MX250 Headroom?

[prof]

Am seriously considering an MX250 as my next project, after years of Land Rover projects I bought a J2 Ltd Eunos last year, love driving it (so won't be using this as a donor). Saw the MX250, and thought that I have to have one.

The only potential problem I see with an MX250 is the headroom. I'm 6'4", and do fit into the Eunos, but can anyone tell me how the roll cage impacts on headroom for the MX250? I have to have the seats pushed right back and was wondering if the brace that goes all away across is directly above the head rest.

thanks

[Nubodi Automotive]

Why dont you build a convertible one like Drum majors?

[ned]

Hi on my 250 the roll bar sits 4''ish behind the headrest with the seat base pushed fully back .i have banged my head on the front side one a couple of times when getting in though, I'm 6 foot hope that helps

Gary

[prof]

thanks, that's what I was looking for, I'm used to bending to get in, but was hoping the main bar would be behind the the head rests.

[Tribute Automotive]

Originally Posted by prof

thanks, that's what I was looking for, I'm used to bending to get in, but was hoping the main bar would be behind the the head rests.

This is an old picture of a prototype cage, but the layout is still much the same.
The main loop does sit behind your head, but in all honesty you will struggle for head room being 6'4". I am 6' myself and as Ned says he has bumped his head a few times on the side bars. You are find with a stock MX5 roof because the frame work is a small diameter and the same height as the GRP roof line on the MX250 kit roof.


How about a Dan Gurney bubble?
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...urneys-bubbly/

[prof]

Think I need to sit in one. I'm in Devon so not too far for a visit, do you have any MX250s on site?

[Drummajor]

Originally Posted by Nubodi Automotive

Why dont you build a convertible one like Drum majors?

That's Why I built the convertible as at 6 FT 6 I couldn't fit in the coupe.