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yellowrs · 10-29-2012, 01:03 PM

I just went on 600 mile roundtrip and love my SS and the way it cruises down the highway.
However all the sudden I am feeling real claustrophobic and wish there was more headroom.
I have never had the issue before until this weekend.
Anybody else feeling that way?
I have owned serveral sports cars and this is a 1st for me.

Obzen · 10-29-2012, 01:05 PM

Nope. I could see how one would though. It definitely got a boxed in style. To me its cozy, to others claustrophobic.

=Stephens= · 10-29-2012, 01:06 PM

Nope, better trade it in for a convertible. Problem solved.

Redliner1960 · 10-29-2012, 01:08 PM

I've had that feeling in several cars since I'm 6'5", but really it's no worse than several other cars I've owned.

JeffHudgensMD · 10-29-2012, 01:14 PM

I'm 6' and I drive 800 miles one weekend per month. It doesn't bother me... but then again I'm used to driving alot more than others. But my hair does touch the ceiling sometimes... I don't see how you 6'3 and up guys do it?

yellowrs · 10-29-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Redliner1960

I've had that feeling in several cars since I'm 6'5", but really it's no worse than several other cars I've owned.

I am between 6'2" and 6'4" depending on what 7-11 I am leaving.
I should test drive a convertible

Thanks

bb040 · 10-29-2012, 01:17 PM

nice part about a sunroof is if you feel closed in open the sunshade or the top

yellowrs · 10-29-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bb040

nice part about a sunroof is if you feel closed in open the sunshade or the top

I don't have a sun roof :(

christianmotox · 10-29-2012, 01:18 PM

There are a few companies out there that can add a Sunroof, My cousin got on for his silverado after he got it from the dealer.

Ebbsnflows · 10-29-2012, 01:18 PM

I feel that way...but I think it's the high-door frames that cause it for me. Luckily I have the sunroof which helps. Without that, it would probably drive me crazy.

Dawn55430 · 10-29-2012, 02:09 PM

When I test drove Camaros every interior was black without a sunroof and I felt that way, but loved the car so much, I ordered one anyway. Figured I would learn to adjust.

I got the gray interior and a sunroof and I can't believe how much of a difference they made. My car is so light and bright inside even with the shade on the sunroof closed, I never feel that way and I've got over 10,000 miles on him in just shy of 6 months, so I've logged the road time to know.

Trade it in for a convertible or one with a lighter interior and sunroof and you'll never feel closed in.

kostnkost · 10-29-2012, 02:44 PM

Felt that way when I test drove one without a sunroof. I knew right then and there if I wanted this car, a sunroof was a necessity.

Carls2SS · 10-29-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowrs

I am between 6'2" and 6'4" depending on what 7-11 I am leaving.
Thanks

That's Funny,right there

AZCamaroFan · 10-29-2012, 03:10 PM

i just have to say that is a beautiful SS

10-29-2012, 01:03 PM	#1
yellowrs Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS 426 V8 M/T Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 1,376	Claustrophobic issues I just went on 600 mile roundtrip and love my SS and the way it cruises down the highway. However all the sudden I am feeling real claustrophobic and wish there was more headroom. I have never had the issue before until this weekend. Anybody else feeling that way? I have owned serveral sports cars and this is a 1st for me. Attached Images

10-29-2012, 01:08 PM	#4
Redliner1960 Drives: 2012 2LT/RS White w/Orange Stripes Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 171	I've had that feeling in several cars since I'm 6'5", but really it's no worse than several other cars I've owned. __________________ Posting from Canton, Ohio - Home of the Football Hall of Fame CAI Cold Air Intake, RX Catchcan, Pro Art Vinyl Front and Rear, MRT V-2 Axleback Exhausts,Oracle lighting and American Racing Torque Thurst Wheels Team LLT - Proud Member of NEOCC

10-29-2012, 01:17 PM	#7
bb040 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS red jewl tintcoat Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cordova,TN Posts: 747 View My Garage	nice part about a sunroof is if you feel closed in open the sunshade or the top __________________

10-29-2012, 01:18 PM	#9
christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	There are a few companies out there that can add a Sunroof, My cousin got on for his silverado after he got it from the dealer. __________________

10-29-2012, 01:18 PM	#10
Ebbsnflows Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1-1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western NC Posts: 405	I feel that way...but I think it's the high-door frames that cause it for me. Luckily I have the sunroof which helps. Without that, it would probably drive me crazy. __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1/1LE

10-29-2012, 01:05 PM	#2
Obzen Pull up Cougar! Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,875	Nope. I could see how one would though. It definitely got a boxed in style. To me its cozy, to others claustrophobic.

10-29-2012, 01:06 PM	#3
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	Nope, better trade it in for a convertible. Problem solved.

10-29-2012, 01:14 PM	#5
JeffHudgensMD Drives: 2013 RS Camaro (2 LT) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA / Nashville, TN Posts: 136	I'm 6' and I drive 800 miles one weekend per month. It doesn't bother me... but then again I'm used to driving alot more than others. But my hair does touch the ceiling sometimes... I don't see how you 6'3 and up guys do it?

10-29-2012, 02:09 PM	#11
Dawn55430 Drives: 2023 Radiant Red 2LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 283 View My Garage	When I test drove Camaros every interior was black without a sunroof and I felt that way, but loved the car so much, I ordered one anyway. Figured I would learn to adjust. I got the gray interior and a sunroof and I can't believe how much of a difference they made. My car is so light and bright inside even with the shade on the sunroof closed, I never feel that way and I've got over 10,000 miles on him in just shy of 6 months, so I've logged the road time to know. Trade it in for a convertible or one with a lighter interior and sunroof and you'll never feel closed in.

10-29-2012, 02:44 PM	#12
kostnkost Roof expert detail noob Drives: 2013 BRM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 822	Felt that way when I test drove one without a sunroof. I knew right then and there if I wanted this car, a sunroof was a necessity.

10-29-2012, 03:10 PM	#14
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,450	i just have to say that is a beautiful SS