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Competition Orange · 05-31-2018, 06:44 PM

Good evening folks, I'm Aaron and looking into moving on from my 2015 Mustang GT Performance Package soon. The list is short and consists of the Camaro Z/28, Mustang GT350, and an F8X M3/4.

The main issue I run into with cars is interior size. I'm 6'6". I've read as many threads as I could find regarding height, but very few seem to mention "with a helmet" in them. I'm a track guy, and autocrosser, home track is Mid Ohio and it'll see 4-8 HPDE days a year and about the same autocrosses.

I fit VERY well in the S550 chassis mustangs, and the GT350 is the natural progression. The trouble is that damn 7 liter is trying it's best to pull me over

I have to admit, after test driving both a modded Z/28 and a stock 2017 GT350 at Toy Barn here in town, I'm having some mixed emotions. I would have put money the GT350 would have wiped the floor with the Camaro, but here I am.

The main item I want to try to find an answer on is feasibility of getting myself in there with a helmet on. If I can't, well it'll just be another car in the majority. I'm 100% ok with requiring a new seat, and mounts, etc. It's going in any car I get along with a 4pt cage, etc.

What say you Camaro 5?

I appreciate it!

dgreenberg · 05-31-2018, 06:56 PM

My buddy was in my car riding passenger in the front seat and he is 6’4”. He owns a Gt350 currently, he says that my car has more leg room than his, and pretty much equivalent headroom, maybe a hair less. He even crawled into the backseat to test fit, and he had to put his head toward the middle of the car to fit lol.

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Z28-TX · 05-31-2018, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Competition Orange

Good evening folks, I'm Aaron and looking into moving on from my 2015 Mustang GT Performance Package soon. The list is short and consists of the Camaro Z/28, Mustang GT350, and an F8X M3/4.

The main issue I run into with cars is interior size. I'm 6'6". I've read as many threads as I could find regarding height, but very few seem to mention "with a helmet" in them. I'm a track guy, and autocrosser, home track is Mid Ohio and it'll see 4-8 HPDE days a year and about the same autocrosses.

I fit VERY well in the S550 chassis mustangs, and the GT350 is the natural progression. The trouble is that damn 7 liter is trying it's best to pull me over

I have to admit, after test driving both a modded Z/28 and a stock 2017 GT350 at Toy Barn here in town, I'm having some mixed emotions. I would have put money the GT350 would have wiped the floor with the Camaro, but here I am.

The main item I want to try to find an answer on is feasibility of getting myself in there with a helmet on. If I can't, well it'll just be another car in the majority. I'm 100% ok with requiring a new seat, and mounts, etc. It's going in any car I get along with a 4pt cage, etc.

What say you Camaro 5?

I appreciate it!

Here's what my fabricator came up with to fit my 6' 6" Body in the car comfortably.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=415670

joelster · 06-01-2018, 06:52 AM

I went from a '14 SS 1LE to a '15 Z/28. Even though they are the same chassis, you'll have less headroom in the Z/28 due to the Recaro's. They seem to sit a little higher. I'm 6'2" and I have to recline the seat a bit to fit. I'm doing an autocross this weekend, weather permitting, so I'll let you know how that goes.

j o n · 06-01-2018, 08:01 AM

Good review of a '15 z/28 and mentions head room issues, he's like 6'2" IIRC
https://youtu.be/ECZ3CfPmgCI?t=256

Also, you look into the recently released PP2 mustang? Some dealers already have them priced below $40k

Competition Orange · 06-01-2018, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Z28-TX

Here's what my fabricator came up with to fit my 6' 6" Body in the car comfortably.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=415670

Excellent, yours was the only post I saw that gave me hope. Any additional pictures of the brackets or with you in the car with a helmet? Much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by joelster

I went from a '14 SS 1LE to a '15 Z/28. Even though they are the same chassis, you'll have less headroom in the Z/28 due to the Recaro's. They seem to sit a little higher. I'm 6'2" and I have to recline the seat a bit to fit. I'm doing an autocross this weekend, weather permitting, so I'll let you know how that goes.

I know it won't work stock, I just drove one, looking for aftermarket solutions. Good luck at your autocross!

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Originally Posted by j o n

Good review of a '15 z/28 and mentions head room issues, he's like 6'2" IIRC
https://youtu.be/ECZ3CfPmgCI?t=256

Also, you look into the recently released PP2 mustang? Some dealers already have them priced below $40k

Pp2 is appealing but addresses no downfalls of my car (oil trans and diff coolers still absent) and they're priced way too closely to a used gt350 to not get a gt350.

j o n · 06-01-2018, 08:36 AM

This z/28 is setup for it's tall owner
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...3#post10172633

Also reviewed by Matt
https://youtu.be/WMcHT-hWISk

kramard · 06-01-2018, 12:24 PM

If you can get into one with a helmet would be worth a test. I'm 5'10 on a good day and with a helmet need to recline my seat. I did have a 6'4 guy right seat and he was ok. It all depends on if you can seat yourself and recline the seat enough and yet be comfortable for how you drive.

Foxrus14 · 06-01-2018, 01:44 PM

I'm 6'3 225... I do track days in my Modded Z28... I have no problem fitting in to the car with the factory seat... I probably have 1"-1.5" to spare. You will probably have to get a different seat and bracket for mounting.

69L48Z27 · 06-01-2018, 07:42 PM

If you have a car local to you why don't you grab your helmet and go see?

macalot · 06-01-2018, 11:45 PM

One thing no one has mentioned yet is the fact that some tall folks have longer legs and a shorter torso and others vice versa. Makes a difference when saying I'm 6'6", will I fit?

Zslash28 · 06-02-2018, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by macalot

One thing no one has mentioned yet is the fact that some tall folks have longer legs and a shorter torso and others vice versa. Makes a difference when saying I'm 6'6", will I fit?

Great point. I am 6'4", all legs. I have no problem with the seat slightly laid back with my helmet on.

MiniBig · 06-02-2018, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Zslash28

Great point. I am 6'4", all legs. I have no problem with the seat slightly laid back with my helmet on.

Great point, I'm 6'2" all legs and fit fine. My nephew is 6'2" all torso and he can't get in the car.

05-31-2018, 06:44 PM	#1
Competition Orange Drives: 2015 Mustang GT PP Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: columbus, ohio Posts: 2	Looking for insight on interior space - potential owner Good evening folks, I'm Aaron and looking into moving on from my 2015 Mustang GT Performance Package soon. The list is short and consists of the Camaro Z/28, Mustang GT350, and an F8X M3/4. The main issue I run into with cars is interior size. I'm 6'6". I've read as many threads as I could find regarding height, but very few seem to mention "with a helmet" in them. I'm a track guy, and autocrosser, home track is Mid Ohio and it'll see 4-8 HPDE days a year and about the same autocrosses. I fit VERY well in the S550 chassis mustangs, and the GT350 is the natural progression. The trouble is that damn 7 liter is trying it's best to pull me over I have to admit, after test driving both a modded Z/28 and a stock 2017 GT350 at Toy Barn here in town, I'm having some mixed emotions. I would have put money the GT350 would have wiped the floor with the Camaro, but here I am. The main item I want to try to find an answer on is feasibility of getting myself in there with a helmet on. If I can't, well it'll just be another car in the majority. I'm 100% ok with requiring a new seat, and mounts, etc. It's going in any car I get along with a 4pt cage, etc. What say you Camaro 5? I appreciate it!

06-01-2018, 06:52 AM	#4
joelster Drives: '94 Z28+ '15 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 1,288	I went from a '14 SS 1LE to a '15 Z/28. Even though they are the same chassis, you'll have less headroom in the Z/28 due to the Recaro's. They seem to sit a little higher. I'm 6'2" and I have to recline the seat a bit to fit. I'm doing an autocross this weekend, weather permitting, so I'll let you know how that goes. __________________ 1973 Mach 1, 351C cruiser '15 Z/28 Red Hot, A/C 1980 Z28- resto-mod project 1979 Y84 Trans Am 1986 IROC-Z

06-01-2018, 08:01 AM	#5
j o n Drives: 2015 Z/28 #0058 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 820	Good review of a '15 z/28 and mentions head room issues, he's like 6'2" IIRC https://youtu.be/ECZ3CfPmgCI?t=256 Also, you look into the recently released PP2 mustang? Some dealers already have them priced below $40k __________________ Current: - '15 Z/28 #0058 \| White \| A/C \| Speakers \| Michelin PS4S 305/30/19's - '22 Ridgeline RTL \| White \| Ebony, '22 CR-V EX-L Hybrid \| White \| Ebony Sold: - '15 Z/28 #0048 \| White \| A/C \| Speakers \| Michelin PS4S 305/30/19's https://www.instagram.com/__jon__athan__/

06-01-2018, 08:36 AM	#7
j o n Drives: 2015 Z/28 #0058 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 820	This z/28 is setup for it's tall owner https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...3#post10172633 Also reviewed by Matt https://youtu.be/WMcHT-hWISk __________________ Current: - '15 Z/28 #0058 \| White \| A/C \| Speakers \| Michelin PS4S 305/30/19's - '22 Ridgeline RTL \| White \| Ebony, '22 CR-V EX-L Hybrid \| White \| Ebony Sold: - '15 Z/28 #0048 \| White \| A/C \| Speakers \| Michelin PS4S 305/30/19's https://www.instagram.com/__jon__athan__/

06-01-2018, 11:45 PM	#11
macalot Drives: 1969 Z/28 + 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Area, Pa Posts: 536	One thing no one has mentioned yet is the fact that some tall folks have longer legs and a shorter torso and others vice versa. Makes a difference when saying I'm 6'6", will I fit? __________________ You know you are having fun when you are getting 3.4 mpg !!

05-31-2018, 06:56 PM	#2
dgreenberg Drives: ‘14 Z/28 #352, ‘16 ACR, Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CA & ID Posts: 515	My buddy was in my car riding passenger in the front seat and he is 6’4”. He owns a Gt350 currently, he says that my car has more leg room than his, and pretty much equivalent headroom, maybe a hair less. He even crawled into the backseat to test fit, and he had to put his head toward the middle of the car to fit lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-01-2018, 12:24 PM	#8
kramard Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MD Posts: 396	If you can get into one with a helmet would be worth a test. I'm 5'10 on a good day and with a helmet need to recline my seat. I did have a 6'4 guy right seat and he was ok. It all depends on if you can seat yourself and recline the seat enough and yet be comfortable for how you drive.

06-01-2018, 01:44 PM	#9
Foxrus14 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 178	I'm 6'3 225... I do track days in my Modded Z28... I have no problem fitting in to the car with the factory seat... I probably have 1"-1.5" to spare. You will probably have to get a different seat and bracket for mounting.

06-01-2018, 07:42 PM	#10
69L48Z27 Drives: 2015 Z/28; 1969 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: York, PA Posts: 808	If you have a car local to you why don't you grab your helmet and go see?