Anyone over 6ft ever tried a Lotus Elise?
07 June 2006, 05:13 PM
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Anyone over 6ft ever tried a Lotus Elise?
Here's the deal,
Someone is organising a day at Hethel which I'd be up for.
There's a chance of trying out an Elise on the Lotus test track.
Trouble is I'm almost 6ft 5, will I fit?
Ta
Someone is organising a day at Hethel which I'd be up for.
There's a chance of trying out an Elise on the Lotus test track.
Trouble is I'm almost 6ft 5, will I fit?
Ta
07 June 2006, 05:19 PM
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I doubt it, but worth a try. I drove an Esprit years ago, well, tried to, couldn't get the clutch out, when my left leg released the clutch I couldn't turn the wheel! 
I'm 6'4"
I'm 6'4"
07 June 2006, 06:32 PM
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More a case of whether you find it okay getting in and out rather than the seating position. If you are on the large side, then you may find the seats quite a tight fit and overall the cabin a little cramped. However, if this is not an issue, you should find the stretched out driving position reasonably comfy.
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08 June 2006, 08:08 AM
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It depends how 'round' you are 
It can be tricky installing/extracting your self under the steering wheel if you have strong liking for beer (Especially with the roof on - roof off it's easy)
The thing I found wierd about the Elises is the pedal position, my right leg almost cramped up after about 3 minutes of driving it. Hated it, same with the VX220... S2000 - No problem.
Clarkson did drive the Exige recently didn't he? I don't think you'll have any head room problems...
It can be tricky installing/extracting your self under the steering wheel if you have strong liking for beer
(Especially with the roof on - roof off it's easy)The thing I found wierd about the Elises is the pedal position, my right leg almost cramped up after about 3 minutes of driving it. Hated it, same with the VX220... S2000 - No problem.
Clarkson did drive the Exige recently didn't he? I don't think you'll have any head room problems...
08 June 2006, 08:38 AM
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I'm 6'4" and sat in an Elise the other day (it was sitting in the Scooby dealer showroom) and was surprised by how much room I had - I'd certainly be comfortable driving it.
Agree with the post above though - is that it might be a bit tricky if you've got a bit of a belly.
Agree with the post above though - is that it might be a bit tricky if you've got a bit of a belly.
08 June 2006, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by RichB
It depends how 'round' you are
It can be tricky installing/extracting your self under the steering wheel if you have strong liking for beer
It can be tricky installing/extracting your self under the steering wheel if you have strong liking for beer
I think I'm gonna give it a try, whats the worst that could happen?
Thanks for all you views
08 June 2006, 11:04 AM
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I must just be a funny shape then, because I'm a slim 6ft2 and could just about get 1st and 2nd gear but that was it. Spent ages trying to adjust everything accordingly but couldn't get comfortable. This was in both an S1 Elise and an Exige. Couldn't drive either 
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08 June 2006, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by silverscoobydan
I'm just shorter than you and I really struggled. Get someone to photograph/video you getting in and out of the car. It will earn you £250 for sure!!!!! LOL
08 June 2006, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MattOz
I'm a slim 6ft2...Couldn't drive either
I'm now thinking of keeping the coal fired tosserwagen and adding an elise to the stable. It's more of an idle dream at the moment tho
09 June 2006, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Adidas
Cos I had to reverse crawl into the thing (**** in the air as I fold my legs in) and the same on the way out. Not exactly elegant or cool. Its a 'You Been Framed' moment waiting to happen.
I'm just under 6ft 6in.........
09 June 2006, 05:39 PM
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lol...always funny when people as about head room for 6ft5 folk and someone pipes up "i'm 6ft 2 and its fine"......there is a world of difference between just over 6ft and proper tall!
6ft 2 with an inch of spare room is a comfy drive......and the head of someone 6ft 5 is 2 inches past the roof line!
an elise with no lid and no roof is fine at 6ft 5, with the roof its very tight, with the roof and a lid its not gonna happen unless you are very odd shaped!
Rhino (6ft 6)
6ft 2 with an inch of spare room is a comfy drive......and the head of someone 6ft 5 is 2 inches past the roof line!
an elise with no lid and no roof is fine at 6ft 5, with the roof its very tight, with the roof and a lid its not gonna happen unless you are very odd shaped!
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09 June 2006, 08:59 PM
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I'm 6'4'', reasonably slim and quite supple, and have sat in an S1.
I could get in with the roof on no trouble, you just have to think about what you are doing. Roof off obviously a lot easier though.
I could sit in it and be quite comfortable, but I could not heel and toe, which was a bit disappointing. Whether I or the seats could adjust slightly to allow me to do so I am not sure.
I could get in with the roof on no trouble, you just have to think about what you are doing. Roof off obviously a lot easier though.
I could sit in it and be quite comfortable, but I could not heel and toe, which was a bit disappointing. Whether I or the seats could adjust slightly to allow me to do so I am not sure.
11 June 2006, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Gangsta Smurf
errrrrr why don't you just go to a Lotus dealer or a second hand dealer that has one and see for yourself?
errrrrr shouldn't you be designing the 'Bling Bling' newsletter ?
12 June 2006, 12:34 AM
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I am 6'2'' and had problems getting in and out of an Elise mkI as a passenger (with the hood in place). And that was 2,5 stones ago in the sportiest of my times with no belly at all (Hello Matt ).
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12 June 2006, 11:11 AM
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I think it depends on leg length and weight as well.
I'm 6ft, but larger/rounder than most, plus I have very long legs so I struggle to get in most sports cars - cant fit in MX5, S2000 etc, only just fit in an Audi TT. Its the steering wheel/my knees where I have the problem - width/leg room is fine, but the wheel rubs on my knees and make it uncomfortable to drive
I'm 6ft, but larger/rounder than most, plus I have very long legs so I struggle to get in most sports cars - cant fit in MX5, S2000 etc, only just fit in an Audi TT. Its the steering wheel/my knees where I have the problem - width/leg room is fine, but the wheel rubs on my knees and make it uncomfortable to drive
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