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heRS · 03-08-2011, 10:04 AM

Try adjusting the steering wheel too. It telescopes in and out and goes up and down. That might allow you to lean the seat further back.

We really do have lots of helpful folks around here, meybe one of them will post soon.

Jstyle · 03-08-2011, 10:05 AM

Yes the seat is all the way down and as far back as I can reach the wheel.

Jstyle · 03-08-2011, 10:06 AM

Does the wheel extend? I only thought it went up and down.

heRS · 03-08-2011, 10:07 AM

heheh edited my first post - yes it telescopes too.

PoorMansCamaro · 03-08-2011, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heRS

Try adjusting the steering wheel too. It telescopes in and out and goes up and down. That might allow you to lean the seat further back.

We really do have lots of helpful folks around here, meybe one of them will post soon.

lol, had there been a real solution that he hasn't already tried, I would have given him that answer.

Anything short of putting in a racing seat, I don't think there's anything he can do...

heRS · 03-08-2011, 10:15 AM

Was typed with a wry smile and now I will add a J/K just for you, Poormanscamaro. Racing seat is a good idea. It would drive me nuts if my hair rubbed against the headliner.

KMPrenger · 03-08-2011, 10:18 AM

Try telescoping the steering wheel...if that dont do it for ya...then QUICK....trade it back in for one without a sunroof! lol (Sorry I know thats not a big help either).

But I really think I'd hate having to lean way back, extend my arms forward all the time without being able to rest them and drive, and see nothing but the roof in the top half of my vision.

Jstyle · 03-08-2011, 10:25 AM

Awesome I will give that a try. I emailed the dealer just to see if they will take it back... it remains to be seen.

2Muchmark · 03-08-2011, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jstyle

Ok I picked up my IOM 2SS with the sunroof on Saturday and I love it. The only problem I have is when I test drove it I had a hat on so I didn't notice I was too tall. Now that I drove to work this morning my hair rubs all against the headliner. I tried dropping the seat all the way down and leaning it back as far as I felt safe and my head still rubs. I even slouch a bit but it is still a problem. Unless I really REALLY slouch my hair get's all static charged by the end so it sticks straight up and thats not a good thing for meetings all day in the office.

Any ideas? Is there any mods I can do to drop it a little lower?

Hi Jstyle,

How tall are you?

I am 6'3" and was concerned because I bought my Camaro without ever driving one or sitting in it first. I fit perfectly in mine after adjusting the seat. (Pushing it all the way back gives me my leg room, and dropping it almost to the bottom and reclining back gives me headroom to spare. Is it possible you haven't found all of the controls for your seat yet?

2010 SSRS · 03-08-2011, 10:41 AM

Lmao at some of the responses, but good luck to you.

cab2g · 03-08-2011, 10:53 AM

My advice is to use the telescoping ability of the steering wheel if you haven't already so you can reach the wheel better.

DangerZL1 · 03-08-2011, 11:15 AM

I know it's an extreme solution, but I think there was a member on this forum who traded his SS with a sunroof in for one without it. I don't think he found a workable solution to the height problem. The sunroof really becomes an issue for those who wear a helmet at the track.

boltmark · 03-08-2011, 11:20 AM

when you all are talking about the telescoping wheel you are only talking about moving it up and down correct? It doesn't actually move out toward you does it?

Sasquatch · 03-08-2011, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorhead

Buy a truck you sasquatch. LOL

Should have bought it without the sunroof

srsly, not cool.

03-08-2011, 10:04 AM	#15
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Try adjusting the steering wheel too. It telescopes in and out and goes up and down. That might allow you to lean the seat further back. We really do have lots of helpful folks around here, meybe one of them will post soon. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

03-08-2011, 10:07 AM	#18
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	heheh edited my first post - yes it telescopes too. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

03-08-2011, 10:15 AM	#20
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Was typed with a wry smile and now I will add a J/K just for you, Poormanscamaro. Racing seat is a good idea. It would drive me nuts if my hair rubbed against the headliner. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

03-08-2011, 10:18 AM	#21
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,967	Try telescoping the steering wheel...if that dont do it for ya...then QUICK....trade it back in for one without a sunroof! lol (Sorry I know thats not a big help either). But I really think I'd hate having to lean way back, extend my arms forward all the time without being able to rest them and drive, and see nothing but the roof in the top half of my vision. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

03-08-2011, 10:41 AM	#24
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Lmao at some of the responses, but good luck to you. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

03-08-2011, 10:05 AM	#16
Jstyle Drives: 2016 White 2SS on order Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 124	Yes the seat is all the way down and as far back as I can reach the wheel.

03-08-2011, 10:06 AM	#17
Jstyle Drives: 2016 White 2SS on order Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 124	Does the wheel extend? I only thought it went up and down.

03-08-2011, 10:25 AM	#22
Jstyle Drives: 2016 White 2SS on order Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 124	Awesome I will give that a try. I emailed the dealer just to see if they will take it back... it remains to be seen.

03-08-2011, 10:53 AM	#25
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	My advice is to use the telescoping ability of the steering wheel if you haven't already so you can reach the wheel better. __________________

03-08-2011, 11:15 AM	#26
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,936	I know it's an extreme solution, but I think there was a member on this forum who traded his SS with a sunroof in for one without it. I don't think he found a workable solution to the height problem. The sunroof really becomes an issue for those who wear a helmet at the track.

03-08-2011, 11:20 AM	#27
boltmark Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2 SS/RS IOM Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: il Posts: 1,275	when you all are talking about the telescoping wheel you are only talking about moving it up and down correct? It doesn't actually move out toward you does it?

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