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TallGuy · 08-23-2010, 09:20 PM

I'm looking at the Camaro as a possible purchase to replace my truck. Having a bit of an early mid life crisis and it's not easy finding something fun to drive when you are 6'10".

My question is this...

When I stopped by the dealership to see if I fit in it, I found that it was quite comfortable, however due to wearing a size 16 shoe, I noticed that when I tilted my foot back to switch from gas to brake, I was running into the plastic that runs down from the dash all the way down into the footwell. Anyone know what's behind that plastic all the way by the gas/brake pedal, and whether it would be safe to use a dremmel to cut it out about 3 inches deep and about 10-12 inches wide?

Thanks!

lakers67 · 08-23-2010, 10:32 PM

You could do that, but its going to look like crap! I am 6'7" and this vehicle has the most leg room I have seen for being a "fun car"! Also note that the non sunroof version has more headroom! I got the sunroof and have maybe less than an inch of headroom! I fear speed bumps and train tracks! LOL

Brownhornitt · 08-23-2010, 10:33 PM

You know what they say about Camaro drivers with big feet... haha

Greycamaroguy · 08-23-2010, 10:36 PM

You could cut your feet off...

typhoidfvr · 08-23-2010, 10:36 PM

6'10"? 6'7"? Holy crap! How about a stretch camaro limo?! Just kidding, guys. At 5'10", it is just my jealousy showing through.

JUISSD · 08-24-2010, 05:02 AM

I'm only 6'1 but I wear a size 14. I was afraid I wouldn't have much room with a manual but the Camaro has a lot of leg/foot room. Of course I drive barefoot a lot too lol.

TallGuy · 08-24-2010, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakers67

You could do that, but its going to look like crap! I am 6'7" and this vehicle has the most leg room I have seen for being a "fun car"! Also note that the non sunroof version has more headroom! I got the sunroof and have maybe less than an inch of headroom! I fear speed bumps and train tracks! LOL

It's so far under the dash, nobody would ever see it. I'm concerned about it as a potential safety issue if I tilted my foot back to hit the brake quickly and hit it and didn't get on the brake quickly enough in an emergency.

jtzako · 08-24-2010, 09:45 AM

Directly above the pedals is an air vent and the frame to mount the whole plastic part to. Nothing you can cut out there. To the right of the gas pedal on the center hump there is a bit of plastic with nothing behind it.

It really doesnt seem like there is anything that can be removed safely.

What you probably would need to do is wear a slim fit shoe such as a driving shoe or a 'sketchers' style one. They have thin soles and slim design and may allow your foot to have enough room.

TallGuy · 08-24-2010, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtzako

It really doesnt seem like there is anything that can be removed safely.

What you probably would need to do is wear a slim fit shoe such as a driving shoe or a 'sketchers' style one. They have thin soles and slim design and may allow your foot to have enough room.

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. That's kinda what I was afraid of. Unfortunately, when I'm not at work I'm usually wearing boots so they'd have even less room.

Oh well, back to researching cars...

x626xBlack · 08-24-2010, 12:56 PM

I would go for breast...er .. Foot reduction...

drop the floor a little and get ya a big ole pedal.

Z28RockStar · 08-24-2010, 01:03 PM

DUDE! do the mild dremmel mod, if anyone says anything even approaching a derogatory comment towards your mod BO UP IMMEDIATELY! lol

Grandeos · 08-24-2010, 01:08 PM

I dont think you'll have much of a problem. If NBA players can drive this car, then so should you. I wear a size 14 and dont have any issues.

04Ram2500Hemi · 08-24-2010, 01:10 PM

I only wear a size 14 so I can't help you- but I know I was very happy to find a car I could fit in (6'9" myself).

Mach · 08-24-2010, 02:32 PM

Lebron James fits in one.. 18 shoe size.

08-23-2010, 09:20 PM	#1
TallGuy Drives: Ford F-150 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 3	Big Feet... I'm looking at the Camaro as a possible purchase to replace my truck. Having a bit of an early mid life crisis and it's not easy finding something fun to drive when you are 6'10". My question is this... When I stopped by the dealership to see if I fit in it, I found that it was quite comfortable, however due to wearing a size 16 shoe, I noticed that when I tilted my foot back to switch from gas to brake, I was running into the plastic that runs down from the dash all the way down into the footwell. Anyone know what's behind that plastic all the way by the gas/brake pedal, and whether it would be safe to use a dremmel to cut it out about 3 inches deep and about 10-12 inches wide? Thanks!

08-23-2010, 10:33 PM	#3
Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 948 View My Garage	You know what they say about Camaro drivers with big feet... haha __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

08-23-2010, 10:36 PM	#4
Greycamaroguy Drives: Cyber gray LT1/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: LaLa land... Posts: 119	You could cut your feet off... __________________ 6/26/10-Pulled into Elkins Chevrolet N.J.at 4:30 pm 6/26/10-Pulled out in my new Cyber Gray Camaro at 5:30. Great job Elkin! ------------------------------------------------ CAI/JBA axle-back exhaust/"Chevrolet" door sills/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_6E4GqNSA8

08-24-2010, 05:02 AM	#6
JUISSD Drives: 2010 White/IOM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,228	I'm only 6'1 but I wear a size 14. I was afraid I wouldn't have much room with a manual but the Camaro has a lot of leg/foot room. Of course I drive barefoot a lot too lol. __________________ 2010 White/IOM Camaro 2SS/RS M6

08-24-2010, 09:45 AM	#8
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	Directly above the pedals is an air vent and the frame to mount the whole plastic part to. Nothing you can cut out there. To the right of the gas pedal on the center hump there is a bit of plastic with nothing behind it. It really doesnt seem like there is anything that can be removed safely. What you probably would need to do is wear a slim fit shoe such as a driving shoe or a 'sketchers' style one. They have thin soles and slim design and may allow your foot to have enough room. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Imperial Blue \| CAI Inc, CAI \| Solo Hi Flow Cats \| X-Pipe \| Backup Camera \| PDIM

08-23-2010, 10:32 PM	#2
lakers67 Drives: Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 321	You could do that, but its going to look like crap! I am 6'7" and this vehicle has the most leg room I have seen for being a "fun car"! Also note that the non sunroof version has more headroom! I got the sunroof and have maybe less than an inch of headroom! I fear speed bumps and train tracks! LOL

08-23-2010, 10:36 PM	#5
typhoidfvr Drives: 2010 2SS RS package Black on black Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Deer Park, TX. Posts: 161 View My Garage	6'10"? 6'7"? Holy crap! How about a stretch camaro limo?! Just kidding, guys. At 5'10", it is just my jealousy showing through.

08-24-2010, 12:56 PM	#10
x626xBlack ARMY of one. Drives: 2011 Black SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston Tx. from Lafayette La. Posts: 823	I would go for breast...er .. Foot reduction... drop the floor a little and get ya a big ole pedal. __________________ Houston's very own H-Town Camaro Club

08-24-2010, 01:03 PM	#11
Z28RockStar Drives: 2SS/RS CGM 6M, 2007 Harley Deluxe Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 1,981	DUDE! do the mild dremmel mod, if anyone says anything even approaching a derogatory comment towards your mod BO UP IMMEDIATELY! lol __________________ Who doesn't love puppies and beer?

08-24-2010, 01:08 PM	#12
Grandeos Automotive Designer Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (LS3) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 832	I dont think you'll have much of a problem. If NBA players can drive this car, then so should you. I wear a size 14 and dont have any issues. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 (SIM/BLK)

08-24-2010, 01:10 PM	#13
04Ram2500Hemi Drives: 04 Ram 2500 & 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missoula, Montana Posts: 1,301	I only wear a size 14 so I can't help you- but I know I was very happy to find a car I could fit in (6'9" myself).

08-24-2010, 02:32 PM	#14
Mach Drives: White M6 1LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 1,676	Lebron James fits in one.. 18 shoe size. __________________ Pfadt Sway Bars - FE3 Suspension - Barton Shifter - IdealG's Clutch Master Cylinder - Trifecta - Vmax TB - Vararam Intake - MACE 25mm Insulator - Plenum Insulator - Ported/Gasket Matched Intake Manifold - Rx Catchcan - AAC DRL's - 4 Pack Aux Gauges - Steering Controls - AAC Afterburners - DIY Led Sidemarkers - ZL1 Front End Next mod: Done!

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