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Kelpie · 05-16-2009, 12:48 PM

Our local Chevy dealer (heritage Chevrolet in Chester) just got in a silver RS (no sunroof) and it doesn't have enough headroom for me. I'm 6'5" and have a hard time finding a car that fits me. The Challenger has enough headroom though, but doesn't have the power and gas mileage of the Camaro. I liked everything else about the car.

avol2 · 05-16-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelpie

Our local Chevy dealer (heritage Chevrolet in Chester) just got in a silver RS (no sunroof) and it doesn't have enough headroom for me. I'm 6'5" and have a hard time finding a car that fits me. The Challenger has enough headroom though, but doesn't have the power and gas mileage of the Camaro. I liked everything else about the car.

obvious question, but sometimes not thought of... did you lower the seat and tilt it??? I know that seat lowers alot, because evertime my hubby drives it I have to raise it back up

wildpaws · 05-16-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelpie

Our local Chevy dealer (heritage Chevrolet in Chester) just got in a silver RS (no sunroof) and it doesn't have enough headroom for me. I'm 6'5" and have a hard time finding a car that fits me. The Challenger has enough headroom though, but doesn't have the power and gas mileage of the Camaro. I liked everything else about the car.

Someone posted on the forums that was 6'8" and he had enough headroom with the seat properly adjusted.
Clyde

pruettfan · 05-16-2009, 01:16 PM

I am 6' and sit very upright. I cannot fit well with a sunroof but when I sat in a non sunroof car I was amazed at the difference. I suspect that at 6' 8" not many cars are comfortable. You may want to check the G8 GT it is no Camaro but it is pretty spacious.

LDGn63 · 05-16-2009, 01:16 PM

kelpie must have a long torso to leg ratio...
but +1 on lowering the seat.

Richochet83 · 05-16-2009, 01:27 PM

I just got off the phone with a sales rep at Heritage Chevrolet in Chester and dammit that car isn't even for sale...Good thing because I would have be on my way with a big ass check if it was.

*mlee* · 05-16-2009, 01:28 PM

6.5 is tough for headroom in a lot of cars especially the Japanese ones. Seat needs to be at lowest setting and layed back a bit. The telescoping wheel to full extent also. I'm sure you had no problem with leg room in the Camaro.

a6pk2go · 05-16-2009, 01:31 PM

You can always wait for the vert and just leave the top down. Problem solved. NEXT!!!

snizzle · 05-16-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelpie

Our local Chevy dealer (heritage Chevrolet in Chester) just got in a silver RS (no sunroof) and it doesn't have enough headroom for me. I'm 6'5" and have a hard time finding a car that fits me. The Challenger has enough headroom though, but doesn't have the power and gas mileage of the Camaro. I liked everything else about the car.

Is it just a showcar? It would be roughly a 20 min drive for me but i'd like to check it out if it's still there.

Hemlawk · 05-16-2009, 01:57 PM

You might have to unbolt the seat and remount it further back.

I was told you can do this with LS1 f-bdoies...

Scotsman · 05-16-2009, 02:06 PM

6'5" Here and fit perfectly........with sunroof. Take your time to fiddle around with the power seat controls and you should find your proper fit

fireresq157 · 05-16-2009, 03:36 PM

Your seat was not adjusted properly at 6'7 and long torso I fit with about 1/2 - 1 inch to spare. No go with sunroof.

patriotpa · 05-16-2009, 03:38 PM

5'11" I fit fine even w/o the seat clear down. I don't lay down when I drive, either.

Top Thrill · 05-16-2009, 03:48 PM

6'4" here and I drive a 2LT with a sun roof and it was fine. I could feel the roof at times when I leaned foward to turn my head but not like I hit the roof or anything. You need to go back and try again. Make sure it has the power seat and lower it all the way down. Sit in the car and adjust the tilt and the back from there. I think you will find you just needed to play with the seat some to make it fit you.

05-16-2009, 12:48 PM	#1
Kelpie Camaro prospect Drives: 08 Chevy Colorado, 04 Impala Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 9	Very Disappointed. Not enough headroom. Our local Chevy dealer (heritage Chevrolet in Chester) just got in a silver RS (no sunroof) and it doesn't have enough headroom for me. I'm 6'5" and have a hard time finding a car that fits me. The Challenger has enough headroom though, but doesn't have the power and gas mileage of the Camaro. I liked everything else about the car.

05-16-2009, 01:16 PM	#5
LDGn63 Drives: WNABEE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 538 View My Garage	kelpie must have a long torso to leg ratio... but +1 on lowering the seat. __________________ Why oh Why? Windshield=10" vertical mirror= 3 7/8" (that's almost 4") vertical that means that the mirror is 38.75% the size of the vertical windshield... it sure seems like the ratio could be better... just sayin.... our collective MIRROR patch: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24612

05-16-2009, 01:27 PM	#6
Richochet83 Drives: SIM 2LT Camaro RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 485	I just got off the phone with a sales rep at Heritage Chevrolet in Chester and dammit that car isn't even for sale...Good thing because I would have be on my way with a big ass check if it was. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23412

05-16-2009, 01:28 PM	#7
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	6.5 is tough for headroom in a lot of cars especially the Japanese ones. Seat needs to be at lowest setting and layed back a bit. The telescoping wheel to full extent also. I'm sure you had no problem with leg room in the Camaro. __________________

05-16-2009, 02:06 PM	#11
Scotsman Auto Pilot Drives: Gunmetal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 1,307	6'5" Here and fit perfectly........with sunroof. Take your time to fiddle around with the power seat controls and you should find your proper fit __________________ "Let the rest of the world dream of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and dinky little British two-seaters. In this country speed doesn't look like that." Got SS?

05-16-2009, 01:16 PM	#4
pruettfan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS / 2011 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 333	I am 6' and sit very upright. I cannot fit well with a sunroof but when I sat in a non sunroof car I was amazed at the difference. I suspect that at 6' 8" not many cars are comfortable. You may want to check the G8 GT it is no Camaro but it is pretty spacious.

05-16-2009, 01:31 PM	#8
a6pk2go Drives: ... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ... Posts: 1,721	You can always wait for the vert and just leave the top down. Problem solved. NEXT!!!

05-16-2009, 01:57 PM	#10
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,067	You might have to unbolt the seat and remount it further back. I was told you can do this with LS1 f-bdoies...

05-16-2009, 03:36 PM	#12
fireresq157 Drives: 1997 SS & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,027	Your seat was not adjusted properly at 6'7 and long torso I fit with about 1/2 - 1 inch to spare. No go with sunroof.

05-16-2009, 03:38 PM	#13
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	5'11" I fit fine even w/o the seat clear down. I don't lay down when I drive, either.

05-16-2009, 03:48 PM	#14
Top Thrill BOD 5/28/09 #13485 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 913	6'4" here and I drive a 2LT with a sun roof and it was fine. I could feel the roof at times when I leaned foward to turn my head but not like I hit the roof or anything. You need to go back and try again. Make sure it has the power seat and lower it all the way down. Sit in the car and adjust the tilt and the back from there. I think you will find you just needed to play with the seat some to make it fit you. __________________

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