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Old 12-18-2020, 09:45 AM   #1
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Will my fat self fit?

So waiting on a 15 BRZ to come in within carmax to test drive it but in the mean time ...

Wondering if there are any other fat bodies that have sat in a brz before? Have attempted to look this question up but seems harder to find an answer than you would think. Best ive found is youre only good up to 240ish.

For reference im 360ish 6' Working on losing it.

Mainly concerned with the bolsters on the bottom and somewhat the shoulders. And how my thunder thighs might be stuck together to create one uncomfortable situation for my berries.
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Old 12-18-2020, 09:53 AM   #2
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Wondering if there are any other fat bodies that have sat in a brz before?
I wouldn't want to negatively influence you from buying what I think is a fabulous and very fun car (of course I'm biased, I own one), but I don't think you'd be comfortable in it.

I'm 6'0" and about 200 lbs, and I think that's the limit for honestly being comfortable in the seat. Extrapolating, I would agree that 240 lbs is probably the absolute outside limit.

It's a very different car, but have you looked at the Ford Mustang? Those seats are among the most comfortable I've ever sat in.
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Old 12-18-2020, 09:57 AM   #3
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I wouldn't want to negatively influence you from buying what I think is a fabulous and very fun car (of course I'm biased, I own one), but I don't think you'd be comfortable in it.

I'm 6'0" and about 200 lbs, and I think that's the limit for honestly being comfortable in the seat. Extrapolating, I would agree that 240 lbs is probably the absolute outside limit.

It's a very different car, but have you looked at the Ford Mustang? Those seats are among the most comfortable I've ever sat in.
Yeah funny enough I used to have a 16 GT lol. Traded it in for a 19 tacoma and regret it. I am definitely looking for something I can fit in, and is more of a light trackish car that I can modify.
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I'm 6'3" and about 225. My issue is the lack of back support and am considering getting a lumbar support for my car. Also, the tallness is an issue when getting in and out since it sits so low. I agree your weight might make you feel uncomfortably large and cramped in the vehicle but I think if you were to lose it, you'd probably be fine as I think height is the more limiting factor.

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Old 12-18-2020, 10:31 AM   #5
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I'd have to agree with Analog, even at 190, 5'11, the car is tight fit. It's a low car too, so getting in and out will be tricky. You should still give it a test drive and really see how that car adapts to you.
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We do offer a "fat check" service:

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140655
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@gdpone, here is a thread by one of the First 86 participants who was right at your size.

Ultimately he went with a Mustang I believe, but his insights might help you.
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I'm 6'-4" and 195 lbs.

I tend to agree that the seat and bolster width may be your biggest issue here. I feel like the seat is just the right width for me, but just barely. Height wise you should be OK.

The lumbar support issue depends on the person, but I have found that a lumbar pillow made the seats much more comfortable and prevented any sort of back pain even with 6+ hour drives. That said it does push you slightly forward in the seat, so I had to sacrifice a little bit of leg room.
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Old 12-18-2020, 02:31 PM   #9
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Unless you are a glutton for punishment, you're just not going to enjoy this car right now. I'm almost 6ft and 240-245. This car reminds me I need to lose weight more than my wife does.


If you're on a path to lose weight, that's awesome. Maybe use it as motivation or a target reward. I wish you well in that.
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I'm 6'5" 320-ish. I have a bit of trouble with a helmet, and I love my 949 Racing steering column extension.

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I'm 6'1" and 240 and I have absolutely no issues fitting in the car. I feel snug but not cramped at all. I've taken the car on road trips and had no problem with 8 hrs behind the wheel. I think you'll probably have to sit in it yourself and see.
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5'10 and 280ish (really broad shoulders), fit just fine even with a helmet and i've seen you can bend the bolters a bit with some elbow grease and heat so it's probably do able just depends on how it feels to you. I'd just go find one to sit in locally to help answer that question (they're all the same 2013-2020 from that perspective).
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Thanks guys just got back to the thread. I appreciate the replies and it seems I might could, ive been trying to get into one but a local dealer just screwed me out of a 2020 86 deal so never even got to sit in it lol.

Still have a pending deal with carmax this week, well see.
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5’11” , generously proportioned, size 50-52 suit. I swim and have good muscle tone upper body but I like to eat and drink.

I was worried I wouldn’t fit.

Wave of relief at dealer when I slipped in and she fit great. Switchcraft and shifter, even the window buttons fall right at the finger tips. Beautiful ergonomics. So unlike our old 2005 forester

Only way you will know if it works for you is to get into one.
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