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grkjet · 04-07-2012, 05:34 PM

Hey all, I've been looking at camaro5 for a few months now but I've waited till now to actually join. I went to the New York Auto Show yesterday and I sat in a 2lt rs packaged camaro with a sunroof. I'm 6 ft tall and was surprised at how much trouble I was having seeing over the hood. I adjusted the height of the seat and still had a hard time. Is it normal? or a cause for concern?. I am interested in buying a camaro this summer so I just wanted some input from actual camaro owners. Thanks in advance guys and girls.

kjkjr27 · 04-07-2012, 05:35 PM

You get use to it :p

Powhusku · 04-07-2012, 05:38 PM

I'm 6' 2" and its no problem. You probably needed to adjust your seat height.

Acesfull5502 · 04-07-2012, 05:41 PM

Im 6 foot 2 and hit my head when i sit in one with a sunroof. Try one without a sunroof.

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grkjet · 04-07-2012, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powhusku

I'm 6' 2" and its no problem. You probably needed to adjust your seat height.

I adjusted it and still had trouble. I drive a mazda 3 and can see over the hood. Maybe I'm not used to it.

grkjet · 04-07-2012, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acesfull5502

Im 6 foot 2 and hit my head when i sit in one with a sunroof. Try one without a sunroof.

Red 2SS/ RS using tapatalk

ye i was thinking the sunroof also decreased the headroom by a bit. Of course the chevy rep there had no idea

Travis64 · 04-07-2012, 05:47 PM

i came from a mazda3 to and you get used to it,you dont need to see over the hood

and sunroofs suck takes 2in of headroom away

Dylan88 · 04-07-2012, 05:49 PM

im 6'3" and can see perfectly fine with the seat all the way down. i have a sunroof so my seat has to be all the way down and back or else i hit my head.

2012-2SS · 04-07-2012, 05:57 PM

The non-sunroof models have more head room and I think a nicer roof line than those with the sunroof. Compare:

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-07-2012, 08:17 PM

It's part of what makes the Camaro cool from the outside. And it reminds you what you're driving from the inside. You get used to it extremely quickly.

2SSRSinNC · 04-07-2012, 08:27 PM

I'm 6'1 and have a sunroof. I never have a problem in that department. As for visibility it gets better as you get to know the car.

I'm still careful with the "point" on the front end. Still mastering that aspect.

Inferno2SS · 04-07-2012, 08:29 PM

I am 6'2 and have a sun roof. Dont have any issues with head room. Like mentioned above you have to set the seat to its lowest setting.

It took me a while to get use to backing out of parking spots as there are definitely some blind spots and when you first get the car the last thing you want to do is back into something. After a few weeks it isnt an issue any more.

*The_Blur* · 04-07-2012, 08:29 PM

You get used to the profile of the car. The Camaro is shaped more like a classic muscle car. We've all been able to drive the Camaro without incident.

Rangore · 04-07-2012, 08:33 PM

I'm 5'9" and have no problems...and I don't raise the seat. You get use to it. You also can feel where the tires are, so that helps to have awareness of where the body is.

04-07-2012, 05:34 PM	#1
grkjet Drives: 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia/2022 LT1 otw Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: BK Posts: 88	Visibility Hey all, I've been looking at camaro5 for a few months now but I've waited till now to actually join. I went to the New York Auto Show yesterday and I sat in a 2lt rs packaged camaro with a sunroof. I'm 6 ft tall and was surprised at how much trouble I was having seeing over the hood. I adjusted the height of the seat and still had a hard time. Is it normal? or a cause for concern?. I am interested in buying a camaro this summer so I just wanted some input from actual camaro owners. Thanks in advance guys and girls.

04-07-2012, 05:35 PM	#2
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	You get use to it :p __________________ Twitch Youtube

04-07-2012, 05:38 PM	#3
Powhusku Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Laramie/Cody, WY Posts: 1,743 View My Garage	I'm 6' 2" and its no problem. You probably needed to adjust your seat height. __________________

04-07-2012, 05:47 PM	#7
Travis64 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1lt rs auto 4-9-11 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Long Island Posts: 754	i came from a mazda3 to and you get used to it,you dont need to see over the hood and sunroofs suck takes 2in of headroom away __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/391769...ro-lt-coupe-2d

04-07-2012, 05:49 PM	#8
Dylan88 UCF Knights Drives: 2012 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tampa/Orlando Posts: 388 View My Garage	im 6'3" and can see perfectly fine with the seat all the way down. i have a sunroof so my seat has to be all the way down and back or else i hit my head. __________________

04-07-2012, 05:41 PM	#4
Acesfull5502 Drives: 2011 Red 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: arlijgton, tx Posts: 133	Im 6 foot 2 and hit my head when i sit in one with a sunroof. Try one without a sunroof. Red 2SS/ RS using tapatalk

04-07-2012, 05:57 PM	#9
2012-2SS Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 678	The non-sunroof models have more head room and I think a nicer roof line than those with the sunroof. Compare: __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS, Hurst Short Throw, IdealG M/C, Pypes Pipe Bomb, LSR Cold Air Intake, LSR Toe Links/Lower Control Arms Clear Image headers, high flows, Slowhawk tune 1974 Chevy K10 Built 355, FAST EZ EFI, 5speed 2000 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.3L, Slowhawk tune

04-07-2012, 08:17 PM	#10
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	It's part of what makes the Camaro cool from the outside. And it reminds you what you're driving from the inside. You get used to it extremely quickly. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

04-07-2012, 08:27 PM	#11
2SSRSinNC Apricot idea killer Drives: '12 SW 2SSRS LS3 w/roof '10 Slade Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: TRE4 Posts: 205	I'm 6'1 and have a sunroof. I never have a problem in that department. As for visibility it gets better as you get to know the car. I'm still careful with the "point" on the front end. Still mastering that aspect.

04-07-2012, 08:29 PM	#12
Inferno2SS Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 797 View My Garage	I am 6'2 and have a sun roof. Dont have any issues with head room. Like mentioned above you have to set the seat to its lowest setting. It took me a while to get use to backing out of parking spots as there are definitely some blind spots and when you first get the car the last thing you want to do is back into something. After a few weeks it isnt an issue any more.

04-07-2012, 08:29 PM	#13
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	You get used to the profile of the car. The Camaro is shaped more like a classic muscle car. We've all been able to drive the Camaro without incident. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

04-07-2012, 08:33 PM	#14
Rangore Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Ed Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,220	I'm 5'9" and have no problems...and I don't raise the seat. You get use to it. You also can feel where the tires are, so that helps to have awareness of where the body is. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition - No longer owned: 2010 Camaro 2LT, 1993 Camaro Z-28

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