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nreviya · 11-11-2014, 11:53 AM

I have a question for owners of new Camaros.
This is my 4th Camaro actually, but I have a very annoying problem.
I am petty sure people have the same issue, yet I cannot find any solution custom or otherwise.
I traded my Corvette lease for a Camaro 2SS with RS (manual shift).
And my new car has the same issue as the majority of cars out there.
Elbows.
Corvette was the most comfortable car I ever had in my life. And I had BMW M3, Infinity FX, etc...
My arms and elbows had perfectly placed support and driving in Corvette was a pure joy.
New Camaro is driving me nuts in this regard. I like everything about it except the fact that I have no place to rest my elbows!!!
This is so dumb! If I rest my elbows on center console and armrest on door I can't reach the stearing wheel!!!

Did anyone solve this issue? Please tell me there is something out there!

I am not a terribly big guy, but I am a bodybuilder (5'11'' 220lbs). So having my arms lying on my stomach or in the air is not an option. Besides, who drives that way?

MMC · 11-11-2014, 12:10 PM

I'm not sure if you know this or if it would help but the steering wheel is telescopic and maybe adjusting this will help. Welcome to the site.

nreviya · 11-11-2014, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MMC

I'm not sure if you know this or if it would help but the steering wheel is telescopic and maybe adjusting this will help. Welcome to the site.

Thanks

Yes, I tried to adjust it. Still no luck. support is just too far on sides :(

gajagfan · 11-11-2014, 12:30 PM

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Thanks

Yes, I tried to adjust it. Still no luck. support is just too far on sides :(

When you say "too far on sides", do yo mean too wide, as in you wish they were closer to your body?

nreviya · 11-11-2014, 12:33 PM

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When you say "too far on sides", do yo mean too wide, as in you wish they were closer to your body?

Yes. I crave for some sort of armrest extension.
I understand Corvette has much tighter cockpit, but come on... comfort is comfort :(

gajagfan · 11-11-2014, 01:44 PM

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Yes. I crave for some sort of armrest extension.
I understand Corvette has much tighter cockpit, but come on... comfort is comfort :(

Nreviya, your love of the Corvette is the exact reason that I do not have one, not that I do not want one. I do not fit! The car is very narrow compared to a Camaro, and worse now with the Stingray. Our Camaro fits me perfect. One man's prison is another man's another man's palace, and vice versa!

Sword5 · 11-11-2014, 01:49 PM

I rest my left arm on top of door and drive with the left hand. Pretty comfortable for me

Taco Time · 11-11-2014, 01:53 PM

I know your problem (for the right arm at least). If I were to just lean to the right my elbow would be in the cup holder. The arm rest needs to extend forward about 2-4 more inches.

My left is good though, I only drive with the windows down so it just sits up there.

nreviya · 11-11-2014, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gajagfan

Nreviya, your love of the Corvette is the exact reason that I do not have one, not that I do not want one. I do not fit! The car is very narrow compared to a Camaro, and worse now with the Stingray. Our Camaro fits me perfect. One man's prison is another man's another man's palace, and vice versa!

Oh, man I envy you

I have enormous back and at 220 lbs fit in Corvette perfectly.
M3 was tight though.
In Camaro I just can't find the right position, especially having manual transmission :(
Damn.

nreviya · 11-11-2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco Time

I know your problem (for the right arm at least). If I were to just lean to the right my elbow would be in the cup holder. The arm rest needs to extend forward about 2-4 more inches.

My left is good though, I only drive with the windows down so it just sits up there.

You probably have automatic one. That is probably easier since you don't need both hands usually. All 3 of my previous Camaros were automatic. But once I switched there is no going back :( Too much fun, and I do not fall asleep behind the wheel (which is a big plus).

Taco Time · 11-11-2014, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nreviya

You probably have automatic one. That is probably easier since you don't need both hands usually. All 3 of my previous Camaros were automatic. But once I switched there is no going back :( Too much fun, and I do not fall asleep behind the wheel (which is a big plus).

Don't ever accuse me of driving an automatic muscle car again... LOL.

NO, M6.

nreviya · 11-11-2014, 02:26 PM

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Don't ever accuse me of driving an automatic muscle car again... LOL.

NO, M6.

Oops

Sorry

PalmerGA · 11-11-2014, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MMC

I'm not sure if you know this or if it would help but the steering wheel is telescopic and maybe adjusting this will help. Welcome to the site.

The driver's seat also adjusts forward. Personally, I have no problem. I guess I have long forearms (6'-3").

nreviya · 11-11-2014, 02:35 PM

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The driver's seat also adjusts forward. Personally, I have no problem. I guess I have long forearms (6'-3").

I just realized, I probably decline my seat back too far since I cannot drive seated too upright. I basically working in the office lying down in my chair too :( But this realization does not help to solve the issue anyway...
I only have seen extension on sale that covers cupholders. This will not help at all.

11-11-2014, 11:53 AM	#1
nreviya Drives: 2014 2SS RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 14	Elbows support :( I have a question for owners of new Camaros. This is my 4th Camaro actually, but I have a very annoying problem. I am petty sure people have the same issue, yet I cannot find any solution custom or otherwise. I traded my Corvette lease for a Camaro 2SS with RS (manual shift). And my new car has the same issue as the majority of cars out there. Elbows. Corvette was the most comfortable car I ever had in my life. And I had BMW M3, Infinity FX, etc... My arms and elbows had perfectly placed support and driving in Corvette was a pure joy. New Camaro is driving me nuts in this regard. I like everything about it except the fact that I have no place to rest my elbows!!! This is so dumb! If I rest my elbows on center console and armrest on door I can't reach the stearing wheel!!! Did anyone solve this issue? Please tell me there is something out there! I am not a terribly big guy, but I am a bodybuilder (5'11'' 220lbs). So having my arms lying on my stomach or in the air is not an option. Besides, who drives that way? Last edited by nreviya; 11-11-2014 at 12:31 PM.

11-11-2014, 12:10 PM	#2
MMC Drives: CGM 2SS/RS, 1987 & 2014 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 1,012	I'm not sure if you know this or if it would help but the steering wheel is telescopic and maybe adjusting this will help. Welcome to the site. __________________

11-11-2014, 01:49 PM	#7
Sword5 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 1,164 View My Garage	I rest my left arm on top of door and drive with the left hand. Pretty comfortable for me __________________ Ordered 6/19/09 Black on Black 2 SS Delivery 10/14/09! Added CAI, Heritage Grill, DRL Plug and Play Harness

11-11-2014, 01:53 PM	#8
Taco Time Drives: 2014 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 1,339 View My Garage	I know your problem (for the right arm at least). If I were to just lean to the right my elbow would be in the cup holder. The arm rest needs to extend forward about 2-4 more inches. My left is good though, I only drive with the windows down so it just sits up there. __________________ Taco's 2014 SS Mods: 417 Stroker \| CAI \| Bo's PTB \| Kooks LTs \| Flowmaster Outlaw Catback \| Night Fury Cam \| Powerbond UDP \| Apex Catch Can \|PRC Ported Heads \|FAST 102 Intake \|Suspension Crap\| Built by J-Rod.