Legroom
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Legroom
I'm tall. I have a C5 convertible which is great in the legroom department. I was sad to see the C6 considerably shorter. (Knees hit the dash shifting). How does the C7 compare?
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I went from C5 to C6 to C7. Each move was "snugger". I'm 6'3" and it took a little time and many seat adjustments, but I'm pretty comfortable now.
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I think the supposed lack of leg room in the C7 is greatly overblown. I’m 6’ 2” and have plenty of room. I guess if you favor the Italian style of driving with the legs and arms straight out, it may be short on leg room.
My seat position has a good bit of rearward travel left. Don
My seat position has a good bit of rearward travel left. Don
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Also, disabling the seat-travel sensor that limits rear travel in certain configurations of tilt and recline is a 2 minute job, one for each seat. No codes thrown and you get an extra inch or two.
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Yes, the seat motors are much stronger in the C7 than past models. (From talon90: aka Paul) You can damage the seat assembly if driven back too hard/far.
I chose to disable them to fine tune my settings... Don't worry, nothing is damaged as the seats still don't contact the rear, I just got that little extra I wanted.
I chose to disable them to fine tune my settings... Don't worry, nothing is damaged as the seats still don't contact the rear, I just got that little extra I wanted.
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Yes, the seat motors are much stronger in the C7 than past models. (From talon90: aka Paul) You can damage the seat assembly if driven back to hard/far.
I chose to disable them to fine tune my settings... Don't worry, nothing is damaged as the seats still don't contact the rear, I just got that little extra I wanted.
I chose to disable them to fine tune my settings... Don't worry, nothing is damaged as the seats still don't contact the rear, I just got that little extra I wanted.
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I'm 6'4" 270 and fit fine. I found that with the seat all the way back I'm a little too far back and have less head room. I end up moving the seat forward about an inch so I can recline the seat a little more. I'll have to try unplugging the sensor next time I get in one. You have to be smart not to over do the extra movement.
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