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libertyforall · 06-01-2014, 10:37 PM

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Baggerjack · 06-02-2014, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by zim2323

BEWARE!!! I have Recaros, and I've got BAD leather burn and thread cutting through the loop. I have a new seat back/cover(?) that's at the dealer to schedule install. Not quite sure how to keep this from happening, but it is definitely a problem for me.

Anybody else have this problem? Might want to check. I never would have looked if I hadn't seen another post on the forum, which I can't find now.

I read about that the other day. I pick mine up on Wednesday and will attempt to find something to go around the seatbelt to prevent this.

Cheers,
Jack

SSMY1LE · 06-02-2014, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by zim2323

BEWARE!!! I have Recaros, and I've got BAD leather burn and thread cutting through the loop. I have a new seat back/cover(?) that's at the dealer to schedule install. Not quite sure how to keep this from happening, but it is definitely a problem for me.

Anybody else have this problem? Might want to check. I never would have looked if I hadn't seen another post on the forum, which I can't find now.

I don't use the loop, just reach back to put the belt on. I've heard that if you pull straight out then go across your body the issue will be gone.

zim2323 · 06-02-2014, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SSMY1LE

I don't use the loop, just reach back to put the belt on. I've heard that if you pull straight out then go across your body the issue will be gone.

If you don't use the loop, then yes, you're probably fine. I'm only 5'7", so I have to use the loop, as the seat is too far forward to reach back and grab it. I have a bad shoulder so reaching back that far is painful. When they replace the seat back, I'm going to see if it's possible to fashion some sort of black acrylic on the inside of the loop to protect the threads and lift the belt off the seat shoulder so it doesn't do this.

Kendall421 · 06-02-2014, 04:40 PM

You guys do realize the drivers seat reclines, right? They also adjust vertically up and down! I have mine all the way up as I like to sit high in the car. I am 6'1" and I would NOT have this car without a sunroof! It is my "sunny day" car only and when I am in it, the roof it open! LOVE it! If I roll the seat recline up, yep, my hair touches the ceiling and creates static. But I don't like sitting straight up anyway, it is really hard on your spine per my chiropractor! I prefer a little "guido" driving...lay the seat back about 30 degrees or so, and I have well over an inch of clearance to the roof with a roof in it and that is plenty. You want 3 inches, buy a truck! :o) My HD2500 Duramax has all that and then some! If going to track the car, then maybe I see the issue with a helmet on...but is 3/4 of an inch really going to make that much difference? (just ask your wife! LOL)

I have never owned a car with a sunroof, just T-Tops in my 82 Z28. I am super glad I got a roof in my 1LE! To each their own though! But this is a Racaro thread and the Racaro's...well, they set the 1LE interior apart from just the next SS on the lot! Love mine!

Darwood · 06-02-2014, 11:45 PM

Just remember it's torso length not overall height that determines if your head will hit or not. For example I'm 5'11" and my dad is 6'4" yet we sit at the same height. He has long legs and mine are kinda short.

Chris1SS1LE · 06-10-2014, 08:06 PM

You guys are lucky it took me six dealers to find a 1LE or ZL1 with recaro's. When I did it was heaven. So that was numero uno on the list, plus I also come from real sparco race seats and the recaro's feel like a lazy boy. Stock seats same as others it hit me right at the neck and just put my head in a weird angle.

Plus I plan to put more mileage on a track then the road.

Ray_Cam_SS · 06-10-2014, 08:40 PM

Good info ... I want Recaros also. I have a bad hip and need a comfortable seat.

KRich2587 · 06-10-2014, 09:10 PM

sunroof ruins the look of the car imo you dont get the roof ditch

Kendall421 · 06-10-2014, 09:15 PM

Gee, I don't think the roof is ruining anything about my Camaro...I would not have the car without it!! I love the roof for some open air and light!

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Originally Posted by KRich2587

sunroof ruins the look of the car imo you dont get the roof ditch

KRich2587 · 06-10-2014, 11:48 PM

like i said imo not being a dick about it plus my helmet would hit it on track lol

06-10-2014, 11:48 PM	#39
KRich2587 Drives: 2014 Summit White 1LE Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 432 View My Garage	like i said imo not being a dick about it plus my helmet would hit it on track lol Last edited by KRich2587; 06-11-2014 at 01:52 AM.

06-01-2014, 10:37 PM	#29
libertyforall Drives: '01 Camaro SS 'Vert; '02 Camaro RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: IL Posts: 363	^ Post photos...

06-02-2014, 04:40 PM	#33
Kendall421 Drives: 1969 Z28, 1982 Z28, 2014 SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 886	You guys do realize the drivers seat reclines, right? They also adjust vertically up and down! I have mine all the way up as I like to sit high in the car. I am 6'1" and I would NOT have this car without a sunroof! It is my "sunny day" car only and when I am in it, the roof it open! LOVE it! If I roll the seat recline up, yep, my hair touches the ceiling and creates static. But I don't like sitting straight up anyway, it is really hard on your spine per my chiropractor! I prefer a little "guido" driving...lay the seat back about 30 degrees or so, and I have well over an inch of clearance to the roof with a roof in it and that is plenty. You want 3 inches, buy a truck! :o) My HD2500 Duramax has all that and then some! If going to track the car, then maybe I see the issue with a helmet on...but is 3/4 of an inch really going to make that much difference? (just ask your wife! LOL) I have never owned a car with a sunroof, just T-Tops in my 82 Z28. I am super glad I got a roof in my 1LE! To each their own though! But this is a Racaro thread and the Racaro's...well, they set the 1LE interior apart from just the next SS on the lot! Love mine!

06-02-2014, 11:45 PM	#34
Darwood Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tejas Posts: 187	Just remember it's torso length not overall height that determines if your head will hit or not. For example I'm 5'11" and my dad is 6'4" yet we sit at the same height. He has long legs and mine are kinda short.

06-10-2014, 08:06 PM	#35
Chris1SS1LE Drives: 2014 Camaro Red Hot 1LE NPP Recaro Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 639	You guys are lucky it took me six dealers to find a 1LE or ZL1 with recaro's. When I did it was heaven. So that was numero uno on the list, plus I also come from real sparco race seats and the recaro's feel like a lazy boy. Stock seats same as others it hit me right at the neck and just put my head in a weird angle. Plus I plan to put more mileage on a track then the road.

06-10-2014, 08:40 PM	#36
Ray_Cam_SS Account Suspended Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 146	Good info ... I want Recaros also. I have a bad hip and need a comfortable seat.

06-10-2014, 09:10 PM	#37
KRich2587 Drives: 2014 Summit White 1LE Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 432 View My Garage	sunroof ruins the look of the car imo you dont get the roof ditch