Riding in the rear seat

Buddy Shagmore · 06-03-2023, 08:48 AM

Last night 3 men fit into my LT1. I let one of my friends drive, and i went into the rear seat that is behind the front passenger seat. He scooted the seat up enough for me to plant my legs on the floor. I am 5'10", and still had about an inch of headroom. I was surprised at how comfy I was. I was thinking the rear seat was useless. A nice surprise to discover it can be used, as long as the person back there isn't too tall. Later, the fella in the passenger seat switched with me. He is 6', and had to lean to the left a bit.

arpad_m · 06-03-2023, 10:02 AM

The rear seats being "unusable" is an urban legend. They're certainly more limited in terms of legroom and headroom than a Challenger, but it's quite usable for shorter people, and even taller folks for short drives.

I take my teenage kids on drives to this day with nary a complaint, even though I specifically asked them several times and they never hesitate to criticize their dad or his things (them being teenagers, yay). When they were smaller, they had plenty of room everywhere.

22SS1LE · 06-03-2023, 10:20 AM

my biggest issue is that the front seat barely moves forward when you pull the quick release on the top of the seat for someone to climb back there. Atleast thats how the recaros are. So even if my daughter who would get in back who is a pretty small 14yr old climbing in is more of a issue then sitting back there

JTS · 06-03-2023, 10:29 AM

Our 55 lbs Chocolate Labrador she loves it back there . I fold the seat back down and lay towels and blankets down and her pillow.

JamesNoBrakes · 06-03-2023, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Buddy Shagmore

Last night 3 men fit into my LT1. I let one of my friends drive, and i went into the rear seat that is behind the front passenger seat. He scooted the seat up enough for me to plant my legs on the floor. I am 5'10", and still had about an inch of headroom. I was surprised at how comfy I was. I was thinking the rear seat was useless. A nice surprise to discover it can be used, as long as the person back there isn't too tall. Later, the fella in the passenger seat switched with me. He is 6', and had to lean to the left a bit.

Do you have legs?

mariojas · 06-03-2023, 12:02 PM

I am 5'11" and my 7 year old cannot fit behind me.

Idaho2018GTPremium · 06-03-2023, 12:09 PM

I can fit my 3 kids in my ZL1…two 6th graders and a 4th grader. I have to move my seat further forward than I typically sit, but it works. The most important thing is turning off the auto seat exit, since it goes fully back to the rear seat.

mariojas · 06-03-2023, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Idaho2018GTPremium

I can fit my 3 kids in my ZL1…two 6th graders and a 4th grader. I have to move my seat further forward than I typically sit, but it works. The most important thing is turning off the auto seat exit, since it goes fully back to the rear seat.

Yeah, just pull parking brake after you open door. It works for me also if I move to the front, but my legs are unproportionally long and it is super uncomfortable for me.

FarmerFran · 06-03-2023, 01:01 PM

I have had 4 adults in my 2020 multiple times and 3 in my 2023 Z. No issues. Would I drive across the country, maybe not. But a few hours no problem.

302crossram · 06-03-2023, 01:11 PM

all true but an emergency exit during a wreck

could be problematic for the rear folks

FarmerFran · 06-03-2023, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 302crossram

all true but an emergency exit during a wreck

could be problematic for the rear folks

Nah, top easily removed

JT6Speed · 06-03-2023, 03:39 PM

Funny thing, I was just cleaning my rear interior glass and dressing out the plastic back there. I tried sitting in the back seat and my head was definitely hitting the roof. Keep in mind I'm only 5'9" and the other obvious issue is leg room. I had the seat moved forward quite a bit, but if someone were in front of me it would be tight.

I like to think of this car as a Corvette with extra storage lol.

greenz28 · 06-04-2023, 05:25 AM

I'm only 5'8" and I have to lean sideways back there. And one of my friends who's shorter than me has same problem. People with longer torsos don't work too well in the backseat.

In my experience, ladies are more likely to fit since usually they have shorter torsos compared to their legs. One of my friends girlfriend is also about 5'8" and had enough headroom.

enzia35 · 06-04-2023, 07:52 AM

I used to run a baby seat in the rear passenger and then my wife behind me.

06-03-2023, 08:48 AM	#1
Buddy Shagmore Drives: '23 LT1 & '16 GMC Canyon Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Hellafornia Posts: 59	Riding in the rear seat Last night 3 men fit into my LT1. I let one of my friends drive, and i went into the rear seat that is behind the front passenger seat. He scooted the seat up enough for me to plant my legs on the floor. I am 5'10", and still had about an inch of headroom. I was surprised at how comfy I was. I was thinking the rear seat was useless. A nice surprise to discover it can be used, as long as the person back there isn't too tall. Later, the fella in the passenger seat switched with me. He is 6', and had to lean to the left a bit.

06-03-2023, 10:02 AM	#2
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,616 View My Garage	The rear seats being "unusable" is an urban legend. They're certainly more limited in terms of legroom and headroom than a Challenger, but it's quite usable for shorter people, and even taller folks for short drives. I take my teenage kids on drives to this day with nary a complaint, even though I specifically asked them several times and they never hesitate to criticize their dad or his things (them being teenagers, yay). When they were smaller, they had plenty of room everywhere. __________________ 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

06-03-2023, 10:20 AM	#3
22SS1LE Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE 6M Join Date: May 2022 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 518 View My Garage	my biggest issue is that the front seat barely moves forward when you pull the quick release on the top of the seat for someone to climb back there. Atleast thats how the recaros are. So even if my daughter who would get in back who is a pretty small 14yr old climbing in is more of a issue then sitting back there __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE 6M in Riverside blue Found exact build local- ETA 7/31/22 New ETA - 7/26, 7/30, 7/31, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/21, 8/28, 9/17 8/24. IT HAS ARRIVED at the dealer 8/25- It is in the Garage ACS ZL1 Sideskirts, 20% tint, CAI Intake

06-03-2023, 10:29 AM	#4
JTS Drives: 2023 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Az Posts: 624	Our 55 lbs Chocolate Labrador she loves it back there . I fold the seat back down and lay towels and blankets down and her pillow. __________________ 2023 ZL1 A10 Shadow Gray Metallic

06-03-2023, 12:02 PM	#6
mariojas Drives: 2022 ZL1 M6 & 2023 Stinger GT AWD Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Detroit Metro, MI Posts: 452	I am 5'11" and my 7 year old cannot fit behind me. __________________ 2023 Kia Stinger GT AWD - as a family car... 2022 ZL1, M6 as daddy's ass mover Charger sold! Better to sell, than waiting to be stolen...

06-03-2023, 12:09 PM	#7
Idaho2018GTPremium Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,211	I can fit my 3 kids in my ZL1…two 6th graders and a 4th grader. I have to move my seat further forward than I typically sit, but it works. The most important thing is turning off the auto seat exit, since it goes fully back to the rear seat. __________________ 2021 Camaro ZL1 A10 2022 GR Supra 3.0 Past: 2018 Mustang GT Premium w/ PP1, MR, and A10 2007 MazdaSpeed3 1995 Pontiac Trans Am 1987 Camaro Z28

06-03-2023, 01:01 PM	#9
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	I have had 4 adults in my 2020 multiple times and 3 in my 2023 Z. No issues. Would I drive across the country, maybe not. But a few hours no problem. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

06-03-2023, 01:11 PM	#10
302crossram Drives: 2023 Sharkskin 2SS Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: NWFL Posts: 758	all true but an emergency exit during a wreck could be problematic for the rear folks

06-03-2023, 03:39 PM	#12
JT6Speed Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 174	Funny thing, I was just cleaning my rear interior glass and dressing out the plastic back there. I tried sitting in the back seat and my head was definitely hitting the roof. Keep in mind I'm only 5'9" and the other obvious issue is leg room. I had the seat moved forward quite a bit, but if someone were in front of me it would be tight. I like to think of this car as a Corvette with extra storage lol.

06-04-2023, 05:25 AM	#13
greenz28 Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS M6, Ford Fiesta ST Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Hagerstown, Indiana Posts: 43	I'm only 5'8" and I have to lean sideways back there. And one of my friends who's shorter than me has same problem. People with longer torsos don't work too well in the backseat. In my experience, ladies are more likely to fit since usually they have shorter torsos compared to their legs. One of my friends girlfriend is also about 5'8" and had enough headroom.

06-04-2023, 07:52 AM	#14
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	I used to run a baby seat in the rear passenger and then my wife behind me. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

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