At what height can one comfortably drive the Nissan 370Z?

Sheen · 06-18-2010, 07:24 PM

At approximately what height can somebody comfortably drive the Nissan 370Z, being able to fully push all of the pedals down, see over the dash, shift effectively, etc.? And without phonebooks/cushions and whatnot.

By the way, do you all clearly see the bonnet of the car and the road right in front of the car when you drive your Z?

NCSUPACK09 · 06-18-2010, 07:47 PM

I think that the 370Z accommodates a large range of heights. There really aren't any problems with line of sight looking forward, but the blind spots are pretty bad (setting your side mirrors properly will eliminate the problem though

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Cyberium · 06-18-2010, 07:51 PM

I'm 5'11 and fit in it pretty good. I can my blind spots just fine. I could see a shorter person having issues seeing the blind spots because the windows are kinda high up.

6spd · 06-18-2010, 08:03 PM

Im 5'8" and I could easily fit if I were a few inches taller... and i'd actually be able to see over the ridiculously oversized side mirrors, too.

Spec Jay · 06-18-2010, 08:24 PM

5'2''
learn the dimensions of the car lol.

Spec Jay · 06-18-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec Jay

5'2''
learn the dimensions of the car lol.

id say from my height 4'10'' is minimum. im about 4 clicks from having the seat all the way forward
pulling in is kind of a pain in the *** but just look at the reflection of the car closest to you. other than that and the inherent blind spots. its still a blast.

Sheen · 06-18-2010, 08:29 PM

Oh no, I think I am being misunderstood. The reason I posted is not for tall people, I mean short. What height must you hit to be able to drive the Nissan Z? I assume at some height in the 5's.

nolan1016 · 06-18-2010, 08:33 PM

Im 4'9 and i need a stick to reach the pedals

Zaggeron · 06-18-2010, 08:35 PM

With one of these

Hardware hacking projects for geeks - Google Books

there is no height requirement

kenchan · 06-18-2010, 08:39 PM

if you need a tad more height to see over the side mirrors you can get two M10x50 1.25pitch screws and spacers (get extra washers as the 50mm might be too long for your app) to raise the back of the seat about 1" from the floor.

The front screws won't need replacing. Just loosen the fronts while you install the back 2 screws and tighten all 4 down to 36lbs/ft. Re-torque after your testdrive.

Thanks to modshack's recommendation I tried this adjustment and now my seat is perfect height, I can see over the mirrors without seating perfectly straight.

Sheen · 06-18-2010, 08:44 PM

Can anyone give me an estimate of the minimum height one needs to drive a 370z comfortably without any modifications?

fullmonty · 06-18-2010, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheen

Can anyone give me an estimate of the minimum height one needs to drive a 370z comfortably without any modifications?

What is your height? Then we'll go from there

Sheen · 06-18-2010, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmonty

What is your height? Then we'll go from there

5' 5", methinks. I began growing vertically late last year. I am getting my permit in July. Not going to be driving a Z as my first car, no need for the lecture I am sure one of you is waiting to fire off at young people!

By the way, I sat in a Nismo 370z and my sight wasn't clear. I didn't adjust the seat at all, though. I assumed it doesn't adjust vertically. And the salesperson opened the door and stared at me until I got out. Awkward car dealers!

KillerBee370 · 06-18-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheen

5' 5", methinks. I began growing vertically late last year. I am getting my permit in July. Not going to be driving a Z as my first car, no need for the lecture I am sure one of you is waiting to fire off at young people!

By the way, I sat in a Nismo 370z and my sight wasn't clear. I didn't adjust the seat at all, though. I assumed it doesn't adjust vertically. And the salesperson opened the door and stared at me until I got out. Awkward car dealers!

And the strangest post ever award goes to....

Edit: Well it actually goes to my buddy Frost but you're a close second dude!

Spec Jay · 06-18-2010, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheen

Can anyone give me an estimate of the minimum height one needs to drive a 370z comfortably without any modifications?

lol my posts must be invisible
so here.

4'10'' IS WHAT I THINK THE MINIMUM HEIGHT WOULD BE COMMING FROM SOMEONE THAT IS 5'2''

06-18-2010, 07:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sheen Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA Posts: 27 Drives: Garbage truck Rep Power: 15	At what height can one comfortably drive the Nissan 370Z? At approximately what height can somebody comfortably drive the Nissan 370Z, being able to fully push all of the pedals down, see over the dash, shift effectively, etc.? And without phonebooks/cushions and whatnot. By the way, do you all clearly see the bonnet of the car and the road right in front of the car when you drive your Z?

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NCSUPACK09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 407 Drives: '10 370Z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 16	I think that the 370Z accommodates a large range of heights. There really aren't any problems with line of sight looking forward, but the blind spots are pretty bad (setting your side mirrors properly will eliminate the problem though ) __________________ 2010 Base 370z Magnetic Black 6MT SP Mods: Bone Stock

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Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 17	I'm 5'11 and fit in it pretty good. I can my blind spots just fine. I could see a shorter person having issues seeing the blind spots because the windows are kinda high up. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

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6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	Im 5'8" and I could easily fit if I were a few inches taller... and i'd actually be able to see over the ridiculously oversized side mirrors, too. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

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Spec Jay A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bummerton Posts: 1,510 Drives: MtB 09 370z Rep Power: 19	5'2'' learn the dimensions of the car lol. __________________ 09 Monterey Blue Global Time Attack Street Class Build Build Thread:Saber! Instagram:@SpecJay

06-18-2010, 08:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sheen Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA Posts: 27 Drives: Garbage truck Rep Power: 15	Oh no, I think I am being misunderstood. The reason I posted is not for tall people, I mean short. What height must you hit to be able to drive the Nissan Z? I assume at some height in the 5's.

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nolan1016 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lubbock Posts: 214 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z A6 Rep Power: 16	Im 4'9 and i need a stick to reach the pedals

06-18-2010, 08:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 19	With one of these Hardware hacking projects for geeks - Google Books there is no height requirement __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

06-18-2010, 08:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	if you need a tad more height to see over the side mirrors you can get two M10x50 1.25pitch screws and spacers (get extra washers as the 50mm might be too long for your app) to raise the back of the seat about 1" from the floor. The front screws won't need replacing. Just loosen the fronts while you install the back 2 screws and tighten all 4 down to 36lbs/ft. Re-torque after your testdrive. Thanks to modshack's recommendation I tried this adjustment and now my seat is perfect height, I can see over the mirrors without seating perfectly straight.

06-18-2010, 08:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sheen Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA Posts: 27 Drives: Garbage truck Rep Power: 15	Can anyone give me an estimate of the minimum height one needs to drive a 370z comfortably without any modifications?

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