Room for a crash helmet

gridout · 04-12-2011, 09:06 AM

I'm interested in a Z4 for trackdays but I need to know:
Can a person 1.88m tall (6 feet 2 inches) fit comfotably in a Z4 coupe (with a standard seat) whilst wearing a crash helmet?
Many thanks.

Karacticus · 04-12-2011, 01:05 PM

Depends on whether you have long legs or a long trunk to make up the height.

I'm just barely 6 foot, but only a 32" inseam, so with a helmet on, I'm right on the hairy edge of fitting.

Only way to know for sure is to try it...

Trev · 04-12-2011, 02:32 PM

At 6.1 i've an inch of clearance which is morethan adequate. But i do sit fairly upright and close to wheel. Also it'lldepend how low you set the seat.

Like he said bring your lid to the dealer. I did.

inTgr8r · 04-12-2011, 03:02 PM

A crash helmet won't fit ......but a race helmet will.

The HACK · 04-12-2011, 03:11 PM

Bring the helmet with you when you go test drive. That'll make sure the buyer will think TWICE about selling it to you.

RCNet · 04-12-2011, 03:44 PM

6' 3" + 34" inseam = Not a chance.

Kgolf31 · 04-13-2011, 08:18 AM

I'm 6' 2" and I am in there perfectly fine. Normal driving position I have plenty of clearance, when I have my seat for auto-x, it's just a tad bit tighter

ShakyDog · 04-13-2011, 01:18 PM

You just need a new roof with a Gurney hump :-)

Steve

BlackMoupe · 04-13-2011, 11:56 PM

Spike your hair 4 inches. Then you'll know if it'll fit.

johanness · 04-14-2011, 12:14 AM

I'm 6'4" (34" in-seam) and have headroom normally just fine. When I put on my Bell, it's tight but works. You should definitely try first however

jdl1pt · 04-14-2011, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gridout

I'm interested in a Z4 for trackdays but I need to know:
Can a person 1.88m tall (6 feet 2 inches) fit comfotably in a Z4 coupe (with a standard seat) whilst wearing a crash helmet?
Many thanks.

I do, and I'm 6'2.5" 34 inseam. Would try it out, but think you'll be fine.

The HACK · 04-14-2011, 11:54 AM

Here is a general rule. If you sit in the car, and make a FIST with your hand, and place it above your head finger side down, and the top of your knuckles do not touch the headliner? Then you will fit with a helmet.

johanness · 04-14-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by The HACK

Here is a general rule. If you sit in the car, and make a FIST with your hand, and place it above your head finger side down, and the top of your knuckles do not touch the headliner? Then you will fit with a helmet.

I fail this test

The HACK · 04-15-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by johanness

I fail this test

There are always ways around the "helmet," of course. My knuckle scrapes the roof, so of course when I get in the helmet lightly rubs the roof. I just scooch my @ss forward about 1/2" and that gives me just enough clearance.

The problem on the coupe, actually, is the way the roof slopes down to the SIDE. I bang my helmet a couple of times on sharp right hand turns on AX since the window hangs so low.

a_riddler · 04-15-2011, 12:13 PM

Lol, I want to take my helmet down to test drive some cars now... Just for the salesman's reaction....

BTM · 04-15-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by a_riddler

Lol, I want to take my helmet down to test drive some cars now... Just for the salesman's reaction....

LOL and then ask about lease incentives

The HACK · 04-15-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BTM

LOL and then ask about lease incentives

Then ask if you can amortize the cost of R-comps into the lease payment. Oh and ask if it's okay that the car's returned with a cage.

inTgr8r · 04-15-2011, 09:21 PM

lol.... & post up a vid on Youtube

Z4Murder · 04-16-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

lol.... & post up a vid on Youtube

and exclaim "wow i just hit the limited 155 mph!!"

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