Sunroof+Helmet=?

OG Shark · 05-05-2018, 08:38 PM

How’s the helmet clearance with a sunroof? CF roof is my preference but have seen a couple of cars that fit the wish list except for the sunroof. Not tall (5’10”) but do prefer to sit pretty upright and somewhat close so not sure if it could be an problem. Any of you average size fellows out there have any issues? Thanks!

ThunderMoose · 05-05-2018, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jktx

How’s the helmet clearance with a sunroof? CF roof is my preference but have seen a couple of cars that fit the wish list except for the sunroof. Not tall (5’10”) but do prefer to sit pretty upright and somewhat close so not sure if it could be an problem. Any of you average size fellows out there have any issues? Thanks!

shouldn't be an issue

roastbeef · 05-05-2018, 08:56 PM

you should be ok being 5'10". i'm 6'03" with no sunroof and i make it happen.

OG Shark · 05-05-2018, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ThunderMoose

shouldn't be an issue

Awesome - that certainly appears to be the optimal solution but I’m probably a little too lazy to drag the phonebooks around. The main takeaway from that is that I clearly must get a corded phone for my passengers

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you should be ok being 5'10". i'm 6'03" with no sunroof and i make it happen.

Appreciate it - had the impression there was less headroom with sunroof for some reason.

1MOREMOD · 05-05-2018, 09:38 PM

There is my head touched the roof with helmet on in e90. I'm 6 foot

ricardofors68 · 05-05-2018, 09:39 PM

Same here, 6-2 and no issues. I do slide back to get out of the car. Also the seat is all the way down.

admranger · 05-05-2018, 09:42 PM

6'1", no issues.

rhyary · 05-06-2018, 07:55 AM

>> How's the helmet clearance with a sunroof?

The total hight of a driver is not the important part, but the torso length.

I am 5'10" but long torso so I can't push the seat back. so with CF roof and OEM seat i hit the CF roof with my helmet on the bumps.

Now I have Recaro on BK bracket.
I take the Recaro cushion out and sit on a towel.

Perfectly not hitting the roof anymore.

I would assume with a sunroof it would be worse.

///M Power-Belgium · 05-06-2018, 08:11 AM

Coneheads will not fit !

dnoble37 · 05-06-2018, 03:14 PM

I push the limit in my e90 with sunroof. I'm 6.3. I have to slip down in the seat a tad to be able to freely turn my head left and right. I sit close to the wheel and as upright as I can.

I just bought a zamp helmet but haven't been able to try it yet.

admranger · 05-06-2018, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Coneheads will not fit !

They are from France.

///M Power-Belgium · 05-07-2018, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by admranger

They are from France.

I can see one in your avatar 2 .

dparm · 05-07-2018, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jktx

How’s the helmet clearance with a sunroof? CF roof is my preference but have seen a couple of cars that fit the wish list except for the sunroof. Not tall (5’10”) but do prefer to sit pretty upright and somewhat close so not sure if it could be an problem. Any of you average size fellows out there have any issues? Thanks!

Make sure your driving position is correct as well -- most people sit way too far back.

You'll be fine at 5'10" with a helmet and sunroof.

PrimeBMW · 05-07-2018, 10:36 AM

5'10" with sun roof / stock seat and I fit fine. It is close and my helmet touches the head liner over large bumps. Not a big deal.

Visceral · 05-07-2018, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dnoble37

I push the limit in my e90 with sunroof. I'm 6.3. I have to slip down in the seat a tad to be able to freely turn my head left and right. I sit close to the wheel and as upright as I can.

I just bought a zamp helmet but haven't been able to try it yet.

Exact same height and problem here. It definitely feels like the sunroof surround is taking up valuable space. I took the top ducts off of my Bell for a better fit in the car.

Move the seat base forward, recline the seat a little, and think short thoughts.

OG Shark · 05-07-2018, 01:09 PM

Definitely appreciate all the responses!

z3papa · 05-07-2018, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dparm

Make sure your driving position is correct as well -- most people sit way too far back.

You'll be fine at 5'10" with a helmet and sunroof.

For some of us, you can't move the seat far enough back. 6'6" with 7' reach.

roastbeef · 05-12-2018, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by z3papa

For some of us, you can't move the seat far enough back. 6'6" with 7' reach.

holy smokes, i thought i had it bad being 6'03".

z3papa · 05-15-2018, 09:24 PM

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holy smokes, i thought i had it bad being 6'03".

Yeah the issue is going lock to lock cross over before shuffle. My elbows want to slam my legs if i'm not back enough. Trust me, I've got enough steering feel.

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ricardofors68 Lieutenant 326 Rep 535 Posts Drives: '15 F10 M5 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: DMV Area iTrader: (3)	Same here, 6-2 and no issues. I do slide back to get out of the car. Also the seat is all the way down. Attached Images __________________ '17 C7 Vette GS (bye) / '15 F31 328 ix (sold) / '08 E92 335i (sold)/ '08 E92 M3 (RIP)/'01 M5 (sold, sniff)/'07 M5 (sold)/ '15 M5
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admranger Retired Curmudgeon 2985 Rep 4,047 Posts Drives: ‘19 X3M40i, ‘18 m550i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (1)	6'1", no issues. __________________ '19 X3 M40 Carbon Black/Oyster, '23 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit, Past BMWs: '18 M550i, '18 330 GT, '16 X5 40e, '11 E90M3, '06 X5 4.4, '03 330i ZHP, '02 M3, '97 Z3 2.8, '95 M3 (2x), '94 530i (manual), '92 525i (manual), '88 M3, '87 325iS
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rhyary Colonel 1563 Rep 2,869 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	>> How's the helmet clearance with a sunroof? The total hight of a driver is not the important part, but the torso length. I am 5'10" but long torso so I can't push the seat back. so with CF roof and OEM seat i hit the CF roof with my helmet on the bumps. Now I have Recaro on BK bracket. I take the Recaro cushion out and sit on a towel. Perfectly not hitting the roof anymore. I would assume with a sunroof it would be worse.
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dnoble37 Private First Class 37 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 23434 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	I push the limit in my e90 with sunroof. I'm 6.3. I have to slip down in the seat a tad to be able to freely turn my head left and right. I sit close to the wheel and as upright as I can. I just bought a zamp helmet but haven't been able to try it yet. __________________ 2011.75 \| e90 \| ///M3 \| ZCP \| 6MT
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PrimeBMW Major 662 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: E46 M3+S62, E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	5'10" with sun roof / stock seat and I fit fine. It is close and my helmet touches the head liner over large bumps. Not a big deal.
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OG Shark BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 4693 Rep 2,541 Posts Drives: Angry Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Spring Branch, TX iTrader: (5)	Definitely appreciate all the responses!
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