Low roofline in C7

JoshuaKM1 · 07-25-2014, 12:59 PM

Hey everyone,

I'm currently thinking about purchasing a new C7 coupe and I am not incredibly tall (6 feet exactly) and I noticed during my test drive that the roofline comes just over my head (and the convertible roof is even lower). I was wondering if you all either noticed this about the car initially or if you just get used to the low roofline. I'm currently driving a 5 series BMW which obviously has more space. I would assume if you're 6'3 then the corvette might be a problem. I'm really surprised because I recently test drove a preowned Porsche 911 and the roof was significantly higher.

Thanks!

Josh

route66 · 07-25-2014, 03:14 PM

Yes the height of the C7 is lower than a new Porsche. For sports cars the lower the better. You do get used to it the roof being low but I have not heard anyone complain about this. The main thing I have heard for people 6' 2" and taller is leg room issues.

purpleRac3r · 07-25-2014, 03:50 PM

Another thing to think about is the seat height. It's adjustable by nearly 2". Its entirely possible the car you test drove had the seat at or near the top. Lowering the entire seat or setting the base at a slight rearward tilt will gain quite a lot of headroom. I'm 6' and have well over 2" clearance.

Kochaloch · 07-25-2014, 04:13 PM

I'm 6'3.5"ish and daily drive mine with no headroom issues. Go sit in one and play with the seat controls a bit, I found going all the way down then back then tilt gives me the most room.

regguy1 · 07-25-2014, 04:39 PM

seat adjusts up and down, was it full down when you drove it?

JoshuaKM1 · 07-25-2014, 05:21 PM

Hey thanks everyone - it was all the way down. Honestly I have enough head clearance I think I'm just used to having more headroom in sedans. I think I'll definitely be able to adjust the seats to my liking.

My next big decision is whether to go with crystal red tintcoat vs. night race blue. I think the blue is really classy but the crystal red with kalhari interior looks amazing! Decisions, decisions.

GeoC · 07-25-2014, 06:35 PM

I'm 6'6" and fit in the coupe fine. Drove
a C7 to see if I fit before I ordered one.
Adjust the seat down and tilt the back
and I think you will be fine.
C7, 2LT Laguna Blue, 7 speed

regguy1 · 07-25-2014, 06:48 PM

I was considering the NRB 2 things changed my mind.
1. Looks black in low light
2. less contrast of the black vents on the C7

I chose a Crystal Red Coupe, I get many compliments on the color and the gold metallic just pops in the sun.

binko · 07-25-2014, 06:52 PM

see my post from 6-04-2014 "New found legroom".
It's a very easy mod that has worked well for me and it seemed to help a number of others as well.

Second Vette · 07-26-2014, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kochaloch

I'm 6'3.5"ish and daily drive mine with no headroom issues. Go sit in one and play with the seat controls a bit, I found going all the way down then back then tilt gives me the most room.

I'm about 6"3", 240 lbs. and long waisted. I fit fine and am very comfortable.

I have the Competition Seats, whether that makes a difference.

07-25-2014, 12:59 PM	#1
JoshuaKM1 Drives: BMW 535i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 18	Low roofline in C7 Hey everyone, I'm currently thinking about purchasing a new C7 coupe and I am not incredibly tall (6 feet exactly) and I noticed during my test drive that the roofline comes just over my head (and the convertible roof is even lower). I was wondering if you all either noticed this about the car initially or if you just get used to the low roofline. I'm currently driving a 5 series BMW which obviously has more space. I would assume if you're 6'3 then the corvette might be a problem. I'm really surprised because I recently test drove a preowned Porsche 911 and the roof was significantly higher. Thanks! Josh

07-25-2014, 03:50 PM	#3
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	Another thing to think about is the seat height. It's adjustable by nearly 2". Its entirely possible the car you test drove had the seat at or near the top. Lowering the entire seat or setting the base at a slight rearward tilt will gain quite a lot of headroom. I'm 6' and have well over 2" clearance. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

07-25-2014, 04:13 PM	#4
Kochaloch Drives: C7 Z51, BENZ GLK 350, Titan Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: TX Posts: 163	I'm 6'3.5"ish and daily drive mine with no headroom issues. Go sit in one and play with the seat controls a bit, I found going all the way down then back then tilt gives me the most room. __________________ 8/20/2013 - 1100 1/16/2014 - 2000 1/20/2014 - 3000 1/24/2014 - 3300 2/10/2014 - 3400 2/14/2014 - 3800 2/26/2014 - Delivered!!!

07-25-2014, 06:48 PM	#8
regguy1 Drives: 2014 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 171	I was considering the NRB 2 things changed my mind. 1. Looks black in low light 2. less contrast of the black vents on the C7 I chose a Crystal Red Coupe, I get many compliments on the color and the gold metallic just pops in the sun. Attached Images Last edited by regguy1; 07-25-2014 at 08:10 PM.

07-25-2014, 03:14 PM	#2
route66 Drives: 66 coupe 78 pace car 2014 coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: ca. Posts: 93	Yes the height of the C7 is lower than a new Porsche. For sports cars the lower the better. You do get used to it the roof being low but I have not heard anyone complain about this. The main thing I have heard for people 6' 2" and taller is leg room issues.

07-25-2014, 04:39 PM	#5
regguy1 Drives: 2014 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 171	seat adjusts up and down, was it full down when you drove it?

07-25-2014, 05:21 PM	#6
JoshuaKM1 Drives: BMW 535i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 18	Hey thanks everyone - it was all the way down. Honestly I have enough head clearance I think I'm just used to having more headroom in sedans. I think I'll definitely be able to adjust the seats to my liking. My next big decision is whether to go with crystal red tintcoat vs. night race blue. I think the blue is really classy but the crystal red with kalhari interior looks amazing! Decisions, decisions.

07-25-2014, 06:35 PM	#7
GeoC Account Suspended Drives: 2014 C7 LT2 Z51 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 77	I'm 6'6" and fit in the coupe fine. Drove a C7 to see if I fit before I ordered one. Adjust the seat down and tilt the back and I think you will be fine. C7, 2LT Laguna Blue, 7 speed

07-25-2014, 06:52 PM	#9
binko Drives: Honda Accord Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Flanders, NJ Posts: 114	see my post from 6-04-2014 "New found legroom". It's a very easy mod that has worked well for me and it seemed to help a number of others as well.