Helmet clearance with roof

Apr 13th, 2003, 09:10 PM

I usually don't wear a helmet when racing my sentra but decided I should change my bad habits. To my surprise my head hits the roof with my helmet on. Whats up?, I am only 5'8" tall so I never thought this would happen. I can still drive the car but its annoying!

Any input would be appreciated,

Bill

pkrSE-R · Apr 13th, 2003, 10:14 PM

sorry to be harsh, but that sounds like a personal problem.
i'm 6'0" and i fit into my B13 with my helmet, without any issues.

G_Funk013 · Apr 13th, 2003, 11:09 PM

Have you thought about sliding your seat back or reclining it?

cranium · Apr 14th, 2003, 10:16 AM

if you hit the roof just barely you can get an NX drivers side seat rail and it will bolt up the same and be about 3/4" lower.

Felonious Cat Stalker · Apr 14th, 2003, 04:11 PM

That's odd, I'm also 6', sit completely upright and I just barely brush the roof with a helmet on. If you don't do what Cranium suggested, maybe it's time for a racing seat on lowered brackets?

bahearn · Apr 14th, 2003, 04:13 PM

Stock seat, helmet would touch ceiling but reclining the seat a notch was all that I needed.

Apr 14th, 2003, 06:38 PM

Unlike the guys in the Fast and the Furious, I would rather not recline the seat while racing

. That must be the reason my helmet hits and others don't. I'll look into lowering the seat, all I need is a 1/2" or so.

Thanks,
Bill

johnnykomac · Apr 17th, 2003, 01:15 PM

do you have a sunroof?

Katana200sx · Apr 21st, 2003, 10:05 AM

im about 6'0 and dont have any problems. but i do have my seat reclined a good bit so i can actually fit in my 200

Apr 22nd, 2003, 05:29 PM

I do have a sun roof, but I also live in NY state where it isn't always warm enough to open it in the early spring and late fall events.

Bill

spnx · Apr 23rd, 2003, 02:22 PM

I had to buy a Corbeau seat, hack down the seat rail, reweld. I still didn't fit into my car (hardtop NX2000).

Ripping out the headliner gave me the clearance I needed. Looks kind of funny, especially with the duct tape over the wiring, but it works.

BTW, I'm no giant - just 6'1".

urbanracerone · Apr 27th, 2003, 02:42 PM

Should of just installed a sunroof! TEAM G4L NYC

samo · Apr 27th, 2003, 05:27 PM

I would purchase an NX2000 seat myself. They sit nice and low and are extremely comfortable and supportive.

kieranlavin · Apr 28th, 2003, 11:34 AM

johnnykomac · Apr 28th, 2003, 01:45 PM

just a test