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Old 01-02-15, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
If I want to give points by, RC F. Oh wait. Can't fit in the RC F with a helmet on. Guess no track days in that one.

If I want to get points by, Corvette. Yup, fit in it well with a helmet on. Definitely built for people who want to track.
If the seats are bottomed out, the Headroom is just about identical in these cars.

37.2 inches in the IS F.

37.8 inches in the RC F.

37.9 inches in the Corvette.
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Originally Posted by ISF001
If the seats are bottomed out, the Headroom is just about identical in these cars.

37.2 inches in the IS F.

37.8 inches in the RC F.

37.9 inches in the Corvette.
Is that 37.8 a slicktop or a sunroof car? I'm thinking slicktop.

"Its optional torque-vectoring differential is effective if somewhat synthetic-feeling: Some might prefer the more honest action of the standard Torsen unit. In any case, be sure to upgrade the brake pads and/or fluid for track outings, as the RC F's pedal grew long in about a lap and a half of MMC's 3.6-mile track. Also, skip the sunroof option if you're over 6 feet tall and plan on wearing a helmet, because your melon won't fit."
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Originally Posted by panyo64
Is that 37.8 a slicktop or a sunroof car? I'm thinking slicktop.

"Its optional torque-vectoring differential is effective if somewhat synthetic-feeling: Some might prefer the more honest action of the standard Torsen unit. In any case, be sure to upgrade the brake pads and/or fluid for track outings, as the RC F's pedal grew long in about a lap and a half of MMC's 3.6-mile track. Also, skip the sunroof option if you're over 6 feet tall and plan on wearing a helmet, because your melon won't fit."
37.8 is the slick top.

36.5 with the moon roof.

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I had to order mine w/o the sunroof because of headroom. Also I never use it in any of my cars, plus I am sure it's lighter and faster the a TVD car
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I had to order mine w/o the sunroof because of headroom. Also I never use it in any of my cars, plus I am sure it's lighter and faster the a TVD car
Faster on the 0-60 and track? We'll see! 😄
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
If I want to give points by, RC F. Oh wait. Can't fit in the RC F with a helmet on. Guess no track days in that one.

If I want to get points by, Corvette. Yup, fit in it well with a helmet on. Definitely built for people who want to track.

Old 01-03-15, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ISF001
If the seats are bottomed out, the Headroom is just about identical in these cars.

37.2 inches in the IS F.

37.8 inches in the RC F.

37.9 inches in the Corvette.
None of this means anything to me. I sat in the RC F and I sat in the Corvette, plus I actually track my IS F. My head is less than a finger thickness from the headliner in the RC F with a sunroof. I have more room than this with my IS F.

Numbers are fine and dandy, but don't mean anything when you have sat in the car.
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
None of this means anything to me. I sat in the RC F and I sat in the Corvette, plus I actually track my IS F. My head is less than a finger thickness from the headliner in the RC F with a sunroof. I have more room than this with my IS F.

Numbers are fine and dandy, but don't mean anything when you have sat in the car.
You were probably in a non carbon. The clearance is only 36.5 inches. The slick top has more clearance.
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
None of this means anything to me. I sat in the RC F and I sat in the Corvette, plus I actually track my IS F. My head is less than a finger thickness from the headliner in the RC F with a sunroof. I have more room than this with my IS F.

Numbers are fine and dandy, but don't mean anything when you have sat in the car.

Agreed. Need the sit in the car to get a feel for it. Like trying a nice pair of shoes 👍
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
None of this means anything to me. I sat in the RC F and I sat in the Corvette, plus I actually track my IS F. My head is less than a finger thickness from the headliner in the RC F with a sunroof. I have more room than this with my IS F.

Numbers are fine and dandy, but don't mean anything when you have sat in the car.
I am in GA as well, when I get my car you can sit in it if you want and see if it works.
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Originally Posted by Ryanmcd
I am in GA as well, when I get my car you can sit in it if you want and see if it works.
Waiting for this beauty

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/ford/20...ure608633.html
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I picked up my RC F this afternoon (w/sunroof) and can tell you if you're over 5'10" you will not fit in it w/ a helmet......unless you drive w/ the bro lean and seat way back. The Bell Sport line of helmets will likely be your best bet if you're close. Open face helmets will definitely be a no go since they tend to ride taller. I'm 5'10" and there's some rubbing action going on when I'm in a track position. Some of the newer carbon helmets from Stilo would work too.....but those start at around 1500$. Thought I'd share.
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Lobxuracer this is for you three 2015 Z06's on a track together...can you guess which one had the lighter tune.......what a beast


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Originally Posted by Carnevino
I picked up my RC F this afternoon (w/sunroof) and can tell you if you're over 5'10" you will not fit in it w/ a helmet......unless you drive w/ the bro lean and seat way back. The Bell Sport line of helmets will likely be your best bet if you're close. Open face helmets will definitely be a no go since they tend to ride taller. I'm 5'10" and there's some rubbing action ...
it's not just the height, but the length of you legs relative to your upper body too. For the same height, if you have long legs and short upper body, it will fit much easier. It's best to sit inside to try it yourself ...
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yea some tall people but its in their torso, cant really do much about that. Legs are a lot easier to deal with
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