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  Aug. 19, 2011 12:22 p.m. dogbreath Reader

  Hey guys. I'm setting up to get another ride and I'm mostly considering a Fox body Mustang.

  I've never driven one but I did own a 99 Cobra... I have fond memories of that car, except for how hard it was to fit my giant legs between the steering wheel and pedals.

  Anyone driven both and can compare? Did the Fox's have more room for the driver's legs, or (how could people even drive it if it had) less?

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  Aug. 19, 2011 12:34 p.m. Conquest351 Reader

  From what I remember, the Fox bodies were a little more open down there. Not as much crap crammed in there.

  When you can leave black marks from the exit of one corner to the entry of the next, THEN you have enough horsepower!

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  Aug. 19, 2011 12:43 p.m. novaderrik Dork

  one of my friends is 6'5" and over 300 pounds.. he looks kinda goofy in his 89 Mustang notchback, but he claims to be comfortable in the car.

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  Aug. 19, 2011 12:50 p.m. dogbreath Reader

  That's good to know. The problem I've had with most cars is that they're designed for someone my height but with shorter legs/legs with more angles. My E36 was the only 'sporty' car I've ever had where my thighs weren't part of the steering system :[

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  Aug. 19, 2011 1:46 p.m. Grtechguy SuperDork

  My 86 seemed to have all sorts of room

  Those who don't get it, don't get, that they don't get it

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  Aug. 19, 2011 1:50 p.m. dj06482 HalfDork

  The tilt wheel went away when the airbag was introduced. The airbag-equipped ones have the wheel pretty high, so there should be plenty of clearance. Some also extend the seat rails to get some more room...

  '05 Odyssey | '06 RAV4 | '06 Dodge RAM 1500 QC

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  Aug. 19, 2011 1:58 p.m. jmthunderbirdturbo New Reader

  im 6'2 and 285...my 86 is plenty big enough for me...and my EGO.

  -J0N

  Those willing to trade freedom for security, deserve neither, and will lose both. -Ben Franklin

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  Aug. 19, 2011 2:16 p.m. Maroon92 SuperDork

  I have been driving an 86 for the last month. I put about 3000 miles on it so far without any issues. I am 6'1" and I weight about 275ish...

  The clutch isn't the greatest action, but it's fun to drive and I have lots of room in the foot box.

  XBL GamerTag: bcbrownell Racing is the process of turning money into noise.

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  Aug. 19, 2011 4:12 p.m. dogbreath Reader

  Just for kicks, what are your inseams? Sounds like it's got plenty of room though. Thanks for the help.

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  Aug. 19, 2011 4:26 p.m. Maroon92 SuperDork

  dogbreath wrote: Just for kicks, what are your inseams? Sounds like it's got plenty of room though. Thanks for the help.

  42 waist 32 inseam

  Hope it helps.

  XBL GamerTag: bcbrownell Racing is the process of turning money into noise.

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  Aug. 19, 2011 5:10 p.m. Grtechguy SuperDork

  32" inseem and I had the seat quite a ways forward

  Those who don't get it, don't get, that they don't get it

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  Aug. 19, 2011 5:13 p.m. paul Reader

  Keep in mind they do sell modified seat rails which place the seat back several inches...

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  Aug. 19, 2011 5:32 p.m. dogbreath Reader

  That might help. In my '99, I put the seat all the way back against the rear seat

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