[Boba]

Thinking about Lotus Exige S, but really consider my height 187 cm (6'1").

1) What is your Height and car?
2) What about legs and head convenience?

Just wondering how I would fit in the Exige S.

Thank you

 

[Lowtush]

you are right at the line. you will fit but it will be tight getting a helmet

 

[jefrac]

You can make it work. See this post:

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f92/tallrails-modification-perfect-fit-122559/

However, it will always look like a clown-car trick when you get out.rotfl

 

[AustinP]

I'm 6'1" and I fit in my Exige just fine, and my head clearance with a helmet is fine. My advice, go to Lotus dealer or reach out to your local Lotus community and try one on for size.

 

[XHILR8N!]

I'm 6'1" too. Tall rails worked for a helmet but we had to modify them some to get the angle ok for neck protector and so that my knees clear the roll cage.

All just fine now though. I am a bit long waisted for our height.

 

[KWYK]

this always makes me laugh :facepalm

 

[cornbeef]

I'm 6'4, long torso/shortish legs and fit fine especially with the tall rails.

Get a micro mirror and remove the sun visor (although with the tall rails I could probably but the visor back on).

I definitely needed the tall rails to fit with a helmet.

I drove an Exige recently without the tall rails and was fine although I wouldn't be able to wear a helmet.

Once you learn a technique to get in and out it's easy but never graceful

 

[gooberschnot]

i think you guys need to include your pants inseam length with your height. 5'10" 32" inseam

 

[Zendiver]

6'1" 34" inseam with helmet and hard top I fit fine. I do have the stock seat all the way back.

 

[bri3d]

6'1" 34" inseam with helmet and hard top I fit fine. I do have the stock seat all the way back.

Same height and inseam, same setup, no problems even with a big/cheap helmet. My car had a subwoofer behind the seat when I got it and that had to go immediately, but now that I can slide the seat back all the way it's comfortable.

More headroom than some of my other cars, honestly. Getting in and out with the hardtop on is a bit clown-tastic at first but you'll get used to it. With no roof, no problems!

 

[mr.woolery]

6'2" with 32" inseam here. I fit fine using the TALLrails from Sector111

 

[enderw88]

5'5". I don't seem to have a problem.


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[sprocket3]

I did a custom seat setup that lowered mine substantially. It's tight if you're long in the torso and want to wear a helmet. I fit ok now. I've got a freaky long torso though.

Thinking of selling mine if you want a low seated Elige.

 

[tonyjduk]

I'm 6'5", use my elise SC everyday to and from work, and i dont find it at all awkward, once youve mastered fallign in and out. My torso is ion propotion to my legs @36". Given the elise was designed around the maximun body size of a european 95 percentile - which is a 6'5" european male = me, then the team did a great job to accomodate me.

That said, i dont where a helmet when driving, so this could be a concern.

 

[TheKid#9]

I'm 6'5 and fit fine. My height is mostly my legs though. My right knee is right next to the shifter but I make it work. You'll be completely fine

 

[Jrigali4]

6'3 - 34 inseam

I fit just fine

 

[Micro1394]

6'2" - 140LBS

I fit in my elise with hardtop on while wearing a helmet.

 

[vavoo]

5'8" - 140 LBS
I get in and out like a Ninja!

to the user above me: how skinny are you?!

 

[jbs986]

2006 Elise, 6-2' 205lbs

Looked at a video on youtube on how to get in and out of an Elise, it was very helpful.

 

[GronkDaSlayer]

this always makes me laugh :facepalm

6'3" Cousin Getting into The Lotus Elise - YouTube

I should have shot a video the day I gave a ride to my friend who is 6"10... That was hilarious. Although his legs went numb after the 30min ride rotfl
His knees where on the dashboard.