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Old 12-05-2009, 03:31 PM
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Well I am starting to look for vettes in my area but have run into a problem. Originally I wanted a z06 but found out I don't quite fit at 6'5 260. The problem is not the width but the head room. My head just grazes the top of the headliner. So I decided to check out the reg c6 with the transparent top. I fit in that car perfectly. My understanding is the transparent top gives you like 2 inches extra head room. Am I able to get another 2 or 3 inches out of the z06 by lowering the seat.

Any links or ideas would be appreciated.

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Old 12-05-2009, 04:32 PM
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you could do a Gurney Bubble, but .....it increases Drag, disrupts Aero Dynamics and adds weight.


Or modify your skull...side benefit is weight reduction




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This is about as low as you will want to go!
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Just be carefull with the skull Mod, ...not easily put back to stock, and at some point you reach diminishing returns on investment.



But always remember that stock is just a starting point

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Originally Posted by Maxx Schlick
you could ... modify your skull ...
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I'm 6'6" 250lbs and I fit the C6Z without my head rubbing the headliner....something I could not say in my C5. Couple of problems I have encountered are I find the HUD can't be seen without scrunching down a bit and I must literelly 'unfold' in and out of the car.....not as easy as it used to be when I was younger

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