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BlueMarlin · 07-09-2009, 01:39 AM

Just curious, what do you think of the camaro roof clearance (with or without the sunroof)? I'm 6'6'' and fit into a mustang (convertible and hardtop w/o sunroof) but have slight trouble in the camaro.

The car I sat in had no sunroof/moonroof, so do you have any suggestions on alleviating the seat about 1/2 inch? How much would this cost? Thanks.

Also, how do you all see (or if you see, how do you do it well)? I usually drive an SUV but could barely see because the low roof and high hood.

Augie1978 · 07-09-2009, 05:44 AM

6'4' no problem at all. No sunroof. I like my seat reclined but still have plenty of room with it somewhat upright. The drivers seat will adjust quite a bit and will go pretty low. I think the vision is pretty good. You really sit down low in the Camaro. Some people on here have complained about poor rear vision but I think it is fine. It is a sportscar. After driving my Camaro and then drive my Chrysler Aspen it seams like I am sitting on top of the Aspen when I drive it.

Zeus95 · 07-09-2009, 06:25 AM

6'4 and I have the sun roof. My seat is slammed to the floor and all the way back. No one can sit behind me, not even a kid. You should be ok eitherway. I like the sunroof, opens up the inside a little more. IMO. Good Luck !

Emher · 07-09-2009, 06:37 AM

6'3" and long in the torso, my head scuffed the roof with the sunroof (yes seat all the way down all the way back), but I don't like it anyways so I'm not getting it. the sunroof that is, I love the car.

Should also be noted that the Mustang is about an inch higher in the front roof.

SGOS252382 · 07-09-2009, 08:03 AM

Definately pass on the sunroof if you're over 6'3''. The sunroof lowers the roof by 1.5 inches.

I don't like to slam my seat to the floor, I like it up just a little. I'm 6'3'' and I fit just right in my Camaro with the seat slightly raised. But if I had the sunroof, my head would definately touch.

And the passenger side has less headroom than the driver side.

FNKNSTN · 07-09-2009, 08:23 AM

If you're tall, but you have short arms, then you'll have a problem.

Jack · 07-09-2009, 08:29 AM

6'5", sunroof, no problems. In fact, my son is 6'10" and he fits fine on the passenger side (you'll not find him on the other side

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Jack

SicSix6 · 07-09-2009, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueMarlin

Just curious, what do you think of the camaro roof clearance (with or without the sunroof)? I'm 6'6'' and fit into a mustang (convertible and hardtop w/o sunroof) but have slight trouble in the camaro.

The car I sat in had no sunroof/moonroof, so do you have any suggestions on alleviating the seat about 1/2 inch? How much would this cost? Thanks.

Also, how do you all see (or if you see, how do you do it well)? I usually drive an SUV but could barely see because the low roof and high hood.

Check it out, this has been well well covered in these forums. Do a search. There are some good tips for tall people.

Splitter · 07-09-2009, 10:13 AM

6'6" and ALL leg, I need to have the seat all the way down, and have it reclined at a pretty low angle... Allows me to fit easist, look coolest, but most importantly, it givea me th MOST visibility out of any other configuration.

Good luck!

greenrail · 07-09-2009, 12:17 PM

I'm 6'7" and have no issues.

I think the view out of the car is no hinderance to me. Of course, I have alwyas used my mirrors a lot anyway.

07-09-2009, 01:39 AM	#1
BlueMarlin phi alpha Drives: 2005 GMC Envoy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Washington DC Posts: 149	Tall drivers Just curious, what do you think of the camaro roof clearance (with or without the sunroof)? I'm 6'6'' and fit into a mustang (convertible and hardtop w/o sunroof) but have slight trouble in the camaro. The car I sat in had no sunroof/moonroof, so do you have any suggestions on alleviating the seat about 1/2 inch? How much would this cost? Thanks. Also, how do you all see (or if you see, how do you do it well)? I usually drive an SUV but could barely see because the low roof and high hood. __________________

07-09-2009, 05:44 AM	#2
Augie1978 Drives: 2011 2SS RS Vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 621	6'4' no problem at all. No sunroof. I like my seat reclined but still have plenty of room with it somewhat upright. The drivers seat will adjust quite a bit and will go pretty low. I think the vision is pretty good. You really sit down low in the Camaro. Some people on here have complained about poor rear vision but I think it is fine. It is a sportscar. After driving my Camaro and then drive my Chrysler Aspen it seams like I am sitting on top of the Aspen when I drive it. __________________ 2SS RS, Triple Black Vert, Manual, Hurst Shifter. American Racing Headers, Roto-Fab CAI

07-09-2009, 06:25 AM	#3
Zeus95 Drives: IOM 2010 - 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Forest - ILL Posts: 1,124 View My Garage	6'4 and I have the sun roof. My seat is slammed to the floor and all the way back. No one can sit behind me, not even a kid. You should be ok eitherway. I like the sunroof, opens up the inside a little more. IMO. Good Luck ! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS IOM Upgrades: Fastlane CAI / SLP II Loudmouth axle back / V Max Ported TB / Kook's Step Long Tube Headers / High flow cats / Straightline Tune / BMR front & rear sway bars / Hotchkin End Links / Hurst Short Throw. LG ZR28 Wheels 1 of 2 sets made. Pfadt trailing arms / Diff Bushings & Sub Frame bushings / 1LE Axle & Hubs.

07-09-2009, 06:37 AM	#4
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	6'3" and long in the torso, my head scuffed the roof with the sunroof (yes seat all the way down all the way back), but I don't like it anyways so I'm not getting it. the sunroof that is, I love the car. Should also be noted that the Mustang is about an inch higher in the front roof. Last edited by Emher; 07-09-2009 at 06:54 AM.

07-09-2009, 08:29 AM	#7
Jack Just Jack Drives: '71 SS, Forest Green Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DC Area Posts: 75	6'5", sunroof, no problems. In fact, my son is 6'10" and he fits fine on the passenger side (you'll not find him on the other side ) Jack __________________ Ordered 10/13 - CGM 2SS/RS, Sunroof, Polished 20"s, Silver Rallies Built 5/21 Shipped 5/27 Delivered 6/5

07-09-2009, 08:03 AM	#5
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	Definately pass on the sunroof if you're over 6'3''. The sunroof lowers the roof by 1.5 inches. I don't like to slam my seat to the floor, I like it up just a little. I'm 6'3'' and I fit just right in my Camaro with the seat slightly raised. But if I had the sunroof, my head would definately touch. And the passenger side has less headroom than the driver side.

07-09-2009, 08:23 AM	#6
FNKNSTN Banned Drives: A Black Car Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 800	If you're tall, but you have short arms, then you'll have a problem.

07-09-2009, 10:13 AM	#9
Splitter Account Suspended Drives: '14 RRM 1LT/RS A6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MA Posts: 2,065	6'6" and ALL leg, I need to have the seat all the way down, and have it reclined at a pretty low angle... Allows me to fit easist, look coolest, but most importantly, it givea me th MOST visibility out of any other configuration. Good luck!

07-09-2009, 12:17 PM	#10
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,392	I'm 6'7" and have no issues. I think the view out of the car is no hinderance to me. Of course, I have alwyas used my mirrors a lot anyway. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

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