I have always loved the SRT8.
In order to get SRT option group I (and II) you must get the sunroof.
There is not enough head room for me with a sunroof. With the seat all the way down, my head still hits the roof unless I tilt my head to the right into the sunroof opening.

If I could delete the sunroof and still get option groups I and II and Nav . . . I would order one right now.

Can this be done?:confused:

You need a 300C SRT-LOL not sure

Recline the seat.

Actually though that was the exact reason I got the SRT8 over the TBSS, because I couldn't fit in the TBSS with a sunroof, which is required to get Navi.

I do drive the SRT with the seat reclined quite a bit though.

Dang, how tall are you?! I don't even know if a 300 would be good for you..

You need a 300C SRT-LOL not sure

I love the look of the 300C SRT . . . but I need the all-wheel drive in Minnesota.

I did recline the seat, but I end up looking at the B-pillar and would need the steering wheel to telescope out more. I moved the seat down and back, but my head still bangs against the edge of the sunroof. If I drive with my head tipped to the right, I can use the opening for more room, but that gets uncomfortable.

Although I know guys my size (6' 3") that fit in most cars, I must have more torso length and head size because I don't fit in a lot of vehicles with a sunroof. You might assume I would fit in a large Tahoe or Escalade, but with a sunroof . . . no head room. Without a sunroof, no problem.

They make the seats so high (for little soccer moms I assume) that they do not go down enough (the seats, not the soccer moms) for me.

...Can this be done?:confused:
Unfortunately, no. If you don't want a sunroof you have to give up almost every single other option

I'm 6'4" and don't have a problem. Maybe try it again with a little more seat adjusting. :shrug03:

Chargers and 300's are both available with AWD. Idk about SRT8 AWD, but R/T, and 300C for sure.

Good Luck, hubby is 6'4" and we have a sunroof in our Charger, no problem for him.

My man you'll be fine. I'm 6'6". I fit.

hummm what the hell?!?! How tall are you??????? lolol My friend at work is insanely tall at 7ft (yes 7ft tall) and he fits perfectly in my srt. Unless your legs are like 2 ft long and your upper half is like 6 ft long I dont see how there could be a problem haha.

this doesnt make any sense... how would NOT getting a sunroof give you more head room?!?! if anything it gives you more (it isnt lower then the roof itself)... its not like you would have two little bumps like a viper has...

what i am saying is if you dont get a sunroof i dont think the liner would be any more thin...

just get your gangsta lean on with the sunroof open... if it is not enough head room just stick your head out the top!

WTH , Im 6'5 and i fit, my seat is all the way back, IMO its a tighter fit that my Sold TBSS. Lean back Lean back,

this doesnt make any sense... how would NOT getting a sunroof give you more head room?!?! if anything it gives you more (it isnt lower then the roof itself)... its not like you would have two little bumps like a viper has...

what i am saying is if you dont get a sunroof i dont think the liner would be any more thin...

The headliner is lower due to all the mechanism for the sunroof.

The headliner is lower due to all the mechanism for the sunroof.

is it REALLY...i dont think you would even squeeze another 1inch out of it...

i dont know man ive seen people that are 6'5" in it before and it isnt that bad...

now when my friend that is 6'7" drove my mustang... that was a funny site... his knee was pretty much up to the window!... he had a 99GT for years though... i guess time takes it toll on the body... being 30+ vs 25 and squeezing into a 2 seater probably makes a difference...

Although I know guys my size (6' 3") that fit in most cars, I must have more torso length and head size because I don't fit in a lot of vehicles with a sunroof. You might assume I would fit in a large Tahoe or Escalade, but with a sunroof . . . no head room. Without a sunroof, no problem.

They make the seats so high (for little soccer moms I assume) that they do not go down enough (the seats, not the soccer moms) for me.

I'm 6'1" and there are at least 3-4" above my head with the seat all the way down.

Get the sunroof and sick your head out, get an umbrella hat for the rainy days, lol

Im 6'3, with a long torso build. I have the seat all the way back and leaned a good chunk, and am totally comfortable. The only problem I have is when I am the first car in line at the lights, beacuse all I can see is my visor. I have to lean way down to see the light aspects is all.

People are built differently. I'm 6'4" and I fit with the seat reclined, but do wang my head more frequently then I'd like.

Why not raise the seat as high as it will go, open the sunroof and go :D :thinkerg:

Im 6'3, with a long torso build. I have the seat all the way back and leaned a good chunk, and am totally comfortable. The only problem I have is when I am the first car in line at the lights, beacuse all I can see is my visor. I have to lean way down to see the light aspects is all.

so your the **** that pulls clear up under the light so no one can turn!!! haha

Im 6'3, with a long torso build. I have the seat all the way back and leaned a good chunk, and am totally comfortable. The only problem I have is when I am the first car in line at the lights, beacuse all I can see is my visor. I have to lean way down to see the light aspects is all.

Thats the truth right there. :mad:

Yep, I'm only 6'1" with a long torso and I have to have the seat all the way back, back side of the seat bottom all the way down and the seat reclined back pretty far to keep some room above my head.
Very comfortable though.....I can reach the wheel fine (my wingspan is longer than I am tall).

If I sit up too straight I will hit my head on bumps.

well i trust the man would know himself whether or not he needs more headroom, it doesnt matter how others fit in their truck does it? no haha, its completely unrelated, an apple aint an orange even if they are both round so the fact is this guy if he wants it to work out, is going to have to do some customization or know someone who can. Ripping of the seats and roofs and headliners may be required but im sure a roof extension could be done or a seat drop could be too. It depends on how bad you want this rig, if so it can be done, if not, then get a bigger car, its all a personal decision ;)

Thanks ResumeSpeed, I did not think it could be done.

Yes, I can fit if I recline beyond my comfort range, but I was hoping for better.

There is actually more headroom in the vast majority of vehicles if you choose the one without the sunroof. I test drove an Escalade with and without a sunroof -- the difference is night and day. Unfortunately, it drove like a barge and there are currently only two in the country with a heated steering wheel and no sunroof. Yes, I know the Jeep does not have the heated steering wheel yet, but the remote start might help.

I ordered my X5 without the sunroof and must be spoiled by the comfort. Maybe I can wait a little longer and Jeep will add the heated steering wheel, 6.4L engine, and allow me to delete the sunroof . . . :cheers:

For now, I will go back to my Jeep dealer and try to perfect my gangsta lean. Wish me luck.

I would think they would be willing to do whatever the customer wanted if they are ordering it from the factory... What does a sunroof have to do with a navigation anyways?

You know, I'm 6'2" and my head (short hair) scrapes the headliner also. It really is quite annoying.

Now, when I sit on the passenger side... No scrape at all.... Maybe just swap seats unless the floor is raised on the opposite side (which it shouldn't be with regard to export compatibility).

Of course there is the problem of reaching your power seat switches... :D

LIke Mark said, Just lean back.

If it were that simple, I don't think this thread would exist...

If it were that simple, I don't think this thread would exist...

For me it is and I'm 6'6"

^ take it from him he's a biggg dude lol..whats good calvin?

whats good son

nothin same $hit different day..i went over to wheel concepts nation the other day to do my windshield and asked them about powder coating and they said they do it ,i didnt get a price though i have a few things to do before my wheels but anyway im running over there again on saturday would you be interested in going there? the place is extremely popular alot of famous people go there so they only do the best work whether you go there with a bs honda are a 200k lambo.

nothin same different day..i went over to wheel concepts nation the other day to do my windshield and asked them about powder coating and they said they do it ,i didnt get a price though i have a few things to do before my wheels but anyway im running over there again on saturday would you be interested in going there? the place is extremely popular alot of famous people go there so they only do the best work whether you go there with a bs honda are a 200k lambo.

Donnie you have my # holla @ me. I'll be out there saturday and sunday to get my lil girl. I roll by that spot before i head back to bklyn.

luckily, i am short. lol. :)

I have always loved the SRT8.
In order to get SRT option group I (and II) you must get the sunroof.
There is not enough head room for me with a sunroof. With the seat all the way down, my head still hits the roof unless I tilt my head to the right into the sunroof opening.

If I could delete the sunroof and still get option groups I and II and Nav . . . I would order one right now.

Can this be done?:confused:

NO. Recline the seat.



Jack

I guess I'm lucky, I'm 6'6, almost 6'8 with shoes on and I fit perfect, hell, I even fit fine in my C4 Corvette, which is very small inside.

I'm 6 4 and have no problems sitting in my loaded 08. My head does not hit. I do recline the seat a bit but no Gangsta' lean for me.

I did recline the seat, but I end up looking at the B-pillar and would need the steering wheel to telescope out more. I moved the seat down and back, but my head still bangs against the edge of the sunroof. If I drive with my head tipped to the right, I can use the opening for more room, but that gets uncomfortable.

Although I know guys my size (6' 3") that fit in most cars, I must have more torso length and head size because I don't fit in a lot of vehicles with a sunroof. You might assume I would fit in a large Tahoe or Escalade, but with a sunroof . . . no head room. Without a sunroof, no problem.

They make the seats so high (for little soccer moms I assume) that they do not go down enough (the seats, not the soccer moms) for me.

I'm 6 4 and have no problems sitting in my loaded 08. My head does not hit. I do recline the seat a bit but no Gangsta' lean for me.

What's wrong wit my gangsta lean. Lol

I did recline the seat, but I end up looking at the B-pillar and would need the steering wheel to telescope out more. I moved the seat down and back, but my head still bangs against the edge of the sunroof. If I drive with my head tipped to the right, I can use the opening for more room, but that gets uncomfortable.

Although I know guys my size (6' 3") that fit in most cars, I must have more torso length and head size because I don't fit in a lot of vehicles with a sunroof. You might assume I would fit in a large Tahoe or Escalade, but with a sunroof . . . no head room. Without a sunroof, no problem.

They make the seats so high (for little soccer moms I assume) that they do not go down enough (the seats, not the soccer moms) for me.



LOL! :rofl: So are you saying that the soccer moms do go down enough for you!!!!!



Sorry, sometimes I can't help myself! :jester:

LOL! :rofl: So are you saying that the soccer moms do go down enough for you!!!!!



Sorry, sometimes I can't help myself! :jester:

What a fresca!!!!!!!! Lol

If you like the Jeep enough, I'm sure you could drop the seat lower, It might mean losing the power and travel, but if it is for YOU to drive, set the seat where you want it, and fab up some brackets. I did this in my old Vette, and It was funny watching Short Valets or Service techs, and such trying to drive it.

LOL! :rofl: So are you saying that the soccer moms do go down enough for you!!!!!



Sorry, sometimes I can't help myself! :jester:

I am surprised it took this long for someone to spot that joke. Unfortunately, once you get married . . .

I did test drive the X6 yesterday. The X6 and the Jeep SRT8 have a similar "beastly" driving experience. Unfortunately, the X6 also lacks headroom, but I did lean enough to enjoy the ride.

I have not gotten back in a Jeep yet, but I will soon.

The X6 is pointless. All the negatives of an SUV, with none of the positives. At least with the negatives the Jeep has some postives, like cargo space.

Yeah, I have this issue too. I'm as far back as I can be to use the controls, but I have to do something really ridiculous when I wear an SA2005 helmet. I wouldn't mind if they fixed this in the next version. I've been thinking about aftermarket seats, etc.

Yeah, I have this issue too. I'm as far back as I can be to use the controls, but I have to do something really ridiculous when I wear an SA2005 helmet. I wouldn't mind if they fixed this in the next version. I've been thinking about aftermarket seats, etc.

Exactly. Most people fit just fine. Unfortunately, headroom does limit vehicle choice for some of us. I am not complaining; I am used to this problem. I was simply checking to see if anybody knew if the SRT8 could have all the options without the sunroof requirement. ResumeSpeed confirmed my research . . . it cannot even be special ordered without a sunroof if you want the other options:(.

I like Murfmans suggestion too... that might be the key.

BAWAHAHAHA! I am reading this thread for the first time and I died laughing as my GF is wonder WTF. And it took 4 pages and a lady to catch this...LOL

Anyways, I am only 5'10 and the only gripe I have is I can not see thru that large arse rear view mirror. Not as big as a prob. for Bigfoot, but I am ready to figure a way to lower that drivers seat, even if it means loosing all the fancy smanchy controls.

Yeah, I was amazed it took so long and the guys missed it.

I have wanted a Jeep GC SRT8 ever since its debut. Unfortunately, there has only been one new SRT8 in Minnesota the past 3 months and it is a silver '08. I'll go for another test drive and lean back again when I get the chance. If I can find a comfortable position, I will need to order an '09 since it must be BLACK. I'm just not sure I want to give up my heated steering wheel. It really is wonderful on those below 0 days.

Wish me luck.

I know this is an old thread, and I am new to the site... but this is my only beef with the Jeep.

Did anyone find a resolution to this?

You guys who are over 6'3 and fit with no problem must be looking out the back windows and not sitting properly in the seat. :P Proper seating position allows your arms to overlap so that the inside of your elbows can touch each other in a turning maneuver. I'm not a driving instructor or anything, but anyone who likes to drive aggressively knows why this is important. Those of us with 06-07 models also do not have telescopic steering wheels. I refuse to believe that you can sit upright and not feel the roof touching your hair. @ 6'3 myself I can't fit my hand between the ceiling and my head. I just seems that no matter how I position my seat my knee is either hitting the key (which I also hate), my head is rubbing the headliner or my seat is reclined so far I can barely reach the nav buttons. I'm sorry, but I like to sit up in my vehicles, and having just come from a F-350, I was spoiled by the headroom.

I'm going to take a closer look and see if I can just pull the seat out, remove some steel, re-weld and lower it onto the floor... I'd love to have another inch above my head. Hoping someone here has a less invasive approach.

My friend, who is only 6'5 could barely sit in the Jeep, let alone sit and drive comfortably.

Thanks in advance,
Jack

I know this is an old thread, and I am new to the site... but this is my only beef with the Jeep.

Did anyone find a resolution to this?

You guys who are over 6'3 and fit with no problem must be looking out the back windows and not sitting properly in the seat. :P Proper seating position allows your arms to overlap so that the inside of your elbows can touch each other in a turning maneuver. I'm not a driving instructor or anything, but anyone who likes to drive aggressively knows why this is important. Those of us with 06-07 models also do not have telescopic steering wheels. I refuse to believe that you can sit upright and not feel the roof touching your hair. @ 6'3 myself I can't fit my hand between the ceiling and my head. I just seems that no matter how I position my seat my knee is either hitting the key (which I also hate), my head is rubbing the headliner or my seat is reclined so far I can barely reach the nav buttons. I'm sorry, but I like to sit up in my vehicles, and having just come from a F-350, I was spoiled by the headroom.

I'm going to take a closer look and see if I can just pull the seat out, remove some steel, re-weld and lower it onto the floor... I'd love to have another inch above my head. Hoping someone here has a less invasive approach.

My friend, who is only 6'5 could barely sit in the Jeep, let alone sit and drive comfortably.

Thanks in advance,
Jack


I have 2 cousins that are 6'7" and 6'5", the only vehicles they can comfortably fit in are full size trucks unfortunately.
I'm 6'0" and the Jeep is a little snug but comfortable for me. My helmet hits the roof, but thats different. I wear a size 13 shoe so my toes hit the underside of the dash when I switch from the brake to the gas, kinda annoying. My Superduty has tons of interior room.

Im 6'3, with a long torso build. I have the seat all the way back and leaned a good chunk, and am totally comfortable. The only problem I have is when I am the first car in line at the lights, beacuse all I can see is my visor. I have to lean way down to see the light aspects is all.

I'm 6'3" and have exactly this same problem. Can't see traffic lights without bending down. Also can't see most of the speedometer because the top of the steering wheel blocks it. I love the seat itself, but the overall body positioning I find myself in while driving my Jeep is by far the worst part about it. It really tweaks my hip if I drive a lot as well.

I'm 6'1 and I have comfortable head room. My problem is bumping my head when I enter the car! I hate that 'cause it messes up my hair!:mad:

My 15 doesn't fit under there great either... but when you're already a size 12 in middle school, you learn to live with big feet. lol.

I haven't had an opportunity to check it out with the holiday, but when I do, I'll keep you guys posted.

I'm 6'5" and only hit my head if I sit up awkwardly straight/high; however, I do have to do some sort of hunchback maneuver to fit with a helmet from the track, and my head is still resting against the roof.

Maybe it is my years of back pain talking... but sometimes awkwardly straight up is more comfortable.