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A lower profile seat? Than what? If it's a vert, just keep the top down!

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Ha... it's a t-top, but the state I live in (Wa), we can never count on a lack of rain ;-)

I'm six foot and have everything at its max adjustment, I suppose that extra 5" must be a bastard.  Maybe surgery would be the answer?

Just wait until you get my age (61), you'll shrink a couple of inches. 

When you get almost 65, like me, you'll lose another inch in height and other...... "places"

Durn all da good smart Alec answers are taken...

Hmmnn.... lets see.

Okay, I have an Astro Top 1 piece roof in mine and ya gain a couple of inches headroom with it. Besides a better view, easier installation & storage ta boot.

Downside is it doesn't seal the greatest in the rain. (But I don't intentionally drive it in the rain...)

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[QUOTE=jayare]When you get almost 65, like me, you'll lose another inch in height and other...... "places"[/QUOTE]
BUMMER, jayare!!!

Seriously, though, I have the opposite problem...5'1" and feel like a little kid drivin the Vette!!!  Maybe you can donate some of your height to me!!!

So, you're in WA?  Where???

Karen

Easy - duck!

[QUOTE=kkfinch]
So, you're in WA?  Where???

Karen

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I'm 6'1", so I know a little about what you mean, but I don't know of any way to fix the height problem. I wish I could move the seat back another 6" or so, so my legs wouldn't cramp.

I've over in Renton, the Ghetto's of Bellevue as I call them ;-)

[QUOTE=fizziesoda]Ha... it's a t-top, but the state I live in (Wa), we can never count on a lack of rain ;-) [/QUOTE]

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since no corvette owner let someone else drive his (her?) car your seat probably stay always in same position... soooo.. you might take off those "gliders" and make something  to fasten the seat on the floor that is a bit lower than the original gliders

art-corvette

Whatever you do, DO NOT get 1979-'82 seats. I'm 6'2 and installed them in my '78 and they sit up over an inch higher. My head stays jammed up against the rear roof hoop. It hurts on rough roads. About all you can do is drop your floorpan a coupla inches, cut 3" off the top of your head, or adapt.....

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since no corvette owner let someone else drive his (her?) ...

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I think maybe THIS is what you're looking for if you need a bit more room for your legs and noggin. I've heard it works really well for that problem. Adams' Apple2007-04-06 20:20:10

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  Hello, at 6' 3" I have had the same Issue just wait till You go to an event where a Helmet is required !!  I have Recaro Seats in Mine and I have removed the Tracks on the Drivers Side and Just Bolted them Down Tight to the Deck and all the Way Back. Its a Bit Interesting How You get to the Bolts on the Back. I also have the Glass Tops wich are worth an Inch or two. Oh by the way I'm on the other side of Seattle Ballard. Richard...

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[QUOTE=Gale Banks 80]   Hello, at 6' 3" I have had the same Issue just wait till You go to an event where a Helmet is required !!  I have Recaro Seats in Mine and I have removed the Tracks on the Drivers Side and Just Bolted them Down Tight to the Deck and all the Way Back. Its a Bit Interesting How You get to the Bolts on the Back. I also have the Glass Tops wich are worth an Inch or two. Oh by the way I'm on the other side of Seattle Ballard. Richard...[/QUOTE]

Richard has a purty good set up here! My buddy is a tall dude too. He has the Recaro Seats in his Daytona 500 Fireburd an the give a few inches compaired to stock seats. Plus he raves about how comfortable they are. He has installed all of the same techniques Richard has mentioned in his Burd and it seems to be workin for him.

Me I can't hardly drive the thang cuz I almost dont have enuff limb reach. He sayz I look purty funny pawin at the wheel an grabbin after da shifter. Not ta mention me butt comes up outta da seat ta press the clutch in when runnin it through the gearz....

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Cool limo Joel! Do you remember the '78 Pace Car limo? I saw it in a movie once, just can't remember the name.

Hey Tux, how is the fit and seal on the astro top?

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[QUOTE=LukesVette] Hey Tux, how is the fit and seal on the astro top?[/QUOTE]

Overall I like my Astro top. I have read about several people who didn't for various reasons. It depands on what your looking for. I purchased it becuse I grew used to this style in from previous C4's. I liked handling 1 piece during installation and I wanted to see the world above me.

I have the orginal T's but I have never used them since the car and the T's were painted. They are in the top bags in my basement.

Pros:
A. Nice look with 1 piece smoked glass.
B. Stores easily in the back.
C. Room for luggage under the top when stored.
D. More head room.
E. Nice to see the world above.
F. Easy to install.
G. Inexpensive compared to new glass tops.

Cons:
A. Hard to seal above windshield from water.
B. Air gap above windows if rubber seal loses original shape.
C. Not OEM.
E. Can scratch easily if not cared for properly.

If it rains hard or steady mine will leak above the visors some. (Just enough to be annoying.) I don't think the mounting brakets adequately can pull down the top in those areas. I could build the gasket up some but it isn't that important to me. If I am in the rain it is purely by accident and the car is garaged most of the time. I hope that helps. If you have additional questions just ask.




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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]I think maybe THIS is what you're looking for if you need a bit more room for your legs and noggin. I've heard it works really well for that problem. [/QUOTE]

I agree Blue-79.  Looks like someone streeeeeeeetched my black C5! greypoupon692007-04-27 21:01:47

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If it were me and I had the cash, I would go with a custom seat bolted to the floor. Forget the adjustments. All the way back and down is what you need, so get what fits you.

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