Will C8 interior accomodate a 6' 4" male?
02-05-2019, 08:31 PM
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As a past C5 and current C6Z06 owner, I am concerned that the C8 interior should not exclude me from being a customer, like the C7 does. With the C7, my shins hit the underside of the dash at the same time as my head hits the back of the roof, which has excluded me from being a C7Z06 customer. Will Corvette exclude me again with the C8? I hope not. Otherwise, Corvette is forcing me to continually upgrade my two-generation-old C6Z06 in order to be able to keep a midengined C8 at bay. Hint, this may be less expensive than purchasing your new C8.
02-05-2019, 08:44 PM
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Really do suck on a DD though.
02-05-2019, 09:03 PM
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As a past C5 and current C6Z06 owner, I am concerned that the C8 interior should not exclude me from being a customer, like the C7 does. With the C7, my shins hit the underside of the dash at the same time as my head hits the back of the roof, which has excluded me from being a C7Z06 customer. Will Corvette exclude me again with the C8? I hope not. Otherwise, Corvette is forcing me to continually upgrade my two-generation-old C6Z06 in order to be able to keep a midengined C8 at bay. Hint, this may be less expensive than purchasing your new C8.
02-05-2019, 09:28 PM
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GM can't be expected to design for the few outliers that are amongst us. If you're bigger than the normal range, be prepared to do the accommodations yourself, including fabricating a seat that fits, as Cleetus MacFarland did for his C7. He's 6'6" and calls himself a "tall drink of water." If you want the ME badly enough, you'll do it. As my 6'4" Dad used to tell me, "It's a 6' world. Deal with it."
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02-05-2019, 10:00 PM
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Something to consider is how easy will it be to get in and out of. Time will tell.
Here is a Lamborghini, but you get the idea.
Here is a Lamborghini, but you get the idea.
02-05-2019, 10:17 PM
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GM can't be expected to design for the few outliers that are amongst us. If you're bigger than the normal range, be prepared to do the accommodations yourself, including fabricating a seat that fits, as Cleetus MacFarland did for his C7. He's 6'6" and calls himself a "tall drink of water." If you want the ME badly enough, you'll do it. As my 6'4" Dad used to tell me, "It's a 6' world. Deal with it."
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02-06-2019, 12:16 AM
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Obviously YMMV, but let's hope they "fix" this issue from the C7. I've tried both seats in multiple positions/configurations and can't fit in the thing. In the C5/C6 I can slouch a bit to make sure that I have ample headroom (even with a helmet), but the C7 doesn't afford me the legroom. Also, the center tunnel is close to reaching Viper proportions, which makes it a complete non-starter for me. With the engine out back, I would hope that they can make the tunnel much more narrow and thus increase legroom.
02-06-2019, 09:56 AM
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Just what we need: another "I don't fit in the C7" thread. This time under the guise of "I hope the C8 doesn't have the same problem that I don't fit in the C7".
We all get it. Despite the fact that I'm over 6'4" and fit with plenty of room to spare in my C7 Z06, there are nevertheless some people with unusually long torsos who don't fit well in modern sports cars. (The other type of person who doesn't fit actually would fit if they spent a few minutes learning how to properly adjust the seat.)
We all hope you fit in the C8 -- just so we don't have to keep seeing these threads. But you probably won't.
We all get it. Despite the fact that I'm over 6'4" and fit with plenty of room to spare in my C7 Z06, there are nevertheless some people with unusually long torsos who don't fit well in modern sports cars. (The other type of person who doesn't fit actually would fit if they spent a few minutes learning how to properly adjust the seat.)
We all hope you fit in the C8 -- just so we don't have to keep seeing these threads. But you probably won't.
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02-06-2019, 10:19 AM
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I remember trying to get in a Dodge Viper back in 2008.. at 6'5" I could barley close the door. The only thing I could do was order a 2" seat lowering kit if I really wanted a Viper so I bought a Viper and kit and I'm good to go. Brutal fit but it works. It's still a total PITA being too tall.
OP-- you should be fine because ME cars accommodate us taller people much better
02-06-2019, 11:02 AM
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GM can't be expected to design for the few outliers that are amongst us. If you're bigger than the normal range, be prepared to do the accommodations yourself, including fabricating a seat that fits, as Cleetus MacFarland did for his C7. He's 6'6" and calls himself a "tall drink of water." If you want the ME badly enough, you'll do it. As my 6'4" Dad used to tell me, "It's a 6' world. Deal with it."
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02-06-2019, 07:54 PM
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There is fit for non-helmet use and fit for helmet use. A C7 for me would barely cut it without a helmet (if I slouch so I am not looking out the top 3rd of the windsheild), and NFW with a helmet...
I have custom seats in my C6 and only with the seat cushion removed am I good with a helmet. I am 6' 3" 240.
I have custom seats in my C6 and only with the seat cushion removed am I good with a helmet. I am 6' 3" 240.
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02-06-2019, 09:28 PM
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6’3” 270, 34” inseam so longish torso and fit in the C7 fine with a helmet; stock seats and now race seat.
02-06-2019, 10:33 PM
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OP, to answer your question....NO ONE KNOWS! Why ask a question when NO ONE has seen the real, final car, sat in the car, nor has interior dimensions.
So all answers you get here are pure guesses and speculation.
Seriously........
Is this the same kind of thing that happened in CorvetteForum before the C7 came out too?????
So all answers you get here are pure guesses and speculation.
Seriously........
Is this the same kind of thing that happened in CorvetteForum before the C7 came out too?????
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02-11-2019, 01:32 PM
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02-18-2019, 05:31 PM
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My son is 6-4 and he has no issues..
Getting in and out may be a issue, but driving none
You need to figure out your seat adjustments.
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