Gen-2 Viper for Shorter guys?

[Challengeu]

Hey guys and gals. My "attainable" dream car is a Gen-2 GTS. I recently ran across a reference to the Vipers not being so good for shorter guys? I'm 5'6". Any issues, or modifications that would need to be made?

Thanks in advance!

 

[NVMike]

Nope, I'm 5'2" and my 94 RT is just fine

 

[Challengeu]

Cool, thanks a bunch NV, I was bummin there for a bit!

 

[chorps]

No problem. My buddy is 5'6" and he has a Gen2 FE. I've driven it (same height as him) with no problems. I'm thinking the Vipers were originally designed for guys who are 5'7" or 5'8".

 

[BlackSnake99]

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[Viper98912]

win!!!

 

[mmcc269]

That is hysterical.... Give me a good laugh. Booster seat - brilliant.

 

[Sainthitch]

ya they were definitely make for shorter guys. I'm 6'1 and i had to put a 2 inch lowering kit in to have the seat sit where it should for me. You will be more then fine.

 

[Challengeu]

That is hysterical.... Give me a good laugh. Booster seat - brilliant.

Hey, ya do what ya gotta do right haha

 

[Challengeu]

Alright guys, thanks for the responses, my mind and vertically challenged body are at ease!

 

[tbsviper]

Faggatabout it. You'll feel 6'2 when driving a viper! Seriously, taller people seem to have more problem. With seat back adjustment you should be fine.

 

[troublemaker]

I'm 5'9", all I had to do was move the pedals up, short legs, long torso.

 

[Paul Hawker]

Gen II has a seat that scoots up really far, and adjustable pedals. Short people's delight. it's the tall guys that have problems.

 

[Jeffsss]

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oh man those are awesome.

 

[JUCD VPR]

I'm 5'10" and it fits perfect for me, I still even move the pedals up a bit so i can leave my seat further back.

 

[dtvtech]

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

 

[hiss highness]

its called a miata

 

[troublemaker]

I'm 5'10" and it fits perfect for me, I still even move the pedals up a bit so i can leave my seat further back.

This I completely agree with. I like some space in between me and the steering wheel. If my arms aren't at the proper angle I never feel comfortable in a car. I guess you have to make sure the car fits you, but still make sure you fit the car. The only pedal that really needed to be up higher was the clutch, but I believe they all move together.

 

[Viper98912]

This I completely agree with. I like some space in between me and the steering wheel. If my arms aren't at the proper angle I never feel comfortable in a car. I guess you have to make sure the car fits you, but still make sure you fit the car. The only pedal that really needed to be up higher was the clutch, but I believe they all move together.

5'10" and exactly the same for me. Especially with the long clutch throw.

 

[Wedge500]

I think the problem is more with taller people.

I am 5'9" and I fit very well in my GTS. The only thing I do not love is the gas pedal position but that's only an issue on long trips and even that is just being nit picky.

I think at 5'6" you will feel very comfortable in the car, the seat is very adjustable and the pedals are also adjustable.

 

[chorps]

5'10" and exactly the same for me. Especially with the long clutch throw.

Is there anything that can be done about the clutch throw? If it was slightly shortened (no pun intended) it would be a lot better for me.

 

[Sybil TF]

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Still an S.A.D.