Looking for owner(s) of a 2017 ZL1 in Atlanta, GA area

DragRacerX · 03-05-2017, 01:32 AM

I am interested in meeting up with an owner or owners of a 2017 ZL1 in the Atlanta, GA area. I am about to order mine, but need a few questions answered first. I am a big guy and am curious if the Recaro seats will be too narrow or uncomfortable for me. I also am concerned about head room with a helmet on. My 2012 SS/RS has a sun roof (not my choice) and my helmet rubs the headliner. So, I'm hoping one of you lucky & proud owners might let me sit in your car with my helmet on... I am retired, so my time is quite flexible.

Thanks for your time!

JeffMorse · 03-05-2017, 01:47 AM

I'd be curious to hear your thoughts. I'm a big guy and have the same kinds of potential issues.

DFRZL1 · 03-05-2017, 04:17 AM

I am 6'6", 290lbs and I fit in Zl1. I sat in one in Michigan before I ordered mine.
ZL1 seats aren't as big as Dodge SRT seats, but it will do.

DragRacerX · 03-05-2017, 02:55 PM

I'm only 5'10", but currently 340lbs (down 11lbs since February). My seating preference is close to the steering wheel with the back of the seat at almost a 90 degree (not laid back gangsta style).

snackbar64 · 03-05-2017, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DragRacerX

I'm only 5'10", but currently 340lbs (down 11lbs since February). My seating preference is close to the steering wheel with the back of the seat at almost a 90 degree (not laid back gangsta style).

You're about my size. You'll fit just fine. The slight pinch of the performance seats goes away after a few minutes.

DragRacerX · 03-07-2017, 01:08 AM

247 views & only 4 replies (2 of which are mine!)??? If I had a ZL1, I'd be SO proud of it, I'd share it with ANYONE interested in seeing it...

17CamaroZL1 · 03-07-2017, 12:51 PM

There are way more members than owners. Especially when you narrow it down to one part of the country. If you happened to pass through London, KY sometime, I'd be happy to meet you somewhere. I'm 5'9" 170 and the seats fit me perfect. I can feel the side bolsters on each side and they hold me in place during hard cornering. They aren't tight against my sides, they're just touching.

*mlee* · 03-07-2017, 01:08 PM

I just lost 85 lbs so I could fit. They are not as tight as the Z/28 but fit me perfect now 6' @ 245.

No wiggle room though but very comfy. Especially with the ventalated seat that immediately cools your seat and back all the way up to shoulder blades. Love that feature. Memory settings as well.

I would never get a sunroof on one of these (that's for Lexus and Cadillac). The head room is actually very good with plenty of room for my helmet, but I will say that the Recaros do not lay back very far which used to be the way to get around head clearance for very tall folks and I had to do that on my old ZL1. This one doesn't need it as much but I would like to get a bit more gangsta lean for touring mode.

03-05-2017, 01:32 AM	#1
DragRacerX Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 HBM & 2012 2SS M6 IBM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 267 View My Garage	Looking for owner(s) of a 2017 ZL1 in Atlanta, GA area I am interested in meeting up with an owner or owners of a 2017 ZL1 in the Atlanta, GA area. I am about to order mine, but need a few questions answered first. I am a big guy and am curious if the Recaro seats will be too narrow or uncomfortable for me. I also am concerned about head room with a helmet on. My 2012 SS/RS has a sun roof (not my choice) and my helmet rubs the headliner. So, I'm hoping one of you lucky & proud owners might let me sit in your car with my helmet on... I am retired, so my time is quite flexible. Thanks for your time! __________________ 2017 ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic, A10 Trans, CF Hood, NAV, PDR, Sunroof, aFe Momentum GT CAI, Vmax Motorsports TB, ARH LT CAV8-16200300FSQWC (Daily Driver) 576 RWHP/575 RWTQ 2012 2SS/RS IBM Technostalgia LED taillights, Magnuson TVS2300 & 3.40 Pulley, Vengeance Racing VRPD-2 Cam Kit, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Injector Dynamics ID850 Injectors, Forced Induction Interchiller, Cold Air Inductions CAI, BBK 40210 LT Headers & Free Flow Cats, MBRP S7022409 T409-Stainless Steel 3" Dual Cat Back Exhaust System, Lingenfelter ZR1 Dual Disc Clutch Kit, ZL1 Brake Kit Rotors & Calipers 628 RWHP/596 RWTQ / A.C.E.5

03-05-2017, 04:17 AM	#3
DFRZL1 Drives: 2017 NFG ZL1 6SM Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 18	Big guy from Canada I am 6'6", 290lbs and I fit in Zl1. I sat in one in Michigan before I ordered mine. ZL1 seats aren't as big as Dodge SRT seats, but it will do.

03-05-2017, 02:55 PM	#4
DragRacerX Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 HBM & 2012 2SS M6 IBM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 267 View My Garage	I'm only 5'10", but currently 340lbs (down 11lbs since February). My seating preference is close to the steering wheel with the back of the seat at almost a 90 degree (not laid back gangsta style). __________________ 2017 ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic, A10 Trans, CF Hood, NAV, PDR, Sunroof, aFe Momentum GT CAI, Vmax Motorsports TB, ARH LT CAV8-16200300FSQWC (Daily Driver) 576 RWHP/575 RWTQ 2012 2SS/RS IBM Technostalgia LED taillights, Magnuson TVS2300 & 3.40 Pulley, Vengeance Racing VRPD-2 Cam Kit, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Injector Dynamics ID850 Injectors, Forced Induction Interchiller, Cold Air Inductions CAI, BBK 40210 LT Headers & Free Flow Cats, MBRP S7022409 T409-Stainless Steel 3" Dual Cat Back Exhaust System, Lingenfelter ZR1 Dual Disc Clutch Kit, ZL1 Brake Kit Rotors & Calipers 628 RWHP/596 RWTQ / A.C.E.5

03-07-2017, 01:08 AM	#6
DragRacerX Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 HBM & 2012 2SS M6 IBM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 267 View My Garage	REALLY? 247 views & only 4 replies (2 of which are mine!)??? If I had a ZL1, I'd be SO proud of it, I'd share it with ANYONE interested in seeing it... __________________ 2017 ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic, A10 Trans, CF Hood, NAV, PDR, Sunroof, aFe Momentum GT CAI, Vmax Motorsports TB, ARH LT CAV8-16200300FSQWC (Daily Driver) 576 RWHP/575 RWTQ 2012 2SS/RS IBM Technostalgia LED taillights, Magnuson TVS2300 & 3.40 Pulley, Vengeance Racing VRPD-2 Cam Kit, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Injector Dynamics ID850 Injectors, Forced Induction Interchiller, Cold Air Inductions CAI, BBK 40210 LT Headers & Free Flow Cats, MBRP S7022409 T409-Stainless Steel 3" Dual Cat Back Exhaust System, Lingenfelter ZR1 Dual Disc Clutch Kit, ZL1 Brake Kit Rotors & Calipers 628 RWHP/596 RWTQ / A.C.E.5

03-07-2017, 12:51 PM	#7
17CamaroZL1 Life's Short, Live Fast! Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: London, KY Posts: 2,017	There are way more members than owners. Especially when you narrow it down to one part of the country. If you happened to pass through London, KY sometime, I'd be happy to meet you somewhere. I'm 5'9" 170 and the seats fit me perfect. I can feel the side bolsters on each side and they hold me in place during hard cornering. They aren't tight against my sides, they're just touching. __________________ Life's Short, Live Fast! Bone Stock https://youtu.be/rTUv2p4T7OA 10.94 at 128 mph, 11.13 at 127mph 870 DA, https://youtu.be/e_X_LcpFp50 11.19 at 127mph 1100 DA Full exhaust, lower pulley, E35 -10.36 at 133 mph 690 DA straight from the street with a slight spin at launch. TZQPHG '17 ZL1 HBM\|A10\|Nav\|PDR\|CFW Hood\|ZL1 Mats 12/26/2016 Ordered! 2/8/2017 Built!! 3/2/2017 Brought Home!!!

03-05-2017, 01:47 AM	#2
JeffMorse Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 211	I'd be curious to hear your thoughts. I'm a big guy and have the same kinds of potential issues.

03-07-2017, 01:08 PM	#8
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 38,033 View My Garage	I just lost 85 lbs so I could fit. They are not as tight as the Z/28 but fit me perfect now 6' @ 245. No wiggle room though but very comfy. Especially with the ventalated seat that immediately cools your seat and back all the way up to shoulder blades. Love that feature. Memory settings as well. I would never get a sunroof on one of these (that's for Lexus and Cadillac). The head room is actually very good with plenty of room for my helmet, but I will say that the Recaros do not lay back very far which used to be the way to get around head clearance for very tall folks and I had to do that on my old ZL1. This one doesn't need it as much but I would like to get a bit more gangsta lean for touring mode. __________________

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