Les Bird 0 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Am am expecting to buy a XI kit and was delighted to find one at Stoneleigh. Simon Marks kindly showed me his pride and joy but I found I did not fit. I am 6'2' but have been told by Westfield that a XI should accommodate me. Simon's car had a fixed seat so I wonder (hope) others - with adjustable seats or a bench seat would be a fit. In am based in Yateley (Hampshire) and was wondering if anybody would let me try their XI for size? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robhume 213 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Hi, I'm 6ft and my seat is the standard bucket type supplied with the kit. It is hard against the rear bulkhead and is bolted through the floor pan, no runners. It just accommodates me with non bulky clothes Unfortunately I'm in Suffolk, so not very close to Hampshire but if you are up this way more than happy to let you sit in it. However, you could venture up to Shelsley Walsh this coming weekend, Sat 23rd, where there will be at least two or three Elevens. Good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Bird 0 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 23 hours ago, robhume said: Hi, I'm 6ft and my seat is the standard bucket type supplied with the kit. It is hard against the rear bulkhead and is bolted through the floor pan, no runners. It just accommodates me with non bulky clothes Unfortunately I'm in Suffolk, so not very close to Hampshire but if you are up this way more than happy to let you sit in it. However, you could venture up to Shelsley Walsh this coming weekend, Sat 23rd, where there will be at least two or three Elevens. Good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Bird 0 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Thanks Rob. Sadly family plane prevail this weekend. But will take you upon your offer should I get towards Suffolk same time. Regards. Les Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James M Wilson 0 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 My problem is not height: it’s width. I tried one on for size and it was too tight—so back on a diet. But how large a waist size fits? 40 inch? 38 inch? Smaller? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simon Marks - North Oxfordshire AO 310 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 With regard to width, in my case I am around 40 inch waist. I fit snugly in the standard bucket seat, but have to carry my usual pocketfuls of possessions in a "man bag" as there is not room for me and loaded trousers (including my reading glasses in their case which normally live in a right leg cargo pocket) between the transmission tunnel and cockpit side. There used to be an option of an upholstered bulkhead and seat cushions which would release valuable inches in both directions. Simon 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James M Wilson 0 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 That’s really helpful. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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