a stupid question about "the hump"

[stealth1281]

I know this is going to sound stupid, but what is the purpose of that big hump in the floor on the passenger side? I just find it annoying and pointless. Is there a reason for it?

[98Camaro3.8]

Re: a stupid question about "the hump"

To make room for the catalytic converter.

Or because the engineers liked explaining it to every passenger that sits in the car. :p

[HokieBird]

Re: a stupid question about "the hump"

It's on some other GM cars too. The blazer is one I believe. You would think they could figure out something else on a vehicle where ride height isn't an issue.

[Loochy88]

Re: a stupid question about "the hump"

regardless, its not on the driver's side, so i could care less :burn:

[HokieBird]

Re: a stupid question about "the hump"

Nah, Matt is right. It's the catalytic converter. Take a look under your car and you can see exactley what is going on there.


* edit this post looks really stupid since the post it was in response to was deleted.

[stealth1281]

Re: a stupid question about "the hump"

thanks guys.......you would think that there would have been a better way to design it

[12secondv6]

Re: a stupid question about "the hump"

You mean it is not for the transfer case????

;)

[Harrison]

Re: a stupid question about "the hump"

Well, this is my take on it. I believe they put it there as a deturrent for passengers, so you dont have any unnecessary weight. :)

[flyfrito_SS]

Re: a stupid question about "the hump"

regardless, its not on the driver's side, so i could care less :burn:

HA! Thats so true, I just like hearing my friends complain and than tell them the hump is actually an airbag....... that throws them off...... (P.S. I dont really do that, Im just feeling a little crazy right now.)