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afd660 · 07-31-2009, 09:48 AM

I was thinking about getting the 2010 camaro but was wondering how the seating position is on the new model. I sat in my friends 2001 SS camaro but didnt like how it felt when i sat in it.. the seating position was to low.. it was as if i was laying down.. i couldnt see the end of the hood.. and just overall didnt like how it was..even with adjusting the seat... is the new camaro's seating position like the older ones?? i'm over seas right now so i cant go test drive one but would like to just get some opinions.. thanks

jonathon

Hylton · 07-31-2009, 09:54 AM

It's kickass. Very adjustable. You just need someone to show you how to set it up. I also have 2 4th gens and I like those but these seats are better. BTW - I'm 6'1" and 225 lbs.

ftshark · 07-31-2009, 10:02 AM

Better learn the gangsta lean soon

Hylton · 07-31-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ftshark

Better learn the gangsta lean soon

Not at all!

ftshark · 07-31-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

Not at all!

What ever you say shortie

afd660 · 08-01-2009, 07:03 AM

any other opinions?? i dont want to have to do the gangsta lean like in the 4th gen.. i like sitting up like in my older porsche or my tundra.. lol.. thanks again

KJS · 08-01-2009, 07:09 AM

You can't compare one gen to another. The seating positions in the gen 5 rock.

Now, that being said, the only complaint seems to be the passenger seat is low and the height cannot be adjusted.

So you need to get 'em a pillow or get someone taller to ride shotgun

Supermans · 08-01-2009, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afd660

I was thinking about getting the 2010 camaro but was wondering how the seating position is on the new model. I sat in my friends 2001 SS camaro but didnt like how it felt when i sat in it.. the seating position was to low.. it was as if i was laying down.. i couldnt see the end of the hood.. and just overall didnt like how it was..even with adjusting the seat... is the new camaro's seating position like the older ones?? i'm over seas right now so i cant go test drive one but would like to just get some opinions.. thanks

jonathon

If you want to see the end of the hood, you will have to adjust your seat upwards to where there is about 1 and a half inches of space between your head and the roof in the non-sunroof Camaro.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJS

You can't compare one gen to another. The seating positions in the gen 5 rock.

Now, that being said, the only complaint seems to be the passenger seat is low and the height cannot be adjusted.

So you need to get 'em a pillow or get someone taller to ride shotgun

This is the biggest problem for shorter people sitting in the passenger side. They are staring at the dash... The passenger seat should have been 4 way adjustable as well..

afd660 · 08-01-2009, 10:05 AM

[QUOTE=Supermans;746214]If you want to see the end of the hood, you will have to adjust your seat upwards to where there is about 1 and a half inches of space between your head and the roof in the non-sunroof Camaro.

well not the end of my hood just most of it.. i'm 6'0.. i just dont like the 4th gen seating and hope that its not like that in the 5th gen.. lol.. thanks for the replys though

Teddydog · 08-01-2009, 10:10 AM

I had a 3rd gen (82 Berlinetta) from 87 to 95 and loved that car! I tried to like the 4th gens, but couldn't. I could not stand to sit in them. The 5th Gen felt great to me on my test drive. I'm 5' 11" and over 300 with a long torso. Yeah, my head was up near the roof with the seat all the way down and back, but it was fine.

Rob

Laserjen · 08-01-2009, 10:11 AM

I picked up my car Thursday night...and I was actually amazed at the range of adjustment...up/down, forward/back, tilt forward/back, and the steering wheel tilts and moves forward/back. I'm only 5'2" so I can't see the very front of the hood, but I see most of it (what a view with that hood scoop!), but then again I've never driven a car where I see the front of the hood. It just takes me awhile to get a feel for where the boundaries of the car are. Unless you have a super long torso, I don't see how you couldn't find a comfortable position without the gansta lean. Personally I prefer to sit up straight (or nearly so). Also, you don't want your seat too high, because then you run into visibility issues with the rearview mirror blocking your forward view (esp at a 4-way stop).

fbodfather · 08-01-2009, 05:19 PM

Funny you should ask....

Got an email on Thursday -- (and haven't had a chance to send it out to the community yet -- ) from Jim McIlvaine......for those of you into basketball -- yes, THAT Jim McIlvaine..........

He's 7' 1" tall -- (...a lil fella!...)

He bought a 2002 35th Anniversary Camaro Convertible -- when they were new -- and he fit in it -- the seat had to be the whole way back and reclined quite a bit - but he fit. He would NOT fit in a 2002 Coupe -- and forget fitting into a Mustang.

He tells me he just test-drove a 2010 Camaro -- and he fits!

I'll be sending his remarks out later next week......

camaroguy · 08-01-2009, 10:47 PM

The space is deceiving inside the camaro. Some people think its too small... And then when I see my brother who is 6'6" and weighs 370 lbs driving it and having room to wiggle.. He likes it..

ftshark · 08-06-2009, 02:20 PM

Just read page 2-4 of the manual

07-31-2009, 09:48 AM	#1
afd660 Drives: 2007 toyota tundra Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: new mexico Posts: 5	seating position I was thinking about getting the 2010 camaro but was wondering how the seating position is on the new model. I sat in my friends 2001 SS camaro but didnt like how it felt when i sat in it.. the seating position was to low.. it was as if i was laying down.. i couldnt see the end of the hood.. and just overall didnt like how it was..even with adjusting the seat... is the new camaro's seating position like the older ones?? i'm over seas right now so i cant go test drive one but would like to just get some opinions.. thanks jonathon

07-31-2009, 09:54 AM	#2
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,275	It's kickass. Very adjustable. You just need someone to show you how to set it up. I also have 2 4th gens and I like those but these seats are better. BTW - I'm 6'1" and 225 lbs. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

08-01-2009, 07:09 AM	#7
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,722 View My Garage	You can't compare one gen to another. The seating positions in the gen 5 rock. Now, that being said, the only complaint seems to be the passenger seat is low and the height cannot be adjusted. So you need to get 'em a pillow or get someone taller to ride shotgun __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

08-01-2009, 10:11 AM	#11
Laserjen Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: MD Posts: 203	I picked up my car Thursday night...and I was actually amazed at the range of adjustment...up/down, forward/back, tilt forward/back, and the steering wheel tilts and moves forward/back. I'm only 5'2" so I can't see the very front of the hood, but I see most of it (what a view with that hood scoop!), but then again I've never driven a car where I see the front of the hood. It just takes me awhile to get a feel for where the boundaries of the car are. Unless you have a super long torso, I don't see how you couldn't find a comfortable position without the gansta lean. Personally I prefer to sit up straight (or nearly so). Also, you don't want your seat too high, because then you run into visibility issues with the rearview mirror blocking your forward view (esp at a 4-way stop). __________________ Then: 2LT/RS Black/Black auto w/sunroof Now: 2SS/RS CRT/Black auto w/sunroof

08-06-2009, 02:20 PM	#14
ftshark Drives: 2010 1SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 170	Just read page 2-4 of the manual Attached Images __________________ :: Ordered 5/13/09 :: Delivered to Customer 10/6/09 :: 1SS/RS ~ AUTOMATIC ~ CYBER GRAY METALLIC ~ SILVER RALLY STRIPES

07-31-2009, 10:02 AM	#3
ftshark Drives: 2010 1SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 170	Better learn the gangsta lean soon

08-01-2009, 07:03 AM	#6
afd660 Drives: 2007 toyota tundra Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: new mexico Posts: 5	any other opinions?? i dont want to have to do the gangsta lean like in the 4th gen.. i like sitting up like in my older porsche or my tundra.. lol.. thanks again

08-01-2009, 10:05 AM	#9
afd660 Drives: 2007 toyota tundra Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: new mexico Posts: 5	[QUOTE=Supermans;746214]If you want to see the end of the hood, you will have to adjust your seat upwards to where there is about 1 and a half inches of space between your head and the roof in the non-sunroof Camaro. well not the end of my hood just most of it.. i'm 6'0.. i just dont like the 4th gen seating and hope that its not like that in the 5th gen.. lol.. thanks for the replys though

08-01-2009, 10:10 AM	#10
Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 453	I had a 3rd gen (82 Berlinetta) from 87 to 95 and loved that car! I tried to like the 4th gens, but couldn't. I could not stand to sit in them. The 5th Gen felt great to me on my test drive. I'm 5' 11" and over 300 with a long torso. Yeah, my head was up near the roof with the seat all the way down and back, but it was fine. Rob

08-01-2009, 05:19 PM	#12
fbodfather Drives: Camaros................ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seven Fields, PA (Pittsburgh) Posts: 4,523	Funny you should ask.... Got an email on Thursday -- (and haven't had a chance to send it out to the community yet -- ) from Jim McIlvaine......for those of you into basketball -- yes, THAT Jim McIlvaine.......... He's 7' 1" tall -- (...a lil fella!...) He bought a 2002 35th Anniversary Camaro Convertible -- when they were new -- and he fit in it -- the seat had to be the whole way back and reclined quite a bit - but he fit. He would NOT fit in a 2002 Coupe -- and forget fitting into a Mustang. He tells me he just test-drove a 2010 Camaro -- and he fits! I'll be sending his remarks out later next week......

08-01-2009, 10:47 PM	#13
camaroguy MJ is finally home! Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS Camaro M6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 219	The space is deceiving inside the camaro. Some people think its too small... And then when I see my brother who is 6'6" and weighs 370 lbs driving it and having room to wiggle.. He likes it..

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