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Goldman · 12-18-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DagoCountyGee

I guess I'm the only one that loves it. It's soooo much easier than having it on the bottom. Just pull the latch and the seat goes forward. What's so hard about that?

It is harder for taller people because their seats are all the way back.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 12-18-2012, 08:37 AM

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SlingShot · 12-18-2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DagoCountyGee

I guess I'm the only one that loves it. It's soooo much easier than having it on the bottom. Just pull the latch and the seat goes forward. What's so hard about that?

I like it a lot also, you don't have to bend over to unlatch it. For what ever reason the lack in my ZL1 is much easier to work than my SS.

CamaroKevin · 12-18-2012, 09:02 AM

I like the placement of the latch. It's unique, gives a clean look to the side of the seat, and it is much easier for the passengers in the back to get themselves out with it being right in front of them. The Acura CL I had had the latches on the sides of the seat. Only problem with that was the passenger had to wait until I got them out.

idk if I'd go as far as saying the latch is a design flaw. They seatbelt holder unsnaps for the seat to go forward and doesn't stay attached, gives a cleaner look, and it's easier for those in the back to get in and out. I didn't like it at first, but I've noticed it is a lot easier IMO.

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 12-18-2012, 09:19 AM

I use my car for work, so my back seat has various samples and things in it. Right now I have a few milk-crate-type things back there and the rear of the front seat sits almost against them, blocking the latch. I have to either tilt the seat back forward or move the seat itself forward to even be able to get my fingers on the latch and to be able to have the room to pull it up.

John B.

v6sonoma · 12-18-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DagoCountyGee

I guess I'm the only one that loves it. It's soooo much easier than having it on the bottom. Just pull the latch and the seat goes forward. What's so hard about that?

I don't hate it, but it does require some acrobatics to reach it since my seat is far back. My sister inlaw's beetle has a nice ring shaped lever next to the head rest that releases the seat back and the whole seat base unlatches and pivots forward. Something similar would be nice for the 6th gen. At least as far as the release mechanism.

Micawber · 12-18-2012, 09:54 AM

The first time I had to look for a while to find it but now that I know where it is, it's no problem. I suppose the left hand seat could be awkward to open with a left hand by someone holding a child or other things with their right hand. I have my seat full back and down all the time but I have quite long arms and I'm very agile so I've never noticed a problem releasing the seat back.

It sounds like I may be in the minority but I like the latch as it is. Maybe I'm just biased though because I like the car so much.

two_wheel_mayhem · 12-18-2012, 10:18 AM

Yes it annoys me, works great so people sitting back there can get out but no so well for getting in.

Also annoys me, when people mess up your seat trying to fold the seat up, they inevitably hit every lever or button before finding the right one. This happens more in my other vehicles than it does the Camaro.

Austin45 · 12-18-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DagoCountyGee

I guess I'm the only one that loves it. It's soooo much easier than having it on the bottom. Just pull the latch and the seat goes forward. What's so hard about that?

I love it too, the people in the back seat can finally let themselves out.

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Originally Posted by Goldman

It is harder for taller people because their seats are all the way back.

If the seat is all the way back (like mine) your going to have to move it up either way because legs will not fit behind the seat all the way back.

Matmobl88 · 12-18-2012, 06:42 PM

I guess I'm the odd man out, I love the way it is. For some reason I like it and have no idea why.

thahemp · 12-18-2012, 08:10 PM

Hah. This is a classic "upper middle class people problems!!!" thread. Too funny.

Les7311 · 12-18-2012, 08:12 PM

6 months new, and the plastic still on mine....

iCamaro · 12-18-2012, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DagoCountyGee

I guess I'm the only one that loves it. It's soooo much easier than having it on the bottom. Just pull the latch and the seat goes forward. What's so hard about that?

I agree and I'm 6'3 .. No problems here

TORKED · 12-18-2012, 08:34 PM

Nope.

12-18-2012, 08:37 AM	#30
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12-18-2012, 09:19 AM	#33
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	I use my car for work, so my back seat has various samples and things in it. Right now I have a few milk-crate-type things back there and the rear of the front seat sits almost against them, blocking the latch. I have to either tilt the seat back forward or move the seat itself forward to even be able to get my fingers on the latch and to be able to have the room to pull it up. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

12-18-2012, 10:18 AM	#36
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	Yes it annoys me, works great so people sitting back there can get out but no so well for getting in. Also annoys me, when people mess up your seat trying to fold the seat up, they inevitably hit every lever or button before finding the right one. This happens more in my other vehicles than it does the Camaro. __________________ No dog in this fight anymore. 5th Gen owner 2009-2016.

12-18-2012, 06:42 PM	#38
Matmobl88 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville, tn Posts: 103 View My Garage	I guess I'm the odd man out, I love the way it is. For some reason I like it and have no idea why. __________________

12-18-2012, 08:10 PM	#39
thahemp Geek Drives: 2012 Black LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 4,343 View My Garage	Hah. This is a classic "upper middle class people problems!!!" thread. Too funny. __________________ 01000111011011110110111101100100001000000110110001 11010101100011011010110010000001110111011010010111 01000110100000100000011101000110100001101001011100 110010000001101111011011100110010100100001 x = ac97968bd3df8f968c8cd3df998a9c94d3df9c8a918bd3df9c 909c94df8c8a9c949a8dd3df92908b979a8ddf998a9c949a8d d3df8b968b8cd1 x = ~x

12-18-2012, 09:02 AM	#32
CamaroKevin Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2LT RS SIM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 216	I like the placement of the latch. It's unique, gives a clean look to the side of the seat, and it is much easier for the passengers in the back to get themselves out with it being right in front of them. The Acura CL I had had the latches on the sides of the seat. Only problem with that was the passenger had to wait until I got them out. idk if I'd go as far as saying the latch is a design flaw. They seatbelt holder unsnaps for the seat to go forward and doesn't stay attached, gives a cleaner look, and it's easier for those in the back to get in and out. I didn't like it at first, but I've noticed it is a lot easier IMO.

12-18-2012, 09:54 AM	#35
Micawber Drives: '92 Chev K1500 + 2011 VR 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 162	The first time I had to look for a while to find it but now that I know where it is, it's no problem. I suppose the left hand seat could be awkward to open with a left hand by someone holding a child or other things with their right hand. I have my seat full back and down all the time but I have quite long arms and I'm very agile so I've never noticed a problem releasing the seat back. It sounds like I may be in the minority but I like the latch as it is. Maybe I'm just biased though because I like the car so much.

12-18-2012, 08:12 PM	#40
Les7311 Drives: 2017 Zl1 (M6) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 611	6 months new, and the plastic still on mine....

12-18-2012, 08:34 PM	#42
TORKED Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Portage, WI Posts: 104 View My Garage	Nope.