Greg,
Thanks for the info, that will definitely help in narrowing down
what cars I can consider. I talked to Alan Wagstaff today (owner
of the `82 I drove) about this since he is as big as I am and a
bit taller. He said he had tried a number of cars before settling
on the `82 Van Dieman. He also mentioned as you have here
that the Reynard and also the Zink are good candidates for
us "full size" guys. Ken Edney has also mentioned the Zink like
he had. Too bad I didn't start this about 6 months ago, when
Ken sold his. Oh well, I still have to save up some more money
anyway.
Greg Duncan
#184 EM Fiero
Tucson, AZ
----- Original Message -----
From: Greg & Anne
To: gduncan2@comcast.net ; AutoX-CModified
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 9:10 AM
Subject: Re: considering an FF
Greg,
I have an '84 Van Diemen for sale in very good condition but I can assure
you
that at 230 lbs with broad shoulders you will not fit. The '84 Van Diemen
was
the year they made the transition to minimal frontal area with inboard
suspension. My car will easily accomodate a tall driver but moderate build
is
pretty much a requirement. I'm 5'7" and 165 lbs and I wear the car like a
suit.
I have fit into it at my max weight of 190 but it was getting tight. The
previous owner was over 6' but also quite thin.
The '82-'83 should be a much better fit. You may also want to consider some
other series cars (reynard for example). Keep looking, CMod is a great
class.
Greg Vincent
CM127
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