quote:Originally posted by riverflyer:
Hey all, just joined and am interested in learning more about these very cool cars. I posted a question in the tech section about tall owner/drivers of these cars. I have never sat in one, nor do I have access to one as I live way up on the n. coast of calif. and there are no cars in the area that I know of. I am educating myself about the cars and am hoping to be able to see/sit/drive one soon. Any feedback on fitment for tall guys?
I have had mostly vipers and ferraris of late and wonder how the cabin is compared to any of these and what model?
Any ideas on how best to learn about the differennces and issues with these cars?
thanks much, John
John,
I have both a 72 Pre L and a 94 Dodge viper.
As for the meat dept. The viper seat rails have much more travel for taller people with long legs. In fact, if you are under 5'.4" I had to order custom rails so that my wife could drive it. The Pantera on the other hand is tight for me at being 5'.11", Tight feet space, low ceiling (kinda makes me clostaphoric. They do make a drop down floor pan that gives you another 2". Also better seats are available from many sources that would help in cabin room.
Not much you can do with the feet.
The pantera is a 914 on steroids. The viper is just pure muscle and torque. I'm just confused as which I like the best! They both have advantages and disadvantages.
Greg