Where are my tall* drivers at?

Thescout13 · 07-14-2018, 11:33 PM

Starting this thread because I am curious. I am curious about how many M2 drivers are tall (5'10 plus) or taller (6'3 and up like me).

How tall are you?

How do you fit?

Helmet issues?

Complaints?

Wishes?

One mod that has changed you life to make your abnormal largeness normal?

Just looking to see what other big guys out there do who like me torture themselves with these fun relatively (in today's terms) small cars.

Edit: Not too serious of a thread. Totally expect some trolling, ridiculousness, bring it on.

Edit: Meant "tall" not "y'all", have to love iPhone auto-correct.

Yiruna · 07-15-2018, 12:05 AM

Sup Y'All

chief1richard · 07-15-2018, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thescout13

Starting this thread because I am curious. I am curious about how many M2 drivers are tall (5'10 plus) or taller (6'3 and up like me).

How tall are you?

How do you fit?

Helmet issues?

Complaints?

Wishes?

One mod that has changed you life to make your abnormal largeness normal?

Just looking to see what other big guys out there do who like me torture themselves with these fun relatively (in today's terms) small cars.

Edit: Not too serious of a thread. Totally expect some trolling, ridiculousness, bring it on.

I"m 5'11" and find the car a very good fit. I have a manual and one thing that I dislike is the arm rest is too tall. It creates an awkward position for shifting. I have long arms for my size. As far as helmets, I have no problem, and can fit my fist between my helmet and roof, so there is plenty of room. I do not have the sunroof, so that would probably take up a few inches. I wish the car came with the manual sport seats the 2 series has as an option. These allow you to sit lower and are faster to adjust.

dcmac · 07-15-2018, 10:00 AM

6’0 skinny fella here, just bought a full face helmet and I while I can’t bang my head around like I’m at a Metallica concert, it’s a very nice fit and I was very happy with the setup at the track.

Any taller though and I’d be a bit worried about head clearance..

dcmac · 07-15-2018, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chief1richard

I"m 5'11" and find the car a very good fit. I have a manual and one thing that I dislike is the arm rest is too tall. It creates an awkward position for shifting. I have long arms for my size. As far as helmets, I have no problem, and can fit my fist between my helmet and roof, so there is plenty of room. I do not have the sunroof, so that would probably take up a few inches. I wish the car came with the manual sport seats the 2 series has as an option. These allow you to sit lower and are faster to adjust.

+1 on the armrest being too high. I’ve learnt to live with it tho and don’t usually thinnk about it now.

subliminalaudio · 07-15-2018, 11:48 AM

6.1 and I'm happy ... I haven't track the car so I don't know about the helmet Fitment

tranck · 07-15-2018, 01:18 PM

6'5" - 205 lbs. here - no problems but also no sunroof.
Btw, I think the armrest is in a perfectly comfortable position for me.

Corinne · 07-15-2018, 01:26 PM

6 feet and skinny, fit perfectly in my manual seat. I use my helmet for paragliding so never tried it in the car.

jessetaylor1 · 07-15-2018, 02:53 PM

5' 7". Ah fack.

Thescout13 · 07-15-2018, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jessetaylor1

5' 7". Ah fack.

you probably fit perfectly. Damn people your size, you can do all the fun jobs like formula 1 driver, fighter pilot, etc... (not that I would have the skills even if I was that size)

M3 Adjuster · 07-15-2018, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Yiruna

Sup Y'All

Texas y'all

Thescout13 · 07-15-2018, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yiruna

Sup Y'All

Texas y'all

I'm actually not from here. Grew up in Miami, lived all over with the military, did some law in LA and just recently moved to Texas (within past 5 months).

It was a typo when I meant to say tall* haha. Thought I fixed it online but I guess not. Oo well

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randyt · 07-15-2018, 05:35 PM

No sunroof.
6'5", 200lbs, 36" inseam

Quite comfortable for trips up to 5 hours so far.

Plenty of room for a helmet.

EB89 · 07-15-2018, 07:02 PM

I’m interested to know how tall guys fit in these as I’m considering an M2 or M4 after my 335i

I feel like the sun roof reduces available height which sucks.

6 foot 7 inches
110kg

My head touches my 335i ceiling now. Now way I could wear a helmet

///M² · 07-15-2018, 08:16 PM

6 foot 5 here.
No Sunroof.
Fit great!

atxsk8r · 07-15-2018, 08:30 PM

Out playing basketball! Well, that's what i always get asked since i'm tall, if i play bball

6'4" and no complaints here

alscks0414 · 07-16-2018, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jessetaylor1

5' 7". Ah fack.

Shame!!! I'm 5' 7.2''
I dont know why but I still wish the car seat positioned lower.
Not enough bolsters compared to F80. Plan to change seats soon.

andysj · 07-16-2018, 11:44 AM

6ft 4, no sunroof
Fit absolutely fine.
Also fit fine in my wife's F20 with sunroof.

particulardude · 07-17-2018, 06:35 AM

6'5" DCT, no sunroof, no issues.

I have not tried a helmet yet - I don't believe it's going to be good...

clubsport · 07-17-2018, 08:05 PM

6'7" I installed Recaro Sportster CS seats. I felt all of the sensors and crap accompanying the rear view mirror blocked too much outward vision for me. Plus, I visit the track sometimes and like a manual seat for that. Easier to get out with helmet and suit and everything else. Plus Alcantara keeps you in place. (Not using 6pt in the M2) Hope that helps.

bentom2 · 07-17-2018, 10:45 PM

6’2" with a 32" inseam, so most of my height is in my torso. I fit great with a helmet. Non-sunroof.

MagnusT · 07-22-2018, 02:30 PM

196cm (that's 6,5'?)
100kg
DCT
no sunroof

Surprisingly good room for helmet
Center arm rest perfect, door arm rest not.

As in every car my right knee comes right up to the lower dash or what you call it. The knee would surely suffer badly if I ever crash. But I've found a very comfortable position for daily driving and purposeful position when on track (where I just move closer to the wheel one tiny notch)

07-14-2018, 11:33 PM	#1
Thescout13 Brigadier General 4944 Rep 4,976 Posts Drives: '20 F80 M3CS, %E2%80%9818 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: California iTrader: (0)	*Where are my tall drivers at?** Starting this thread because I am curious. I am curious about how many M2 drivers are tall (5'10 plus) or taller (6'3 and up like me). How tall are you? How do you fit? Helmet issues? Complaints? Wishes? One mod that has changed you life to make your abnormal largeness normal? Just looking to see what other big guys out there do who like me torture themselves with these fun relatively (in today's terms) small cars. Edit: Not too serious of a thread. Totally expect some trolling, ridiculousness, bring it on. Edit: Meant "tall" not "y'all", have to love iPhone auto-correct. __________________ Wife's Car: 2020 X4M Competition, Alpine White on Black Alcantara and Biege Current Car: 2018 F80 M3CS, SMB, DCT, ZEC, MPE Recently Departed: 2020 F87 M2C, LBB, ZEC, 6MT (Euro Delivery Aug. 29, 2019, totaled by an idiot in a Camry who then ran from the scene) Wife's Prior Car: 2018 F80 M3, Yas Marina Blue, DCT, Black 19s, Carbon Structure Anthracite Cloth/Leather Combination, Driving Assistance Package (Euro Delivery Oct. 9, 2017) Last edited by Thescout13; 07-15-2018 at 03:52 PM..
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Yiruna Captain 394 Rep 599 Posts Drives: M2, C63s, 718 Cayman GT4 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [0.00]	Sup Y'All __________________ 2018 MG M2 - Ohlins R
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07-15-2018, 10:00 AM	#4
dcmac Lieutenant 439 Rep 468 Posts Drives: '18 LCI M2 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	6’0 skinny fella here, just bought a full face helmet and I while I can’t bang my head around like I’m at a Metallica concert, it’s a very nice fit and I was very happy with the setup at the track. Any taller though and I’d be a bit worried about head clearance..
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07-15-2018, 11:48 AM	#6
subliminalaudio Captain 314 Rep 719 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: ATLANTA/AUGUSTA iTrader: (0)	6.1 and I'm happy ... I haven't track the car so I don't know about the helmet Fitment
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07-15-2018, 01:18 PM	#7
tranck First Lieutenant 501 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 2018 Alpine White BMW M2 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Aberdeen, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 M2 [0.00]	6'5" - 205 lbs. here - no problems but also no sunroof. Btw, I think the armrest is in a perfectly comfortable position for me.
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Corinne Captain 1171 Rep 709 Posts Drives: M2 2018 LBB 6MT Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: French Alps iTrader: (0)	6 feet and skinny, fit perfectly in my manual seat. I use my helmet for paragliding so never tried it in the car. __________________ 2011 Lotus Elise SC, 2002 BMW 330d, 1990 Caterham Super 7 HPC (sold), 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera SC (sold), 1978 Caterham Super 7 (sold), 1972 Triumph TR6 (sold), 1972 Jensen Healey (sold), 1965 Triumph TR4A (sold)
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07-15-2018, 02:53 PM	#9
jessetaylor1 Second Lieutenant 171 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2018 AW LCI Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	5' 7". Ah fack.
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07-15-2018, 05:35 PM	#13
randyt Second Lieutenant 225 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 2018 MGM 6MT M2 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rockville, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [0.00]	No sunroof. 6'5", 200lbs, 36" inseam Quite comfortable for trips up to 5 hours so far. Plenty of room for a helmet.
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EB89 Brigadier General 541 Rep 3,131 Posts Drives: 2011 335i e92 DCT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Australia, NSW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i e92 [0.00]	I’m interested to know how tall guys fit in these as I’m considering an M2 or M4 after my 335i I feel like the sun roof reduces available height which sucks. 6 foot 7 inches 110kg My head touches my 335i ceiling now. Now way I could wear a helmet
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07-15-2018, 08:16 PM	#15
///M² Lieutenant 283 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M2 6MT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M2 [0.00]	6 foot 5 here. No Sunroof. Fit great! __________________ '17 BMW M2 LBB 6MT MPE '13 BMW 335i Estoril Blue - sold
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07-15-2018, 08:30 PM	#16
atxsk8r Major 1569 Rep 1,298 Posts Drives: 2020M2C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Austin, Tx iTrader: (0)	Out playing basketball! Well, that's what i always get asked since i'm tall, if i play bball 6'4" and no complaints here
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07-16-2018, 11:44 AM	#18
andysj Enlisted Member 108 Rep 47 Posts Drives: BMW X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: South West iTrader: (0)	6ft 4, no sunroof Fit absolutely fine. Also fit fine in my wife's F20 with sunroof.
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07-17-2018, 06:35 AM	#19
particulardude Lieutenant 379 Rep 462 Posts Drives: LR4 \| L405 SC SWB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	6'5" DCT, no sunroof, no issues. I have not tried a helmet yet - I don't believe it's going to be good... __________________ "... if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.” —Theodore Roosevelt Instagram@particulardude
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clubsport First Lieutenant 204 Rep 365 Posts Drives: LBB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sunny West Coast iTrader: (0)	6'7" I installed Recaro Sportster CS seats. I felt all of the sensors and crap accompanying the rear view mirror blocked too much outward vision for me. Plus, I visit the track sometimes and like a manual seat for that. Easier to get out with helmet and suit and everything else. Plus Alcantara keeps you in place. (Not using 6pt in the M2) Hope that helps.
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07-17-2018, 10:45 PM	#21
bentom2 Lieutenant 336 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (0)	6’2" with a 32" inseam, so most of my height is in my torso. I fit great with a helmet. Non-sunroof.
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07-22-2018, 02:30 PM	#22
MagnusT Captain 538 Rep 624 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Stockholm iTrader: (0)	196cm (that's 6,5'?) 100kg DCT no sunroof Surprisingly good room for helmet Center arm rest perfect, door arm rest not. As in every car my right knee comes right up to the lower dash or what you call it. The knee would surely suffer badly if I ever crash. But I've found a very comfortable position for daily driving and purposeful position when on track (where I just move closer to the wheel one tiny notch) Last edited by MagnusT; 07-22-2018 at 02:53 PM..
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