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unssafe · 12-31-2011, 03:34 PM

hey now,

my wife is in the market for a 2012 black/black 2 ls, it is supposed to come in on the 3rd of jan. she test drove another 2 ls they had on the lot and said she could hardly see over the cowl hood to see what is on the right of the car. now my question to everybody does your short wife or yourself( 5 ft 1 or so ) get use to driving the car? on my silverado ss clone i bought a kit off of ebay to raise the drivers seat a bit and it made a world of difference, i am sure i could fab up a simular deal for the camaro. she went back today and sat in a rs with a power seat and raised it all the way up and she said it made little difference. i want her to get this car but she is now resisting because of this issue. any comments?

thanks,

dave

acatlover13 · 12-31-2011, 03:41 PM

I'm 5'3" and have no troubles at all, but I am more comfortable with the driver seat all the way up.

Supersport2011L99 · 12-31-2011, 03:41 PM

I got my girlfriend a nice black pillow and it made a world of a difference for her... It was cheap and I use it for napping lol she hated not being able to see when she sat in the passenger

SlingShot · 12-31-2011, 03:45 PM

My wife is 5' 4" and raises the seat and has no issues with seeing. Also it is recommended not to mess with the seats due to the air bag sensors.

CamaroKid300 · 12-31-2011, 03:45 PM

IMO, the 2012 seats sit up higher...

I have to "duck" in my '12 where in my '10 I was fine.

Both had sunroofs.

But I say get her a pad or something to put in the seat.

menendez1293 · 12-31-2011, 03:50 PM

I am about 5 7 give or take and at first I had a little trouble seeing the right corner of the car but now that I'm used to it it doesnt bother me much anymore.

Shurenuff · 12-31-2011, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

IMO, the 2012 seats sit up higher...

I have to "duck" in my '12 where in my '10 I was fine.

Both had sunroofs.

But I say get her a pad or something to put in the seat.

This could be a problem for those of us who are tall. I had no issues sitting in a 2011 at the auto show, but when I recently sat in a ZL1 prototype at the MCACN show, I felt like a giant that barely fit. Granted, I didn't get a chance to adjust the seat, but if what you say is true, I'm going to have to check out a 2012 to see if the seat height really makes things too cramped. I'm sure I'll be able to adjust the seats to get an acceptable fit, but it can't hurt making sure first before I sign on the dotted line this Spring.

Caspers2SSRS · 12-31-2011, 04:10 PM

My bride is also a realitive midget at 5'2" and hasn't any problems..........seat up high, steering wheel adjusted fowards and down........seat all the way forwards, hands at 10 & 2, elbows bent outwards............mammory glands pressed against the air bag and gas peddle jammed downwards with great force. She seems to do just fine getting out of other drivers way in a hurry....................one might suppose that her viewing vantage points are of no concern as she's always hell bent on distancing herself a half mile from slower drivers. The highway is hers........................................

Fuel74 · 12-31-2011, 04:14 PM

I'm 5' 5" no issues - just make sure you get power seat - With it up all the way my head brushes the roof.

CamaroKid300 · 12-31-2011, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shurenuff

This could be a problem for those of us who are tall. I had no issues sitting in a 2011 at the auto show, but when I recently sat in a ZL1 prototype at the MCACN show, I felt like a giant that barely fit. Granted, I didn't get a chance to adjust the seat, but if what you say is true, I'm going to have to check out a 2012 to see if the seat height really makes things too cramped. I'm sure I'll be able to adjust the seats to get an acceptable fit, but it can't hurt making sure first before I sign on the dotted line this Spring.

I would check.

I can kinda slip down in the seat and fit, but if I want to set in the seat properly with butt all the way back and such, my head rubs a lot.

I have my seat all the way down...I wonder if there is a mod to get the seat lower...it sure would help.

molsonbrador · 12-31-2011, 05:23 PM

Need pics to make an informed decision.

austinjames · 12-31-2011, 05:24 PM

my sister is 5ft exactly and she raises the seat up and can see fine.

woods4ever · 12-31-2011, 05:30 PM

Agreed, get the power seats. I'm 5' and don't have any problem with visibility. I have a 2011 1LT and absolutely love driving this car.

Silverlsinva · 12-31-2011, 05:35 PM

With the ls it doesnt have the power seats but they do rachet up and down and im 5'5 and had to go up a tad bit and i am still comfy my mom on the other hand is 5ft and she needs to raise up alot more. I dunno of power seats will make that much difference.

12-31-2011, 03:34 PM	#1
unssafe Drives: 94 impala ss 396 6spd Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: melbourne fl Posts: 84	5 foot tall camaro drivers hey now, my wife is in the market for a 2012 black/black 2 ls, it is supposed to come in on the 3rd of jan. she test drove another 2 ls they had on the lot and said she could hardly see over the cowl hood to see what is on the right of the car. now my question to everybody does your short wife or yourself( 5 ft 1 or so ) get use to driving the car? on my silverado ss clone i bought a kit off of ebay to raise the drivers seat a bit and it made a world of difference, i am sure i could fab up a simular deal for the camaro. she went back today and sat in a rs with a power seat and raised it all the way up and she said it made little difference. i want her to get this car but she is now resisting because of this issue. any comments? thanks, dave

12-31-2011, 03:41 PM	#2
acatlover13 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro IOM/IO Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lynn Haven, Florida Posts: 3,054 View My Garage	I'm 5'3" and have no troubles at all, but I am more comfortable with the driver seat all the way up. __________________ ECC on Facebook 2010 Camaro SS/RS IOM, IO interior, Custom Striping, Razzi body kit ADM CAI w/scoop/Dynatech Headers & Hi-Flow Cats/Solo Performance Exhaust, FTI 3600 Stall/Comp Cams custom grind cam/LS3 conversion/FAST 102 Intake

12-31-2011, 03:45 PM	#4
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	My wife is 5' 4" and raises the seat and has no issues with seeing. Also it is recommended not to mess with the seats due to the air bag sensors. __________________

12-31-2011, 03:45 PM	#5
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,142 View My Garage	IMO, the 2012 seats sit up higher... I have to "duck" in my '12 where in my '10 I was fine. Both had sunroofs. But I say get her a pad or something to put in the seat. __________________ Stock...For Now.

12-31-2011, 05:24 PM	#12
austinjames Account Suspend...Right Drives: Synergy LS & Vulcan 1600cc Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 3,547 View My Garage	my sister is 5ft exactly and she raises the seat up and can see fine. __________________

12-31-2011, 03:41 PM	#3
Supersport2011L99 Yellowbird Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS/ L99 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 211	I got my girlfriend a nice black pillow and it made a world of a difference for her... It was cheap and I use it for napping lol she hated not being able to see when she sat in the passenger

12-31-2011, 03:50 PM	#6
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	I am about 5 7 give or take and at first I had a little trouble seeing the right corner of the car but now that I'm used to it it doesnt bother me much anymore.

12-31-2011, 04:10 PM	#8
Caspers2SSRS Caspers2SSRS Drives: Summit White 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere north of a midlife crisis. Posts: 2,865	My bride is also a realitive midget at 5'2" and hasn't any problems..........seat up high, steering wheel adjusted fowards and down........seat all the way forwards, hands at 10 & 2, elbows bent outwards............mammory glands pressed against the air bag and gas peddle jammed downwards with great force. She seems to do just fine getting out of other drivers way in a hurry....................one might suppose that her viewing vantage points are of no concern as she's always hell bent on distancing herself a half mile from slower drivers. The highway is hers........................................

12-31-2011, 04:14 PM	#9
Fuel74 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 109 View My Garage	I'm 5' 5" no issues - just make sure you get power seat - With it up all the way my head brushes the roof.

12-31-2011, 05:23 PM	#11
molsonbrador Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2018 Colorado Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 2,207	Need pics to make an informed decision.

12-31-2011, 05:30 PM	#13
woods4ever Drives: 2011 White/Grey 1 LT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Anniston, Al Posts: 12	Agreed, get the power seats. I'm 5' and don't have any problem with visibility. I have a 2011 1LT and absolutely love driving this car.

12-31-2011, 05:35 PM	#14
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	With the ls it doesnt have the power seats but they do rachet up and down and im 5'5 and had to go up a tad bit and i am still comfy my mom on the other hand is 5ft and she needs to raise up alot more. I dunno of power seats will make that much difference.

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