beers....
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- 10. Re: Ergonomics......... (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 00:41:00 EDT
- Well you skinny rascal, you'll fit! Hope you are young and limber too... Robert Houston There is no better tonic for the heart than making a child smile.
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- 11. Re: Ergonomics......... (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 01:34:11 -0400
- Well..... yes, Kent will fit in it but there'll be a lot of unused space. At 6'4" and 250 (without helmet and pads) I will get maximum use of the space so give it to me! Better prepare yourself for a
- /html/spridgets/2002-08/msg01139.html (8,093 bytes)
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