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Oct 19, 2008 | 10:50 AM

buckg2

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From: bellefonte pa

to tall?

I'm set to pick up my 04' on monday, I'm 6'6'' and a little worried about fitting. there are no local vettes to sit in, any thoughts?

Oct 19, 2008 | 10:58 AM

4DRUSH

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Hope it's a vert

Depends on how your build I guess. You can always mod the seats alittle if needed. Enjoy the car

Oct 19, 2008 | 11:03 AM

dixonk

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I'm 6'2" and I damn near pull the seat all the way foward to drive. You should have no problems whatsoever.

Oct 19, 2008 | 11:09 AM

jrose7004

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I'll bet that you'll be OK.

Oct 19, 2008 | 11:15 AM

mcrams

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Where there's a will there's a way. Congrats and good luck.

Oct 19, 2008 | 11:23 AM

Mr.Bill

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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion

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Originally Posted by steve sowers

I'm set to pick up my 04' on monday, I'm 6'6'' and a little worried about fitting. there are no local vettes to sit in, any thoughts?

I have a friend that is 6'6" and rather long on the top side and he can't drive his Vette with the top on, The top of his head is above the roof, I can't believe you bought a Vette and never sat in one. Yes, You might have a big prob.
I hope you arn't like my friend, He has short legs.
Sorry.

Oct 19, 2008 | 11:55 AM

71vetteinva

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I think there's a post on here that details how to modify the seats to sit a little lower. Perhaps you can find an aftermarket seat that is lower than the stock seats?

Oct 19, 2008 | 12:28 PM

Dolis2000

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im 6'5 almost 6'6 and i have no problem at all. I work for general motors and out of all the cars they offer my legs fit best in the CTS and the Vette.

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Oct 19, 2008 | 12:29 PM

ajg1915

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St. Jude Donor '08

Good luck. I'm around 6 ft and I have the seat all the way back. I like to sit straight up and not tilted back. Head clearance is minimal 2" or so.

Oct 19, 2008 | 12:39 PM

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Quickshift_C5

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I'm 6'1" and my seat is all the way back. I am particular about how I drive as well, I have excellent seating posture. There is very little clearance between my head and the roof of the vehicle. When dragracing with a helmet, the top of it is thorougly wedged between my head and the ceiling.

I don't see how people here that are 6'5" and taller are fitting in these things...

Oct 19, 2008 | 12:56 PM

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Dolis2000

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i guess i dont have good posture or something :o i seem to have a decent amount of head room, im gonna have to go for a ride in this nice weather right now and get back to all you

Oct 19, 2008 | 01:06 PM

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buckg2

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From: bellefonte pa

dolis2000 as earlier asked this is a convertible, I'm not totally green i had a 79 and fit just fine. I have a 5 hr drive to get this thing and if it does'nt work out I know two people are going to be very upset. I'm 6'6" 220lb and mostly leg. that sounds like a pick up line!!

Oct 19, 2008 | 01:10 PM

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Mr.Bill

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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion

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Originally Posted by steve sowers

If you are mosty leg you should be fine. Unlike my friend that has short legs.

Oct 19, 2008 | 01:28 PM

#14

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I am 6'1 and a m doing ok...............I seat is not all the way back. I perfer american cars for that reason. We build for the bigger person that may by the vehicle. Good luck with the ride!

Oct 19, 2008 | 01:30 PM

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sublime1996525

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I'm 6'1 and I do ok unless I have to wear a helmet then I kind of have to crouch. I have a friend that's 6'6 and I've let him drive a few times and he hasn't complained about any problems

Oct 19, 2008 | 03:23 PM

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Birdman

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I'm 5'4" and have no problems.... well, the phone book helps.

Oct 19, 2008 | 04:07 PM

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stansimon

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6'7" here and no problems. If I don't put my left leg on the dead pedal, I can just about fully extend it.

Oct 19, 2008 | 04:25 PM

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dobewillie

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you are good to go

Oct 19, 2008 | 04:28 PM

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Kale

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6'7 comfortable.. But I had to buy the halo trim from a 2000 model, because the halo trim gives you less headroom in 04.

Oct 19, 2008 | 04:36 PM

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RedRiderZR1

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LOL. I got you all beat. I'm 6'8". But Long legs. I have no problem in the C5. I sat in a Convertible with the top up and I was just brushing the top with my head, but the coupe is no problem at all. You should be fine as long as you have long legs instead of torso. Heck. I barely fit in my C4. Tight fit compared to the C5.

Greg

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