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Bert · 12-31-2009, 06:29 AM

It is a common complaint of shorter Gen5 passengers (read: wives) that the passenger seat is too low and they can't see over the dashboard

Do I understand correctly that there is no vertical adjustment on the passenger seat, even on the high end models?

Has anyone come up with a solution for this? Maybe some kind of adapter to simply mount the passenger seat a little higher?

thanks in advance

fast orange · 12-31-2009, 08:14 AM

phone book

Camaro509 · 12-31-2009, 08:25 AM

There are many ways you could do this, but all involve making the seat, restraints etc less effective; read not as safe.

myold88 · 12-31-2009, 08:25 AM

My wife is 5'4" and complains she can't see out of the Camaros pass seat. Someone said G.M. may come out with a pass seat adjuster modification due to complaints.
If they don't, I bet someone else will.

Jamie Mac · 12-31-2009, 08:55 AM

Sure just Jack the car up

SRM · 12-31-2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fast orange

phone book

Yeah, I hope they come out with something...

BOOTZILLA · 12-31-2009, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bert

It is a common complaint of shorter Gen5 passengers (read: wives) that the passenger seat is too low and they can't see over the dashboard

Do I understand correctly that there is no vertical adjustment on the passenger seat, even on the high end models?

Has anyone come up with a solution for this? Maybe some kind of adapter to simply mount the passenger seat a little higher?

thanks in advance

There are two options:

#1 - Use shims to raise the seat.

#2 -

Mr_Draco · 12-31-2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bert

It is a common complaint of shorter Gen5 passengers (read: wives) that the passenger seat is too low and they can't see over the dashboard

Do I understand correctly that there is no vertical adjustment on the passenger seat, even on the high end models?

Has anyone come up with a solution for this? Maybe some kind of adapter to simply mount the passenger seat a little higher?

thanks in advance

Nope and any adapters made severely weakens the stability of the passenger seat making it a lot more likely that the passenger will get hurt or killed in a wreak.

maximus7969 · 12-31-2009, 11:56 AM

put a pillow

Diabel1969 · 12-31-2009, 08:50 PM

I had actually considered measuring the mounting hardware from my sliverado truck to see if they were comparable, and if so, going junkyard hopping to see if I could get it a few inches higher.. wifey is 5'2" and wasn't a happy camper over there!

BigJoe · 12-31-2009, 10:08 PM

Yeah! My wife is under 5 ft.
She loves our SS but hates the fact she can't see out over the dash.
I would love to see some kind of mod to make the seat vertically adjustable.
Don't care if it came from GM (though I think it should) or aftermarket.
Pillows are not an answer, they move around, bunch up, defeat the heated seat option and my wife says its just embarassing to have to use.

Angrybird 12 · 12-31-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Nope and any adapters made severely weakens the stability of the passenger seat making it a lot more likely that the passenger will get hurt or killed in a wreak.

it depends on how they are made and what they are made of.. It Can be done and done safely...

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJoe

Yeah! My wife is under 5 ft.
She loves our SS but hates the fact she can't see out over the dash.
I would love to see some kind of mod to make the seat vertically adjustable.
Don't care if it came from GM (though I think it should) or aftermarket.
Pillows are not an answer, they move around, bunch up, defeat the heated seat option and my wife says its just embarassing to have to use.

they had that problem with early Skys, the dealer I bought from had a machine shop make some 1" spacers to raise the seat up for a lady that was 4'9", maybe you can do that?

Sevn86 · 12-31-2009, 10:37 PM

waiting for a fix also

pnyklr · 01-01-2010, 02:33 AM

Find another wife? Preferably a 6' blonde.

12-31-2009, 08:25 AM	#3
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12-31-2009, 08:25 AM	#4
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12-31-2009, 08:55 AM	#5
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12-31-2009, 10:08 PM	#11
BigJoe Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (10/17/2009) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: West Virginia Posts: 43	Yeah! My wife is under 5 ft. She loves our SS but hates the fact she can't see out over the dash. I would love to see some kind of mod to make the seat vertically adjustable. Don't care if it came from GM (though I think it should) or aftermarket. Pillows are not an answer, they move around, bunch up, defeat the heated seat option and my wife says its just embarassing to have to use. __________________ 2SS/RS L99 A6 CGM/white rally stripe, Black interior, Polished wheels, Heritage grill w/69 "SS" emblem and Pistol grip shifter by George Carter Fabrication and Design. Ordered 08/31/2009 Delivered 10/15/2009 Serial# 52,222

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12-31-2009, 06:29 AM	#1
Bert synergy-green with envy Drives: Cam....ry :-( Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Douglas, MA Posts: 280	any way to raise the passenger seat? It is a common complaint of shorter Gen5 passengers (read: wives) that the passenger seat is too low and they can't see over the dashboard Do I understand correctly that there is no vertical adjustment on the passenger seat, even on the high end models? Has anyone come up with a solution for this? Maybe some kind of adapter to simply mount the passenger seat a little higher? thanks in advance

12-31-2009, 08:14 AM	#2
fast orange Account Suspended Drives: 2003 Corvette, 2009 ChallengerSRT8 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida, Ontario Can. Posts: 50	phone book

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maximus7969 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/sim Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mcallen,tx Posts: 219	put a pillow

12-31-2009, 08:50 PM	#10
Diabel1969 Drives: 2010 2SS, A6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 268	I had actually considered measuring the mounting hardware from my sliverado truck to see if they were comparable, and if so, going junkyard hopping to see if I could get it a few inches higher.. wifey is 5'2" and wasn't a happy camper over there!

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