2016's beltline/driving comfort (elbow)?

Kobra_Klutch · 01-06-2016, 07:57 PM

I finally sat in a 2016/LT w/leather today and the beltline is noticeably high and I had to raise the seat up just to take the pressure off my shoulder. However, I'm 6'4 and 245lbs and raising the seat isn't a simple solution because then I'm looking directly at the sun visor. For those of you who like to rest your elbow out the window (weather permitting) how have you overcome the car's beltline design for comfort? How comfortable has the arm rest on the door of the driver's side been for those who own the car (especially from those who are around my size)? Thanks in advance.

Overall the car felt comfortable to sit in and my right arm felt very comfortable resting on the center console's arm rest.

Klutch

SGT Stretch · 01-06-2016, 08:02 PM

I am 6'3" and although I used to like having my arm rest on the window, I got used to not being able to do so in the 5th Gen. The armrest on the door on both cars are quite comfortable though so it was never much of an issue. I like you have the seat almost bottomed out.

bybcous · 01-06-2016, 08:03 PM

I had no problem resting my arm on window and i didnt feel awkard when it was still hot outside. I also have no problem driving at night or parking the car in any direction as others said may be a problem. I do have to lean my head down to see traffic light but it has not bothered me

jimmypop13 · 01-06-2016, 08:06 PM

I'm 5'9" but I'm still able to rest my arm there, it's just up higher than usual. Not quite as comfortable as most cars but not terrible to where I've stopped doing it

tejesh83 · 01-06-2016, 08:34 PM

The arm/elbow rest built into the door is the perfect height and pretty comfy. Now granted, I'm only 5'11, so you got a few inches on me.

Here's a couple pics of the arm/elbow rest. Look for the red on the door panel:

Kobra_Klutch · 01-06-2016, 08:50 PM

Thanks guys...I appreciate the quick responses. I drive a pickup every day so it's going to be an adjustment for me driving such a smaller vehicle. I didn't expect for the car to be as accommodating as my truck by any stretch but I want to be comfortable while driving this sexy car. It sounds like I'll just have to make the adjustment of not driving with my arm out the window with the understanding that the armrest will more than sufficient. Thanks again to each of you.

V/r
Klutch

bybcous · 01-06-2016, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tejesh83

The arm/elbow rest built into the door is the perfect height and pretty comfy. Now granted, I'm only 5'11, so you got a few inches on me.

Here's a couple pics of the arm/elbow rest. Look for the red on the door panel:

Looks nice with those wheels, nice car.

SPCBA · 01-06-2016, 09:27 PM

Nothing as comfy as a good pickup

LesserO2Evils · 01-06-2016, 10:12 PM

Window nor armrest are an issue for me@6'1".

Tr6 · 01-06-2016, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPCBA

Nothing as comfy as a good pickup

Lol you don't say...

I am 6'2 and 260 lbs, it was a bit weird seeing a freaking door that is higher than my shoulders but, I got used to it real fast. Comfort is perfect for me, much, much more than a c7. Not saying c7 is a horrible, terrible car that shouldn't have made... Just saying that my fat ass just isn't as comfortable in it as my camaro!

SSport16 · 01-07-2016, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tejesh83

The arm/elbow rest built into the door is the perfect height and pretty comfy. Now granted, I'm only 5'11, so you got a few inches on me.

Here's a couple pics of the arm/elbow rest. Look for the red on the door panel:

Awesome car, love the white and red!

alfonsoj23 · 01-07-2016, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tejesh83

The arm/elbow rest built into the door is the perfect height and pretty comfy. Now granted, I'm only 5'11, so you got a few inches on me.

Here's a couple pics of the arm/elbow rest. Look for the red on the door panel:

love that red interior!!

DevonK · 01-07-2016, 12:56 AM

Quote:

For those of you who like to rest your elbow out the window (weather permitting) how have you overcome the car's beltline design for comfort?

Sawszall....

Cautionary tale · 01-07-2016, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tr6

Lol you don't say...

I am 6'2 and 260 lbs, it was a bit weird seeing a freaking door that is higher than my shoulders but, I got used to it real fast. Comfort is perfect for me, much, much more than a c7. Not saying c7 is a horrible, terrible car that shouldn't have made... Just saying that my fat ass just isn't as comfortable in it as my camaro!

yea, at 6'1 280 my ass needs the jaws of life for a vette and a stick of butter,lol

01-06-2016, 07:57 PM	#1
Kobra_Klutch Drives: Mountain Bike Join Date: May 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 179	2016's beltline/driving comfort (elbow)? I finally sat in a 2016/LT w/leather today and the beltline is noticeably high and I had to raise the seat up just to take the pressure off my shoulder. However, I'm 6'4 and 245lbs and raising the seat isn't a simple solution because then I'm looking directly at the sun visor. For those of you who like to rest your elbow out the window (weather permitting) how have you overcome the car's beltline design for comfort? How comfortable has the arm rest on the door of the driver's side been for those who own the car (especially from those who are around my size)? Thanks in advance. Overall the car felt comfortable to sit in and my right arm felt very comfortable resting on the center console's arm rest. Klutch

01-06-2016, 08:02 PM	#2
SGT Stretch Drives: 2016 Hyper Metallic Blue SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 588	I am 6'3" and although I used to like having my arm rest on the window, I got used to not being able to do so in the 5th Gen. The armrest on the door on both cars are quite comfortable though so it was never much of an issue. I like you have the seat almost bottomed out. __________________

01-06-2016, 08:03 PM	#3
bybcous Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: hampton roads Posts: 2,763	I had no problem resting my arm on window and i didnt feel awkard when it was still hot outside. I also have no problem driving at night or parking the car in any direction as others said may be a problem. I do have to lean my head down to see traffic light but it has not bothered me __________________ 1ss/Auto-Hyper Blue acs carbon flash spoiler, bmr springs, gm clear tails. Texas speed cam, 223/227 .635/.635 116 LSA, Kooks Long Tube Headers with green cats, MSD Atomic Air Force Intake, CAI Cold Air Intake, QTP cutouts. 503 hp Best so far 11.5 at 123 with a 1.83 60ft. BMR lower and upper trailing arms and upper control arms,E85 DELIVERED 12/29/15 http://youtube.com/bybcous " no talking only racing on my youtube"

01-06-2016, 08:06 PM	#4
jimmypop13 Drives: 2016 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,127	I'm 5'9" but I'm still able to rest my arm there, it's just up higher than usual. Not quite as comfortable as most cars but not terrible to where I've stopped doing it __________________ 2016 camaro 2SS hyper blue/Kalahari, A8, MRC, NPP, sunroof, SW headers through axleback, Circle D 3600rpm TC, Pray ported IM/TB, E85 Sold: 2002 Z28, NBM, M6, 460rwhp, 2009 HHR SS RIP : 2002 WS6 Black, A4, 355rwhp

01-06-2016, 08:34 PM	#5
tejesh83 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 62	there's an armrest built into the door The arm/elbow rest built into the door is the perfect height and pretty comfy. Now granted, I'm only 5'11, so you got a few inches on me. Here's a couple pics of the arm/elbow rest. Look for the red on the door panel: Attached Images

01-06-2016, 08:50 PM	#6
Kobra_Klutch Drives: Mountain Bike Join Date: May 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 179	Thanks guys...I appreciate the quick responses. I drive a pickup every day so it's going to be an adjustment for me driving such a smaller vehicle. I didn't expect for the car to be as accommodating as my truck by any stretch but I want to be comfortable while driving this sexy car. It sounds like I'll just have to make the adjustment of not driving with my arm out the window with the understanding that the armrest will more than sufficient. Thanks again to each of you. V/r Klutch

01-06-2016, 09:27 PM	#8
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	Nothing as comfy as a good pickup __________________ the power by www.cunningham-motorsports.com the brakes by www.RacingBrake.com

01-06-2016, 10:12 PM	#9
LesserO2Evils GM repeat offender... Drives: 16 2SS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Grandview, Texas Posts: 1,474	Window nor armrest are an issue for me@6'1". __________________ '16 2SS, Summit White. A8. MRC. NPP. Ordered:09/03/15. Received 12/22/15 INCOMING: ‘22 ZL1, Satin Steel. A10. PDR. Ordered: 03/02/22.

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