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I haven't sat in a C7 yet. But I will before I order next spring. I'm 6'7" around 330 and I fit fine in my C6. I do have the transparent roof for and extra inch or so of headroom.
Do I win the shortest and lightest title? 5'8" and 160 here, I'll have no trouble whatsoever fitting in a C7 when I get one It is sad to hear that tall people have trouble getting comfortable in the C7, I've heard quite a few of my fellow C6 owners tell me they wanted to trade up to a C7 but they are just too tall for it. GM dropped the ball on that one, by not thinking of taller drivers.
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For you tall guys, here is my drivers seat with the rear sensor disconnected. The passenger seat has not been unplugged and its as far back as the sensor will allow.
Some friends visited us back in August. It was Cars and Coffee weekend and I wanted to take my c3, so he drove my c7 to the show (and everywhere we went all weekend.) No clue on his weight, but he's about 6' 6". He can clean the top of the fridge without standing on a stool.
He absolutely loved the car, and said he was very comfortable in it, top up and top down.
Maybe the "fix" Woody mentioned would allow you to fit better, gsport. Hope so!
Even at 5'10" 180lbs, I found the car to feel tighter than anticipated. Not that it's uncomfortable, but I could not imagine being a big guy and fitting comfortably.
I guess I'm going to have to look into this again. I didn't play too much with the adjustments, other than putting it all the way back and as low as it would go..
When I ordered my car, I was 6 foot and 230 pounds. I dedicated myself to lose weight so I could fit in the car better. I am now 200 pounds. I find the fit fine, but understand if I was taller it would be difficult. The car May be a problem for people much taller than me.
Wow.. this car should be in Jenny Craig commercials.
"Hey Folks.. I have a weight loss program that is guaranteed to GET U RESULTS!!! And when its finished... U WILL BE CAPABLE OF 0-60 Sprints in 3.5secs!!!
That's right. I'm talking about the new Corvette Diet that's SWEEEEEPING THE NATION!!!"
I guess I'm going to have to look into this again. I didn't play too much with the adjustments, other than putting it all the way back and as low as it would go..
Move the seat forward about half way
then go all the way down
now incline the back rest forward/vertical
then move the seat all the way back
finally recline the back as far as it will go
this will give you the maximum room available in the C7.
Wow.. this car should be in Jenny Craig commercials.
"Hey Folks.. I have a weight loss program that is guaranteed to GET U RESULTS!!! And when its finished... U WILL BE CAPABLE OF 0-60 Sprints in 3.5secs!!!
That's right. I'm talking about the new Corvette Diet that's SWEEEEEPING THE NATION!!!"
LOL! Not far off....when I ordered the car in June 2013 I was 275/278. The end of August 2013 I put myself on a better diet and more exercise anticipating the arrival of the Vette sometime that fall. I am now down to 245/248. My latest goal is 230 by February 2015. The new Vette helped fuel the desire I had to loose those pounds.....210 would be my ultimate goal but one step at a time!
I'm 6'2" and 235 - long in torso and I have no issue with head room. My *** fits, not much extra room, but it does fit. I swing 10 lbs over a couple of months, the lighter weight makes a big difference.
All that said my wife and I took the car to Bowling Green and Nashville over the 4th (6+ hours) and I was very comfortable the entire drive.
Seat adjustment is key, I'd go to a dealer and play with it....
I have plenty of room at 6'1-230 but edges around the seat bother my legs. The seat seems to be built for the small butted.
Easy mod for this. Take the seat out and pull the cover off the seat base. Drill a lot of holes in the bolster foam on both sides, then reinstall. This retains the shape of the seat and softens the bolsters to a more comfortable feel. Worked great for me!
Easy mod for this. Take the seat out and pull the cover off the seat base. Drill a lot of holes in the bolster foam on both sides, then reinstall. This retains the shape of the seat and softens the bolsters to a more comfortable feel. Worked great for me!
At 6-2, 225 my C7 is tight but I'm still getting used to the seats and their adjustments. I also have an 09 Z06 and it feels much roomier to me as I move back and forth between the cars. Its not uncomfortable but just not as roomy. I did pick my car up in Mo and drove it back to Arizona, a distance of 1350 miles over a day and a half. Lots of driving in a short time!
I am 5'11" and pushing over 290. The first day was a little uncomfortable then I got used to it.
I do have issue seeing the traffic light if I am the first in line
Apparently I am the biggest C7 driver out there - 6' and 325. I fit fine, and enjoy the ride everytime, but do agree that I have a bit of an issue with the traffic lights. I need to duck down a bit to see them when first in line.
12-02-2014, 09:16 PM
It is sad to hear that tall people have trouble getting comfortable in the C7, I've heard quite a few of my fellow C6 owners tell me they wanted to trade up to a C7 but they are just too tall for it. GM dropped the ball on that one, by not thinking of taller drivers.
I dint think anybody that heavy could possibly fit in ANY vette.....guess I was wrong! 
Apparently I am the biggest C7 driver out there - 6' and 325. I fit fine, and enjoy the ride everytime, but do agree that I have a bit of an issue with the traffic lights. I need to duck down a bit to see them when first in line.