I'm 6'4" should I not get the sunroof ? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Mrbowtie26 · 05-17-2009, 11:59 PM

I've heard that there is less headroom in the car when it has a sunroof. I havent been able to sit in a car with one so i figured I'd ask here. I do normally tilt my seat back a bit more than normal as I feel like I have more room so i'm not sure if the less headroom thing would effect me.
Thanks

live2well · 05-18-2009, 12:05 AM

I watched a 6' 7" guy get in and out of the car with a sunroof and he said there was plenty of room for him. But I may depend on how you are built. Long legs -short body
or short legs and Long body.

Scotsman · 05-18-2009, 01:00 AM

Well I'm 6'5.5" and I fit fine with a sunroof though the roof feels noticeably lower. Any car with a sunroof is obviously going to have less headroom than one without. At this point for myself I'm not sure whether I'd go with a sunroof or not? My current car has one and I dread to use it because of all the wind noise. However it's nice to pull the shade back on cool sunny days to let some light in, also works well for keeping the car ventilated in a parking garage.

bluch · 05-18-2009, 01:16 AM

6'4" - I would suggest a non-sunroof car for you

Vash · 05-18-2009, 01:21 AM

Stick with the regular. If you hit something on the road and bounce up it's safer with more room you have. This is an easy answer.

Plus it's cheaper and a stronger, more rigid body.

Scotsman · 05-18-2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vash

Plus it's cheaper and a stronger, more rigid body.

Yep. These things do break.

Vash · 05-18-2009, 01:34 AM

What's the official headroom on both?

KJS · 05-18-2009, 02:50 AM

Didn't want to chance it so we ordered a non-sunroof.

superstockcam · 05-18-2009, 03:35 AM

6'2" 34" inseam, I sat in a base trim LT/RS No sunroof, it was..well, can't explain? not appealing

seemed like roof was right there...

Then I sat in the LT with top leather trim and sunroof, with a ballcap no less "which I never wear unless its raining". The seat back was pretty much straight, seat height was up about 1/2 inch, I had 2" clear to the liner in this car. I want to sell the house and live in that car down by the river!!

just my two cents since there is about 200 posts about this and I finally settled it for myself.
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Jim Thompson · 05-18-2009, 06:52 AM

sit in both and choose which you like, you will be fine either way after you get the seat adjusted.

Lovestanda · 05-18-2009, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superstockcam

6'2" 34" inseam, I sat in a base trim LT/RS No sunroof, it was..well, can't explain? not appealing

seemed like roof was right there...

Then I sat in the LT with top leather trim and sunroof, with a ballcap no less "which I never wear unless its raining". The seat back was pretty much straight, seat height was up about 1/2 inch, I had 2" clear to the liner in this car. I want to sell the house and live in that car down by the river!!

just my two cents since there is about 200 posts about this and I finally settled it for myself.

Nice SNL ref!! Thanks for the pic, it,s very encouraging since I too am 6'2" with a 34" inseam! Thanks man!!

Zeus95 · 05-18-2009, 07:29 AM

We have gone over this a few times. There is plenty of head room if you slam the seat to the floor and all the way back. I'm 6'4 and have the sunroof, NO issue's !!

Get the Sunroof !

Mrbowtie26 · 05-18-2009, 07:53 AM

Thanks for the input. I haven't decided if I want the sunroof yet or not, it's mainly if there is a car available I wanted to find out if i should rule out the sunroof. I do normally have my seat adjusted with my butt as low as possible and the lower front of the seat tilted up a bit and the back adjusted (tilted) back a decent amount so Im thinking by some descriptions that it would be fine theres just no cars around me i can go sit in.
Thanks again.

Buckbo · 05-18-2009, 07:58 AM

I'm 6' 3" and I ordered the sunroof from day one. Recently when I sat in cars with and without I was glad I did. The one without seemed more enclosed since my head was so close to the roof. I did not notice a real difference in headroom perhaps due to the lack of the "reverse mohawk" that's in the hardtop(?) makes up for the extra headspace needed but it could just be there is less padding in the ceiling.

05-17-2009, 11:59 PM	#1
Mrbowtie26 Drives: 2015 CRT 1SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Haven CT Posts: 593 View My Garage	I'm 6'4" should I not get the sunroof ? I've heard that there is less headroom in the car when it has a sunroof. I havent been able to sit in a car with one so i figured I'd ask here. I do normally tilt my seat back a bit more than normal as I feel like I have more room so i'm not sure if the less headroom thing would effect me. Thanks

05-18-2009, 12:05 AM	#2
live2well Drives: 2010 VR 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Odenton, MD Posts: 688	I watched a 6' 7" guy get in and out of the car with a sunroof and he said there was plenty of room for him. But I may depend on how you are built. Long legs -short body or short legs and Long body. __________________ Intelligence plus character that is the goal of true education. BrianC. :flag2:

05-18-2009, 01:00 AM	#3
Scotsman Auto Pilot Drives: Gunmetal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 1,307	Well I'm 6'5.5" and I fit fine with a sunroof though the roof feels noticeably lower. Any car with a sunroof is obviously going to have less headroom than one without. At this point for myself I'm not sure whether I'd go with a sunroof or not? My current car has one and I dread to use it because of all the wind noise. However it's nice to pull the shade back on cool sunny days to let some light in, also works well for keeping the car ventilated in a parking garage. __________________ "Let the rest of the world dream of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and dinky little British two-seaters. In this country speed doesn't look like that." Got SS?

05-18-2009, 01:16 AM	#4
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	6'4" - I would suggest a non-sunroof car for you __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

05-18-2009, 02:50 AM	#8
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,722 View My Garage	6ft 2 in Didn't want to chance it so we ordered a non-sunroof. __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

05-18-2009, 01:21 AM	#5
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	Stick with the regular. If you hit something on the road and bounce up it's safer with more room you have. This is an easy answer. Plus it's cheaper and a stronger, more rigid body.

05-18-2009, 01:34 AM	#7
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	What's the official headroom on both?

05-18-2009, 03:35 AM	#9
superstockcam Member Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Where you vacation...Tahoe Posts: 928	6'2" 34" inseam, I sat in a base trim LT/RS No sunroof, it was..well, can't explain? not appealing seemed like roof was right there... Then I sat in the LT with top leather trim and sunroof, with a ballcap no less "which I never wear unless its raining". The seat back was pretty much straight, seat height was up about 1/2 inch, I had 2" clear to the liner in this car. I want to sell the house and live in that car down by the river!! just my two cents since there is about 200 posts about this and I finally settled it for myself. ________ Weed Vaporizers Attached Images Last edited by superstockcam; 04-19-2011 at 03:43 AM.

05-18-2009, 06:52 AM	#10
Jim Thompson Thornton Chevrolet Drives: Golf Cart Join Date: May 2009 Location: 10 mins west of Atlanta, GA Posts: 339	sit in both and choose which you like, you will be fine either way after you get the seat adjusted.

05-18-2009, 07:29 AM	#12
Zeus95 Drives: IOM 2010 - 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Forest - ILL Posts: 1,124 View My Garage	We have gone over this a few times. There is plenty of head room if you slam the seat to the floor and all the way back. I'm 6'4 and have the sunroof, NO issue's !! Get the Sunroof ! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS IOM Upgrades: Fastlane CAI / SLP II Loudmouth axle back / V Max Ported TB / Kook's Step Long Tube Headers / High flow cats / Straightline Tune / BMR front & rear sway bars / Hotchkin End Links / Hurst Short Throw. LG ZR28 Wheels 1 of 2 sets made. Pfadt trailing arms / Diff Bushings & Sub Frame bushings / 1LE Axle & Hubs.

05-18-2009, 07:53 AM	#13
Mrbowtie26 Drives: 2015 CRT 1SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Haven CT Posts: 593 View My Garage	Thanks for the input. I haven't decided if I want the sunroof yet or not, it's mainly if there is a car available I wanted to find out if i should rule out the sunroof. I do normally have my seat adjusted with my butt as low as possible and the lower front of the seat tilted up a bit and the back adjusted (tilted) back a decent amount so Im thinking by some descriptions that it would be fine theres just no cars around me i can go sit in. Thanks again.

05-18-2009, 07:58 AM	#14
Buckbo Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington,Delaware Posts: 430 View My Garage	I'm 6' 3" and I ordered the sunroof from day one. Recently when I sat in cars with and without I was glad I did. The one without seemed more enclosed since my head was so close to the roof. I did not notice a real difference in headroom perhaps due to the lack of the "reverse mohawk" that's in the hardtop(?) makes up for the extra headspace needed but it could just be there is less padding in the ceiling.

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