Headroom: Sunroof vs. No Sunroof? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Lurker67 · 02-15-2010, 10:29 PM

Hi All,

I've been looking hard as getting a 2LT as a daily driver (good weather only, otherwise my Tundra).

Went and sat in one at the showroom and.. It seems to have very little headroom.. I spent a lot of time getting the seat down/back so that my head wasn't pressed against the roof. I'm only 5'11".

I've been driving in an SUV or pickup for the last 15 years.. How long does it take to get used to driving from the recliner position?

Is there more headroom if there is no sunroof? (I really want the sunroof)..

Thoughts?

ps. My high school/college car was a '67 - it was fun.
Thanks

TommyTSquared · 02-15-2010, 10:31 PM

There are quite a few threads on this so you might look into those. Yes, there is more head room (I believe 1.5" - 2"). There are quite a few taller guys than yourself that have the sunroof and say they can fit well.

*mlee* · 02-15-2010, 10:36 PM

The Reverse Mowhawk gives you a bit more room...

hair10 · 02-15-2010, 10:42 PM

Yeah, you lose a bit of headroom with the sunroof. But I'm 6'1", have a sunroof (after having T-tops for years I had to have something!!), and still have a tad bit of room above my head.

nusong · 02-15-2010, 11:24 PM

I drive an SUV as well as my 2010 Camaro with sunroof. I'm 6' with no trouble with the sunroof. I just don't "jump" up as high in the Camaro when adjusting my sitting position. I enjoy the contrasting driving experiences. LOVE my "sunroofed" Camaro on nice weather days.

King Sun · 02-15-2010, 11:35 PM

man its hard enough getting into the maro without bumping your head getting the sunroof is just going to make it worse

superstockcam · 02-15-2010, 11:40 PM

12th post, 6'2" 34" inseam. and my Bell helmet only hits if I get a real bouncer without the belt tight enough. JMHO

Camaro21 · 02-15-2010, 11:43 PM

I am 6'4" with a 2SS/RS with Sunroof and I have to lean the seat back, but I am used to it now. Wouldn't have it any other way..

RedJewel2SS · 02-15-2010, 11:45 PM

i am 6'0" and i fit fine with the seat all the way down and the back upright. i have a sunroof

mikel441 · 02-15-2010, 11:46 PM

6 Ft and have a sunroof. No problems. Plenty of room.

lakers67 · 02-15-2010, 11:49 PM

6'7" 36 inch inseam no problem with the seat leaned back (a little)!

DiverRich · 02-15-2010, 11:51 PM

i've drove both. I'm 6'02" and the sunroof is a pain. Much more room in the non-sunroof version.

Camaro_SSBB · 02-16-2010, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hair10

Yeah, you lose a bit of headroom with the sunroof. But I'm 6'1", have a sunroof (after having T-tops for years I had to have something!!), and still have a tad bit of room above my head.

I am also 6'1" tall and do not have any issues unless I have sunglasses resting on my head. I do need the seat to be all the way down, but I do not need to lay the seat back at a crazy angle. So....no issues with me. I am VERY glad that I got the sunroof - and it is very quiet when opened and driving down the expressway.

drogoneye · 02-16-2010, 12:14 AM

I am very happy with my Sunroof. You also have to consider that you are not used to driving in a sports car and you will benefit from the extra light it lets through.

02-15-2010, 10:29 PM	#1
Lurker67 Drives: Toyota Tundra Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mass Posts: 181	Headroom: Sunroof vs. No Sunroof? Hi All, I've been looking hard as getting a 2LT as a daily driver (good weather only, otherwise my Tundra). Went and sat in one at the showroom and.. It seems to have very little headroom.. I spent a lot of time getting the seat down/back so that my head wasn't pressed against the roof. I'm only 5'11". I've been driving in an SUV or pickup for the last 15 years.. How long does it take to get used to driving from the recliner position? Is there more headroom if there is no sunroof? (I really want the sunroof).. Thoughts? ps. My high school/college car was a '67 - it was fun. Thanks

02-15-2010, 10:36 PM	#3
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,994 View My Garage	The Reverse Mowhawk gives you a bit more room... Attached Images __________________

02-15-2010, 10:42 PM	#4
hair10 Drives: 2SS - Transformer Edition Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 455 View My Garage	Yeah, you lose a bit of headroom with the sunroof. But I'm 6'1", have a sunroof (after having T-tops for years I had to have something!!), and still have a tad bit of room above my head. __________________ There are 542,000 children in foster care. Talk to your local foster and adoptive agency. You could change a life.

02-15-2010, 11:40 PM	#7
superstockcam Member Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Where you vacation...Tahoe Posts: 928	12th post, 6'2" 34" inseam. and my Bell helmet only hits if I get a real bouncer without the belt tight enough. JMHO Attached Images __________________ .

02-15-2010, 11:45 PM	#9
RedJewel2SS 12.23s@113mph Drives: 2SS/RS, A6, just a few bolt ons Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,197	i am 6'0" and i fit fine with the seat all the way down and the back upright. i have a sunroof __________________ RIP Cammie 7/15/2009 - 4/1/2011

02-15-2010, 10:31 PM	#2
TommyTSquared Drives: RSSS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 2,492	There are quite a few threads on this so you might look into those. Yes, there is more head room (I believe 1.5" - 2"). There are quite a few taller guys than yourself that have the sunroof and say they can fit well.

02-15-2010, 11:24 PM	#5
nusong Drives: 2010 2LT RJT Auto - Camaro/2004 Sub Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 121 View My Garage	I drive an SUV as well as my 2010 Camaro with sunroof. I'm 6' with no trouble with the sunroof. I just don't "jump" up as high in the Camaro when adjusting my sitting position. I enjoy the contrasting driving experiences. LOVE my "sunroofed" Camaro on nice weather days.

02-15-2010, 11:35 PM	#6
King Sun Casual Camaro Owner Drives: 2010 Black LS V6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 1,090	man its hard enough getting into the maro without bumping your head getting the sunroof is just going to make it worse

02-15-2010, 11:43 PM	#8
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,040 View My Garage	I am 6'4" with a 2SS/RS with Sunroof and I have to lean the seat back, but I am used to it now. Wouldn't have it any other way..

02-15-2010, 11:46 PM	#10
mikel441 Drives: 2014 Sonic, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 2,451 View My Garage	6 Ft and have a sunroof. No problems. Plenty of room. __________________

02-15-2010, 11:49 PM	#11
lakers67 Drives: Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 321	6'7" 36 inch inseam no problem with the seat leaned back (a little)!

02-15-2010, 11:51 PM	#12
DiverRich Drives: 2010 2LT/RS A6 Silver Ice Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roseburg, OR, USA Posts: 94	i've drove both. I'm 6'02" and the sunroof is a pain. Much more room in the non-sunroof version.

02-16-2010, 12:14 AM	#14
drogoneye Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Black Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 25 View My Garage	I am very happy with my Sunroof. You also have to consider that you are not used to driving in a sports car and you will benefit from the extra light it lets through.

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