Less headroom with Recaro's? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ICTsccaCamaro · 02-13-2014, 10:05 AM

Looking a ordering a '14 1LE anyone confirm seat height from the standard seats to the recaro's, no dealers around have any recaro optioned to test out, currently with a helmet on in the car with the seat down all the way I still need to slouch down slightly (6'3"ish) just wondering if ill loose any headroom with the recaros?

tramtwo · 02-13-2014, 10:46 AM

You will gain an inch or so... at least that was my impression when I sat in the recaro equipped 1LE at the fest last year...

1LE801 · 02-13-2014, 11:23 AM

I've sat in both. More headroom with the Recaros.

trashmanssd · 02-13-2014, 11:26 AM

Or said another way 1" less padding in the recaro's. that would be pain full for my big bones.

1LE801 · 02-13-2014, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trashmanssd

Or said another way 1" less padding in the recaro's. that would be pain full for my big bones.

I chose not go to go with the Recaros for the same reason. Loved the feel of them but I'm a little larger than the average man and I could see them being uncomfortable for a dailydriver. I would love another inch of headroom though

hcsi99 · 02-13-2014, 04:31 PM

I'm 5' 11" with Recaros and no sunroof. I adjusted my seat to where I felt comfortable for autocrossing (I sit a little closer when I race). I then put my helmet on and I was hitting the roof a little. I moved the seat forward a little and reclined the seat back a little as well and was able to come up with a good seat position with the helmet on. I would strongly recommend trying this out before pulling the trigger on the car. I don't know if the seat height is any different from the recaros to the standard seat. I would think the recaros would give you more head room.

tw78911sc · 02-13-2014, 05:42 PM

I have a 2014 w Recaros, My 6'4" friend that never fits any car except trucks fit great and he was amazed about that, he may start looking into one for himself.

Msmall143 · 02-13-2014, 06:12 PM

I've drove both and recaros offer a bit more headroom. An inch may be generous.

Msmall143 · 02-13-2014, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tw78911sc

I have a 2014 w Recaros, My 6'4" friend that never fits any car except trucks fit great and he was amazed about that, he may start looking into one for himself.

Bro come on....almost every car that drives around you has more headroom. The headroom and visibility sucks in these cars. There are several attributes that make up for it, but let's be realistic, headroom ain't one of them.

tw78911sc · 02-13-2014, 09:05 PM

No different than any other sports car I've owned, I slam the seat as low as it goes. I have plenty of room, I'm only 6''0", and visibility does suck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Msmall143

Bro come on....almost every car that drives around you has more headroom. The headroom and visibility sucks in these cars. There are several attributes that make up for it, but let's be realistic, headroom ain't one of them.

Schluney · 02-13-2014, 10:16 PM

My car and my fathers L99 are sitting next to each other at our shop and siting in both back to back recaros definitely have more headroom

02-13-2014, 10:05 AM	#1
ICTsccaCamaro ITCRNRS Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,575	Less headroom with Recaro's? Looking a ordering a '14 1LE anyone confirm seat height from the standard seats to the recaro's, no dealers around have any recaro optioned to test out, currently with a helmet on in the car with the seat down all the way I still need to slouch down slightly (6'3"ish) just wondering if ill loose any headroom with the recaros? __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE Ordered 6/29/17 Built 11/6/17 Delivered 12/7/17, Summit White, PDR, NAV, https://www.youtube.com/c/tylerpotter SOLD: 2014 Summit White 1LE 2SS/RS, Recaros, NPP, NAV, KONI Yellow's SOLD: 2012 Black 2LT/RS, Fully 1LE swapped, Brembo swap

02-13-2014, 04:31 PM	#6
hcsi99 Cadillac Service Manager Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS, 1LE, NPP, RECAROS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 672 View My Garage	I'm 5' 11" with Recaros and no sunroof. I adjusted my seat to where I felt comfortable for autocrossing (I sit a little closer when I race). I then put my helmet on and I was hitting the roof a little. I moved the seat forward a little and reclined the seat back a little as well and was able to come up with a good seat position with the helmet on. I would strongly recommend trying this out before pulling the trigger on the car. I don't know if the seat height is any different from the recaros to the standard seat. I would think the recaros would give you more head room. __________________

02-13-2014, 10:16 PM	#11
Schluney Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 621	My car and my fathers L99 are sitting next to each other at our shop and siting in both back to back recaros definitely have more headroom __________________ 14 2SS RS 1LE Recaro NPP Pat G cam and tune, Trick flow heads Long tube headers catless

02-13-2014, 10:46 AM	#2
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	You will gain an inch or so... at least that was my impression when I sat in the recaro equipped 1LE at the fest last year...

02-13-2014, 11:23 AM	#3
1LE801 "Lohla" Drives: 2016 1SS A8 :"Lohla" Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 711 View My Garage	I've sat in both. More headroom with the Recaros.

02-13-2014, 11:26 AM	#4
trashmanssd Drives: Black 14 2SS/1LE/RS 14 Tundra Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 2,414	Or said another way 1" less padding in the recaro's. that would be pain full for my big bones.

02-13-2014, 05:42 PM	#7
tw78911sc Drives: 14 1SS Camaro 1LE, NPP, Recaros Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NC Posts: 819	I have a 2014 w Recaros, My 6'4" friend that never fits any car except trucks fit great and he was amazed about that, he may start looking into one for himself.

02-13-2014, 06:12 PM	#8
Msmall143 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,718	I've drove both and recaros offer a bit more headroom. An inch may be generous.