Fed up with C5 seats. S2000 Seat Install begins today!
06-16-2016, 06:28 AM
#41
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Yes there are tabs on the upper mount reel that stick out are different than the c5's. You can either dremel off those tabs (what I did) or drill holes in the cars pillar for them to go into (maybe the better option?).
I also had to switch sides the driver and passenger on the opposite side to get it to retract properly. Those tabs could have something to do with keeping it more level not really sure. But if yours don't retract properly then I would just switch sides like I did.
I'm on here a lot so if you hit at stumbling points feel free to ask questions preferably with pics
I also had to switch sides the driver and passenger on the opposite side to get it to retract properly. Those tabs could have something to do with keeping it more level not really sure. But if yours don't retract properly then I would just switch sides like I did.
I'm on here a lot so if you hit at stumbling points feel free to ask questions preferably with pics
Thanks for the insight. I just ordered a set of belts so once they arrive I'll be digging into it again.
06-16-2016, 08:12 AM
#42
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I will be putting the C6 belts in the car this weekend and will take some pictures. Because my C6 belts only came with the belts/retractors, I will head over to the junkyard Saturday morning to shop for some receivers (red button units). I am betting on GM using a similar buckle from past models in family cars.
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mre1974 (06-24-2016)
06-16-2016, 08:15 AM
#43
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I will be putting the C6 belts in the car this weekend and will take some pictures. Because my C6 belts only came with the belts/retractors, I will head over to the junkyard Saturday morning to shop for some receivers (red button units). I am betting on GM using a similar buckle from past models in family cars.
06-16-2016, 08:16 AM
#44
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Great tip, I forgot about that. Should be plenty of those turds in the JY
06-17-2016, 07:51 AM
#45
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I will be putting the C6 belts in the car this weekend and will take some pictures. Because my C6 belts only came with the belts/retractors, I will head over to the junkyard Saturday morning to shop for some receivers (red button units). I am betting on GM using a similar buckle from past models in family cars.
06-17-2016, 08:25 AM
#46
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Although your idea might make the parts fit, I would never machine/shave down the buckle and receiver. If they get weakened they could fail during a crash and cause injury. I would much rather spend some time and fit a receiver that works, rather than rigging it.
06-21-2016, 04:07 PM
#47
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OK, so got my C6 seat belts today in the mail.
As you can see in the pic they are recoiled up around the spool. I can't get them to come off of the spool. Is there a trick to it? Also, for those that have done this swap. It looks like the one has a connector of some sort...assuming from the air bags in the C6. Can I just remove this piece off of the bracket or do I need to connect it to something? How do I determine the driver from the passenger?
As you can see in the pic they are recoiled up around the spool. I can't get them to come off of the spool. Is there a trick to it? Also, for those that have done this swap. It looks like the one has a connector of some sort...assuming from the air bags in the C6. Can I just remove this piece off of the bracket or do I need to connect it to something? How do I determine the driver from the passenger?
06-21-2016, 04:23 PM
#48
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I can't see photobucket pics at work Ill have to see when I get home later. There should be something on the seat belts that says D and P or R and L sorry its been 5 years since I did this.
06-21-2016, 04:47 PM
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OK, so got my C6 seat belts today in the mail.
As you can see in the pic they are recoiled up around the spool. I can't get them to come off of the spool. Is there a trick to it? Also, for those that have done this swap. It looks like the one has a connector of some sort...assuming from the air bags in the C6. Can I just remove this piece off of the bracket or do I need to connect it to something? How do I determine the driver from the passenger?
As you can see in the pic they are recoiled up around the spool. I can't get them to come off of the spool. Is there a trick to it? Also, for those that have done this swap. It looks like the one has a connector of some sort...assuming from the air bags in the C6. Can I just remove this piece off of the bracket or do I need to connect it to something? How do I determine the driver from the passenger?
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06-21-2016, 04:56 PM
#50
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I think your right that's the reason I had to switch my L and R as mentioned to get them to retract properly. Its like there is a level built inside of them
06-24-2016, 07:56 AM
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I have about a thousand miles on the new seat now and love it. The S2000 seat has been fantastic, but it's mounted slightly too high and needs to be reclined a bit more to be really comfortable - so I picked up a set of aftermarket universal C5 seat brackets that I will weld to the S2000 rails. They have the incline built in, will bolt up to the C5 floor, and sit a lot lower than my custom stuff.
I want to get all this done before my 4th of July trip down to Nashville, so the clock is ticking.
I want to get all this done before my 4th of July trip down to Nashville, so the clock is ticking.
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06-24-2016, 08:09 AM
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Thanks for the tip!
06-24-2016, 09:17 AM
#55
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I have about a thousand miles on the new seat now and love it. The S2000 seat has been fantastic, but it's mounted slightly too high and needs to be reclined a bit more to be really comfortable - so I picked up a set of aftermarket universal C5 seat brackets that I will weld to the S2000 rails. They have the incline built in, will bolt up to the C5 floor, and sit a lot lower than my custom stuff.
I want to get all this done before my 4th of July trip down to Nashville, so the clock is ticking.
I want to get all this done before my 4th of July trip down to Nashville, so the clock is ticking.
06-24-2016, 09:23 AM
#56
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Very reasonable. I initially was going to whip something up out of flat stock, but by the time you buy the raw material, get it all bent up, holes drilled, welded, painted, it's not worth your time.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...d=720291399025
$67 for both brackets, free shipping! doesn't get better than that.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...d=720291399025
$67 for both brackets, free shipping! doesn't get better than that.
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06-24-2016, 09:27 AM
#57
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Very reasonable. I initially was going to whip something up out of flat stock, but by the time you buy the raw material, get it all bent up, holes drilled, welded, painted, it's not worth your time.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...d=720291399025
$67 for both brackets, free shipping! doesn't get better than that.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...d=720291399025
$67 for both brackets, free shipping! doesn't get better than that.
Just a heads up...that link is dead/no longer available.
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06-24-2016, 09:48 AM
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06-24-2016, 11:11 AM
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I just finished installing Mitsubishi Evo 9 Recaros and C6 belts this week. The C6 belts will not extend unless they are mounted in their normal upright position (you can hold them in that position close to your ear, and you will hear the reel unlock). I also thought mine were broken but they are fine. Here's my how-to thread: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...de-how-to.html
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06-24-2016, 01:18 PM
#60
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Very reasonable. I initially was going to whip something up out of flat stock, but by the time you buy the raw material, get it all bent up, holes drilled, welded, painted, it's not worth your time.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...d=720291399025
$67 for both brackets, free shipping! doesn't get better than that.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...d=720291399025
$67 for both brackets, free shipping! doesn't get better than that.
The mounts bolt right to the floor only thing I had to do was dremel the hole a little wider to mate with my universal sliders
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