Sunroof = less head room???? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

kga10734 · 06-07-2009, 01:32 PM

I am new to this site but not new to Camaros.

I have searched the site and haven't came across the answer I'm looking for, so may be somebody can help out.

My question is... if the sunroof is installed, does it take away any of the available head room inside the car above the driver?

I am going to order a 2LT Imperial Blue with the RS package and possibly a sunroof and undecided on the tranny(depends on the sunroof). My wife likes the sunroof and I wouldn't mind having it, but if it takes away from the roof of the car clearing the top of my head, it will be an option I can live without.

So far I have only seen 2 SS models at 2 different dealers. Both of them have the sunroof so I don't know if I should go without the sunroof, will I gain a little clearance over my head without it? I'm 6'4" tall and it could be an issue. When I sat in the 2 w/sunroofs, I had to let the seat all the way down and recline it back to get may be 1 inch or less of clearance. When I did this, it would make it real hard to shift a manual transmission. I have asked the local salesman to try and find out or to let me know if they get in a Camaro without it so I can see if there is any difference.

I hope this is clear enough so someone may be able to help out with some info.

jr_hoyt · 06-07-2009, 01:37 PM

I had this same concern and the only way I could settle it was to set in both... There may be a minimal loss of headroom, but I'm 6'4" and didn't notice any. The thing that saved them here is the fact that the sunroof goes up/out instead of down/in. Hope that helps!

Order the sunroof, you won't regret it!

FLYNNZL1 · 06-07-2009, 01:43 PM

I am 6'3" and have sat in both with no problem.

fireresq157 · 06-07-2009, 01:47 PM

Something like 1 3/4 inches less with sunroof.

Chevyrocker · 06-07-2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireresq157

Something like 1 3/4 inches less with sunroof.

SGOS252382 · 06-07-2009, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireresq157

Something like 1 3/4 inches less with sunroof.

That sounds like a lot (1.75 inches). I read that the difference was (.5) or a 1/2 .
But I read this in a Magazine (I believe it was GM High Tech).

jr_hoyt · 06-07-2009, 03:28 PM

I am tall bodied, and I didn't notice a difference. Of course, keep in mind that I have to drop the seat to the floor just so that my legs will fit comfortably.

fireresq157 · 06-07-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGOS252382

That sounds like a lot (1.75 inches). I read that the difference was (.5) or a 1/2 .
But I read this in a Magazine (I believe it was GM High Tech).

.5 was he number going around before production it was speculation. I know I have about an inch without and with sunroof my head touches constantly. A GM line worker confirmed it was around 1.75.

Scotsman · 06-07-2009, 04:03 PM

'6"5.5 and have no problems with headroom and sunroof.

OrangeCruSSh · 06-07-2009, 04:44 PM

I'm 5'10" and have driven both. There is less headroom with the sunroof but if you position the back of the seat back you gain more headroom. It feels a little tight in my opinion.

Xmicro_SS · 06-07-2009, 04:46 PM

Yes, it reduces headroom, looks ugly when open, costs almost $1000, and last but not least takes the beautiful reverse mohawk out of the roof design and gives you a round roof similar to the mustangs! I took mine off my order!

prostreet67 · 06-07-2009, 08:47 PM

but t tops and targa is not an option. the vert is 2 years away if we are lucky

wullger · 06-07-2009, 08:51 PM

Advanced search, "sunroof"+"headroom".

06-07-2009, 01:32 PM	#1
kga10734 Don't Feed the Troll Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS & 1999 Corvette Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 774	Sunroof = less head room???? I am new to this site but not new to Camaros. I have searched the site and haven't came across the answer I'm looking for, so may be somebody can help out. My question is... if the sunroof is installed, does it take away any of the available head room inside the car above the driver? I am going to order a 2LT Imperial Blue with the RS package and possibly a sunroof and undecided on the tranny(depends on the sunroof). My wife likes the sunroof and I wouldn't mind having it, but if it takes away from the roof of the car clearing the top of my head, it will be an option I can live without. So far I have only seen 2 SS models at 2 different dealers. Both of them have the sunroof so I don't know if I should go without the sunroof, will I gain a little clearance over my head without it? I'm 6'4" tall and it could be an issue. When I sat in the 2 w/sunroofs, I had to let the seat all the way down and recline it back to get may be 1 inch or less of clearance. When I did this, it would make it real hard to shift a manual transmission. I have asked the local salesman to try and find out or to let me know if they get in a Camaro without it so I can see if there is any difference. I hope this is clear enough so someone may be able to help out with some info.

06-07-2009, 01:37 PM	#2
jr_hoyt J-Rock Drives: 2001 Yellow Ford Focus Join Date: May 2009 Location: Duncan, Oklahoma Posts: 121	I had this same concern and the only way I could settle it was to set in both... There may be a minimal loss of headroom, but I'm 6'4" and didn't notice any. The thing that saved them here is the fact that the sunroof goes up/out instead of down/in. Hope that helps! Order the sunroof, you won't regret it! __________________ My current ride: 2001 Ford Focus, ZX-3, Banana Yellow My future ride: 2010 2LT, w/ RS, Rally Yellow w/ black rally stripes; Order # NKMNP5 DESTINY?! I THINK SO!!!

06-07-2009, 01:43 PM	#3
FLYNNZL1 Wicked ZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,175 View My Garage	I am 6'3" and have sat in both with no problem. __________________ 2017 Hyper Blue Metallic ZL1 A10/CF Hood Insert/PDR/NAV MODS: Rotofab CAI/V-MAX CNC Ported Throttle Body/Clear Bra/LED Reverse Light/Rock Guards/Lift Pads/Darkened Tail Lights/Ghost-Tinted LED Side Markers/Darkened 3rd Brake Light

06-07-2009, 03:28 PM	#7
jr_hoyt J-Rock Drives: 2001 Yellow Ford Focus Join Date: May 2009 Location: Duncan, Oklahoma Posts: 121	I am tall bodied, and I didn't notice a difference. Of course, keep in mind that I have to drop the seat to the floor just so that my legs will fit comfortably. __________________ My current ride: 2001 Ford Focus, ZX-3, Banana Yellow My future ride: 2010 2LT, w/ RS, Rally Yellow w/ black rally stripes; Order # NKMNP5 DESTINY?! I THINK SO!!!

06-07-2009, 04:03 PM	#9
Scotsman Auto Pilot Drives: Gunmetal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 1,307	'6"5.5 and have no problems with headroom and sunroof. __________________ "Let the rest of the world dream of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and dinky little British two-seaters. In this country speed doesn't look like that." Got SS?

06-07-2009, 01:47 PM	#4
fireresq157 Drives: 1997 SS & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,027	Something like 1 3/4 inches less with sunroof.

06-07-2009, 04:44 PM	#10
OrangeCruSSh Drives: 2010 Camaro/2500HD Silverado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DC Posts: 281	I'm 5'10" and have driven both. There is less headroom with the sunroof but if you position the back of the seat back you gain more headroom. It feels a little tight in my opinion. __________________ IOM 2SS/RS, Black Interior, 20" polished wheels Ordered 3/16/09 Delivered 8/6/09

06-07-2009, 04:46 PM	#11
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	Yes, it reduces headroom, looks ugly when open, costs almost $1000, and last but not least takes the beautiful reverse mohawk out of the roof design and gives you a round roof similar to the mustangs! I took mine off my order! __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

06-07-2009, 08:47 PM	#12
prostreet67 Drives: 67 prostreet Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lebanon Tn. Posts: 285	but t tops and targa is not an option. the vert is 2 years away if we are lucky __________________ 2LT/RS-RJT, auto, sunroof, polished wheels, spare. order placed 3/13 3000 5/27 brought home 7/30

06-07-2009, 08:51 PM	#13
wullger Supercharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,576 View My Garage	Advanced search, "sunroof"+"headroom".

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