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Shoes are a must. I'm right at the edge. I cannot drive it at all with normal shoes, not only because of the tight space between pedals (I wear US size 13), but the extra height/length from the sole that causes my legs to raise up (almost hitting the steering wheel).

I went on my test drive with my shoes off (socks) because I didn't want to get it dirty. When it pulled off the trailer in my driveway, we jumped in and took off. I felt like I had grown 2" or gained 20 lbs. with sneakers on. I got a pair of driver's shoes and it feels perfect.

I would suggest that the narrower tunnel is of great use when you are wide as well as tall (as I am). I find that on long drives I get fatigued from trying to bend my accelerator leg "around the corner" in a LHD car. The center console seems to bulge out and I put a lot of pressure on it while driving. Someday I will order the narrow one. Strange that this modification for wider backsides comes from Germany and not here in the old U.S. of A.

I cannot imagine that the seat modification would help without using the wheel spacer. All that would do is raise your too-long legs even further.

I will say that, as with any small sports car, the more you use it the easier it gets. I never take my wheel off, and now I can slip in and out easily. The first month was pretty awkward. It takes time for your body to figure out the optimal way to get in and drive.

I feel for anyone who cannot drive this car comfortably. I lost 100lbs. and didn't buy it until I knew I could fit. You can't lose height, but I would suggest doing anything you can to modify it to fit you - If you think you want a M3W, and can make it happen, you won't regret it.

I would also suggest a smaller wheel(eg Momo) with a flat bottom. I opted out on the spacer because I have long arms. Maybe you don't like the Momo wheel because it does not have a period look?

If you go for the smaller tunnel from MorganPark Germany, look also at their smaller wheels with the flat bottom, I am very happy with both

Achim

Me too :-)

Raising the front of the seat helps with support if your long legs are bent, steering spacer or not. Just try a wooden batten under the front of the seat & if it helps make some brackets to attach it to the bottom of the seat.

Tim

Good advice.

I do a similar thing when I fly commercial. I take blanket and fold it up and place it across the front of the seat under my legs. This makes the travel much more enjoyable.

Just contacted the Morgan factory by e-mail with a suggestion.

Dear Sirs,

Love to own a M3W, but just don't fit. I am 6'6 and the cockpit does not offer sufficient legroom.

I tried following:

-pedal box adjustment
-steering wheel spacer
-narrower tunnel cover from Germany
-seat bottom adjustment

No luck.

I know of a guy who did following:

"For the pedal cluster I designed and fabricated a custom mechanism that allowed me to change the orientation of the master cylinder and move the entire cluster forward ~3 inches past the previous forward-most mounting point. This nailed it. I can actually stretch my feet out and put my seat cushion back in. ".

May I suggest you develop such an upgrade for existing cars and/or offering it as a option when ordering new.

By doing this, you will enable tall guys also to enjoy the M3W!!

Looking forward to your thoughts in this matter.

Kind regards from the Netherlands,

Hans

Hans
I suggest you contact Henry Sharman, the Sales Manager at Berrybrook Morgan, Exminster. Tel. 44 1392 833301
He is on this site as Henry or you can email him at the dealership. info@berrybrook.co.uk
Henry is 6ft 4in and regularly drives an M3W, so may be able to offer advice.

I'm a touch over 6' 1", and the pedal box at it's farthest point was entirely too far away, I cannot imagine your extra 5 inches would make the car impossible.

The other dimension that determines size isn't overall height, but leg length (again, mine are pretty long), and maybe weight, which would require more space. What is the actual size of your legs and how much do you weigh? Your legs must be significantly longer than mine, and more than 5 inches. If you've got some weight, that would require extra leg room as you'd need more seat space which would push your whole torso forward, closer to the pedal box.

You might need to adjust the pedal box to it's furthest point, and then re upholster the seats to provide the few crucial inches you need. But based on my 6'1"+ frame, you should fit..maybe not super comfortably, but adequately.

It is true, leg/body proportions make a difference. I am over 6ft 4" and if I were another 2" tall it wouldn't make too much difference in my car. I discussed the spacer option with Steve Morris (the MD of Morgan) at Berrybrook when I ordered my car. He thought it may be an option they could offer. Two options you may not have tried, lighter shoes and a late build car (pedals can be moved further forward and gearstick has also been repositioned). Shoes suitable for M3W owners with clown feet are cheaply available in the UK via post. PM me if you need details. I don't check here too often so if it is urgent email via my blog.