Modifying C6Z seats for harnesses
07-31-2006, 01:29 PM
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Modifying C6Z seats for harnesses
I have a harness bar and 6point harnesses installed in my C6Z. I researched racing seats, but have decided to modify the existing seats for now. A local interior company will be doing the work next week.
Has anyone here done this?
Most importantly, did you reinforce the fiberglass seat after cutting?
Thoughts?
Chris
Has anyone here done this?
Most importantly, did you reinforce the fiberglass seat after cutting?
Thoughts?
Chris
07-31-2006, 02:21 PM
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Are you sure the holes will be in the proper place for the correct angle on the shoulder straps. My seat isn't here to sit in now, but I believe the slots would be too low. I know racing seats can be a pain to install in these cars, but I did it in my C5Z, and I've been very satisfied (not a daily driver). Good luck; hope it works for you.
07-31-2006, 02:32 PM
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Le Mans Master
What are you wanting to do? Autox only, occasional DEs, or more serious stuff?
I changed out my C5 stock seat leathers for sport seat leathers. Based on what I've seen I think you could do the same with C6 seats. This will let you run the shoulder straps through the cutouts under the headrest.
I've done mine and a friends FRCs: takes about 1-2 hours to do both seat (backs, the bottoms are identical). No fiberglass work involved.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
I changed out my C5 stock seat leathers for sport seat leathers. Based on what I've seen I think you could do the same with C6 seats. This will let you run the shoulder straps through the cutouts under the headrest.
I've done mine and a friends FRCs: takes about 1-2 hours to do both seat (backs, the bottoms are identical). No fiberglass work involved.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
07-31-2006, 03:27 PM
#4
Thanks.
Currently doing about 1 HPDE per month. So, for now I am just going to cut the seats and not worry about reinforcing. If it gets more serious, I'll look to changing the seats.
Currently doing about 1 HPDE per month. So, for now I am just going to cut the seats and not worry about reinforcing. If it gets more serious, I'll look to changing the seats.
07-31-2006, 04:21 PM
#5
Go big or don't go...
Originally Posted by forhamilton
Thanks.
Currently doing about 1 HPDE per month. So, for now I am just going to cut the seats and not worry about reinforcing. If it gets more serious, I'll look to changing the seats.
Currently doing about 1 HPDE per month. So, for now I am just going to cut the seats and not worry about reinforcing. If it gets more serious, I'll look to changing the seats.
I'll keep an eye out for you...in my rear view mirror!!
(j/k)Overall sounds like a good idea; had I not needed head room I'dve gone that route!!
Aren't you coming to TMS on the 12th?
JK
07-31-2006, 11:09 PM
#6
Originally Posted by jkonkle
*Phew* without the extra bolsters I should be faster than you in the corners. No door slaming!!
I'll keep an eye out for you...in my rear view mirror!! (j/k)
Overall sounds like a good idea; had I not needed head room I'dve gone that route!!
Aren't you coming to TMS on the 12th?
JK
I'll keep an eye out for you...in my rear view mirror!!
(j/k)Overall sounds like a good idea; had I not needed head room I'dve gone that route!!
Aren't you coming to TMS on the 12th?
JK
Back to the seat though. I think eventually I will probably get a race seat. I was actually trying to be economical for once.
See you soon.
Chris
