any big guys have Ls1's?
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any big guys have Ls1's?
I am 450lbs and haev had a few 3rd gen camaros and wants to get a Ls1 car, i was wondering if any other big man have them and how comfy they are, and any more room then the 3rd gens? and are the seats comfy and stong too.
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i am 6'3 i test drove a ta, it wasnt to bad didnt mess with the seat any other then puting ti all the way back and a couple click of the recline, only thing that buged me seemed like my legs was to high, i think if i adjust the seat hieght i should be fine and a few more clicks on the recline, i had plenty of room from wheel to gut and leg room
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I bought my 95 from a pretty big guy, I would say 6-6'3 and 275-315#. He complained his back hurt (he HAD had back surgery) and that he needed an SUV type vehicle for family reasons. He said the only thing he really had an issue with was rubbing the seat when he got in and out and he put a T-shirt over the seat to save the side bolster. Seemed to save it pretty decent.
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Don't mean to sound rude or mean but maybe you shouldn't be worrying about cars so much. LS1's can accomodate fairly bigger guys. I know a guy who has a z28 and is about 6'4'' 250 and is fine. I don't know your situation but 450#s doesn't sound healthy, just trying to help. Sorry if that came off badly.
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Originally Posted by Allergik2dyin
Don't mean to sound rude or mean but maybe you shouldn't be worrying about cars so much. LS1's can accomodate fairly bigger guys. I know a guy who has a z28 and is about 6'4'' 250 and is fine. I don't know your situation but 450#s doesn't sound healthy, just trying to help. Sorry if that came off badly.
I am sure the guy knows 450 is not optimum, but who is to say he ISN'T correcting it? He asked about a car, not his health.
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lol, ls1tech.com is turning to ls1health.com
Im 6'3 310 and im fine. I know a guy whos 350 and hes fine. 450 is a big man, but I assume you'll be fine, if anything **** it and buy some bigger seats.
Bottom line, DO WHAT YOU WANT! Im on your side big man.
Im 6'3 310 and im fine. I know a guy whos 350 and hes fine. 450 is a big man, but I assume you'll be fine, if anything **** it and buy some bigger seats.
Bottom line, DO WHAT YOU WANT! Im on your side big man.
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Originally Posted by jessedale98
lol, ls1tech.com is turning to ls1health.com
Im 6'3 310 and im fine. I know a guy whos 350 and hes fine. 450 is a big man, but I assume you'll be fine, if anything **** it and buy some bigger seats.
Bottom line, DO WHAT YOU WANT! Im on your side big man.
Im 6'3 310 and im fine. I know a guy whos 350 and hes fine. 450 is a big man, but I assume you'll be fine, if anything **** it and buy some bigger seats.
Bottom line, DO WHAT YOU WANT! Im on your side big man.
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Originally Posted by House
Amen to that, but yes i am correcting it 2 months ago was near 500 its nothing but down hill form now
way to go, wish you the best, I am 5'11 about 310lb and ghave plenty of room to pare, LS1 are very roomy you can stretch your feet out man
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Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
+1 and -1 I guess.
I am sure the guy knows 450 is not optimum, but who is to say he ISN'T correcting it? He asked about a car, not his health.
I am sure the guy knows 450 is not optimum, but who is to say he ISN'T correcting it? He asked about a car, not his health.
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Originally Posted by House
Amen to that, but yes i am correcting it 2 months ago was near 500 its nothing but down hill form now
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I'm 5'8" and have the seat all the way back. Maybe it's the power seats because the ones in my previous V-6's went further back. If I were taller I think I'd need the seats moved back more. Also the sitting position in an F-body is lower and more reclining than most cars. They look big on the outside but when you get in you might wonder where the room went. But I love straping mine on and going......
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Originally Posted by ghardester
I'm 5'8" and have the seat all the way back.
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I dunno. I think 450 is really pushing it. I think you'll feel cramped. Gives you incentive to lose more weight though! I agree a GTO might be a lil better option.
1. You will get there faster as you now have a NICE incentive
2. You wont feel bad about spending $$ on the car because you damn well worked hard for it!
3. You wont have to worry about being comfortable fitting in it or on wearing the side bolster on the seat
4. It is good to set goals/reward yourself for reaching them. An SS damn sure beats a donut!