will tall guys fit with a sunroof? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

cheaplabor · 05-12-2009, 10:42 PM

does anybody know if a 6 plus footer fits in this car with the optional sunroof? i test drove an srt8 challenger with one before ordering the ss, and it had a little room but not much. car and driver tested a hardtop and said it would be tight for anyone over 5'10". i'm worried now because i had to stick my head out of the roof on my 98 ss to see the traffic lights and cant do that with this one. dealer says the car is getting built this week so not much time to figure this out. buying a car without even sitting in one is kind of hard just going on what the dealer says.

PQ · 05-12-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cheaplabor

does anybody know if a 6 plus footer fits in this car with the optional sunroof? i test drove an srt8 challenger with one before ordering the ss, and it had a little room but not much. car and driver tested a hardtop and said it would be tight for anyone over 5'10". i'm worried now because i had to stick my head out of the roof on my 98 ss to see the traffic lights and cant do that with this one. dealer says the car is getting built this week so not much time to figure this out. buying a car without even sitting in one is kind of hard just going on what the dealer says.

First, welcome to the site. Second, Search is your freind. And third, there have been 6'6'' guys say they had room with sunroof but starts to get tight after that.

Seats are VERY adjustable. Large range.

EllwynX · 05-12-2009, 10:46 PM

I'm 6' and I fit fine with the sunroof.

If you like to sit extremely upright, you will have issues. But I find sitting upright VERY uncomfortable so lower the seat and recline it a little.

cheaplabor · 05-12-2009, 10:47 PM

thats cool, i was a little worried. the only gen that i fit well in was my 67rs.you kind of sit like your in a pickup truck.

EllwynX · 05-12-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by irpq11

First, welcome to the site. Second, Search is your freind. And third, there have been 6'6'' guys say they had room with sunroof but starts to get tight after that.

Seats are VERY adjustable. Large range.

Even though I fit comfortably with the sunroof, I have to wonder how anyone over 6' 2" at most can be comfortable. And that is with the seat at it's lowest and the seatback reclined a little.

PQ · 05-12-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by EllwynX

Even though I fit comfortably with the sunroof, I have to wonder how anyone over 6' 2" at most can be comfortable. And that is with the seat at it's lowest and the seatback reclined a little.

Hmmmmmmmmmm.......... Maybe some guys are optomistic. I read a reveiw where someone said it. I just tried to find it but can't find that specific one.

davidj · 05-12-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by EllwynX

Even though I fit comfortably with the sunroof, I have to wonder how anyone over 6' 2" at most can be comfortable. And that is with the seat at it's lowest and the seatback reclined a little.

Just keep the sun roof open.

PQ · 05-12-2009, 11:01 PM

Here is one of the reveiws. This guy is 6'8" tall. Found in this thread.

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Originally Posted by b4z

We've had several 6'8" members tell us that the car fits fine. I just got in it and it does. I've got long legs in proportion too my height.

Drove a silver V6 w/ 19s that was built first day of production.
This car had a sunroof and my head touched the headliner. But could live with it if i had to.
Tons of legroom.
Visibility out front is fine. No problem seeing overhead stoplights.
Blind spot for me was the rearview mirror. I had to duck to the left when making right turns. Drove the car for 4 miles and never got completely comfortable with right turns.
I had the feeling i was going to hit something with those wide rear shoulders.
The car drives big initially, but after a mile or so I got used to it.
It's been years since i've seen a front fender stretch out that far to the front.
Over the shoulder vision is poor, but not as bad as some have made it out to be.
The sideview mirrors have a great view of the rear shoulders/hips and the mirrors can cover the blind spots if adjusted properly.
Backing vision was good for me also.
The high rear deck didn't bother me at all. It was actually maybe better than the GTO. Don't know why it felt like that.

Upon start up the cold engine held higher rpms and the exhaust was very noticeable. After the rpms dropped the engine was very quiet and the exhuast was only audible on moderatley hard and above acceleration.
The car was quiet but not Cadillac quiet.
front end and engine noise were nonexistent, but there was a coarse road and tire sound that was audible from the rear at all times and got louder as speeds increased. Reminded me of the pre '01 Wbodies before they put the double rear fender liners in.
I would like to see the road noise from the back quieted down some more.

This car only had 144 miles on it and I never floored it but kicked it down moderatley hard several times and it felt pretty much identical to the CTS DIs i have driven.
Drivetrain and shifting were nice and refined.

Steering was very quick and responsive. Significantly more connected than my GTO. Cornering was pretty flat. Flatter than the GTO, but I never went fast around any corners due to my placement issues with the car in right turns.

i think they could have made some improvements with softer plastics, but the look of the plastic was fine. Maybe a soft touch area above the armrest like the GTO has?

Overall, i'd say i still want one and will get one, but it does have a little old school feel that people have talked about. It is not light years ahead of say, a GTO. I'm looking forward to driving a SS.

Also, I have to say that some of drivers coming the other way practically lost control of their cars when they saw it. I'll never forget the look of the old guy in his clapped out pickup when I made a right turn in front of him . He just sat at the stoplight as I drove down the road. And we were the only 2 cars around. Priceless.

nonsensez9 · 05-13-2009, 12:32 AM

6'2 here and do not fit with sunroof and I'm more leg than body... the long legs make me sit with little recline, though, so that I can reach the steering wheel comfortably

cheaplabor · 05-13-2009, 11:10 PM

thnks for the info guys, i'm a little taller on top so i'll just have to wait and see. i sure would hate to turn the car down and wait again for one with no sunroof!

ravensjeff · 05-13-2009, 11:22 PM

Eliminating the sun roof gives you a few more inches of room, and allows the reverse mohawk look on the roof panel. I eliminated the sun roof and changed the car color after my order was in. Just dont wait too long- there is a point of no return.

kauaiGuy · 05-14-2009, 12:14 AM

If i was to tall to fit in the camaro i would cut off my legs

bluch · 05-14-2009, 12:21 AM

wow, how many threads are there going to be on this topic??

pruettfan · 05-14-2009, 12:37 AM

I am 6' and have to sit up a little more straight than most. My hair touches the headliner of the Camaros with sunroofs. I don't plan on getting a sunroof anyway so I am not too worried. I hear you get about 3" more if you pass on the sunroof.

05-12-2009, 10:42 PM	#1
cheaplabor It the toybox 4 winter Drives: LSA 68f100 pickup/2010 rs/2ss abm Join Date: May 2009 Location: okotoks,alberta, canada Posts: 270	will tall guys fit with a sunroof? does anybody know if a 6 plus footer fits in this car with the optional sunroof? i test drove an srt8 challenger with one before ordering the ss, and it had a little room but not much. car and driver tested a hardtop and said it would be tight for anyone over 5'10". i'm worried now because i had to stick my head out of the roof on my 98 ss to see the traffic lights and cant do that with this one. dealer says the car is getting built this week so not much time to figure this out. buying a car without even sitting in one is kind of hard just going on what the dealer says.

05-12-2009, 10:46 PM	#3
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,260	I'm 6' and I fit fine with the sunroof. If you like to sit extremely upright, you will have issues. But I find sitting upright VERY uncomfortable so lower the seat and recline it a little. __________________ 1100 = Preliminary Order: 10/19/2008 2000 = Accepted By GM: ???? 2500 = Preferenced: ????? 3000 = Accepted By Production Control:03/31/2009 (or shortly before) 3100 = Sequenced: ???? 3300 = Scheduled For Production: 04/18/2009 3400 = Broadcast: 04/28/2009 3800 = Produced: 05/05/09 VIN#7607 4150 = Invoiced: 05/15/09 (dealer received) 4200 = Shipped: 05/05/09 (according to the dealer) 5000 = Delivered To Dealer: 05/26/09 6000 = Delivered To Customer: 05/26/09

05-14-2009, 12:14 AM	#12
kauaiGuy Aloha oe Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kauai Soon to be Washington Sate :( Posts: 59	If i was to tall to fit in the camaro i would cut off my legs __________________ Life's a garden dig it.

05-14-2009, 12:21 AM	#13
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	wow, how many threads are there going to be on this topic?? __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

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05-12-2009, 10:47 PM	#4
cheaplabor It the toybox 4 winter Drives: LSA 68f100 pickup/2010 rs/2ss abm Join Date: May 2009 Location: okotoks,alberta, canada Posts: 270	thats cool, i was a little worried. the only gen that i fit well in was my 67rs.you kind of sit like your in a pickup truck.

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nonsensez9 Drives: 05 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bc, canada Posts: 71	6'2 here and do not fit with sunroof and I'm more leg than body... the long legs make me sit with little recline, though, so that I can reach the steering wheel comfortably

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cheaplabor It the toybox 4 winter Drives: LSA 68f100 pickup/2010 rs/2ss abm Join Date: May 2009 Location: okotoks,alberta, canada Posts: 270	thnks for the info guys, i'm a little taller on top so i'll just have to wait and see. i sure would hate to turn the car down and wait again for one with no sunroof!

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ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Eliminating the sun roof gives you a few more inches of room, and allows the reverse mohawk look on the roof panel. I eliminated the sun roof and changed the car color after my order was in. Just dont wait too long- there is a point of no return.

05-14-2009, 12:37 AM	#14
pruettfan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS / 2011 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 333	I am 6' and have to sit up a little more straight than most. My hair touches the headliner of the Camaros with sunroofs. I don't plan on getting a sunroof anyway so I am not too worried. I hear you get about 3" more if you pass on the sunroof.