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chevydude26 · 05-16-2009, 11:18 PM

i wish i was 6'5....:(

i hate being an average 5'10

56chevywagon · 05-16-2009, 11:19 PM

I'm 6'7" and just sat in a 1SS with a sunroof and I will say, I didn't have alot of head room...my hair was touching the headliner (but my hair was a bit long) but all in all, I fit fine...I will also admit that the non sunroof car that I sat in about a month ago had an inch or two more head room...

FLYNNZL1 · 05-16-2009, 11:21 PM

Can someone take some pictures to go with this tread?

chevydude26 · 05-16-2009, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vash

If it's a problem then drive a truck, suv or crossover.

Sports coupe with low drag are sleek and have a low roof.

Period...

Some people at Gm wanted it lower even but the crew down under held to a standard.

I have about 1 inch headroom in my vette and I just deal with it. Comes with the turf.

This car has like 5-6 inches more headroom than that.

one of the main designers begged really hard to not raise it an inch...

sure it would look really great and a better stance but gm had to make the decision based on comfort and safety standards

but i wonder how it would look if they didn't raise that inch...it would probably look a little longer and the area by the headlights and taillights would be slightly shorter and wider

Blue Joe · 05-16-2009, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supermans

I would go ahead and get yourself the Challenger in this case. Even 1/2 and inch from the roof is too close for comfort if you hit a bump on the road..

If you go with the challenger,make sure you get 2.One to drive and one to replace it in 3 yrs when the first one dies.

Supermans · 05-16-2009, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Joe

If you go with the challenger,make sure you get 2.One to drive and one to replace it in 3 yrs when the first one dies.

They do come with a lifetime powertrain warranty..

z06invb · 05-16-2009, 11:39 PM

I am 6' and drive a 01 Z 06 Vette so I am used to low headroom but dang the Camaro sure felt tight. I played around with the seat in a 2LT at the dealer here and I have clearance but the thing just feels tight. I was really surprised. My Vette has better headroom and also side and rear view as well. I am sure I can get used to the Camaro but I felt like I was in an old chopped top roadster. Also I have seen some talk about the mirror and it does seem to take up a lot of space since it seems you are looking out at near the top of the windshield on the thing.

I was not bumping my head or anything and it could be I am just not used to being in something with such small windows. I am going to want to spend some time driving one before I pull the trigger on an order I think.

Parker · 05-16-2009, 11:46 PM

I'm 6-5 and drove one a couple miles with the sunroof. My ideal position had my hair rubbing the top(way back with the lower cushion all the way down and a little up in the front), but a degree back in the seat and I was good to go. Better than the last Camaro, had to sorta sit bow legged. So when I get mine I should fit fine in my ideal position with 1/2 to 1 inch clearance, just have to make sure I keep my hair trimmed down.

Emher · 05-17-2009, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011CamaroConvertFan

I did a headroom comparo without sunroof on all the three pony car (coupes) and these are the numbers:
Challenger: 39.3"
Mustang: 38.5"
Camaro: 37.4"
Is sad but numbers speak for themselves.

Well then it might actually be okay for me then. I have PLENTY of room in the Mustang, and I'm 6'3". Must be differently proportioned than some of you guys.

Supermans · 05-17-2009, 06:14 AM

If your hair is touching the roof as you drive, it is time to shave your head and get yourself a Camaro

SRFnSNO · 05-17-2009, 07:10 AM

I am 6'4" and recently sat in both.
The RS with power seats was quickly adjusted so I fit. Haf a Good 3 Fingers of head room 1.5" - 2"

This past week sat in a RS with Sun Roof Head was close to Roof bout 1 Finger less than 1". But I just jumped in the car and Did not play with the seay except to put it back. then played with the sterio.

My $0.02

Amelia98 · 05-17-2009, 07:11 AM

I had two people sit in the driver's seat. On was 6'7" and very muscular. The other was pushing 300 pounds about 5'11". They were both shocked at how comfortable they were all the way around. You have to adjust the seat and steering wheel.

SScattergunSS · 05-18-2009, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z06invb

I am sure I can get used to the Camaro but I felt like I was in an old chopped top roadster. Also I have seen some talk about the mirror and it does seem to take up a lot of space since it seems you are looking out at near the top of the windshield on the thing.

You're absolutely right! And they've / I've got to find some way of getting that mirror up a little bit higher. It is set too low, and I really don't know why that is?

snizzle · 05-18-2009, 07:21 AM

Btw, this car is no longer in Chester. Not sure what happened to it, but it definitely isn't at the dealership anymore.

05-16-2009, 11:18 PM	#29
chevydude26 Drives: Future 2011 camaro convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,256	i wish i was 6'5....:( i hate being an average 5'10 __________________ I think i flip flopped on the ss bumper...it looks good man...it really does

05-16-2009, 11:19 PM	#30
56chevywagon Drives: 10 Camaro SS - 03 Silverado SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 75	I'm 6'7" and just sat in a 1SS with a sunroof and I will say, I didn't have alot of head room...my hair was touching the headliner (but my hair was a bit long) but all in all, I fit fine...I will also admit that the non sunroof car that I sat in about a month ago had an inch or two more head room... __________________ 2003 Silverado SS - Mods: Polished Radix S/C 3.10 pulley, Jerry's Transmissions Inc (Sprayed99) Built Tranny, Yank TT3000 Stall Converter, MSD Super Conductor 8.5 Wires, Airaid box w/ K&N Cone Filter, Flex-A-Lite 282 Elec. Fans, Flowmaster 50 Series Mufflers, Helwig Rear Anti Sway Bar, and a Shopman SS Bowtie. 2010 Camaro RS/SS- VIN 9852 - 2SS, RS Package, Inferno Orange w/ Cyber Gray Stripes, Inferno Orange Interior Accents, Body Color Engine Covers, Sunroof

05-17-2009, 06:14 AM	#38
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,729 View My Garage	If your hair is touching the roof as you drive, it is time to shave your head and get yourself a Camaro __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

05-17-2009, 07:11 AM	#40
Amelia98 Honorary Female Member =) Drives: Camaro and a PT Cruiser Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 262 View My Garage	I had two people sit in the driver's seat. On was 6'7" and very muscular. The other was pushing 300 pounds about 5'11". They were both shocked at how comfortable they were all the way around. You have to adjust the seat and steering wheel. __________________ Amelia Baltimore, MD 2SS/RS Rally Yellow, Black Interior, Catback, Airbox, Shorty Headers, Hurst, Grille Insert, Subwoofer, Engine Cover and 21" black Rims. VROOM VROOM

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SRFnSNO Drives: Blown & Flamed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jerzy Posts: 654 View My Garage	I am 6'4" and recently sat in both. The RS with power seats was quickly adjusted so I fit. Haf a Good 3 Fingers of head room 1.5" - 2" This past week sat in a RS with Sun Roof Head was close to Roof bout 1 Finger less than 1". But I just jumped in the car and Did not play with the seay except to put it back. then played with the sterio. My $0.02

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