[Z06] Headroom
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Ocala, Fl. State of Confusion
Headroom
I looked for a Z06 for months before I bought my convert. But, every one that I sat in, my head hit the crossbar in the roof. I am 6'2" and tried every possible way to adjust the seat so that I could sit in the car, to no avail. I would still like to get a '04 CE but can't fit. Any tall people out there with a solution or should I opt for surgical removal of the upper 3" of my head? (Yes, I know saving weight is a good thing.)
Burning Brakes
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6'2 isn't a problem. i'm 6'3 and only have problems when i have a helmet on.
make sure your seatback is all the way back. seat down and back as well. maybe move the seat forward 1/2" so your seatback can get reclined further.
you have to lean back and have your arms almost fully extended at times.
you could fit in it.
make sure your seatback is all the way back. seat down and back as well. maybe move the seat forward 1/2" so your seatback can get reclined further.
you have to lean back and have your arms almost fully extended at times.
you could fit in it.
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA
Tom,
You can order a new 2002 headliner without the bar in it. The bar is a plastic mesh that is attached to the headliner for safety reasons that only came in the '03 and '04. The '02 headliner fits in the '04. Do a search, there has been plenty of discussion on this topic and the removal/installation is easy.
I pulled mine out and have yet to put in a new one. I am 6'7", so I also had to bolt in a different seat that puts me on the floorboard.
It's an easy mod that makes you comfortable. (the headliner, the seat is a little more challenging.)
Good luck.
You can order a new 2002 headliner without the bar in it. The bar is a plastic mesh that is attached to the headliner for safety reasons that only came in the '03 and '04. The '02 headliner fits in the '04. Do a search, there has been plenty of discussion on this topic and the removal/installation is easy.
I pulled mine out and have yet to put in a new one. I am 6'7", so I also had to bolt in a different seat that puts me on the floorboard.
It's an easy mod that makes you comfortable. (the headliner, the seat is a little more challenging.)
Good luck.
Team Owner
Joined: May 2004
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From: DFW/Long Island
Originally Posted by fast4vette
6'2 isn't a problem. i'm 6'3 and only have problems when i have a helmet on.
make sure your seatback is all the way back. seat down and back as well. maybe move the seat forward 1/2" so your seatback can get reclined further.
you have to lean back and have your arms almost fully extended at times.
you could fit in it.
make sure your seatback is all the way back. seat down and back as well. maybe move the seat forward 1/2" so your seatback can get reclined further.
you have to lean back and have your arms almost fully extended at times.
you could fit in it.
I'm 6' 2" and do exactly that... plenty of headroom once you recline the seat a little.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2004
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First off all, it depends how you are built, not just how tall you are. Some people have longer torsos and some have longer legs. Some have more junk in the trunk than others too. 
Like others have said, if you're in a '03 or later Z, consider replacing the headliner with a '02 or '01 headliner. It might buy you a little room.
I'm 6'1" and don't have a problem. I don't have a lot of room to spare with a helmet on though.
X
Like others have said, if you're in a '03 or later Z, consider replacing the headliner with a '02 or '01 headliner. It might buy you a little room.
I'm 6'1" and don't have a problem. I don't have a lot of room to spare with a helmet on though.
X
Last edited by xsiveone; Jul 23, 2004 at 03:33 PM.
Team Owner
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From: DFW/Long Island
Originally Posted by xsiveone
First off all, it depends how you are built, not just how tall you are. Some people have longer torsos and some have longer legs. Some have more junk in the trunk than others too.
Like others have said, if you're in a '03 or later Z, consider replacing the headliner with a '02 or '01 headliner. It might buy you a little room.
I'm 6'1" and don't have a problem. I don't have a lot of room to spare with a helmet on though.
X
Like others have said, if you're in a '03 or later Z, consider replacing the headliner with a '02 or '01 headliner. It might buy you a little room.
I'm 6'1" and don't have a problem. I don't have a lot of room to spare with a helmet on though.
X
hey, get back on the other board..
Racer
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Raleigh NC
I am 6'3" and fit well in my 04 z. I even autocross it with a helmet on -- it is all about positioning the seat the right way... I use the memory 1+2 for my autocross seat position - and setting 1 for my daily driving.
works for me.
adamb
works for me.
adamb
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Ocala, Fl. State of Confusion
Thanks for all of your input.
I don't like to drive with the seat reclined alot, so I will look into the earlier headliner option. (Like I need another car.)
I don't like to drive with the seat reclined alot, so I will look into the earlier headliner option. (Like I need another car.)
