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rocknroll_jeph · 04-08-2014, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

I was hoping this was a mod for more headroom....guess that mod would be to get a convertible.

Agreed. I wish the seat would go lower. I'm well over 6ft as well and would like a bit more headroom. I haven't tried driving with a helmet on, but I don't think it would be comfortable, as it is now my hair just brushes the top on wild hair days.

maddoggyusa · 04-08-2014, 11:41 AM

I think my driver seat can already touch the rear seat.

now if you could lower the seat 2 inches or so, you'd have lots of new camaro5 buddies!

Dupree878 · 04-08-2014, 07:12 PM

This is what's funny about different body builds. I'm 6'4" but all my height is in my torso. I only have a 32" inseam, the same as my 5'8" father.
When I have the seat all the way back I strain to put the car into 3rd gear. I usually keep it 3" or so forward. The problem I have is having to lean my seat back so my head isn't rubbing the roof. This is why I had to get a non-sunroof car. When I'm in 'race' position, my head is pushing hard against the roof and I'm still not as forward and straight as I'd like to be.

ArchDuke · 07-24-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GMTool

That was my first thought also, more headroom. I sat in a Camaro the other day without a sunroof and was surprised with the increased headroom without a sunroof.
I am 6'1" and have plenty of legroom, but I am always wanting my steering wheel to telescope closer to me. My arms and legs are proportioned, but sometimes I feel like I am reaching too far for the steering wheel.

I had the same issue and decided to add spacers to lower the steering column, 3 washers in front and 2 in the back both sides. This worked well although wheel cuts across the IP cluster view, with HUD I don't care and I am much more comfortable. For the front bolt I would recommend replacing longer ones, someone told me three treads should show above the nut and with 3 washers it is pretty much 0-1 thread.

PalmerGA · 07-24-2014, 05:08 PM

There's 4 or 5 inches of space behind the front seats? Not on mine.

Rocki · 07-24-2014, 05:18 PM

Cool mod 21!

My sales guy was a super tall and I giggled when I saw him squeeze in my car for the test drive. When he told me he owned a 2010 with a sunroof I thought he was joking at first.

gen=5 · 07-30-2025, 08:40 AM

I know this is a very old post,and I just bought a 2SS 2014 convertible ,and we are going to drill out the bolts so the seat reclines all the way back,but that bracket would be nice, where did you get it, as you didn’t really show how you put it in either..I’m a crippled army veteran,and I need the seat to go back more just get in to one now,if there’s a bracket forsale can you list the website thanks..

gen=5 · 07-30-2025, 09:09 AM

Tried to PM YOU BUT IT SAID YOU HAVE BLOCKED ALL MEMBERS FROM SENDING A PM, ?

04-08-2014, 07:12 PM	#45
Dupree878 Drives: '13 Dusk Edition 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 600	This is what's funny about different body builds. I'm 6'4" but all my height is in my torso. I only have a 32" inseam, the same as my 5'8" father. When I have the seat all the way back I strain to put the car into 3rd gear. I usually keep it 3" or so forward. The problem I have is having to lean my seat back so my head isn't rubbing the roof. This is why I had to get a non-sunroof car. When I'm in 'race' position, my head is pushing hard against the roof and I'm still not as forward and straight as I'd like to be. __________________

07-24-2014, 05:08 PM	#47
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	There's 4 or 5 inches of space behind the front seats? Not on mine. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

07-30-2025, 08:40 AM	#49
gen=5 Drives: 13 ZL1 vert blac fastlane/LPE 750 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: houston Posts: 1,322 View My Garage	I know this is a very old post,and I just bought a 2SS 2014 convertible ,and we are going to drill out the bolts so the seat reclines all the way back,but that bracket would be nice, where did you get it, as you didn’t really show how you put it in either..I’m a crippled army veteran,and I need the seat to go back more just get in to one now,if there’s a bracket forsale can you list the website thanks.. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=346589 CHECK OUT THE BUILDING OF MY RANCH FOR DISABLED VETS, COMPLETE WITH A GUN RANGE .

07-30-2025, 09:09 AM	#50
gen=5 Drives: 13 ZL1 vert blac fastlane/LPE 750 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: houston Posts: 1,322 View My Garage	Tried to PM YOU BUT IT SAID YOU HAVE BLOCKED ALL MEMBERS FROM SENDING A PM, ? __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=346589 CHECK OUT THE BUILDING OF MY RANCH FOR DISABLED VETS, COMPLETE WITH A GUN RANGE .

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04-08-2014, 11:41 AM	#44
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	I think my driver seat can already touch the rear seat. now if you could lower the seat 2 inches or so, you'd have lots of new camaro5 buddies!

07-24-2014, 05:18 PM	#48
Rocki Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS RRM Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 86	Cool mod 21! My sales guy was a super tall and I giggled when I saw him squeeze in my car for the test drive. When he told me he owned a 2010 with a sunroof I thought he was joking at first.