C5-C6 seated position differences
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C5-C6 seated position differences
Interested in purchasing a C5 or C6 in the near future.
I went and drove a 2004 C5 the other day and noticed my head was close to the roof, I have not sat or driven a C6 yet and was wondering if the seat positions are the same on both models?
Thx
I went and drove a 2004 C5 the other day and noticed my head was close to the roof, I have not sat or driven a C6 yet and was wondering if the seat positions are the same on both models?
Thx
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My head sits very close to the roof, I am 5'11 with a slightly long torso. I hope that gives an idea of how you will fit.
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a little over 6'5" here, had 2 C5 Z06s and now have a C6 Grand Sport, and I never felt cramped in either car, though I feel like i have more room in the C6.
I'd probably have issues wearing a helmet in either car, but could make it work by moving the seat up a touch to allow for more of a reclined position, at the expense of taking away a little legroom.
Edit: to give more info that might help, i have a 34" inseam.
I'd probably have issues wearing a helmet in either car, but could make it work by moving the seat up a touch to allow for more of a reclined position, at the expense of taking away a little legroom.
Edit: to give more info that might help, i have a 34" inseam.
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I'm a bit over 5'6" and have my C6 seat all the way down and I've got about 4" of headroom. I think it really depends more on torso length and arm length (rake of backrest) than standing height. Also I have the transparent roof which I believe may have more headroom than the painted roof. I feel a bit closer to the wheel (non-telescoping) and gearshift than I'd like ideally also.
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a little over 6'5" here, had 2 C5 Z06s and now have a C6 Grand Sport, and I never felt cramped in either car, though I feel like i have more room in the C6.
I'd probably have issues wearing a helmet in either car, but could make it work by moving the seat up a touch to allow for more of a reclined position, at the expense of taking away a little legroom.
I'd probably have issues wearing a helmet in either car, but could make it work by moving the seat up a touch to allow for more of a reclined position, at the expense of taking away a little legroom.
I forgot to mention I'm about 6'.
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6'3" here -- had both C5 and now two C6 GS -- one has th painted roof and the other a transparent roof. all three - no head room issues.
No dont ask me about room in a C7 -- cuz there is only about half as much room in that ugly beast.
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On our C5, my head would brush the inside of the transparent top while seated with the seat adjusted full down. I finally took out two of the four springs that hold the little "trampoline" under the bottom cushion and fixed the problem.
On both of our C6's, with the seat almost-but-not-quite fully down, my head does not brush the inside of the transparent top and in fact I can wear a hat that adds at least 1" to my height, still no rubbing.
YMMV
On both of our C6's, with the seat almost-but-not-quite fully down, my head does not brush the inside of the transparent top and in fact I can wear a hat that adds at least 1" to my height, still no rubbing.
YMMV