interior room concerns

[Midship Runabout]

You just have to get a feel for you car/clutch. Hell I have started out in 2nd with out touching the throttle before. (she didn't really like that haha)

Im 6'1. I'm pretty sure there will be a telescoping and tilting column for you odd size people.

[ichitaka05]

Yeah gotta agree w Dixie. I can control the throttle/speed more than AT for sure w MT

[SUB-FT86]

Originally Posted by Dixie Normous

You just have to get a feel for you car/clutch. Hell I have started out in 2nd with out touching the throttle before. (she didn't really like that haha)

Im 6'1. I'm pretty sure there will be a telescoping and tilting column for you odd size people.

I'm 5'9 so it doesn't bother me. But about the telescoping steering wheel it may not comes as a option in a cheap sports car unless it's part of a premium package and even then it might not come with it.

[Midship Runabout]

^ I'm actually fairly confident it will come standard

[NESW20]

it just takes a little getting used to driving a clutch. now i think i understand a bit better what you're asking. you still use the throttle to reverse, but in parking situations, i never fully engage the clutch. it'll make sense once you purchase your FT86 with a 6 speed and get comfortable driving it.

[nate89]

Originally Posted by dalli

I got question, b4 i ask, let me say: I do know how to drive stick in another country BUT... question:

In the city( specially NYC), When i parallel park with a stick shift, do I ride the clutch?

( Our parking in the city is really tight, I parked in a space with a gap about an inch)

I see you live in the city too? Your insight might be useful xD

way to hijack the thread...

I'm 6'0" 155lbs and I don't see any problems with room. The only people who will have problems in my opinion is people who are over 6'2" and/or 225lbs, and if the latter were serious car enthusiast, they'd lose a few pounds and pick up some performance.

[dalli]

Originally Posted by nate89

way to hijack the thread...

I'm 6'0" 155lbs and I don't see any problems with room. The only people who will have problems in my opinion is people who are over 6'2" and/or 225lbs, and if the latter were serious car enthusiast, they'd lose a few pounds and pick up some performance.

I am 5'10~11, i should be 190 pounds when car comes out.

[6ft6in_Giant]

At 6'6", I feel your pain. A low roof and non-telescoping steering wheel spells trouble for tall drivers. Because, if the roof is low, we have to do the "seat lean back" which requires a long telescoping steering wheel where you don’t have to do the "hunch forward - crook/side neck - leg jammed between steering wheel and center console". This can be alleviated by having a driver’s seat that can be lowered as much as possible, long seat tracks, and a steering wheel that tilts and telescopes as much as a VW or Mercedes. TOYOTA PLEASE LISTEN!!! TOYOTA, YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO MAKE THESE SMALL CHANGES THAT WILL MEAN THE WORLD TO VERY TALL DRIVERS!!!

Also, having a narrow/small center console and center stack helps a lot!

[FT-86GOD]

U guys have nothing to worry about height wise... Just gives u a perfect excuse to upgrade the drivers seat to a Bride low set race seat made for giants.. thinner bottom cushion and deeper lower seating has u guys sorted.. Im sure if ur gay and wanna go with recaro etc they would do a similar seat......

Problem solved, no need to cry ladies............

[6ft6in_Giant]

Originally Posted by FT-86GOD

U guys have nothing to worry about height wise... Just gives u a perfect excuse to upgrade the drivers seat to a Bride low set race seat made for giants.. thinner bottom cushion and deeper lower seating has u guys sorted.. Im sure if ur gay and wanna go with recaro etc they would do a similar seat......

Problem solved, no need to cry ladies............

First: LOL on the Recaro comment! A+

Second: Tell me more about these Bride seats.

Third: I'm guessing you are short given your "no need to cry ladies" comment. :happy0180:

[FT-86GOD]

Look on nengun.com and on the left side bar click on BRIDE.... Gives some info on them and further info can be googled... Im 5'10..... Most cars these days have adjustable steering wheels... Especially japanese & dont forget its a sports car. Sports cars get these options...

I just hope it comes with electric fold in side mirrors...

[6ft6in_Giant]

Originally Posted by FT-86GOD

Look on nengun.com and on the left side bar click on BRIDE.... Gives some info on them and further info can be googled... Im 5'10..... Most cars these days have adjustable steering wheels... Especially japanese & dont forget its a sports car. Sports cars get these options...

I just hope it comes with electric fold in side mirrors...

Thanks! I'm looking up Bride seats right now. The Bride Cuga - Type Hyper Low seems promissing.

[FT-86GOD]

The Bride Zieg III carbon is the one ill be putting in mine but its fixed so Ill have to get a different adjustable bride one for passager seat though so people can still get in the back. Something like the Stradia II low max carbon...

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by 6ft6in_Giant

At 6'6", I feel your pain. A low roof and non-telescoping steering wheel spells trouble for tall drivers. Because, if the roof is low, we have to do the "seat lean back" which requires a long telescoping steering wheel where you don’t have to do the "hunch forward - crook/side neck - leg jammed between steering wheel and center console". This can be alleviated by having a driver’s seat that can be lowered as much as possible, long seat tracks, and a steering wheel that tilts and telescopes as much as a VW or Mercedes. TOYOTA PLEASE LISTEN!!! TOYOTA, YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO MAKE THESE SMALL CHANGES THAT WILL MEAN THE WORLD TO VERY TALL DRIVERS!!!

Also, having a narrow/small center console and center stack helps a lot!

That was exactly my position when driving my buddy's Miata with the roof up! And I'm 'only' 6'3".