Finally got to sit in one, question on head room. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

pruettfan · 05-08-2009, 07:51 PM

I went to Thoroughbred Chevrolet today and finally got to sit in the Camaro. The car was a 2LT with a sunroof. I am 6' and 200lbs. I generally sit in a more upright position than many due to the fusion of my back. I really like the seats. I would say they are better than most cars that cost much more. They are better than the seats in the Corvette in my opinion. The headroom is my only concern. Seated in my driving position my head or better said hair barely touches the headliner. I hope that without the sunroof there is a little more room. If someone knows I would love to know before I decide to order or not.

Overall I was very impressed with the quality of materials, fit and finish as well as ergonomics. My only grip at all is I wish they would have made the seats fold forward with the same system that they used in the 2004-2006 GTO. The lever that is used behind the seat only folds the seat forward, it does not move the whole seat forward which could be a bit of a pain on the rare occasion that I am hauling the kid around.

If anyone knows the answer to my headroom question please let me know.

BTW, Thoroghbred is charging MSRP, no markups at all and $1,000 deposit to order.

bluch · 05-08-2009, 08:05 PM

if you are concered about headroom. DON'T order a sunroof.

bluch · 05-08-2009, 08:05 PM

oh and btw

Travis64 · 05-08-2009, 08:11 PM

sunroof= less headroom about 3-4in

b4z · 05-08-2009, 08:49 PM

yeah. don't order the sunroof. the tracks are what takes away from the headroom.
It's not 3-4 inches, it's probably around a inch or so, but it makes a difference.

pruettfan · 05-08-2009, 08:51 PM

Didn't take pictures. All I had is my Iphone which is useless for a camera

Inspector 17 · 05-08-2009, 08:53 PM

I drove a 1LT with no sunroof on Wednesday. I am 6' and 195 lbs. I too drive in a very upright position. There was plenty of room above my head in that car. My salesman even mentioned how much room there was above my head and it was more than he expected. I would say there was at least 5-6 inches.

cyberbro · 05-08-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b4z

yeah. don't order the sunroof. the tracks are what takes away from the headroom.
It's not 3-4 inches, it's probably around a inch or so, but it makes a difference.

In the Camaro it's much more then an Inch. I would say close to 3"

No sunroof and you will be fine at 6'!

levi1922 · 05-08-2009, 08:55 PM

yeah, the sun roof will take some of the had room away. anddd you lose the cool reverse mohawk

Joe Remi · 05-08-2009, 09:07 PM

Was the seat dropped all the way?

LosXC451 · 05-08-2009, 09:09 PM

There is more headroom without the sunroof. IMO the sunroof is ugly and aa waste of money

Inspector 17 · 05-08-2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Remi

Was the seat dropped all the way?

In the one I drove, I dropped it at first (tons of room) and then raised it a bit (still had plenty of room).

pruettfan · 05-08-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Remi

Was the seat dropped all the way?

Yes, the sales guy even checked because he was surprised.

pruettfan · 05-08-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LosXC451

There is more headroom without the sunroof. IMO the sunroof is ugly and aa waste of money

I agree. I really like the reverse mohawk and I have had sun roofs in many cars and never used them once. I was mainly curious as to how much space is lost. Seems like I will have plenty of room.

05-08-2009, 07:51 PM	#1
pruettfan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS / 2011 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 333	Finally got to sit in one, question on head room. I went to Thoroughbred Chevrolet today and finally got to sit in the Camaro. The car was a 2LT with a sunroof. I am 6' and 200lbs. I generally sit in a more upright position than many due to the fusion of my back. I really like the seats. I would say they are better than most cars that cost much more. They are better than the seats in the Corvette in my opinion. The headroom is my only concern. Seated in my driving position my head or better said hair barely touches the headliner. I hope that without the sunroof there is a little more room. If someone knows I would love to know before I decide to order or not. Overall I was very impressed with the quality of materials, fit and finish as well as ergonomics. My only grip at all is I wish they would have made the seats fold forward with the same system that they used in the 2004-2006 GTO. The lever that is used behind the seat only folds the seat forward, it does not move the whole seat forward which could be a bit of a pain on the rare occasion that I am hauling the kid around. If anyone knows the answer to my headroom question please let me know. BTW, Thoroghbred is charging MSRP, no markups at all and $1,000 deposit to order.

05-08-2009, 08:05 PM	#2
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	if you are concered about headroom. DON'T order a sunroof. __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

05-08-2009, 08:05 PM	#3
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	oh and btw __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

05-08-2009, 08:55 PM	#9
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	yeah, the sun roof will take some of the had room away. anddd you lose the cool reverse mohawk __________________

05-08-2009, 09:09 PM	#11
LosXC451 Drives: 2010 SS SIM w/ RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	There is more headroom without the sunroof. IMO the sunroof is ugly and aa waste of money __________________ My car: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17740

05-08-2009, 08:11 PM	#4
Travis64 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1lt rs auto 4-9-11 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Long Island Posts: 754	sunroof= less headroom about 3-4in

05-08-2009, 08:49 PM	#5
b4z Drives: '06 Pontiac GTO M6, '19 F150 2.7TT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,425	yeah. don't order the sunroof. the tracks are what takes away from the headroom. It's not 3-4 inches, it's probably around a inch or so, but it makes a difference.

05-08-2009, 08:51 PM	#6
pruettfan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS / 2011 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 333	Didn't take pictures. All I had is my Iphone which is useless for a camera

05-08-2009, 08:53 PM	#7
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	I drove a 1LT with no sunroof on Wednesday. I am 6' and 195 lbs. I too drive in a very upright position. There was plenty of room above my head in that car. My salesman even mentioned how much room there was above my head and it was more than he expected. I would say there was at least 5-6 inches.

05-08-2009, 09:07 PM	#10
Joe Remi Drives: '17 Impala V6 LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Novato CA. Posts: 323	Was the seat dropped all the way?

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