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Old 04-25-2017, 11:11 AM
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I am 6'8" @ 210lbs. and I make it work. Is it a little tight? Yes. Is it unbearable? Absolutely not (in my opinion).

I've taken the Z06 on several 2-3 hour road trips and felt perfectly fine afterwards. Even with competition seats, I find this car to be extremely comfortable for what it is.


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First, only the GT seats will be best. You can make the seat sit lower by running it forward all the way and then lower it all the way. Lastly run it all the way back and get in. If your head is close to hitting, you can get an additional inch of headroom with a “glass” top. Get the A8 so you don’t have to use a clutch, just the brake and gas. Tight fit but you will make it.
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Originally Posted by Speedforhire
6'4" @ 240 here and it's very track ready tight (if you know what I mean)

A fellow coworker and I went into the dealership for a test fit. He is 6'6" @ 330lbs. He really wants a Corvette so we shoe-horned him into the C7. It took two of us to yank him out of it.
When your that big you can crack plastic and break things getting in and out!
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I read here years ago that guys were disconnecting the seat position sensor. This allowed the seat to travel farther back and down but I will guess not much. It's located at the rear lower of the seat floor. Beware this sensor probably has something to do with the cars restraint systems. BTW my instructor friend is about 6.4 and fits in my GT seats with helmet although very snug.
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Put the top down; no problem.

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Default 6'8" 310lbs Fit in my C3

No problem with any C3. I drive a 73. Have not found another model I can fit in though.
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Originally Posted by Zt0rch6
I am 6'8" @ 210lbs. and I make it work. Is it a little tight? Yes. Is it unbearable? Absolutely not (in my opinion).

I've taken the Z06 on several 2-3 hour road trips and felt perfectly fine afterwards. Even with competition seats, I find this car to be extremely comfortable for what it is.

at 6’8” and 210lbs your thin and probably very agile. That’s way different then a 6’3” 250 lb guy. I am 5’8” 150lbs and the car is comfortable. But a little tricky getting in and out of with out scuffing the side bolster.

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6’ 2” 215 and I wouldn’t want to be any taller or wider. I tracked a C7 at Spring Mountain and with a helmet it took a while to find a place to make it work. But it did. It’s tight. 6’8”? All I can say is go spend some time at a dealer to see if you can get the seat to position so it works.

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Get a Hellcat, you'll be a lot more comfortable.
Old 11-27-2019, 07:47 AM
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I'm 6'4 and 300lbs. I'm very comfy and have done 6 hours road trips.
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Originally Posted by TOPDAWG4EVER
Looking at getting a new 2017-Z06, love the car, but will I fit? 6'-8" 245? Any chance?
Drivers side will be very tight and forget about getting in the passenger side=no way. And you don't want the comp seats.
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Originally Posted by TOPDAWG4EVER
Looking at getting a new 2017-Z06, love the car, but will I fit? 6'-8" 245? Any chance?
I put a set of Racetech seats in mine and got several additional inches of headroom, That's always an option.
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I think that even if you do get a new seat that enables you to "fit" in a C7 you'll never feel comfortable. I say this because I'm 6' 2" 195 but could barely fit in my wife's C3 coupe. I could get in but couldn't wait to get out; legs bent, shoulder against the door, and head right against the side of the T-Roof.
Old 11-27-2019, 01:28 PM
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I’m 5’9, 180 and mine fits me perfectly bc I’m a normal height 😂😂. Nah tbh it’s a chore getting in and out of mine and mind you I’m extremely athletic (built) and 34 yo but holy cow it’s ridiculous getting in and out of it especially in my tight garage with the other C7Z parked next to it. So good luck at 6’8
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Originally Posted by KM1959
I think that even if you do get a new seat that enables you to "fit" in a C7 you'll never feel comfortable. I say this because I'm 6' 2" 195 but could barely fit in my wife's C3 coupe. I could get in but couldn't wait to get out; legs bent, shoulder against the door, and head right against the side of the T-Roof.
I'm I'm 6 3 and I have several inches of headroom. I still have plenty of headroom with a helmet on. I'm using the AMT ultra-low mounts but I have plenty of room. And it's comfortable on trips. The racetech seats are actually more comfortable than the factory seats.
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Old 11-27-2019, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by badhabit_wb
I'm I'm 6 3 and I have several inches of headroom. I still have plenty of headroom with a helmet on. I'm using the AMT ultra-low mounts but I have plenty of room. And it's comfortable on trips. The racetech seats are actually more comfortable than the factory seats.
Well that's good to hear - I'm glad it has worked out for you! I think it's a shame that some people just can't fit into cars that they'd otherwise love to have.
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Originally Posted by TOPDAWG4EVER
Looking at getting a new 2017-Z06, love the car, but will I fit? 6'-8" 245? Any chance?
YES BUT NOT COMFORTABLE. I am 6' 3" 220 # and I do fit using all the seat adjustment back & down but not as comfortable as my C6 was, particularly on long drives. The clear top will help but the leg room will still be cramped for you.



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