May be a long shot but... question on head room - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

CFrance · 07-09-2018, 05:05 PM

Hi All!

I currently own a base model v6 and I am finally ready to move up to a ZL1.

I plan on getting a coupe and I wouldn't mind having a sunroof although I don't have to have one.

I want to make sure I have a enough head room to wear a helmet with a sunroof, however, there isn't a Z close by that has a sunroof that I can go sit in and check the head room in.

If I sit in my V6 with a helmet and have 2+ inches of room, would that mean I would probably be fine in a Z with a sunroof?

Thanks!

LETHAL2SS · 07-09-2018, 05:34 PM

I've never had to worry about this, BUT I have heard there is quite a bit less headroom in the Sunroof cars.

StingrayblueSS · 07-09-2018, 06:47 PM

I'm 6'2 and have to recline the seat when I wear a helmet because of the sunroof frame.

SteveM12065 · 07-09-2018, 10:23 PM

I currently have a Camaro convertible SS 2013 I went and test-drove a sunroof ZL1 2013 and it was very uncomfortable without a helmet on. I had to sit somewhat cockeyed. I'm 6'1". I would not make a commitment to buy one until I physically sat in it and drove it it was very uncomfortable I would not buy one for myself.

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Inferno dogg · 07-10-2018, 06:59 AM

don't quote me but I think you loose about 2" with sunroof.I have an SS RS and its not uncomfortable but I don't race mine there for no helmet issue.If I had to wear one proly wouldn't like it much.I'm 6'.

SecondZ28 · 07-10-2018, 01:20 PM

I'm 6'3" and have just enough headroom to sit comfortably with my sunroof.

A helmet would be tough

pyroguy · 07-10-2018, 01:35 PM

Unless you switch to the Recaro seats, you should be able to test fit with any Camaro with a sunroof. However, the sunroof does take substantial headroom out.

Linker239 · 07-10-2018, 02:24 PM

I'm 6'2" and I have a sunroof in mine. With a helmet it's a tight squeeze but it's bearable.

600hp-lpe · 07-10-2018, 03:44 PM

skip the sunroof - esp. if you are going to wear a helmet in the car.

gringo · 07-12-2018, 06:13 PM

Just get a convertible ZL1. Unlimited headroom!

07-09-2018, 05:05 PM	#1
CFrance Drives: 2013 ZL1, 2013 LS Join Date: May 2013 Location: PNW Posts: 106 View My Garage	May be a long shot but... question on head room Hi All! I currently own a base model v6 and I am finally ready to move up to a ZL1. I plan on getting a coupe and I wouldn't mind having a sunroof although I don't have to have one. I want to make sure I have a enough head room to wear a helmet with a sunroof, however, there isn't a Z close by that has a sunroof that I can go sit in and check the head room in. If I sit in my V6 with a helmet and have 2+ inches of room, would that mean I would probably be fine in a Z with a sunroof? Thanks!

07-09-2018, 05:34 PM	#2
LETHAL2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 413	I've never had to worry about this, BUT I have heard there is quite a bit less headroom in the Sunroof cars. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS-Mods: Nightfury cam, CNC ported LS3 heads, CNC ported TB, Ported Intake, RX Catch Can, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mantic 9000 Clutch, TSP 1 7/8 headers, catless NPP, BMR trailing arms, MMR Z/28 Reps 20" gloss black. SOLD 2011 Red Jewel Tintcoat 2SS-Mods: Edlebrock E Force S/C w/ 3" pulley swap,Texas Speed roller Boost Cam 227/235, 641"/649", 114 LSA, PRC Ported Heads, Ported TB,ARH 1 7/8 headers, McLeod RST twin disk 1000 hp clutch, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 620whp

07-10-2018, 01:20 PM	#6
SecondZ28 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 807	I'm 6'3" and have just enough headroom to sit comfortably with my sunroof. A helmet would be tough __________________ '13 ZL1 '06 TBSS '98 TJ '87 GN

07-10-2018, 01:35 PM	#7
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,914 View My Garage	Unless you switch to the Recaro seats, you should be able to test fit with any Camaro with a sunroof. However, the sunroof does take substantial headroom out. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

07-10-2018, 02:24 PM	#8
Linker239 Drives: 2022 WC 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Searcy, Arkansas Posts: 2,466 View My Garage	I'm 6'2" and I have a sunroof in mine. With a helmet it's a tight squeeze but it's bearable. __________________ Current 2022 Wild Cherrry 2SS; Recaros, NPP, 5 Split Spoke Polished Rims, Satin Black Package Ordered 7-11-2023 1100: Riptide Blue 2SS, Not Built 2023 Red Hot 1LT RS V6; Sold 2010 VR 1LT RS; Sold

07-09-2018, 06:47 PM	#3
StingrayblueSS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 901	I'm 6'2 and have to recline the seat when I wear a helmet because of the sunroof frame.

07-09-2018, 10:23 PM	#4
SteveM12065 Drives: 2013 Summit white 2ss RS L99 conver Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 52	I currently have a Camaro convertible SS 2013 I went and test-drove a sunroof ZL1 2013 and it was very uncomfortable without a helmet on. I had to sit somewhat cockeyed. I'm 6'1". I would not make a commitment to buy one until I physically sat in it and drove it it was very uncomfortable I would not buy one for myself. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk

07-10-2018, 06:59 AM	#5
Inferno dogg Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 157	don't quote me but I think you loose about 2" with sunroof.I have an SS RS and its not uncomfortable but I don't race mine there for no helmet issue.If I had to wear one proly wouldn't like it much.I'm 6'.

07-10-2018, 03:44 PM	#9
600hp-lpe Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH Posts: 4,788	skip the sunroof - esp. if you are going to wear a helmet in the car.

07-12-2018, 06:13 PM	#10
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	Just get a convertible ZL1. Unlimited headroom!