Can one get a 6' 3" in a GT40? ....I believe so !

Auto Futura-CAV Factory · 11-23-05, 03:41 PM

Hi all GT40 lovers.Attached please find the pics proving that tall drivers will fit the new CAV GT.With a 4" ground clearance, the overall height is still 40".( see the next posting for second photo )

Auto Futura-CAV Factory · 11-23-05, 03:44 PM

Second photo....

PATGT40 · 11-23-05, 06:29 PM

So, how did you do it as compared to the earlier monocoques? Or does she just have really long legs?

Auto Futura-CAV Factory · 11-24-05, 12:58 AM

Hi Partick
We had to do two things: we lowered the seat area/floorpan with an inch and then also redesigned the seats to find another inch.The rails were removed and a sliding mechanism designed wereby we could avoid the seat being raised due to the rails. Attached photo shows the floorpan. As Roy Sales commented:" 6'5" no problem "......

David York · 11-24-05, 02:47 AM

Boy its great to see a manufacturer invest in marketing as much as engineering well done guy's. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banana.gif[/img]

But surely this is more approprietly posted in the CAV corner or the manufacturer announcemnet areas. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wrongforum.gif[/img]

mikes69z · 12-22-05, 08:11 AM

Awesome! I'm 6'5" and I never thought I had a chance to fit in these cars.

Fran Hall RCR · 12-22-05, 08:14 AM

We have had a 6'5" 280lb guy in our RCR cars with no issus at all and room to spare....NO DROP FLOOR OR GURNEY BUBBLE

Chris E · 12-23-05, 07:17 AM

I notice the picture is a of a tall girl sitting in the passenger seat.
Obviously it's more difficult on the drivers side with pedals to contend with. Can the CAV accomodate tall drivers?

I know that the new Southern GT can as I sat in it during it's development.

My home modified KVA does the job too, so its not that difficult. I'm 6'4, quite wide, and heavier than I care to admit and have no problem at all fitting in, with a helmet, and no Gurney bubble.

**BillE** · 12-29-05, 03:42 AM

Not every one will fit a given car. a tall skinny guy with a short waist might fit but a guy 5 11" with a long waist will not. There a lot of factors involved. Cars at the level of the GT and Cobra should be built to fit the guy that drives them any thing else is unsafe. if you are not comfortable you are not in control.