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"Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection" (itsalwayssteve) 07/30/2016 at 11:02 • Filed to: fat boy problems

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I would love a 5/4 scale Miata, as in a rear-drive, relatively-low-power roadster with excellent handling. I would love one reliable enough to drive every day.

Here I am in an NC:

I was stuffed in there.

But roadsters aren’t built for guys who are 6'3" and 300 lbs.

... sigh...

Guess I’ll have to get a C5 or C6 convertible. And a fanny pak. And trade my New Balance shoes for white Reebok walkers.

daender > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 07/30/2016 at 11:10

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I may have said this before, but have you tried sitting in a NA or NB with a “foamectomy” done to the seats?

S65 > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 07/30/2016 at 11:11

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What about a Mustang?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 07/30/2016 at 11:40

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Mustang fits me really good at 6' 4" and 200 lbs. lots of leg room. I’ve never even been close to fitting into a Miata, even at 175 lbs, my legs are too darn long. I need the seat to go back another 2" at least.

for Michigan > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 07/30/2016 at 11:58

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Even at 6' 1" and 185 lbs, my brother’s NB is a little tight for my liking. Most of which could be addressed by a simple tilting steering wheel.

Jayhawk Jake > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 07/30/2016 at 12:15

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S2000?

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Jayhawk Jake 07/30/2016 at 12:29

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It’s snug but fits. The issue with that is that the steering wheel isn’t as adjustable as I’d like and being 6'3" with a 30" inseam means I have to duck to drive with the top up. I fit better in an AP2 than an AP2 though. It must be the changes they made to the seats.

Jayhawk Jake > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 07/30/2016 at 12:35

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Mustang or Camaro convertible?

f86sabre > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 07/30/2016 at 13:07

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Out, but with a W - has found the answer > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 07/30/2016 at 18:40

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First gen Z4? Base Porsche Boxster?

Or (here I come again) MR2 Spyder. Should fit fine lengthwise, don’t know if the width would be an issue. (I’m 6'3 and 180 lbs)

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Out, but with a W - has found the answer 07/30/2016 at 20:15

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I'd love an MR2 spyder. I've never been in one though. Boxster is a possibility. I've driven a few. It's more comfortable with the top down.

Out, but with a W - has found the answer > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 07/31/2016 at 04:42

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Try and get your hands on one then! ;) This thread from Spyderchat sounds promising. If you end up getting one, look for a 2003+, those should be relatively bomb proof and cheap to maintain.

The Boxster is the better car (more practical too), but also more of a full-on sports car. Not necessarily a bad thing, but you lose the light weight, slow car fast schtick.