Tall Drivers

romka7 · 01-14-2008, 09:37 AM

Well, the 135i is actually something like an inch higher than 335, sou you should have no problems.

mchaskell · 01-14-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by romka7

Well, the 135i is actually something like an inch higher than 335, sou you should have no problems.

I think the overall height of the 135 is 1 inch taller but the actual available head room is less in the 135, at least according to this: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3235&highlight=dimensions

Headroom specs:
335i coupe
front-38.4
back-35.8

135i
front-37.9
back-37.1

Shoulder width:
335i coupe
front-54.5
back-52.7

135i
front-54.0
back-53.4

Convertible · 01-14-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by WhereItsAt

What about rear headroom? Legroom? Being 5'8", has not kept my sons down

The 15 YO is 5'10" and 13 YO is 5'7". Is it reasonable to expect them to fit?

I'm 6.3-6.4 and I could sit in the rear after i put the front seat where I wanted..

Ps. those sport seats are really supporttive, nothing like in E46.

colonel1961 · 01-18-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Convertible

You'll be fine I'm 190cm thats 6.3" I guess and fit fine, actually better than in E46.

Sweet! I was worried about fitting (of course, I was worried after I ordered and paid the deposit -lol) but could always sell it - I have a funny feeling they may be in demand - especially since I'll have the first drop top in town...

grant · 01-18-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by colonel1961

Sweet! I was worried about fitting (of course, I was worried after I ordered and paid the deposit -lol) but could always sell it - I have a funny feeling they may be in demand - especially since I'll have the first drop top in town...

Not everyone has the same ratio of height in upper and lower body. Just because a person of your height fits, doesn't mean everyone else that height will too (long torsos can be a problem)...

redwood · 03-19-2008, 08:51 PM

I test drove a 128 today and sat in a 135i. I'm 6'7", with a 38" inseam. I had way more than enough legroom and even had to move the seat up a little bit. Headroom was tight, with my head just barely fitting without having to bend my neck (shew). I definitely couldn't comfortably fit with a helmet. I hope this helps.

mchaskell · 03-19-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Redwood

I test drove a 128 today and sat in a 135i. I'm 6'7", with a 38" inseam. I had way more than enough legroom and even had to move the seat up a little bit. Headroom was tight, with my head just barely fitting without having to bend my neck (shew). I definitely couldn't comfortably fit with a helmet. I hope this helps.

It looks like I should have plenty of room...thanks.

grant · 03-19-2008, 09:05 PM

I test drove a 135i this week. I am only 5'11", but I have a long torso and short legs. With the seats lowered all the way, I had just barely enough headroom to fit (less than an inch to spare). No way I could ever fit with a helmet. I think the moonroof is responsible for the tight fit. I'd be far happier to skip it. I fit much better in the M3 Sedan - I drove them both.

larryn · 03-19-2008, 09:09 PM

Wow.. I am 6'3", and have plenty of room for a helmet. I had about 2" above my head to the roof. Are you positive you had the seats lowered all the way? :iono:

grant · 03-20-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by larryn

Wow.. I am 6'3", and have plenty of room for a helmet. I had about 2" above my head to the roof. Are you positive you had the seats lowered all the way? :iono:

Yeah, I'm sure. I have only a 30" inseam (but tall above the waist). I also prefer a rather upright driving position.

mjbresolin · 03-21-2008, 10:17 PM

I was at the dealer yesterday, and even with the seat all the way lowered, I do not think that there was room for a helmet. I am only 5'7", average build. Plan to go back with a helmet to double check. At the very least it will be very tight. Agree that problem appears to be the sun roof. I think it is a mistake to design an enthusiast's car, with no option to delete the sun roof, both from a head room and track safety standpoint.

scs · 03-21-2008, 10:59 PM

sat in one today, and had all the room i could ever need, the seat wasn't even all of the way back. i actually shocked at the amount of overall room up front. i'm 6'4" 190 lbs, 34" inseam. i also sat in a 335 coupe, and my head hit the head liner.

cracka · 03-21-2008, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mjbresolin

I think it is a mistake to design an enthusiast's car, with no option to delete the sun roof, both from a head room and track safety standpoint.

Not to nitpick, but that's not a design issue, it's a marketing issue. Sunroof is only required in 1 country.

TazioNYC · 03-21-2008, 11:36 PM

Tall drivers, have no fear. I'm 6'6", more legs than torso, and I fit easily. Picked mine up today and drove around to my heart's content. I even had to move the seat up. Fits like a glove, with one exception --the weenie armrest gets in the way of shifting if you're sitting back. Just put it up.

atr_hugo · 03-22-2008, 06:54 AM

Tazio, 6'6"? Wow - I'm calling you Tazio * 2 now. ; -)

nordique14 · 03-27-2008, 01:32 AM

I sat in a 135i coupe and at my height (6'11") I can forgetaboutit. Although I am more leg than torso, there was no where near enough headroom to be comfortable. The moonroof obviously ate up a lot of the headroom. I would love to sit in a coupe without a moonroof. Sigh.

I then sat in a 128i convertible with power non-sport seats. Like the coupe, the leg room was fantastic. The headroom was good and I was able to fit without looking too much like a lowrider. However, it will be nice if the manual seats give just a little more headroom than the power seats. So I say that anyone under 7' should fit in a convertible. Just don't expect anyone behind you to have any room.

imported_Katera · 03-27-2008, 03:12 PM

6'3" 38" waist, short legs with all of my height from the waist up. Leg room is never an issue, but headroom always is. The Coupe is a little tight. I can make it work fine in the Coupe with the excellent "Tilt" feature BMW has on their seats. Now the Vert!? Totally different. The Vert specs say it has 38.6" of headroom, but I can tell you for a fact it is more. There is TONS of headroom with the top up in the Vert. For a guy like me that has all of his height in his Torso, the Vert is a godsend. Yes, I have to put the seat all the way down, but for once I am actually looking through the MIDDLE of the windshield.

My advice to tall guys is if the Coupe is to small, try the Vert. I know it's more $$$, but it is also an extremely well done convertible, and for the price I think it is an excellent buy.

grant · 03-27-2008, 03:21 PM

I understand about the vert having more headroom, but for those of us who need the headroom for the helmet on the track, that just makes one's head the rollbar:iono:

BMW: Please give us Sunroof-Delete option on Coupe (even if there is no financial savings - a profit for you)

sethchan · 03-27-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by grant

It all depends on your body's proportions. I am only 5'11" but have short legs and long torso and I suspect that I'll have trouble in the 1er (especially with a helmet)...

I'm 5' 11'' with a longish torso as well and have no problem. I think there's more headroom than there is in a 3.

grant · 03-27-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sethchan

I'm 5' 11'' with a longish torso as well and have no problem. I think there's more headroom than there is in a 3.

Since you're from Sweden, maybe you sat in a 1er without a moonroof? It makes a huge difference. I just came from the car show and brought my helmet. The only BMW I could fit in was the M3 Sedan (no M3 Coupe there).

ScottyGams · 03-27-2008, 11:42 PM

i am 6'5" and fit in the power seat 135 with room to spare...

and i hear that manual seats give you a little more space!

grant · 03-28-2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottyGams

i am 6'5" and fit in the power seat 135 with room to spare...

and i hear that manual seats give you a little more space!

Do you think you could still fit with a helmet?

01-14-2008, 09:37 AM	#23
romka7 Private 2 Rep 85 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	Well, the 135i is actually something like an inch higher than 335, sou you should have no problems.
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03-19-2008, 08:51 PM	#28
redwood Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 1999 BMW 328i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	I test drove a 128 today and sat in a 135i. I'm 6'7", with a 38" inseam. I had way more than enough legroom and even had to move the seat up a little bit. Headroom was tight, with my head just barely fitting without having to bend my neck (shew). I definitely couldn't comfortably fit with a helmet. I hope this helps.
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03-19-2008, 09:05 PM	#30
grant Lieutenant 17 Rep 524 Posts Drives: 1973 Porsche 911 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	I test drove a 135i this week. I am only 5'11", but I have a long torso and short legs. With the seats lowered all the way, I had just barely enough headroom to fit (less than an inch to spare). No way I could ever fit with a helmet. I think the moonroof is responsible for the tight fit. I'd be far happier to skip it. I fit much better in the M3 Sedan - I drove them both. __________________ 1973 Porsche Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber (240hp & 1,890 lbs)
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03-19-2008, 09:09 PM	#31
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Wow.. I am 6'3", and have plenty of room for a helmet. I had about 2" above my head to the roof. Are you positive you had the seats lowered all the way? :iono:
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03-21-2008, 10:17 PM	#33
mjbresolin Member 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	I was at the dealer yesterday, and even with the seat all the way lowered, I do not think that there was room for a helmet. I am only 5'7", average build. Plan to go back with a helmet to double check. At the very least it will be very tight. Agree that problem appears to be the sun roof. I think it is a mistake to design an enthusiast's car, with no option to delete the sun roof, both from a head room and track safety standpoint.
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03-21-2008, 10:59 PM	#34
scs First Lieutenant 24 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: 98632 iTrader: (0)	sat in one today, and had all the room i could ever need, the seat wasn't even all of the way back. i actually shocked at the amount of overall room up front. i'm 6'4" 190 lbs, 34" inseam. i also sat in a 335 coupe, and my head hit the head liner.
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03-21-2008, 11:36 PM	#36
TazioNYC Lieutenant 37 Rep 466 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	Tall drivers, have no fear. I'm 6'6", more legs than torso, and I fit easily. Picked mine up today and drove around to my heart's content. I even had to move the seat up. Fits like a glove, with one exception --the weenie armrest gets in the way of shifting if you're sitting back. Just put it up.
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03-22-2008, 06:54 AM	#37
atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Tazio, 6'6"? Wow - I'm calling you Tazio * 2 now. ; -)
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03-27-2008, 01:32 AM	#38
nordique14 Major 53 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: SGM 135i 'vert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharks Territory iTrader: (5)	I sat in a 135i coupe and at my height (6'11") I can forgetaboutit. Although I am more leg than torso, there was no where near enough headroom to be comfortable. The moonroof obviously ate up a lot of the headroom. I would love to sit in a coupe without a moonroof. Sigh. I then sat in a 128i convertible with power non-sport seats. Like the coupe, the leg room was fantastic. The headroom was good and I was able to fit without looking too much like a lowrider. However, it will be nice if the manual seats give just a little more headroom than the power seats. So I say that anyone under 7' should fit in a convertible. Just don't expect anyone behind you to have any room.
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03-27-2008, 03:12 PM	#39
imported_Katera Captain 42 Rep 890 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	6'3" 38" waist, short legs with all of my height from the waist up. Leg room is never an issue, but headroom always is. The Coupe is a little tight. I can make it work fine in the Coupe with the excellent "Tilt" feature BMW has on their seats. Now the Vert!? Totally different. The Vert specs say it has 38.6" of headroom, but I can tell you for a fact it is more. There is TONS of headroom with the top up in the Vert. For a guy like me that has all of his height in his Torso, the Vert is a godsend. Yes, I have to put the seat all the way down, but for once I am actually looking through the MIDDLE of the windshield. My advice to tall guys is if the Coupe is to small, try the Vert. I know it's more $$$, but it is also an extremely well done convertible, and for the price I think it is an excellent buy. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i Vert! -Jet Black -6 speed Manual <Who says Vert's are for girls!> -Boston Grey Leather with Black High Gloss Accent -Moonlit Black Top -Comfort Access -Premium P. -Sport P. -Premium Stereo -IPOD/USB -BMW Performance Pedals -BMW Windscreen -Sat Radio Meet Kat! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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03-27-2008, 03:21 PM	#40
grant Lieutenant 17 Rep 524 Posts Drives: 1973 Porsche 911 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	I understand about the vert having more headroom, but for those of us who need the headroom for the helmet on the track, that just makes one's head the rollbar:iono: BMW: Please give us Sunroof-Delete option on Coupe (even if there is no financial savings - a profit for you) __________________ 1973 Porsche Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber (240hp & 1,890 lbs)
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03-27-2008, 11:42 PM	#43
ScottyGams Uber-Lee7 Member 47 Rep 1,440 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (2)	i am 6'5" and fit in the power seat 135 with room to spare... and i hear that manual seats give you a little more space!
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