Any heavier guys here?

Stingray_2014 · 08-19-2019, 11:30 AM

I am kind of a fat ass, I am not going to lie. I am strong and muscular in build, but I am way overweight. I am about 5' 11" and 280 lbs or so. This makes me wide. As you know the seats in this car can be a bit tight with big bolsters. At first it's not comfortable, but as the seat warms up, they feel pretty good.

Anyway - I am in the process of losing weight but does anybody else have the same issue? Does the ZL1 cause it's owners to lose weight?

ChrisRa13 · 08-19-2019, 11:35 AM

Hahaha! I lost 5lbs the week before I bought it and 5 the week of ownership. I am 6'3" 280 so I can relate. This car is not my daily, but the few days a week I drove it last week caused me to be more conscious of my weight and make better eating decisions. LOL.

cbr1100xx · 08-19-2019, 11:45 AM

I'm 5'10 185. Strong and muscular too. And I'm trying to slim down to 175 again LOL. The Recaros in the 1LE/ZL1 felt pretty comfortable to me. If I was 100lbs more....doubt it. So yeah, shed a few and they'll feel better I'm sure.

LT4 · 08-19-2019, 11:56 AM

6'1", 250LBs. The ZL1 Recaros are like sitting in 'V'. Not the most comfortable at first, but you do get used to it. I assume for track days they must be amazing, since they really lock you in with zero lateral movement even for the skinniest guys.

headgamez · 08-19-2019, 11:59 AM

Yep about 6-2, 250. Been trying to get down to race weight for about 2 years now,

!!!!!!

kropscamaro16 · 08-19-2019, 12:15 PM

#ketodiet ftw

started in october at 250lbs now im down to 190-195lbs depeding on day best weight reduction ever!!

arpad_m · 08-19-2019, 12:19 PM

I'm no dietitian, so my method is pretty simple: cut dinner and drink water/tea instead, with no sugar of course. Works like a charm, -10 pounds after the first 2 weeks, then gradually less. I keep at it until I reach the desired weight. Just an idea, not sure how well it'd work with higher weights (my worst was 207 lbs), but might be worth a try.

GrabTheWheel · 08-19-2019, 12:45 PM

I'm 190 and feel like I'm absolutely swimming in the ZL1 Recaros. To me it seems like seats were designed for someone weighing about 240-260 lbs. I'd say if you can manage to lose 20-30 lbs (easier said than done) you'd fit fairly comfortably. Recaro in the GT350 was a better fit for me.

cbr1100xx · 08-19-2019, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

I'm no dietitian, so my method is pretty simple: cut dinner and drink water/tea instead, with no sugar of course.

I'm sure that's realistic for most people to have water/tea for dinner....very sustainable.

Better idea is to cut down on breads/carbs/pasta especially at dinner time. Eating a turkey burger or lean ground beef burger (no bread/bun) on a bed of vegetables has worked really well for me.

*mlee* · 08-19-2019, 02:02 PM

I canceled my order on a Z/28 over not fitting in the seats. Those bolsters are crazy tight.

Best thing I ever did since the prices tanked shortly after and the ZL1 came out.

I did lose some and fit great in the current recaros, but can see there it can be a problem for some.

SteveV · 08-19-2019, 02:05 PM

Dude, I am 5'10" and 292. I would love to get back down to 240, but it is way harder said than done when you are 52 years old.

That said, it did take me a few weeks to get used to the Recaros. But, I love them now.

Still trying to lose the weight...

funked1 · 08-19-2019, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GrabTheWheel

I'm 190 and feel like I'm absolutely swimming in the ZL1 Recaros. To me it seems like seats were designed for someone weighing about 240-260 lbs. I'd say if you can manage to lose 20-30 lbs (easier said than done) you'd fit fairly comfortably. Recaro in the GT350 was a better fit for me.

I agree. I have been everywhere between 225 and 325 over the last 10 years and I think about 260 they would start to be comfortable.

Bow Tie Fanatic · 08-19-2019, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

#ketodiet ftw

started in october at 250lbs now im down to 190-195lbs depeding on day best weight reduction ever!!

That’s great! I bet you feel much better. Congrats.

Jimabe · 08-19-2019, 03:05 PM

I was about same exact size...
5'10', 280. Now 240. Did it (keto) over the winter so wasn't gradual while driving the car (live in Chicago). First time in in this Spring, seats felt waaayy better to me. Didn't pinch as much around the sides and more room between the steering wheel and the BOG (big 'ol gut)! Makes the extended trips a bit more comfortable too.

08-19-2019, 11:30 AM	#1
Stingray_2014 Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2019 Location: FL Posts: 50	Any heavier guys here? I am kind of a fat ass, I am not going to lie. I am strong and muscular in build, but I am way overweight. I am about 5' 11" and 280 lbs or so. This makes me wide. As you know the seats in this car can be a bit tight with big bolsters. At first it's not comfortable, but as the seat warms up, they feel pretty good. Anyway - I am in the process of losing weight but does anybody else have the same issue? Does the ZL1 cause it's owners to lose weight?

08-19-2019, 11:56 AM	#4
LT4 Drives: all sold, getting another soon.. Join Date: May 2019 Location: South Florida Posts: 282	6'1", 250LBs. The ZL1 Recaros are like sitting in 'V'. Not the most comfortable at first, but you do get used to it. I assume for track days they must be amazing, since they really lock you in with zero lateral movement even for the skinniest guys. __________________ Larry

08-19-2019, 11:59 AM	#5
headgamez Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 255	Oh Yeah!!! Yep about 6-2, 250. Been trying to get down to race weight for about 2 years now, !!!!!!

08-19-2019, 12:15 PM	#6
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,817	#ketodiet ftw started in october at 250lbs now im down to 190-195lbs depeding on day best weight reduction ever!! __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

08-19-2019, 12:19 PM	#7
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,614 View My Garage	I'm no dietitian, so my method is pretty simple: cut dinner and drink water/tea instead, with no sugar of course. Works like a charm, -10 pounds after the first 2 weeks, then gradually less. I keep at it until I reach the desired weight. Just an idea, not sure how well it'd work with higher weights (my worst was 207 lbs), but might be worth a try. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

08-19-2019, 11:35 AM	#2
ChrisRa13 Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: IN Posts: 59	Hahaha! I lost 5lbs the week before I bought it and 5 the week of ownership. I am 6'3" 280 so I can relate. This car is not my daily, but the few days a week I drove it last week caused me to be more conscious of my weight and make better eating decisions. LOL.

08-19-2019, 11:45 AM	#3
cbr1100xx Account Suspended Drives: '14 Jetta 1.8, '19 1SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 886	I'm 5'10 185. Strong and muscular too. And I'm trying to slim down to 175 again LOL. The Recaros in the 1LE/ZL1 felt pretty comfortable to me. If I was 100lbs more....doubt it. So yeah, shed a few and they'll feel better I'm sure.

08-19-2019, 12:45 PM	#8
GrabTheWheel Drives: 18' ZL1 A10 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 98	I'm 190 and feel like I'm absolutely swimming in the ZL1 Recaros. To me it seems like seats were designed for someone weighing about 240-260 lbs. I'd say if you can manage to lose 20-30 lbs (easier said than done) you'd fit fairly comfortably. Recaro in the GT350 was a better fit for me.

08-19-2019, 02:02 PM	#10
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,500 View My Garage	I canceled my order on a Z/28 over not fitting in the seats. Those bolsters are crazy tight. Best thing I ever did since the prices tanked shortly after and the ZL1 came out. I did lose some and fit great in the current recaros, but can see there it can be a problem for some. __________________

08-19-2019, 02:05 PM	#11
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	Dude, I am 5'10" and 292. I would love to get back down to 240, but it is way harder said than done when you are 52 years old. That said, it did take me a few weeks to get used to the Recaros. But, I love them now. Still trying to lose the weight... __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

08-19-2019, 03:05 PM	#14
Jimabe Drives: 2018 Red ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Spring grove IL Posts: 190	I was about same exact size... 5'10', 280. Now 240. Did it (keto) over the winter so wasn't gradual while driving the car (live in Chicago). First time in in this Spring, seats felt waaayy better to me. Didn't pinch as much around the sides and more room between the steering wheel and the BOG (big 'ol gut)! Makes the extended trips a bit more comfortable too. __________________ Mods: RotoFab Big Gulp, 2" Kooks, Metco 9.1" pulley, Green belt, 103 NW TB, Tune, WeapX Boost Chiller, ADM Coolant reservoir, Jokerz Full Tilt SC Port, Elite E2X Can, Corsa Sport Catback, LED markers, 1LE Tail lights, HO reverse LED's, Red SC Lid, Forgestar 17x11/MickeyT Street R's for Drags

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