STI Ltd Sunroof Helmet Clearance

skibbz · 05-28-2007, 12:11 AM

I have an 07 Limited and the sunroof appears to drop the interior roof by an inch or two, causing my head to bang against it when I wear a helmet for AutoX. I'm not a particularly tall guy, pretty average around 5'10" or so. Are there any helmets that are known to be thinner on top?

Thanks!
Matt

micahwc · 06-12-2007, 07:34 AM

My brother is 6'4" and raced a RX-7 with a sunroof in the 80s. He just opened the sunroof.

SonicBoom · 06-12-2007, 12:25 PM

Can you tilt your seat back some?? (I'm 6 4' and have the seat tilted way back, gangsta style....)

skibbz · 06-12-2007, 09:57 PM

I tried opening the sunroof, but I still hit my helmet on the roof on the left side of the actual sunroof mechanism...

-\___/====GLASS====\___/-

The roof that hangs down to the left of the sunroof makes me bang my head on it constantly. I tried lowering my seat as much as possible. I try to sit close to the wheel while AutoXing because that is what I've been taught by more experienced drivers, so I am hesitant to have the seat leaning back - I would flop around too much around corners I think

I think I either need a racing seat, which I probably don't want to install, or to just deal with it and buy a car without a sunroof next time.

Thanks guys!
Matt

4sevens · 06-12-2007, 10:08 PM

I had that problem too. I'll just have to lean your seat back a bit.

SubyDoode · 06-17-2007, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skibbz

I tried opening the sunroof, but I still hit my helmet on the roof on the left side of the actual sunroof mechanism...

-\___/====GLASS====\___/-

The roof that hangs down to the left of the sunroof makes me bang my head on it constantly. I tried lowering my seat as much as possible. I try to sit close to the wheel while AutoXing because that is what I've been taught by more experienced drivers, so I am hesitant to have the seat leaning back - I would flop around too much around corners I think

I think I either need a racing seat, which I probably don't want to install, or to just deal with it and buy a car without a sunroof next time.

Thanks guys!
Matt

or trade me cars =]

skibbz · 06-25-2007, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubyDoode

or trade me cars =]

LOL

SubyDoode · 06-26-2007, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skibbz

LOL

comon my car looks exactly the same w/o the sunroof

JKonquer · 06-26-2007, 02:14 AM

you could also get either some racing seats or aftermarket seats. they lowers about 6 inches

Mavrik · 06-29-2007, 01:58 PM

The reason I went with a regular STi instead of the STi limited (which I wanted) was because of the lack of headroom. I'm 6'3" and my head hits without a helmet on. I autocross SCCA Solo events in alaska and knew I'd never fit with a helmet. I have plenty of head room in my 07. I don't fit with a helmet in my wife's Legacy GT which she autocrosses for the same reason... Sunroof takes away headroom. I even tried opening it but the same issue remained... You don't sit directly under it

skibbz · 06-29-2007, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mavrik

The reason I went with a regular STi instead of the STi limited (which I wanted) was because of the lack of headroom. I'm 6'3" and my head hits without a helmet on. I autocross SCCA Solo events in alaska and knew I'd never fit with a helmet. I have plenty of head room in my 07. I don't fit with a helmet in my wife's Legacy GT which she autocrosses for the same reason... Sunroof takes away headroom. I even tried opening it but the same issue remained... You don't sit directly under it

Yup, exactly... I am new to autocross and didn't even think about helmet clearance when I purchased my car. I felt the only downside to having a sunroof would be adding weight at the highest point in my car... Doh!

TAPOUT · 07-09-2007, 07:38 AM

I just lean towards the center of the car. I'm 6'1" and the helmet really is a pain.

***boondocksaint*** · 07-09-2007, 11:46 AM

Look around for seat rails that lower the seat. They are available, but I can't remember where i saw them.

skibbz · 07-09-2007, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boondocksaint

Look around for seat rails that lower the seat. They are available, but I can't remember where i saw them.

Excellent tip, thanks!

***sciolist*** · 07-09-2007, 06:32 PM

According to your sig, the car is out of AS. Given that, I would think you'd want to replace the seats just from the standpoint of basic functionality.

Decide what seat you want and work back from there, but certainly you should be able to lose 1-1/2" or so just by deleting the height control.

With no shims, my seats are about 3" lower than the lowest OE setting.

05-28-2007, 12:11 AM	#1
skibbz Junior STI Driver Posts: 175 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	STI Ltd Sunroof Helmet Clearance I have an 07 Limited and the sunroof appears to drop the interior roof by an inch or two, causing my head to bang against it when I wear a helmet for AutoX. I'm not a particularly tall guy, pretty average around 5'10" or so. Are there any helmets that are known to be thinner on top? Thanks! Matt This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-12-2007, 07:34 AM	#2
micahwc Lurker Car: 91 mitsubishi 3000gt vr-4. 05 dodge neon sxt Fav Mod: any that is free and works Location: searcy, Ar Posts: 1 IWSTI Addict since: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STI Ltd Sunroof Helmet Clearance My brother is 6'4" and raced a RX-7 with a sunroof in the 80s. He just opened the sunroof.

06-12-2007, 12:25 PM	#3
SonicBoom Professional STI Racer Car: WRB 06 WRX STI Fav Mod: Protune Location: Atlanta via Motown Posts: 810 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STI Ltd Sunroof Helmet Clearance Can you tilt your seat back some?? (I'm 6 4' and have the seat tilted way back, gangsta style....)

06-12-2007, 09:57 PM	#4
skibbz Junior STI Driver Posts: 175 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: STI Ltd Sunroof Helmet Clearance I tried opening the sunroof, but I still hit my helmet on the roof on the left side of the actual sunroof mechanism... -\___/====GLASS====\___/- The roof that hangs down to the left of the sunroof makes me bang my head on it constantly. I tried lowering my seat as much as possible. I try to sit close to the wheel while AutoXing because that is what I've been taught by more experienced drivers, so I am hesitant to have the seat leaning back - I would flop around too much around corners I think I think I either need a racing seat, which I probably don't want to install, or to just deal with it and buy a car without a sunroof next time. Thanks guys! Matt

06-12-2007, 10:08 PM	#5
4sevens Amateur STI Driver Posts: 47 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STI Ltd Sunroof Helmet Clearance I had that problem too. I'll just have to lean your seat back a bit.

06-26-2007, 02:14 AM	#9
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,197 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: STI Ltd Sunroof Helmet Clearance you could also get either some racing seats or aftermarket seats. they lowers about 6 inches

06-29-2007, 01:58 PM	#10
Mavrik Junior STI Driver Car: 2007 SWP Subaru STi Fav Mod: haven't found one yet Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 118 IWSTI Addict since: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STI Ltd Sunroof Helmet Clearance The reason I went with a regular STi instead of the STi limited (which I wanted) was because of the lack of headroom. I'm 6'3" and my head hits without a helmet on. I autocross SCCA Solo events in alaska and knew I'd never fit with a helmet. I have plenty of head room in my 07. I don't fit with a helmet in my wife's Legacy GT which she autocrosses for the same reason... Sunroof takes away headroom. I even tried opening it but the same issue remained... You don't sit directly under it

07-09-2007, 07:38 AM	#12
TAPOUT Professional STI Driver Car: 07 STI LTD #67 Fav Mod: Andrewtech built, Turbo XS tuned GT35R 624 AWHP. 528 AWTQ on VP C16 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 472 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: STI Ltd Sunroof Helmet Clearance I just lean towards the center of the car. I'm 6'1" and the helmet really is a pain.

07-09-2007, 11:46 AM	#13
*boondocksaint* approved this message. Car: Boony's Motown STi Fav Mod: 8-track tape deck, AM Radio Location: D3TR01T Posts: 23,094 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: STI Ltd Sunroof Helmet Clearance Look around for seat rails that lower the seat. They are available, but I can't remember where i saw them.

07-09-2007, 06:32 PM	#15
*sciolist* Spiteful Old Codger Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,345 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: STI Ltd Sunroof Helmet Clearance According to your sig, the car is out of AS. Given that, I would think you'd want to replace the seats just from the standpoint of basic functionality. Decide what seat you want and work back from there, but certainly you should be able to lose 1-1/2" or so just by deleting the height control. With no shims, my seats are about 3" lower than the lowest OE setting. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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