[doug]

Has anyone figured out a way to lower the driver seat beyond it's original OEM settings? I find it annoying and distracting to have to tilt the seat so far back in order to gain enough headroom when wearing a helmet.

 

[DouglasABaker]

Cher had a rib removed - maybe that could work for you

I checked the mechanism and couldn't find any way to easily increase downward travel when I first got her... Sorry.

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[ccm241]

how tall are you? I'm 6'3" and dont have a problem...

 

[DouglasABaker]

how tall are you? I'm 6'3" and dont have a problem...

Seriously? I'm 6'2" and my head hits without a helmet...

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[IRISH M5]

Seriously? I'm 6'2" and my head hits without a helmet...

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I've seen this problem before.

 

[DouglasABaker]

I've seen this problem before.

Very funny, smart guy

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[ccm241]

haha... your a conehead! You may have an issue with your seat height adjustment. Mine is all the way down and about 2-3" from being all the way back.

 

[Diny]

Wow I'm 6'2' as well and I have at least 2 inches of clearance. And I think my seat can go even lower. I dont think seat specs changed from year to year, though.....

 

[TCM]

Doug, I think its time to take a couple inces out of your back, haha. You coudl always install a full fledged racing seat for track days that mounts right on the floor. Then you would definately have your clearence. But it would be a chore to swap in and out.

 

[doug]

I've seen this problem before.

Yes, it's a terrible afflicition lol

 

[doug]

Doug, I think its time to take a couple inces out of your back, haha. You coudl always install a full fledged racing seat for track days that mounts right on the floor. Then you would definately have your clearence. But it would be a chore to swap in and out.

Yeah, TC you're probably right. I was looking at some other posts w/ Recaro seats, but I'm not ready to do that. Hope all is well!

 

[doug]

Cher had a rib removed - maybe that could work for you

I checked the mechanism and couldn't find any way to easily increase downward travel when I first got her... Sorry.

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heh, if there was a way to take 2 inches from my torso, and move it to my legs I'd do it! Thanks for looking!

 

[Kmac]

Is the moonroof an option? Was just wondering, because if there is a standard roof (or CF like the M3 CSL) with a new headliner, you should gain about 1.5"

Btw, I am 6'4" and will have the same problem. The M3 at the track was wonderful to drive, miserable to drive "in" with the helmet. So I just opened the moonroof and I was fine

Just checked, you can get a moonroof delete http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=DE93&mospid=47592&btnr=41_0054&hg=41&fg=30

#1 p/n 41318204880 $600 approx

and approx 400 for the new headliner.

 

[CSBM5]

Unfortunately all BMWNA M5s came with sunroofs. I have the same problem as Doug (I'm a bit over 6'2"). My E46 ZHP doesn't have a sunroof, and I have plenty of room in it with a helmet thankfully (it gets a lot of autocrossing throughout the year). I absolutely hate sunroofs. :sad1:

 

[Kmac]

Is it possible to get the roof replaced, deleting the sunroof? Or is it one of those nice parts we cant get over here.

 

[DouglasABaker]

You mean replace the entire top half of the car? I suppose it could be done with a regular E39 tophat, but I think it would be cheaper for him to have some ribs removed

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[Kmac]

You mean replace the entire top half of the car? I suppose it could be done with a regular E39 tophat, but I think it would be cheaper for him to have some ribs removed

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+1

 

[Bimmerbear]

I'm 6'5" and I fit in just fine.

 

[DouglasABaker]

I'm 6'5" and I fit in just fine.

Well sure - but you're in a Lexus IS300!!!



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[ccm241]

Well sure - but you're in a Lexus IS300!!!



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I find it hard to believe that someone 6' 5" can fit comfortably in the IS. I was cramped as hell when I test drove that thing. This thread is paradoxical...