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"Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection" (itsalwayssteve) 10/05/2015 at 17:08 • Filed to: always the answer

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I’m 6’3, 320 lbs, and have a 30” inseam. Here I am in an NC Miata:

Punk_Girl_98 > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 10/05/2015 at 17:11

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From a 5’1” me to a 6’3” Steve. MX5 is for all!

Alex from Toronto > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 10/05/2015 at 17:12

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Doesn’t look very fun though.

CB > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 10/05/2015 at 17:12

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Would you describe the situation as sitting in a Miata or wearing a Mitata?

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > CB 10/05/2015 at 17:14

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It’s more wearing it but still, I fit in it.

Sam > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 10/05/2015 at 17:17

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Even me, at 6’0” with a 32” waist (Levis’ size) ends up wearing an NB.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 10/05/2015 at 17:17

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What if say, your legs were 6” longer like mine. Can you actually shift and steer? I’m 6’ 4” (190) with a honest 36” inseam and cannot actually physically operate the damn thing.

Übel > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 10/05/2015 at 17:18

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I’m 6’5”. Excuse made.

scoob > CB 10/05/2015 at 17:18

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TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 10/05/2015 at 17:20

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My legs are an inch longer than yours, yet I’m 5 inches shorter. Weird, lol.

DasWauto > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 10/05/2015 at 17:21

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I’m at 6’5”, 34” inseam and no you can’t really effectively shift and steer, my knees interfere with those bits in an NC. Also I’m looking at the top of the windshield because I have to put the seat more upright to get it back far enough, which is annoying.

Sorry to dash any hopes. While I doubt it will be, I am gonna have to go to a dealer and see if the ND is a better fit.

DasWauto > Übel 10/05/2015 at 17:22

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Likewise. I’ve tried, no dice, knees interfere with steering wheel and shifter and I’m staring at the top of the windshield instead of through it.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 10/05/2015 at 17:23

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Have the seats been trimmed, or has the rail been modified?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > DasWauto 10/05/2015 at 17:23

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That’s been my experience with every miata, my right knee is just jammed between the steering wheel and the shifter. With my legs splayed liked I’m trying to suntan my junk.

ly2v8-Brian > DasWauto 10/05/2015 at 17:25

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That’s what I thought. I too have 34” inseam. It was an issue when trying to drive a similarly sized Sky. Other issue might be pedal spacing, I have size 13 feet.

Van Man, rocks the Man Van > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 10/05/2015 at 17:26

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6’7” and 190. I barely fit on the passenger side, and even then my knees touch the dash.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 10/05/2015 at 17:26

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Factory stock. No modifications. It’s getting orangey-tan leather because the cloth seats are ripped and it’s hard to sell with torn seats.

Übel > DasWauto 10/05/2015 at 17:28

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Yep, exactly my experience. I fit worse in a Miata than my Karmann Ghia. I’m sure the Miata could be modified to make me fit, but who wants to mess with that?

DasWauto > Übel 10/05/2015 at 17:33

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After getting a good taste of autocross this summer, I’m tempted...

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > ly2v8-Brian 10/05/2015 at 17:38

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Anybody look into leg shortening surgery?

Übel > DasWauto 10/05/2015 at 17:39

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If I were in the Miata market, I’d frankly probably veer off and buy a Z3. Not as popular around here, but they drive plenty nice, have a bit more power, and noticeably more room.

For just an autocrosser, can’t fight the Miata though

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 10/05/2015 at 17:41

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I’m 6’2, about 240, and have a 32” inseam. I am, however, spectacularly bendy. I drove a Rabbit pickup for a while, which has about 3” less driver’s seat movement than a normal Rabbit. This included 4+ hour drives. To illustrate further: I can put my feet behind my head. I AM PRETZELMAN

MultiplaOrgasms > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 10/05/2015 at 17:48

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Fuck this shit, 5’ 11” masterrace.

ly2v8-Brian > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 10/05/2015 at 17:49

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No, not recently sorry.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Alex from Toronto 10/05/2015 at 17:51

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Once I’m in, it isn’t so bad. It’s better with the top down, but that’s true of any roadster.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 10/05/2015 at 17:53

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I can shift and steer. In an NA, not as well. If I don’t have small shoes, they don’t really fit in the pedal box.

Mattbob > DasWauto 10/05/2015 at 17:54

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What if you have skinny legs? Would it be manageable with a 34” inseam then?

FromCanadaWithLove > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 10/05/2015 at 18:24

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6’3” and I barely fit in the ND. :( The rails would have to go for sure.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 10/05/2015 at 18:35

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I mean sure, I’m 6’4” and can get in and close the door. I can’t physically move my legs but I do technically fit.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 10/05/2015 at 18:38

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In an NB I have to look over the windshield to drive. With the NC I can drop the seat enough to fit OK to drive.

DasWauto > Mattbob 10/05/2015 at 18:48

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I’m fairly skinny so unless you’re a stick figure I’d say it’ll still be a problem. Everyone is different though so the only way to know for sure is to try.

clangus > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 10/05/2015 at 19:27

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I honestly don’t get this. I’m 6’2” 34 inner leg and can’t put the seat all the way back on my NA because I can’t get the full pedal travel if I do. I was totally prepared not to fit when I went looking for one and was genuinely shocked by how much space I had.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > clangus 10/05/2015 at 21:22

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The last time I drove an NA Miata was years ago and it was ok as far as the seat and top went but the pedal box seemed really small for my size 12E Doc Martens.

clangus > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 10/06/2015 at 09:34

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I can’t drive anything in boots, I used to have recurring nighmare of trying to drive in flippers and it always feels like that. Unless I have no choice I wear an old pair of converse.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > clangus 10/06/2015 at 10:32

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Usually I wear my regular shoes, New Balance runners because I’m a fat boy with high arches. When I have to get into something with a tiny pedal box I’ll wear these: