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lrust:
I am considering purchase of an existing FED however the cage is too small for me (I am 6'2" and 190 lbs).  I got in with street clothes and it clearly would need to be changed to fit me:  both shoulders touched the bars, only 2 inches or so above my head (no room for helmet) and my knees interfere w shifter and steering.  So it would need to be modified in all 3 dimensions.  Chassis was certified to 7.0 3 years ago.  I believe there are some local shops that are competent in this type of work and the FED is less than 2 hours from me and other than me fitting into it....it is what I am after. 

Question is can anyone advise on rough order of magnitude of number of manhours or cost to modify without seeing the car so I can evaluate approx. modification cost plus purchase price or to pass on this one and keep looking.

Thanks in advance.....

THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER:
I am 6'6" and 220#. From what you are describing it sounds like that car is never going to fit you comfortably. If you start making compromises in knee location and how you have to hold the steering it will be far more difficult to concentrate on the competitive aspects of winning races - to say nothing of the safety factors involved during some urgent manoeuvering. I would look for a car that fits better. Or alternatively factor in the need to back half that one in your offering price. Good luck

Paul New:
Shoulder hoop width not big enough for you I would walk away find another car

rooman:
I agree with the previous replies. If you shoulders are hitting the cage they are too far above the shoulder hoop for safety. The shifter and steering issues may not be too hard to solve depending on the configuration but making the cage taller will not get your shoulders away from the bars.

Roo

dreracecar:
Wearing a -20 firesuit takes up another 1 1/2" and any Chassis mods happen in progression, you finish one and it complicates another,  Good money spent un-wisely,  Look for a more suitable car or build new. If the chassis is not 19.5 - 20" inside the shoulder hoop and from the seat bottom to the shoulder hoop around 33" you will not fit all suited up, Roll cages get changed all the time, but the body must fit the basic car first. Also stay away from a single round shoulder hoop and look for one that has 2 bends and a flat between them. you will fit better being so tall

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