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Camaro509 · 09-28-2009, 11:10 AM

Shouldn't our significant others be adoring us as we drive the vehicle instead of looking 'out' of it?

VenomZ302 · 09-28-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by O2BQIK

This is curious to me. My wife is only 5'4", and she has not complained once about this. I don't think she would hold her tongue about it either, so for some reason she's not having a problem.

My wife didn't mention it and she is also 5'4", but as soon as I said something about the seat height, she said that she might like being able to raise it a little bit, but she was basically fine with it as is.

JDBeck23 · 09-28-2009, 11:15 AM

my dad at 6'2'' sat in the passenger seat and immediately asked... "How the $#%@ do you see outta this thing!?" Im about 4 inches shorter than him, so you can imagine he thought he was gonna die shortly!

Number_9 · 09-28-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro509

Shouldn't our significant others be adoring us as we drive the vehicle instead of looking 'out' of it?

The narcissist in me says +1.

AZCamaroFan · 09-28-2009, 11:33 AM

The dash/hood, and door height is one of those things that i just can't comprehend. They've built great looking Camaro's in the past without supersizing the height. I'd love a Q and A session with the people that make these decisions.

HDDAN · 09-28-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoss

The wives and girl friends cannot see out with the passenger seat......when it is full forward? I never thought of this as a problem. I'm not 5'1" and I was never told!

How tall is your lady?

My wife is five feet tall. I am six feet and I have my seat adjusted higher than her's will go so I understand her complaints. Moving the seat forward creats airbag issues as in being too close to it if it deploys.

Speedfreak · 09-28-2009, 01:35 PM

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=caverman;977591] He said there is around 800 sensors in the seat and that they have to go through all new saftey crash testing. He also said there is one for leather seats and one for cloth seats (leather=heated seats; cloth=not). Sounds like it's going to be an electric adjustment not manual...otherwise why would the leather/cloth make a

That has to be the lamest most offensive thing I have ever heard. No wonder these car companies can't make any money...........

I am sure its related to the "smart" airbags

LewisB22 · 09-28-2009, 02:20 PM

If you really want to fix it, buy a drivers seat from a right side drive car. I know thats not much of an option right now, but most likely all of the bolts are in the same position making it an easy modification. I did this for my wife in my Mitsubishi 3000gt. She loves being able to raise the seat up, as well as having the side and lumbar supports that she can adjust for those long rides. All I had to do was bring power over from the drivers seat. The connection for monitoring the seat belt was the same on both the old and new seat. And before you ask, yes i have a Camaro on order Cyber Gray/Black 2SS. Going to keep the 3000gt though.

rolnslo · 09-28-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LewisB22

If you really want to fix it, buy a drivers seat from a right side drive car. I know thats not much of an option right now, but most likely all of the bolts are in the same position making it an easy modification. I did this for my wife in my Mitsubishi 3000gt. She loves being able to raise the seat up, as well as having the side and lumbar supports that she can adjust for those long rides. All I had to do was bring power over from the drivers seat. The connection for monitoring the seat belt was the same on both the old and new seat. And before you ask, yes i have a Camaro on order Cyber Gray/Black 2SS. Going to keep the 3000gt though.

Be careful with that option. Given that the passenger seat in LHD cars detects the presence and weight of the passenger to know when to enable/disable/reduce airbag deployment, the driver's seat from a RHD car may not contain those same sensors.

Arkanian · 09-28-2009, 02:41 PM

I think it would be a great idea for an electric seat on the passenger side, I am 5'9 and when I went out to do the test drive I was in the passenger seat until my salesmen got the car in a position to let me drive, my head was slightly skimming the roof and when we switched spots he had to crunch down some cause he is around 6'5 or better...

MidlifeZ28 · 09-28-2009, 02:48 PM

My wife is 5' 3'' and does complain about the seat height. Any OEM modification would be appreciated.

Capstone · 09-28-2009, 02:49 PM

My wife is 5'2" hasn't said anything yet about the pass seat height... but, she probably doesn't really want to see the road when I'm driving...

honestly, I think she wants an "Oh Sh&t" handle instead of a higher seat...

rayhawk · 09-28-2009, 04:03 PM

Anyone remember when a seat was just a seat?

It sure is complicated now.

Camaro509 · 09-28-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Capstone

My wife is 5'2" hasn't said anything yet about the pass seat height... but, she probably doesn't really want to see the road when I'm driving...

honestly, I think she wants an "Oh Sh&t" handle instead of a higher seat...

Never really noticed, but again wasn't looking for one since I'll be the pilot in mine 99.999999infitiy % of the time, but these don't have the passenger 'oh crap handle'?

09-28-2009, 11:10 AM	#15
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09-28-2009, 11:15 AM	#17
JDBeck23 Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: King George, Va Posts: 881	my dad at 6'2'' sat in the passenger seat and immediately asked... "How the $#%@ do you see outta this thing!?" Im about 4 inches shorter than him, so you can imagine he thought he was gonna die shortly! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS CGM American Racing Headers, Magnaflow axle back, Roto-Fab CAI, Audio Integrations Sub box, Alpine Type R 10, Alpine MRP-500 amp, Pro Clips iPhone Mount

09-28-2009, 02:48 PM	#25
MidlifeZ28 Drives: Yellow 2SSrs 2G1FK1EJXA9110386 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 199 View My Garage	My wife is 5' 3'' and does complain about the seat height. Any OEM modification would be appreciated. __________________ Rally Yellow 2SS/RS with Black Rally Stripes & Ground Effects Package, Grey/Black interior, Yellow Engine Cover, Chrome gas cap, side accents, 20" Polished Wheels, rear blackout package. VIN: 10386 MSRP $40,100

09-28-2009, 04:03 PM	#27
rayhawk Drives: Cadillac CTS-V Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,065 View My Garage	Anyone remember when a seat was just a seat? It sure is complicated now. __________________

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09-28-2009, 11:33 AM	#19
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,467	The dash/hood, and door height is one of those things that i just can't comprehend. They've built great looking Camaro's in the past without supersizing the height. I'd love a Q and A session with the people that make these decisions.

09-28-2009, 02:20 PM	#22
LewisB22 Drives: 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT/2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 88	If you really want to fix it, buy a drivers seat from a right side drive car. I know thats not much of an option right now, but most likely all of the bolts are in the same position making it an easy modification. I did this for my wife in my Mitsubishi 3000gt. She loves being able to raise the seat up, as well as having the side and lumbar supports that she can adjust for those long rides. All I had to do was bring power over from the drivers seat. The connection for monitoring the seat belt was the same on both the old and new seat. And before you ask, yes i have a Camaro on order Cyber Gray/Black 2SS. Going to keep the 3000gt though.

09-28-2009, 02:41 PM	#24
Arkanian "World of Warcraft" Gamer Drives: IBM 2SS/RS LS3 AFO Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pleasant Garden, NC Posts: 96	I think it would be a great idea for an electric seat on the passenger side, I am 5'9 and when I went out to do the test drive I was in the passenger seat until my salesmen got the car in a position to let me drive, my head was slightly skimming the roof and when we switched spots he had to crunch down some cause he is around 6'5 or better...

09-28-2009, 02:49 PM	#26
Capstone Drives: . Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: . Posts: 279	My wife is 5'2" hasn't said anything yet about the pass seat height... but, she probably doesn't really want to see the road when I'm driving... honestly, I think she wants an "Oh Sh&t" handle instead of a higher seat...