Tall Racers - Helmets hitting the roof?

teejnut · 01-03-2010, 05:06 AM

I haven't been to the track yet with the Z, but decided to try out wearing my helmet in the Z. I'm 6' and if I sit up straight my helmet touches the roof... anyone else have this problem? Is there a way to lower the base model seats even lower? Or is the only option aftermarket seats?

Trips · 01-03-2010, 05:30 AM

Have you tried reclining the seat further back?
Seems like taller owners usually drive with the seat reclined further than most shorter owners.

spearfish25 · 01-03-2010, 11:33 AM

I'm 5'11" and have done two track days. My helmet touches the roof too. It drove me nuts for the first 10 minutes, but then you'll be so engrossed in driving that you forget about it. The problem with reclining further is that you mess up your driving position and our stupid steering wheels don't telescope. I suppose aftermarket seats would be one solution. Cutting a sunroof like someone did a while back would be another.

vipor · 01-03-2010, 11:36 AM

6'2 and going on my first HPDE feb 6th. should be interesting.. my head already is very close if i sit up perfectly straight. i HAVE to slouch a little in the GF's G35. the moonroof opening helps some.

bullitt5897 · 01-03-2010, 02:42 PM

I have done a few HPDE's in my Z and yes my helmet touches the roof. I am 6'2 but I have learned to compromise my desired seating position for one that will fit not only myself but my helmet as well. Here is what I did to combat the seating issues. I brought the seat forward to give me extra room for the lean. Angled the seat base back dropping my butt a little lower on the touring seats. I then angled the seatback a lil further back giving me a little more room... just enough for my helmet to clear.

I prefer a more up right position but this one is working out for me

teejnut · 01-04-2010, 12:52 AM

thanks for the tips!

01-03-2010, 05:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
teejnut Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 206 Drives: 09 Z34 Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	Tall Racers - Helmets hitting the roof? I haven't been to the track yet with the Z, but decided to try out wearing my helmet in the Z. I'm 6' and if I sit up straight my helmet touches the roof... anyone else have this problem? Is there a way to lower the base model seats even lower? Or is the only option aftermarket seats? __________________ \|KW v3\|SSR Type F\|Invidia\|Berk\|Stillen\|Kenwood/Focal/Image Dynamics/Alpine\|

01-03-2010, 05:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Have you tried reclining the seat further back? Seems like taller owners usually drive with the seat reclined further than most shorter owners. __________________

01-03-2010, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I'm 5'11" and have done two track days. My helmet touches the roof too. It drove me nuts for the first 10 minutes, but then you'll be so engrossed in driving that you forget about it. The problem with reclining further is that you mess up your driving position and our stupid steering wheels don't telescope. I suppose aftermarket seats would be one solution. Cutting a sunroof like someone did a while back would be another. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

01-03-2010, 11:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	6'2 and going on my first HPDE feb 6th. should be interesting.. my head already is very close if i sit up perfectly straight. i HAVE to slouch a little in the GF's G35. the moonroof opening helps some. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-03-2010, 02:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	I have done a few HPDE's in my Z and yes my helmet touches the roof. I am 6'2 but I have learned to compromise my desired seating position for one that will fit not only myself but my helmet as well. Here is what I did to combat the seating issues. I brought the seat forward to give me extra room for the lean. Angled the seat base back dropping my butt a little lower on the touring seats. I then angled the seatback a lil further back giving me a little more room... just enough for my helmet to clear. I prefer a more up right position but this one is working out for me __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

01-04-2010, 12:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
teejnut Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 206 Drives: 09 Z34 Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	thanks for the tips! __________________ \|KW v3\|SSR Type F\|Invidia\|Berk\|Stillen\|Kenwood/Focal/Image Dynamics/Alpine\|