Who here has a sunroof and tracks their car?

h777 · 08-08-2017, 10:23 AM

Who here has a sunroof and tracks their car? I really want to know if anyone is having any issues fitting their helmet with sunroof? I know there have been some posts in the past that mention about not fitting. But could not find too many that mention that they are able to fit with no issues. Would appreciate any feedback.

Obzen · 08-08-2017, 10:37 AM

5'9 and my helmet is against the roof. It's doable but definitely not the most comfortable.

To be fair, I know people without sunroofs that are taller than me that have the same issue.

I'd say if you're gonna track a lot. Don't get a sunroof.

grampa_ss · 08-08-2017, 10:38 AM

I'm 5'8". With the helmet I have to lower my seat way down...almost too low.

Rabidsquirrel22 · 08-08-2017, 01:00 PM

Mine has a sunroof, I'm 5' 10" and just took mine to a track day. With the seat all the way down and the seat back a little more than normal, I didn't hit the roof.

Fraxum · 08-08-2017, 03:11 PM

I am just under 6' with a long torso. I fit just fine with a finger width of roof clearance if I lower the seat all the way and slightly recline the seatback. Open face helmet. This car has a little more room for a helmet than the larger 5th gens.

I love the sun roof. The car is too claustrophobic without it in my view. The CA6 Camaro is almost a Corvette with an almost usable back seat.

If this is important to you bring a helmet to your test drive. Then you decide.

jdasnt3 · 08-08-2017, 03:54 PM

me... and my son. 6'3" and 6'4"

LSmith353 · 08-08-2017, 04:56 PM

I echo all the above. 5'10", seat all the way down and reclined slightly more than normal. I would prefer not to have to lower the seat as it changes the field of view. However, after just a couple of laps, I don't really notice anymore. But when I'm done, I raise it back up.

Pfuqu2ss · 08-08-2017, 10:24 PM

I'm 5'4", PLENTY of room. But I also wear an xs childs helmet. Really hard to find them in any sort of neutral/adult color.

Canadian ZL1 · 06-03-2020, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by grampa_ss

I'm 5'8". With the helmet I have to lower my seat way down...almost too low.

Yes I am 5'7 and also had to lower the seat right to the bottom in order for my head not to hit the roof with helmet on. I didn't like it all as I like to be higher for better visibility. I was very disappointed.

kropscamaro16 · 06-03-2020, 11:46 AM

purposely got a car without a sunroof for that reason ...my buddy actually broke his sunroof on his cobalt ss from tracking the car and gm replaced it and then it happen again a few years later

Blackmonba6Gen · 06-03-2020, 12:08 PM

I'm 6'1 and i have sunroof and i track my car. I do lower my seat and lean my seat back just a tad but my helmet still hit the roof everytime I go airborne in the car so.. nothing i can do to fix that LOL. BUT my helmet doesn't rub based on my seat settings set to the floor but its very close I can still drive with no problems.

Canadian ZL1 · 06-03-2020, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackmonba6Gen

I'm 6'1 and i have sunroof and i track my car. I do lower my seat and lean my seat back just a tad but my helmet still hit the roof everytime I go airborne in the car so.. nothing i can do to fix that LOL. BUT my helmet doesn't rub based on my seat settings set to the floor but its very close I can still drive with no problems.

Yeah for us short guys I need the seat reclined up and up closer to the pedal so reclining the seat is not an option for me. I managed to get used it because I had no choice but was still able to drive and have fun. It just was not at the optimal seat setting.

Canadian ZL1 · 06-03-2020, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

purposely got a car without a sunroof for that reason ...my buddy actually broke his sunroof on his cobalt ss from tracking the car and gm replaced it and then it happen again a few years later

I had no idea the sunroof was going to be an issue for guys like me who occasionally take the car to the track. With that said I like the natural light that comes in from the sunroof. Compromise I am willing to live with.

kropscamaro16 · 06-03-2020, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Canadian ZL1

I had no idea the sunroof was going to be an issue for guys like me who occasionally take the car to the track. With that said I like the natural light that comes in from the sunroof. Compromise I am willing to live with.

i knew when i got the car i wanted it without a sunroof due to limited size and also it looks coolers with the roof strafe on it ive never been a fan or sunroof sports cars for that reason

08-08-2017, 10:23 AM	#1
h777 Drives: None Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: DC Metro Posts: 142	Who here has a sunroof and tracks their car? Who here has a sunroof and tracks their car? I really want to know if anyone is having any issues fitting their helmet with sunroof? I know there have been some posts in the past that mention about not fitting. But could not find too many that mention that they are able to fit with no issues. Would appreciate any feedback.

08-08-2017, 10:38 AM	#3
grampa_ss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Stansbury Park, Utah Posts: 1,092	I'm 5'8". With the helmet I have to lower my seat way down...almost too low. __________________ 2016 2SS, MRC, NPP, A8. Procharger P-1X,Stage II,std bypass, 3.9, Alky Meth - 10.84 @129 - DA+2000 New Mods - GPI drop ins, Kooks 2", LT4 fueling, Cam, Circle D Converter, 3.5 pulley & dual nozzle meth.

08-08-2017, 03:11 PM	#5
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	I am just under 6' with a long torso. I fit just fine with a finger width of roof clearance if I lower the seat all the way and slightly recline the seatback. Open face helmet. This car has a little more room for a helmet than the larger 5th gens. I love the sun roof. The car is too claustrophobic without it in my view. The CA6 Camaro is almost a Corvette with an almost usable back seat. If this is important to you bring a helmet to your test drive. Then you decide. __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives.

08-08-2017, 03:54 PM	#6
jdasnt3 Drives: 18 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,721	me... and my son. 6'3" and 6'4" __________________ 16 Red Hot 2SS A8: NPP, CAI Cold air, Ported TB, Fasterproms Ported intake, E85 flex, Formatto tuned. 11.80@118 with 1.92 60' (600-700 DA) on stock run flats.

08-08-2017, 04:56 PM	#7
LSmith353 Drives: 2015 Ultimate Track SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stonewall, LA Posts: 154	I echo all the above. 5'10", seat all the way down and reclined slightly more than normal. I would prefer not to have to lower the seat as it changes the field of view. However, after just a couple of laps, I don't really notice anymore. But when I'm done, I raise it back up. __________________ 2015 2SS Ultimate Track Camaro https://www.racingjunk.com/news/2014...ack-camaro-ss/ 2016 2SS M6, MRC, NPP, Nav, Sunroof -- SOLD 2010 2SS/RS M6 -- SOLD

08-08-2017, 10:37 AM	#2
Obzen Pull up Cougar! Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,875	5'9 and my helmet is against the roof. It's doable but definitely not the most comfortable. To be fair, I know people without sunroofs that are taller than me that have the same issue. I'd say if you're gonna track a lot. Don't get a sunroof.

08-08-2017, 01:00 PM	#4
Rabidsquirrel22 Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 104	Mine has a sunroof, I'm 5' 10" and just took mine to a track day. With the seat all the way down and the seat back a little more than normal, I didn't hit the roof.

08-08-2017, 10:24 PM	#8
Pfuqu2ss Drives: Fuqing car Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 47	I'm 5'4", PLENTY of room. But I also wear an xs childs helmet. Really hard to find them in any sort of neutral/adult color.

06-03-2020, 11:46 AM	#10
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,812	purposely got a car without a sunroof for that reason ...my buddy actually broke his sunroof on his cobalt ss from tracking the car and gm replaced it and then it happen again a few years later __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

06-03-2020, 12:08 PM	#11
Blackmonba6Gen BLUPRINT_1LE Drives: 2022 Rapid Blue SS 1LE Join Date: May 2017 Location: Motor City -> AZ Posts: 726	I'm 6'1 and i have sunroof and i track my car. I do lower my seat and lean my seat back just a tad but my helmet still hit the roof everytime I go airborne in the car so.. nothing i can do to fix that LOL. BUT my helmet doesn't rub based on my seat settings set to the floor but its very close I can still drive with no problems. __________________ 2022 Camaro SS 1LE \| PDR \| Rapid Blue \| Manual \| Katech Built SS 1LE \| Katech Build Sheet IG: BLUPRINT_1LE YT: BLUPRINT_1LE ----------------------------------------------------------------

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