First Build - Start Up Questions

[colin.daniel]

Hi,

My name is Colin and my dad and I are looking to build a FFR roadster. We have restored other Mustangs and have always wanted to complete one of these builds. We are currently in the process of locating a donor car for the build, and will hopefully be ordering our kit in the near future. However, I am 6’ 3” and am not sure if I will be able to fit into the final product and have a comfortable drive. Is there any advice out there on whether or not this is an issue?

Thanks in advance for the help.

[skullandbones]

Colin,

It's obvious you haven't been on the forum as this is one of the most frequently addressed issues (and re-addressed) I've seen in the last year. You barely qualify as a wookie. There are 6 ft 5 inch guys who fit and some near 300 lbs. So you are a "shoe in". The crazy thing is that people that size actually do fit! I would think that as cozy as I am in mine at 6 ft and 215 that other larger guys would have trouble but it seems there is a lot more space available to use if you do the right mods. I just stopped when I was able to fit. When I get in, it's like putting on a perfectly fitted glove. The only deficit I had was too much room for my left foot going forward so I added a "dead pedal" to give me stability when going into curves. Go ahead and make the order because you will fit!!!!!!

Good luck,

WEK.

[CraigS]

Search here and on the other forum. It will take some work but you can make yourself fit just fine.. One hint, forget any seat other than a Kirkey or similar aluminum seat. You just can't afford to lose 3 inches of legroom because the seat back is 3 inches thick.

[Dan Babb]

Here's a good thread from a guy who was a lot taller than you. It is an MK3 though...not sure how different the footboxes are in the MK4.
http://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-factory-five-roadsters/203348-tall-guy-66-ffr-5857-graduation-post.html

I currently own the car, so if you're anywhere near Greensboro, NC, I'd be glad to show it to you in person. I changed the seats, so it's not as much of a 'tall guy' car any longer...but the footbox feels substantially larger than a typical FFR.