Big Guy Wants to Sit In Your Car [Seattle] - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

artyboi · 09-27-2021, 04:53 AM

Mods, if this is the wrong place for this, please let me know

I'm highly highly considering getting an 86/brz for my next car, but there's one issue: I'm a huge guy at 6'3" and 300+ lbs. I tried checking all dealerships in the area, and they're totally out.

If you're in the Seattle area, I was wondering if we could meet up and I can sit in your car? I'd love to get one, but I'm not even sure if I fit in one.

Of course, I will pay for dinner (or for lunch, if you're in Seattle proper) as thanks.

Thank you!

burningjello · 09-27-2021, 12:02 PM

I'm in Tacoma but if you're ever in the area I'd be happy to. I do have forced induction so if you're hoping to go for a ride I'd hate to oversell the power. lol

Poogchomp · 09-27-2021, 12:32 PM

To give you some idea, Matt Farah from smoking tire fits in these cars and he's a big guy. You'd still want to sit in one yourself to see if you can deal with it yourself though.

GraysonGreene · 09-27-2021, 01:20 PM

I'm 6' 4" 250lbs and I can fit comfortably, granted with the seat all the way back. 38w x 34l pant size, LT torso. With a helmet for AutoX I have to scrunch down a little but I make it work.

[Edit: Added 38w & 34l]

NoHaveMSG · 09-27-2021, 01:46 PM

@Ultramaroon can tell you a bit about things you can change to be more comfortable.

Ultramaroon · 09-27-2021, 02:16 PM

I'm six-five and absolutely love wearing mine, as @NoHaveMSG says. With folks our size, it comes down to proportions. If you're all torso, you're screwed. I have to slouch a bit when wearing a helmet but otherwise ok. The telescopic steering column is a cruel joke just like reclining seats in coach on a plane. Fortunately, @949 Racing offers an elegant steering column extension. It's the hot ticket.

spcmafia · 09-27-2021, 02:33 PM

Pretty sure Jeremy Clarkson drove the 86 on a Top Gear episode and he's about six-five? Possibly around 250 ish lbs? He looked pretty comfortable driving it and it put a big smile on his face.

09-27-2021, 04:53 AM	#1
artyboi Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Drives: 2017 CBR500R Location: WA Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Big Guy Wants to Sit In Your Car [Seattle] Mods, if this is the wrong place for this, please let me know I'm highly highly considering getting an 86/brz for my next car, but there's one issue: I'm a huge guy at 6'3" and 300+ lbs. I tried checking all dealerships in the area, and they're totally out. If you're in the Seattle area, I was wondering if we could meet up and I can sit in your car? I'd love to get one, but I'm not even sure if I fit in one. Of course, I will pay for dinner (or for lunch, if you're in Seattle proper) as thanks. Thank you! Last edited by artyboi; 09-27-2021 at 11:12 AM.

09-27-2021, 01:20 PM	#4
GraysonGreene Member Join Date: May 2020 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S Location: North Carolina Posts: 37 Thanks: 5 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm 6' 4" 250lbs and I can fit comfortably, granted with the seat all the way back. 38w x 34l pant size, LT torso. With a helmet for AutoX I have to scrunch down a little but I make it work. [Edit: Added 38w & 34l] __________________ Charlotte, NC 14 Firestorm Red FR-S Last edited by GraysonGreene; 09-27-2021 at 04:10 PM.

09-27-2021, 02:16 PM	#6
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,395 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,228 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1118 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	I'm six-five and absolutely love wearing mine, as @NoHaveMSG says. With folks our size, it comes down to proportions. If you're all torso, you're screwed. I have to slouch a bit when wearing a helmet but otherwise ok. The telescopic steering column is a cruel joke just like reclining seats in coach on a plane. Fortunately, @949 Racing offers an elegant steering column extension. It's the hot ticket. __________________ service manuals

09-27-2021, 02:33 PM	#7
spcmafia Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Drives: 2018 Subaru BRZ Location: Stonington, Connecticut Posts: 3,432 Thanks: 1,575 Thanked 4,268 Times in 2,069 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Pretty sure Jeremy Clarkson drove the 86 on a Top Gear episode and he's about six-five? Possibly around 250 ish lbs? He looked pretty comfortable driving it and it put a big smile on his face. __________________ “God gave me an okay mind, but a really good ass, which can feel everything in a car.” Nikki Lauda

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09-27-2021, 12:02 PM	#2
burningjello Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 2016 FR-S Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 148 Thanks: 186 Thanked 53 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm in Tacoma but if you're ever in the area I'd be happy to. I do have forced induction so if you're hoping to go for a ride I'd hate to oversell the power. lol

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Poogchomp Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Drives: Chevrolet Ram 250 Location: Oregon Posts: 43 Thanks: 25 Thanked 33 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	To give you some idea, Matt Farah from smoking tire fits in these cars and he's a big guy. You'd still want to sit in one yourself to see if you can deal with it yourself though.

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