Any 6''3 Viper owners?

[Cobra Comander]

Any 6"3 Viper owners? How well do you fit into the car? Tight fit, OK? How are long drives?

Thanks.

 

[dave6666]

I'm 6ft 4in 200#. I own a GTS but sat in an '06 SRT at a dealer. More leg room than my GTS, but I had to take my ball cap off for head space. I'm a 36" inseam on the Levi's front, so leg space is valuable. It had plenty.

Couldn't find anywhere to put my ball cap by the way...

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

I'm 6'3'' in a 1'' heel.

Bought my SRT/10 in NC and drove it back to FL with wife. No prob.

I did install a 1'' lowering kit on the seat though.

 

[HYPRVYPR]

I'm 6'3" and 265lbs. I have an '02 GTS and have had no problems at all except for doing a little bit of a limbo getting in and out. Once I'm in it's very comfortable - plenty of headroom and more than enough leg room. You can get a seat lowering kit if you like. I didn't need it. I'm so happy with it that I've got an '08 on order.

 

[SSSSE YA]

I am 6" 7 was 322 lbs now 235 fit much better. I have seat lowering kit, clutch petal mod and removed visors.

 

[sparty116]

6'7" 260# (athletic build) and fit without seat lowering kit

 

[fluffy]

6'3", 180lbs. 1" seat lowering kit installed and it's perfect. Pedals are a little bit close even at full extension but I have long legs so you may be better or worse.

 

[Hamrhead]

Just about 6'4"/260.

I'm pretty comfortable since I installed the 1" seat lowering kit. Plenty of headroom and enough legroom.

I doubt I'd choose this car for a long trip though.

 

[viperdrummer]

6'4" and son is 6'6" Every Gen Viper and no problems or lowering kits.

 

[jimmy6383]

6'3", no kit, no problems, very comfortable!

 

[plumcrazy]

6-3,was 295 (now 265)when i bought my gen2 with a 1" lowering kit from jonB and never a problem. and the gen3 has more room

 

[kcobean]

6'4", 260 lbs....The northwind 2" seat lowering kit is on my short list. My knee hits the headlight switch bezel and makes shifting tough....this is in a GTS though....I haven't had any real seat time in an Gen3.

 

[Viper X]

"Any 6"3 Viper owners?" Yes, 6'4" - 250 lbs - Ex jock

"How well do you fit into the car?" Ok with a 2-inch seat lowering kit.

"Tight fit, OK?" Tight fit = yes with a helmet, very tight even with the lowering kit.

"How are long drives?" Challenging until I lowered the seat and re-shaped the side bolsters in the lower portion of the seat. The metal inserts in the lower seat side bolsters can be bent outward and will make long drives much more comfortable.

Dan

 

[DMan]

Wow, we got some long John Silvers in da house.

I'm 6'3" @ 210lbs. No complaints at all, drove 5 hrs to get the car home and no discomfort or issues. I've considered the seat lowering kit but just haven't done it as I'm not uncomfortable as it is.

 

[unreelviper]

I'm 6'-7" approx. 285 lbs and I've had no issues with comfort. I had the Northwind 2 inch seat lowering kit put in about a year ago and it is the best comfort mod that you can get.

 

[1Need4Speed]

6 foot 3 and 240 pounds here. At least 4 inches of head room and still have room with a helmet. No seat lowering kit needed.
Long drives are fine...and fun

 

[dave6666]

Holy tall stuff. You guys make me feel puny at 6ft 4in.

I'm amazed at some of you 6ft 7in guys. Don't know how you do it, but good to hear you don't have to shop at the Big-N-Tall Corvette shop to get a good fit.

 

[Cobra Comander]

WOW!! Alright for tall people!! I don't think shorter people realize that we live in an average sized world that sometimes makes things difficult for us. Hence the questions. But it looks like I'll be OK, didn't know they made lowering kits. I'll look into it if I get too uncomfortable.

Thanks!!

 

[NSRENDR]

6'4 inches 225 pounds and fit perfect.

 

[09 Venom]

Hey Cobra Comander,

I'm 6'3" 240 WITH the 2" lowering kit (GEN 3 car) and it is still 'snug'. I can't believe some people larger than me say they have no problems.They must slouch down pretty far to drive. Any way Viper X hit the nail on the head. You have to modify the side bolsters. As far as a long drive,(more than 2 hours) hope your medical covers chiropractic.
Still love the snake though!!

 

[viperjim]

6'3" and 195. I fit fine with out the seat lowering kit. I even drive my 2003 with pedal up an inch. With a helmet on I have to slouch a little bit. Drove it 3.5 hours and found the car to be very comfortable. But then again my other cars are a wrangler and a Corvette so I might not have high expectations for comfort.

 

[SnakeBitten]

I need visual proof of you 6'7" guys in your Vipers for me to believe it Im 6'6" @ 250lbs and I just couldnt fit properly in a GTS....Not to mention I looked goofy getting in and out of it.....No way to look **** coming out of these cars if you are tall lol...Does the 2" lowering make that much difference???

 

[jimmy6383]

Should be are there any non-6'3" Viper owners....wow

 

[dave6666]

I think the formula is this:

Your height * your diameter / year model of your Viper = comfort level

Most of us can't adjust our height.
Many are limited to how many different year models we can own.
Diameter may be the kicker for some.

 

[sparty116]

I need visual proof of you 6'7" guys in your Vipers for me to believe it Im 6'6" @ 250lbs and I just couldnt fit properly in a GTS....Not to mention I looked goofy getting in and out of it.....No way to look **** coming out of these cars if you are tall lol...Does the 2" lowering make that much difference???

I never said it was comfy, but I fit w/o a seat lowering kit. And I'm a legit 6'7" 260# in my birthday suit, so no number exagerations here. It can be done. You just gotta be careful with your left knee and the light switch, and tuck the left foot under the clutch when your done shifting.

I agree, getting out is not the most graceful process. I've done several "place your hand on the ground and roll out".

 

[FE 065]

6' 3 1/2"... 34 inch inseam, no problems..

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

Damn! There are some big Moe Fo's here.

 

[kcobean]

Damn! There are some big Moe Fo's here.

Did he just call us fat?!?!? GET HIM!!!!

 

[Rockitman]

6'5" 260 lbs "Snug" I'm going to put a 2" lowering kit in this winter. I'll make my own, $189 is just ridiculous. I own a job shop and I can tell you they don't have $10 in those thing's.

 

[dave6666]

6'5" 260 lbs "Snug" I'm going to put a 2" lowering kit in this winter. I'll make my own, $189 is just ridiculous. I own a job shop and I can tell you they don't have $10 in those thing's.

Wrong! That's made in the USA metal. I see every bit of thirteen dollars and forty two cents in those parts!

The rest is the insurance premium they pay so when someone installs them wrong and flies through the windshield they can still eat everyday. Northwind. Not the dude that flew through the windshield.