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Tcoat · 10-25-2015, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by xFury

Thanks for the input everyone! After driving it for the 2nd day, I'm getting more comfy with it, does fit nice, just gotta get used to getting out and in, sometimes I had to move the seat back lol

You are not alone. Someplace on here there is a whole thread dedicated completely to getting in and out of the car.
I personally have no issues even though mine is lowered and I am old.

xFury · 10-25-2015, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

You are not alone. Someplace on here there is a whole thread dedicated completely to getting in and out of the car.
I personally have no issues even though mine is lowered and I am old.

Man I envy you lol. I always kick the front inner door panel, And I have to wipe it down after getting out lol.

Now i just gotta keep practice with this manual, since it's my first.

mikool · 10-25-2015, 01:46 PM

I have perfected to in and out technique with no hands, I am about 5'5 and rather short legs and tall torso so I have the seat pretty far up where I can comfortably place my foot on the resting pedal. With that said I have the seat reclined a bit more since I am further up due to short legs, and the seat height is fairly low considering my torso is pretty lengthy. It took a long time to find my perfect seating adjustments so all you need to do is fiddle around with it. You will notice what you need to change once you go on longer trips.

Rifle · 10-25-2015, 02:13 PM

The car fits a wide variety of people. Best way to tell is to sit in it. I'm a big guy, long torso, short legs. I'm 6 ft, 300 lbs (big guy) , 28 inseam and I fit no problem, then the girl is 5'4, short legs, average build, and she fits and reaches no problem.

BD7 · 10-26-2015, 03:53 PM

This car fits well for Asian, average height 5'7". A lot of my friends are under 5'.

Remember to push back the seat when in/out.

Timmy_Jones · 10-27-2015, 02:22 PM

I am 5'2" and weight 329lbz, but I fit fine.

Datcrazyeric · 10-27-2015, 03:18 PM

Sold a FR-S to a lady who was 4'8 and she had no problems driving

chaoskaze · 10-27-2015, 03:37 PM

FRS is design for short/small frame drivers.............. i mean it's from japan. xD (my shoulder is actually too wide for stock chair)

SisterBlue22 · 10-27-2015, 05:23 PM

I'm 5'1" and I'm comfortable driving mine. In fact, it's the most comfortable driving position of any vehicle I've ever owned.

veronicagraff · 10-28-2015, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by xFury

Man I envy you lol. I always kick the front inner door panel, And I have to wipe it down after getting out lol.

Now i just gotta keep practice with this manual, since it's my first.

SAME.

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carma143 · 12-24-2015, 05:05 PM

This thread is just the OP's way of cunningly seeing whether his car is tasteful or not.

MuseChaser · 12-24-2015, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by xFury

Man I envy you lol. I always kick the front inner door panel, And I have to wipe it down after getting out lol. ...

Yep. Me too. I get so sick of seeing that little dirt swipe near the speaker. I've finally trained myself to get out a little differently, and have learned to avoid kicking the door accidentally. You'll get it. I DO move the seat back fully now every time I get out of the car. Makes getting in easier, too. I'm 5' 7".. used to be 5' 8". Sigh. My wife is 5' even, and she can drive the car no problem. Hates to be a passenger in it, though.

Barry

Ashikabi · 12-24-2015, 10:50 PM

This car was made for Japanese people... you'll fit

Dreyup · 12-25-2015, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by xFury

Hey everyone, looking for some input before I go to the dealers.

But I'm 5'3 and was wondering if there's any short driver that drives the FRS and how they feel about it. I like it, but I wanted to get an opinion from someone who drove it longer then a few miles lol

Thanks!

I'm 5'5 and have no trouble at all it's actually comftarable.

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10-27-2015, 03:18 PM	#35
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